The Napa Valley Wine Train Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary
January 15, 2019
FoodandWine.com
The railroad itself dates back to 1864 and is part of the charm of the experience today, which involves guests relaxing to the clack-clack of the wine train conveying them along the Napa Valley wine train’s routes—most of which run 36 miles, round-trip, to St. Helena and back... read more
All Aboard! There's Excellent Wine To Try on These Trains
January 2019
BudgetTravel.com
This list wouldn’t be complete without mention of Napa Valley’s finest luxury train. With its polished reputation and carefully curated menus, it’s no wonder that Napa Valley Wine Train is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year... read more
A New Arts District Is Transforming Napa
November 26, 2018
AFAR
This burgeoning area in downtown Napa boasts public art and a new spin on cool. Surrealist houses falling through the air... read more
What's New in Napa?
October 31, 2018
Wine Spectator
Beautifully refurbished vintage cars, a huge upgrade to the food and plenty of tour options have made the train an appealing way to exlore Napa Valley, without having to worry about driving.... read more
Napa Valley Wine Train could be valuable partner
October 12, 2018
Napa Valley Register
Star Editorial Board
The acrimony between the Napa Valley Wine Train and the city of St. Helena used to be the stuff of local legend. Stories abound about the mayor lying down on the tracks in protest, and the equally pugnacious Wine Train owner daring the city to wage war in court against him and a team of attorneys funded by his vast Rice-A-Roni fortune. read more
I Traveled On The Napa Valley Wine Train & It Was The Best Ride Of My Life
August 31, 2018
Elite Daily
What if you could go wine tasting on a train through California's wine country? Sounds like a dream come true, right? Well, I had the amazing opportunity to ride aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train, and I never wanted the adventure to stop... read more
Art Along the Napa Valley Wine Train Tracks
August 2018
Napa Sonoma Magazine
Since January 2017, visitors to Napa have been treated to vivid displays of contemporary art in an unexpected setting. A previously nondescript two-mile corridor that runs through a semi-industrial neighborhood in Napa has become a vibrant arts district, thanks to... read more
Napa Valley Wine Train, "Gamechanger" in Northbay Biz
July 13, 2018
Northbay Biz
Jane Hodges Young
The Napa Valley Wine Train's evolution over the last 30 years brings to mind one of The Grateful Dead's most famous lines, from a song, ironically, named Truckin': "What a long, strange trip it's been." read more
T&C Travel Guide: Napa Valley and Sonoma County, California
July 9, 2018
Town and Country Magazine
Napa and Sonoma feel lost in time, something of an adult playground where (as long as you're 21) you can indulge in all of the culinary and oenophilic delights you can handle. And while wine and food are the region's main draws, events like... read more
This Wine Train Takes You Through America's Top Vineyards
April 20, 2018
Country Living
If you've already boozed it up on all three of Quattro Vino's wine train tours, never fear: The company just announced a fourth route to its lineup. Dubbed the Famiglia Tour, the new path focuses on family-owned wineries, making stops at... read more
Rail Arts District open house
April 19, 2018
Napa Valley Register
The Rail Arts District, which runs through central Napa parallel with the Napa Valley Vine Trail, will host an open house Thursday, April 26, at the Napa Valley Wine Train Station on McKinstry Street... read more
New mural, artwork on signal boxes coming to Napa Valley Vine Trail
March 22, 2018
Napa Valley Register
“Jack & Jill” will join a butterfly-holding woman, surrealist houses and a prism of colors among the images gracing the Napa Valley Vine Trail. A director of the Napa Valley Wine Train has announced plans to add to the Rail Arts District, a 1.7-mile section of the railroad planned to become a linear gallery of public artworks... read more
Where You Can Find Art In The Napa Valley
February 23, 2018
San Francisco Travel
From colorful murals along the Napa Valley Vine Trail, to contemporary art in iconic wineries, the Napa Valley has a dynamic art scene that beckons to be explored. Here are some suggestions to get you started on an artistic adventure in the Napa Valley... read more
Brooks Street Builds Sterling Reputation for Highest Quality Custom Homes
February 20, 2018
Biz Journals
Press Release
As a custom homebuilder and master developer of Wilder's master-planned community, Brooks Street has spearheaded one of Northern California's most unique, beautiful and dynamic new luxury home communities... read more
Biz Buzz: Napa Valley Wine Train named Large Business of the Year
February 1, 2018
Napa Valley Register
The Napa Valley Wine Train was named the Large Business of the Year at the 129th Napa Chamber of Commerce annual meeting and awards luncheon on Jan. 26.... read more
After the fires, the road back to Napa and Sonoma counties
January 14, 2018
Los Angeles Times
If you’ve been putting off travel to this wine country, think again. You see acre upon acre of splendor, especially if you keep your eyes on the lowlands where most of the cities, towns, restaurants, lodgings and tasting rooms are... read more
Brooks Street Makes It Easy to Build a Dream Custom Home at Wilder, Orinda
December 12, 2017
Digital Journal
Press Release
Local builder Brooks Street is making it easy to build a custom home in the San Francisco Bay Area. The fully integrated real estate development company behind some of the most successful real estate in California.... read more
Napa Valley Wine Train Owners Plan $100 Million Resort Development
June 3, 2017
Napa Valley Register
Jennifer Huffman
The owners of the Napa Valley Wine Train have submitted an application to the city to build a 348,000-square-foot, five-story resort at the current train station property on McKinstry Street... read more
My Life in the Rail Arts District
May 20, 2017
Napa Valley Register
Kevin Courtney
How do we feel about murals in public places? Some people hate them. They'd prefer the color beige. For the past two decades, downtown has been home to some perfectly nice murals with historical themes.... read more
10Best Readers’ Choice: Transportation Winners
July 22, 2016
USA Today
10Best Editors
Transportation and travel are tightly intertwined, and this month we’re celebrating all the ways we get from Point A to Point B. From classic automobiles and historic train cars to stunt planes and historic ships, these forms of... read more
31 Things everyone should do in Napa Valley, according to a local
July 20, 2016
Business Insider
Cassidy Hopkins, INSIDER
Even locals will admit that a large percentage of the things you’ll do in the Napa Valley will involve wine, but hey, that’s nothing to complain about.... read more
Napa Valley Wine Train adds new train, tour
May 23, 2016
The Press Democrat
Cynthia Sweeney, Business Journal Staff Reporter
For the first time in its 27-year history the iconic Napa Valley Wine Train will make stops along its route, allowing guests to spend time tasting at four wineries. The new six-hour Quattro Vino tour will make stops... read more
‘Fun’ Silicon Valley-type office complex planned for Natomas
March 23, 2016
The Sacramento Bee
Bob Shallit
The Newport Beach company that last year bought the famed Napa Valley Wine Train is looking to make a big splash in suburban Sacramento. Brooks Street, a real estate development and investment company, is looking to build... read more
Developer plans ‘funky’ approach to Natomas commercial project
March 22, 2016
Sacramento Business Journal
Ben van der Meer, Staff Writer
Commercial development in Natomas tends to be conventional for a suburban setting: Low-rise office buildings and lots of familiar retailers. But Rich Knowland said he’s planning to buck that trend with a new office/hotel development. read more
Update: Napa Valley Wine Train Sold
September 15, 2015
Napa Valley Register
Jennifer Huffman
The iconic Napa Valley Wine Train has been sold for an undisclosed price by the family of its founder, the late Vince DeDomenico. The new owners are Seattle-based Noble House Hotels & Resorts, Ltd. and Brooks Street... read more