The pair chose love, not an engagement, with Mel giving Peg a promise ring of sorts and the coveted final golden rose. Out of 23 women, Peg was the one to steal Mel's heart. She said she wants a fireplace, not fireworks, when it comes to love, and she believes she's found that in Mel. The duo was also gifted a trip to Napa Valley in the finale. They say they plan to work that into their already busy travel schedule!
In the heart of Napa Valley-America's most celebrated wine region-stands Opus One, a winery that embodies the meeting of two worlds. Born from a collaboration between two legendary winemakers-Robert Mondavi, a pioneer of California wine, and Baron Phillippe de Rothschild of Chateau Mouton Rothschild Bordeaux-Opus One represents the pinnacle of transatlantic winemaking. Here, Old World tradition and New World innovation merge to create world-class wines.
As someone who prefers lighter styles of red wines, the creeping chill of autumn is the perfect nudge I need to make room for more robust options, too. Cabernet sauvignon is a classic choice when it comes to bolder red wines, and there are countless regions around the world that have perfected its iconic characteristics. Depending on its environment, it can have a strong, rugged character or display a riper, sometimes jammy palate.
Donning their best Stetson hats and cowboy boots, wine industry insiders and supporters gathered for the annual Harvest STOMP auction, raising more than $2.7 million to benefit the Napa Valley Grapegrowers and the Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation. Executive Director Caleb Mosley called the fundraiser "an incredible event that brings together supporters, wine lovers, industry folks, everyone that really cares about this valley." He said the proceeds fuel education and advocacy for grape growers and farmworkers,
Napa Valley is the iconic gem of California wine, helping put the state on the modern-day wine map. Capstone California reports that there are 475 physical wineries in Napa Valley spread across 17 sub-regions in a relatively small space. Napa Valley is only 30 miles long and 5 miles wide. It offers a diverse terroir for grape growing, particularly cabernet sauvignon. In addition to making exceptional wines, tourism is a significant, profitable business in Napa, with wineries rolling out red carpets for guests.
As Ever's rosé is described as having a "crisp" taste with notes of "stone fruit, gentle minerality, and a lasting finish," similar to Provençal rosés.
"Napa is one of the world's most celebrated wine regions and deserves an equally refined travel experience to match," JSX CEO Alex Wilcox stated, highlighting the importance of affordable luxury in travel.
