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How have Napa wineries evolved to meet rising guest expectations? ??? On this week’s Napa Valley Insider Podcast, Andrew Allison sits down with Morgaen Hoxsey of Ghost Block Estate Wines to discuss how the hospitality landscape in Napa Valley has shifted. Listen to the full episode now, streaming on all platforms. https://lnkd.in/gJNz-pnw With a growing demand for high-end experiences, wineries have had to rethink their approach—from refining tasting room experiences to showcasing estate-grown wines in a more intentional way. Morgaen shares how her team has embraced these changes while staying true to their heritage as grape growers. #NapaValley #WineIndustry #Hospitality #LuxuryTravel #WineTasting #EstateWines #NapaLife #NapaValleyInsider #Podcast #GhostBlock

Is Napa Valley becoming too expensive for the average wine lover? ???? ?? Listen to the full episode now on all streaming platforms. https://lnkd.in/g9sVEwr7 A weekend in Napa can easily set a couple back $5,000—between hotel stays, restaurant reservations, and tasting fees that often start at $100 per person. With prices climbing, some visitors are looking to other wine regions like Paso Robles and Sonoma for a more accessible experience. On the latest episode of the Napa Valley Insider Podcast, Charlie Wagner shares his thoughts on Napa’s rising costs, how his winery is keeping tastings approachable, and why affordability is becoming a key challenge for the region’s future. Is Napa still delivering value at these prices? Or are we at risk of losing a new generation of wine lovers to other regions? Drop your thoughts in the comments.?? #WineIndustry #NapaValley #LuxuryTravel #WineLover #SonomaCounty #PasoRobles #Hospitality #Podcast #NapaValleyInsider #CaymusSuisun #CharlieWagner #Napa #WineIndustry #Podcast

?????? Breaking barriers in Napa’s culinary scene. ??? This week on the Napa Valley Insider Podcast, Andrew Allison sits down with Darryl Bell the visionary chef and owner of Stateline Road Smokehouse. As the first Black-owned restaurant in Napa since the 1800s, Darryl’s journey has been one of resilience, innovation, and passion. From launching his first pop-up at Oxbow Public Market to opening his own space in Napa, Darryl has created more than just a restaurant—he’s built a gathering place where history, culture, and exceptional food come together. ?? Tune in to the latest episode of the Napa Valley Insider Podcast to hear his inspiring story. Available now on all streaming platforms. https://lnkd.in/gN4epnEM #NapaValleyInsider #DarrylBellJr #StatelineRoadSmokehouse #NapaRestaurants #FoodCulture #BlackOwnedBusiness #CulinaryInnovation #HospitalityLeadership #Podcast #BBQ

?? "You never know where a messy wine cellar might lead." ??? This week on the Industry Insider Podcast, Harper's Club founder Chris Hoel shares how organizing Mark Wahlberg chaotic wine cellar led to Petrus dinners, helicopter landings at Sassicaia, and building world-class collections for A-list clients — including Jimmy Butler, whose cellar was featured in Architectural Digest. Catch the full episode now, available on all streaming platforms. https://lnkd.in/gyyDtybN #IndustryInsider #HarpersClub #ChrisHoel #WineCollector #Sassicaia #MarkWahlberg #JimmyButler #ArchitecturalDigest #WineLovers #LuxuryLifestyle #WineCountry #Podcast Andrew Allison

?? “You don’t want to be three blocks from prosperity—you want to be on the road of prosperity.” For Kara Haspel Lind, founder of Kara's Cupcakes and Bar Lucia, success didn’t happen by chance—it was about strategy, community, and, most importantly, location. In this week’s episode of the Industry Insider Podcast, Kara shares why picking the right spot—whether in San Francisco’s Marina District or Napa’s Oxbow Public Market—was key to building a beloved brand. It’s about foot traffic, great neighbors, and a little bit of good juju. Listen to the full episode now the Industry Insider Podcast, available on all streaming platforms. https://lnkd.in/gK7hJjnD #IndustryInsider #KarasCupcakes #BarLucia #WomenInBusiness #LocationStrategy #Entrepreneurship #FoodAndWine #Podcast #WineCountryBusiness Andrew Allison #Napa #NapaValley

AI can predict a lot—but can it truly understand taste? ???? Pam Dillon, CEO of Preferabli, breaks down why wine data isn’t as straightforward as you’d think. Wine lacks structured, impartial, and accurate data unlike other AI models trained on vast public datasets. That’s why Preferabli built its own proprietary system—to ensure AI-powered recommendations are actually meaningful. In this clip from the Industry Insider Podcast, Pam explains why the future of wine and AI depends on data integrity. Watch now and see how Preferabli is reshaping the way we discover what we love. ?? Catch the full episode: Https://https://lnkd.in/g3mm8cMT ?? Follow us on Instagram https://lnkd.in/gvjApA2M #IndustryInsider #AI #WineTech #Preferabli #WineIndustry #Innovation #NapaValley #IndustryInsider #Cuvee #Podcast

We’re excited to share that Cuvée and our CEO, Andrew Allison, are featured in this month’s edition of Napa Valley Life magazine! A big thank you to Napa Valley Life for recognizing Andrew’s vision and the hard work of the Cuvée team. Cheers!

?? “We don’t want AI to replace journalists—it’s got to have the human perspective.” In this week’s episode of the Napa Valley Insider Podcast, Andrew Allison and Marc Hand, of Highway 29 Media, discusses how AI is transforming journalism. Catch the full conversation on the Napa Valley Insider Podcast—now streaming on all platforms. https://lnkd.in/gMcSATDh While tools like AI can help streamline workflows—sifting through press releases, summarizing long meetings, and improving efficiency—Marc emphasizes that nothing can replace the human voice and perspective in storytelling. With local newsrooms operating on smaller teams and tighter resources, innovation is critical to keeping communities informed and connected. Marc shares how AI, when used thoughtfully, can support journalists in telling the stories that truly matter. #LocalJournalism #AIandMedia #FutureOfNews #Innovation #NapaValley #Storytelling #Podcast #SupportLocalNews

This week on our Industry Interview series, Michael Wyckoff catches up with Katie Hamilton Shaffer, founder of Feast it Forward, to talk about her favorite spots in #NapaValley ?? ? Restaurant She’s Been Wanting to Try: The Slanted Door Group – on her list of must-try spots! ? Favorite Restaurant in Downtown Napa: #ScalaOsteria – known for its fried olives and tuna carpaccio. ?? Favorite Place at the Oxbow: #CCasa – don’t miss their amazing happy hour and margaritas. ?? Favorite Burger in Napa: #SqueezeBurger – crispy, cheesy goodness. #CuveeApp #NapaValley #FeastItForward #NapaEats #IndustryInterview #NapaFoodie #NapaRestaurant #LocalFavorites #SupportLocal #WineCountry #HospitalityIndustry

?“From the vineyards of Napa to the terroirs of Mexico.”??????? This week on the Napa Valley Insider Podcast, Andrew Allison chats with Cameron Reynolds?of Reynolds Family Winery?about the inspiration behind Penta Tequila , a unique blend of Napa winemaking techniques and Mexico’s finest agave. ??? Catch the full episode on the Napa Valley Insider Podcast, available on all streaming platforms https://lnkd.in/geEPTr5t In this clip, Cameron shares how his father’s tradition of tequila toasts to Napa’s vineyard workers evolved into creating Penta—a tequila brand that combines craftsmanship, culture, and innovation. .#NapaValleyInsider #TequilaInnovation #WineAndTequila #PentaTequila #Podcast #NapaValley #BehindTheScenes #CraftTequila #ReynoldsFamilyWinery