Rich, vibrant flavors with supple, silky texture aptly describe the wines of Franciscan, a winery whose roots are deeply embedded in the soil of the Napa Valley’s Oakville District. In fact, ...

The Napa Valley beckons during all seasons, but the fall harvest months are arguably the most optimal time for a visit. Cool mornings give way to warm, sunny afternoons and the scent of fermenting ...

When thinking about the traditional setting for a grape harvest, images come to mind of the first hints of fall: grape and tree leaves are just starting to change colors and the hint of coolness hangs ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Franciscan Estate has long been a premiere Napa wine band founded in 1972. They are a sponsor of the highly respected Heritage ...

Dip your toe into Napa chardonnays by sampling the affordable Franciscan Estates 2014 Chardonnay, Napa Valley. Creamy and rich, the wine was aged sur lie on oak, providing the distinctive Napa profile ...

It’s always a treat to attend one of Westin Mission Hill’s “Le Serate di Vino” wine dinners. Think an intimate candle-lit setting, a distinguished winery, a multi-course gourmet dinner, and lively ...

This white grape takes its name from a village in the Mâconnais region of Burgundy in France. It remains widely grown there today, but the variety became so popular in the 1970s that for a time it ...

2001 Franciscan Oakville Estate Chardonnay, Napa Valley ($17). This well-made chardonnay offers lively flavors of green apples, white pepper and lemons — and even a suggestion of lime oil. In many ...

This white grape takes its name from a village in the Mâconnais region of Burgundy in France. It remains widely grown there today, but the variety became so popular in the 1970s that for a time it ...