“CASTELLO DI AMOROSA”

Daryl Sattui’s New Place
 by Richard Paul Hinkle
You can redeem your Alitalia tickets. There is no longer any need to fly to Florence to see a centuries-old castle, complete with drawbridge, towers, torture chamber, great hall, medieval church and confessional. Daryl Sattui has built one, right here in the Napa Valley, and brother does it look like the real thing. I’ve been to Italy more than a dozen times, and I’ve seen ancient dank castles up close, and this project is so authentic that you automatically want to genuflect upon entering the church and tense up when viewing the “rack” or the “iron maiden” in the underground torture chamber. The only things missing are cobwebs and underground water seepage. Trust me, those will come.”http://www.winecountrythisweek.com/site/article/120/2.html

“Sterling Vineyards(R), the landmark Napa Valley winery, announced the fifth annual outdoor summer screen series to benefit the Stars & Vines Fund with the Community Foundation of the Napa Valley. Through the generosity of co-sponsor NBC Universal and with help from noted San Francisco Chronicle Film Critic Mick LaSalle, the 2007 Sterling Silver Screen Series will feature classic titles in a variety of genres from the Universal archives. “

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http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/news_press_release,125995.shtml

Every Wednesday from 6-8pm, Tra Vigne’s Cantinetta showcases a local vintner and appetizers.  Find out more at…

http://www.travignerestaurant.com/cantinetta.htm