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Exceptional Wine Country Farmhouse Embrace the lifestyle of the Napa Valley Wine Country in this exceptional classic farmhouse. Tucked away on over an acre and surrounded by your own vineyard. This exquisite 4BD/5BA home features vaulted ceilings, 3 fireplaces, generous rooms, inviting outdoor spaces for entertaining poolside while you enjoy stunning mountain vistas. Separate guest quarters with French doors and balcony overlooking the vineyard. Spacious wine cellar for sharing and enjoying your prized collection with special friends.

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Silverado Country Club

Embrace the lifestyle of the Silverado Country Club and Resort in this exceptional Highland Villa. Quality and modern convenience in every detail of this home. Entertaining is a joy in the gourmet kitchen with gas cooktop stove, gorgeous granite counters and large walk-in pantry, and formal dining room. Arbor covered terrace. Enjoy the views out over the valley and the golf course. Large master suite on the main floor with stone fireplace and luxurious jetted tub. Spacious den or home office.

Offered at $1,295,000

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his transformed villa is set in the vineyards down a private country late in St. Helena. Beautifully re-imagined and expanded interior updated in 2014 by Erin Martin Design, unique with custom timeless finishes, featuring an open living room and kitchen, dining room, wine cellar, library, five bedroom suites plus kids’ studio and powder room. Updated grounds completed in 2015 feature redesigned, replanted gardens, a new outdoor kitchen, dining area, and lounge with fireplace, bocce ball court, fire pit, and dazzling pool. Just 7 minutes from downtown St. Helena and a short walk to Dean & DeLuca.

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UTHERFORD HOUSE

Circa 1914 grand Napa Valley estate in Rutherford - one of the most treasured estates in Napa Valley. An article in the 8/8/1913 issue of the St. Helena Star describes “The Rutherford House” as “one of the most commodious, convenient and handsome country residences in Napa.” Sited on 10+ acres with approx. 4 acres of famed “Rutherford Dust” vineyards that surround this magnificent landmark estate affording a rare and wonderful sense of seclusion. Approx.10,000+ sq. ft. of timeless interior of noble scale, 5 br & 8 (5 & 3) ba, wrap-around front porch, entry hall/reception room, living room, family room, formal dining room, wine library, upstairs sitting room, office, modern professional chef’s kitchen, a full basement with spacious wine storage facility, uniquely designed 3,000+ sq. ft. art studio, caretaker units, barn, workshop and 4 car detached garage. Its tranquil setting amidst beautiful heritage trees, vast formal lawn, pool-sized fountain, gorgeous gardens, vineyard dining pergola, matured specimen plantings, and a sea of vineyards provides both privacy and beauty to perfectly complement a home of this magnificence.

www.1074Rutherford.com

$12,950,000

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(707)968-9888 1338 Main Street, St. Helena, California

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AGNIFICENT NAPA VALLEY CHATEAU This distinguished stone landmark estate offers authentic architectural details & the flair of a European chateau. Originally designed by noted architect Robert Keenan with an idyllic setting created by renowned interior/landscape designer Richard Tam that perfectly complements a home of this magnificence. A 20- acre park-like oasis surrounds the estate affording a wonderful sense of seclusion with breathtaking views overlooking legendary Napa Valley vineyards. The main home spans over 8,000 sq. ft., and includes 7 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms ( 5 full & 2 half baths) – a ballroom-scale living room, extensive mill work, hardwood floors, first floor master suite, grand formal dining room, wine cellar, a kitchen worthy of a professional chef, the ideal arrangement for staff, plus a separate 3 bedroom guest house. www.4250Silverado.com

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ISTORIC ORIC RUTHERFORD VINEYARD

A golden opportunity to acquire Napa Valley’s historic Bommarito Ranch in the Rutherford AVA. A prime Rutherford Bench winery site, easy on/off access to Galleron Road and Mee Lane, and neighboring Alpha Omega Winery, Franciscan Winery, Sullivan Vineyards & Fleury Estate Winery. Sited on 23+ acres, approx. 21 acres of “Rutherford Dust” vineyard and six existing homes are under a grandfathered use clause. Historic Bommarito’s residence & five vintage homes offer endless possibilities. $9,800,000

www.1135Galleron.com

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LEGANT FRENCH COUNTRY ESTATE

Magnificent French Country estate nestled on 1+ acres offers classic European charm w/all the modern amenities & is only minutes to downtown St. Helena. Dramatic architecture, cathedral/beamed ceilings & banks of beautiful arched windows reveal the beautiful outdoor surroundings. The grounds create a resort-like atmosphere, while adding to the sense of privacy and quiet country ambience. This impeccable home reflects grace & style at every turn. www.140Winding.com $1,195,000

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A chance to create a country estate on over 2/3 of an acre located within 5 minutes to downtown St. Helena. This unique property offers multiple structures – barn/workshop, an outbuilding, greenhouse, chicken coop, dog pen, horse facility, and an artfully restored charming storybook bungalow. The grounds have matured trees, old stone walls, 17 apple trees & 35 GPM well allows a gardener’s paradise. Great value and upscale potential. $795,000 www.414GlassMountain.com

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OWELL MOUNTAIN CHALET

This amazing log home evokes a combination of modern mountain living & old world graciousness. Beautifully crafted classic chalet style home nestled in park-like setting backing to wooded acres. Two-story great room with dramatic ceilings & stone hearth fireplace, gorgeous hardwood floors, well-appointed kitchen, a large loft for family room/game room or office, spacious covered porch for outdoor entertaining & a separate guest/income unit. $695,000 www.447Lloyd.com

Yvonne Rich DRE01045780

(707)968-9888 1338 Main Street, St. Helena, California

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This distinctive country estate on 2+ acres is beautifully secluded & tucked away - surrounded by towering trees & stunning vineyard views. Having two separate structures, the 3 br main house & 2 br guest house with large barn/workshop, offers tremendous flexibility with modern conveniences.

Approx. 4,250+/- sq. ft., 5 br & 7 (4&3) ba. Magnificent pool and spa with waterfall bordered by an expansive patio for grand scale entertaining or for intimate family gatherings. A private & serene Napa Valley sanctuary. $ 2,659,000

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ELLE JARDIN MAISON

Sited on 2+ acres, this exquisite French country home is masterfully created with thoughtful architectural planning & striking European appointments. French doors w/transom windows throughout, hand carved antique door, exquisite lighting fixtures, stunning wrap around stone courtyard & a wine cave that a true oenophile will appreciate. Three separate structures: The main house, guest cottage & art studio/ exercise room. $1,695,000 www.300AltaLoma.com

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NCHANTING RUTHERFORD COTTAGE

Extremely charming Rutherford cottage on 1/2 acre surrounded by gardens & fruit trees. Located in Napa Valley’s prime Rutherford appellation, the cottage is biking distance to some of the finest wineries, vineyard & restaurants. This 2 bd, 2 ba cottage has been designed with an eye for sophistication and beauty. Majestic redwood trees surround this property creating a sense of privacy and bountiful fruit trees & gardening beds allow for farm to table living. www.1130Rutherford.com $ 1,695,000

Yvonne Rich DRE01045780

(707)968-9888 1338 Main Street, St. Helena, California

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In this issue

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BOTTLEROCK 2017 LINEUP FOO FIGHTERS, TOM PETTY, MAROON 5 SET TO HEADLINE

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Foo Fighters, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and Maroon 5 are headlining the fifth annual BottleRock Napa Valley festival, Latitude 38 Entertainment announced this month.

The deep, star-studded lineup continues with a powerful roster of major artists that includes Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Modest Mouse, Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, The Roots, Band of Horses, Fitz & The Tantrums, The Devil Makes Three, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Gavin DeGraw, Mavis Staples, Ani DiFranco and over 60 more.

“We’re continuing the approach that we’ve taken before,” said Latitude 38 CEO Dave Graham,

“which is to have an eclectic lineup where there is literally something for everyone, from a 9-year-old to a 90-year-old.

“We also wanted to make sure that the lineup was on brand with the Napa Valley and the expectation that people have relative to the valley in terms of its beauty, its world class wine, its worldclass food. The lineup itself has to be world-class.”

“We stepped it up this year,” he said. “While last year they were incredible and well-received, this year we have arguably the biggest headliner lineup in the country.”

With 11 Grammy wins and a huge fan base, Foo Fighters is among the most sought-after rock bands in the world. “A lot of things had to

Maroon 5’s Adam Levine appears on “America’s Got Talent.”

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The full lineup: Foo Fighters, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Maroon 5, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Modest Mouse, Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, The Roots, Silversun Pickups, Band of Horses, Fitz & The Tantrums, Dirty Heads, Live, The Naked and Famous, The Devil Makes Three and Michael Franti & Spearhead.

Also, Gavin DeGraw, St. Lucia, House of Pain, Bob Moses, Catfish and the Bottlemen, Saint Motel, The Strumbellas, AlunaGeorge, Frightened Rabbit, Andra Day, Galactic, Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires, Mavis Staples, Ani DiFranco, Bishop Briggs, Lewis Del Mar, Highly Suspect, Judah & the Lion, Elephant Revival, Warren G, Bad Suns, Giraffage, gnash, The Staves, The Barr Brothers, Pell, Hippo Campus, Jessica Hernandez & The Deltas and Barns Courtney.

Also, Hiss Golden Messenger, The California Honeydrops, The Hunna, 888, Prinze George, Con Brio, La Santa Cecilia, The Shelters, SWMRS, Run River North, James Hersey, Day Wave, DREAMERS, HIRIE, Baskery, City of the Sun, Cobi, PARTYBABY, A R I Z O N A, The Heydaze, Parade of Lights, little hurricane, Marty O’Reilly and the Old Soul Orchestra, Josh Kelley, Jessica Childress, Corey Harper, WILD, Saint Mesa, Hibbity Dibbity, The Helmets, Pacific Radio, The Redwoods Revue, Doobie Decibel System, Troubadour 77, Silverado Pickups, Tracksuit Wedding, Secure the Sun, Serf and James, Kadin Yeahmon, Alec Lee, and the Napa Youth Symphony.

come together in order for Foo Fighters to play Napa Valley,” Graham said.

“Dave Grohl was here in 2013 for the festival and he had a chance to experience it. We ended up connecting with Taylor Hawkins, their drummer, last year. We had him on the Culinary Stage and ended up befriending him and his wife, who loved BottleRock.”

“Their main agent was also at the festival last year and had a chance to experience it,” he added. “He became very comfortable with it, what it’s about, how it’s run. The Foo Fighters are in the studio all next year recording a new album and BottleRock may be their only show in 2017 in North America.”

Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famer Tom Petty, like Stevie Wonder last year

and Robert Plant the year before, is the legend at the top of the lineup.

“When you look at Tom Petty, he’s celebrating his 40th year,” Graham said. “He’ll be touring a lot in 2017.

People are rumoring that it could be the last big tour for the band (the Heartbreakers). We’re honored to have him. He’s the man.

“We went to Maroon 5 because they are big and we feel we have the demographic that will definitely love to see them. This will be the first time they’ve ever played a U.S. festival. Gwen Stefani and No Doubt did really well at BottleRock. This is another high-quality, high-profile pop band. This is part of ‘something for everyone.’”

In an interview in his office in downtown Napa, Graham riffed at

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Ani DiFranco will perform at the 2017 BottleRock

random on the rest of the lineup.

“We’ve got one of the greatest indie rock bands of our generation, six studio albums, and that’s Modest Mouse … In the Americana and roots genre, there’s probably no bigger band right now than The Devil Makes Three … We could not be bigger fans of Michael Franti, his personality and his music. He is the unofficial ambassador of BottleRock. “… Being able to have Charles Bradley is extraordinary, he’s an icon … Of course, Mavis Staples … and Andra Day, the potential to be the next generation Mavis Staples … some of the unexpected, funnest shows that you’ll see this year will be a mix between Saint Motel and Saint Lucia … Oh, and Fitz and the Tantrums, that one’s going to be crazy.”

At BottleRock 2016, the young British rockers, The Struts, was the relatively unknown band that caused the biggest sensation. Graham speculated on the 2017 equivalent. “I would say it’s going to be a mix between The Strumbellas and Judah and the Lion.”

Graham talked about the recent online discounted pre-sale of threeday passes.

“The demand was much greater than we anticipated,” Graham said.

“We made many more tickets available for the pre-sale than in the previous year and despite that, the demand outweighed the supply, to say the least.”

Many buyers, particularly those seeking three-day VIP passes, faced “sold out” messages, despite being online at the moment the sale began.

Frustrations were heightened when these passes began to immediately appear on Stub Hub and other reseller

websites. Fans expressed their suspicion that perhaps the primary seller (Eventbrite) had been hacked or that Latitude 38 was intentionally selling to resellers.

Graham expressed confidence in Eventbrite’s cyber-security, and that a breach was very unlikely. “I don’t want to rule that out. We just haven’t been able to uncover any evidence of it. Our ticketing company was able to show that there were some known scalper purchases but at the end of the day that number was limited to 6 percent.”

The BottleRock CEO was emphatic that they do not work with resellers. “We placed zero tickets on Stub Hub,” he said. “We did not do that, absolutely not.

“We definitely heard loud and clear the frustration, and we’re frustrated as well. We tried to do a good thing and it ended up biting us. We’re going to fix it somehow. We’re trying to figure out a way to make everyone happy, or as many people as happy as possible.”

As for the 2017 festival lineup, Graham said he and his Latitude 38 partners, Justin Dragoo and Jason Scoggins, “don’t book what we like, we book what we think is on brand and will entertain the most, given what’s available in the market.

“We knew what was going to happen with Florence and the Machine last year. We knew that a lot of people were seeing her for the first time and we knew there was a high likelihood that something magical was going to happen, and it did. But you can’t sell it, you can’t say ‘you’re gonna love it.’

It doesn’t matter.

“I’m most excited about those kinds of situations, where I know, for example, that there are a lot of people in Napa, say an older crowd, that may not be familiar with Foo Fighters, and they may listen to their music and say ‘Wow, these guys are loud.’

“But Dave Grohl gives it all, he leaves nothing on the table. Even if someone isn’t into their music or has never heard of them, they’re going to look at this guy and go ‘Wow, that’s a rock star.’

“That’s what Justin, Jason and I really enjoy the most. It’s watching people experience it.”

David Kerns is a Napa-based freelance journalist. You can view more of his work at DavidKerns.com.

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INSPECTION RED FLAGS What to look for when you’re looking at a new home

ANNA CHANG-YEN Gre e n Shoot Me d i a Buying a home can be an emotional process. If you’ve spent months or years searching for “the one,” one of the worst things that can happen is getting a less-than-stellar inspection report. It can be hard to know when to absorb the costs of needed work into your budget and when to walk away.

Of course, each situation is different, and only you can decide if an issue turned up during an inspection is worth the cost and the headache, or whether it fits in to your budget. There are some red flags, however, that should cause you to do your homework and careful consideration before making a decision.

Foundation While it can sound scary, not all foundation cracks are deal breakers. In fact, small cracks can be considered normal settling. The key here is to have an expert’s trained eye to root out the cause of the cracks. All foundations settle, but if a tree root or other obstruction is wreaking havoc on the foundation, proceed with extreme caution. According to HomeAdvisor.com, foundation repair could cost up to $6,000.

can be chock full of dangerous materials, especially older homes that have never had major renovations. In some states, the law requires buyers to disclose these conditions, but it’s always best to have an inspector check, as well. While dealing with radon can be quick and inexpensive, the other hazards on the list can be budget breakers. If you do decide to make an offer on a house with any of these issues, it is imperative that you get a detailed quote from a professional remediation contractor. You don’t want to assume that some bleach can take care of a mold problem and find out all too late that you’re dealing with thousands of dollars worth of damage beneath the surface.

Roof A home’s roof is one of its most expensive components at up to $9,000, according to HomeAdvisor.com. Consider the roof ’s age. A roof that’s 15-20 years old is probably nearing the end of its lifespan and will likely need to be replaced soon. Roofs often fail catastrophically, so it’s better to replace it when it starts showing signs of age than to wait until a major Hazardous Materials leak occurs. Consider whether your budget can Asbestos, radon, lead paint, mold — homes tolerate this expense.

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Pests According to Terminix, termites can cause up to $8,000 worth of damage to a home. Having mouse nests removed can cost several hundred dollars and require the replacement of drywall, as well. Add more for sealing entry points where mice gain access to the home. As you can see, pests can quickly become a menace not just to your home but to your wallet. Contact an exterminator to find out how extensive the damage is and how much the repairs might cost.

Put it on Paper It’s important to be objective about the feasibility of correcting an issue found by a home inspector. One way to literally see the issue in black and white is to make a spreadsheet showing the cost of the home and adding in any modifications or updates the home will need.

The home of your dreams might not seem so dreamy with $100,000 of expenses piled on top.

Pricey repairs can make the difference between being able to comfortably afford the home and struggling to pay the bills. Try to negotiate with the seller to adjust the home of the price to reflect the work needed. If the seller won’t budget or won’t cover enough of the expenses, you might need to reconsider the purchase.

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70+/- Acres in a bucolic valley between Middletown and Hidden Valley Lake. Currently being used as a licensed glider port with a 1800’ landing strip and potential for expansion up to 3500’. Property has frontage on Hwy 29 which w/ current mixed zoning, it would allow rural residential, highway commercial, light industrial or a planned development. Ideal for a fly-in residential community. Mostly level w/rolling hillsides.

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Move in ready with low to no maintenance landscaping.

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7.86+/- acre parcel situated up on Diamond Mtn. Rd. Several potential building sites that are mostly forested with the exception of the top knoll site with valley views, sellers haven’t looked into the cost of improving the existing road or spring development. Property is being sold in its present condition and is priced accordingly. This property was once the site of the old spring that locals use to fill their water containers with.

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njoy the resort lifestyle. 2 Bedroom, 2 bath unit with stunning golf course views overlooking the 2nd fairway on the North Course. Upper unit has vaulted ceilings and a lock off 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. Great investment and/or lifestyle for a 2nd home.

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n Franz Valley School Road. This 14+ acre parcel was once part of an old chicken ranch. Room to roam on this oak studded parcel and enjoy living in Sonoma County. There is an older mobile home on the property, live in it while you are building your dream home. Home site is approx. 5 acres with remaining 9+ acres hillside affording plenty of room for hiking. $

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Businesses planned on Soscol Ave. H OWA R D Y U N E hyune @nap ane w s . com Builders laying down the site of hundreds of apartment dwellings in Napa will have a place to add some of the shops and businesses that will serve its future tenants.

A subdivision of land along Soscol Avenue south of downtown creates four commercial parcels that will flank the future Vista Tulocay Apartments complex Commercial sites are to the near new apartments w e s t .

Tw o o f the sites are zoned for “community commercial” uses and will border a new east-west street that will form the main entrance into the development, providing a place for businesses catering to apartment dwellers a short drive – or walk – away.

The retail zones on either side of Vista Tulocay’s entry drive would be the businesses closest to the apartment complex, one of Napa’s largest in recent years.

First outlined by the Gasser Foundation in 2004, Vista Tulocay won city approval in August, opening the way for the construction of 284 units on 12 acres between Soscol Avenue and the Napa River. A second phase, which requires the city’s separate approval, would add 16 — Distinctive Properties

up to 201 more dwellings on an 8-acre property Tulocay. Running south from that stub-end street to the south. will be a north-south road that will form the west A mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom border of the new commercial zones, as well as dwellings will be spread across several buildings, provide access to the housing complex. accompanied by space for 485 vehicles in garages, carports and parking lots. In addition to the entrances from Soscol and Sousa Lane, the project will feature a northward extension of Gasser Drive into the apartSubmitted graphic ment complex, This view from the east shows the possible shape of the first phase of the Vista i n c l u d i n g a Tulocay Apartments, which would add 282 housing units to a 12-acre site west of bridge carrying Soscol Avenue in Napa. the street across Tulocay Creek.

The map, approved this month by the city The subdivision also includes the 2.3-acre site Planning Commission, divides 7 acres from the of the Hanlees Napa Volkswagen dealership. A Gasser Building north to the former Oil Com- fourth, smaller parcel west of the car showroom pany Road, which is being rebuilt into a Sousa is likely to serve as a parking area, according to Lane extension and a second entrance to Vista Senior Planner Scott Klingbeil.

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OUTDOOR LIVING 4 great ways to create an exterior living space

‌(BPT)—Whether you plan to live in your home for years to come, or have an upcoming listing on your mind, now could be a great time to create an outdoor living space.

Today more than ever, homeowners are seeking ways to maximize the footprint of their home— both inside the four walls and out. Outdoor environments can serve many purposes and are a perfect way to customize a space that is right for you.

As you consider creating a beautiful, yet functional outdoor area, here are some key elements to keep in mind: Outdoor kitchens are in demand Whether you keep it simple with a built-in grill, some counter space and a sink, or go grand with a brick pizza oven and abundant seating at a granite-topped counter, an outdoor kitchen is becoming a must. In fact, according to Realtor.com, home buyers will pay a premium of more than 26 percent for a home with an outdoor kitchen.

As with the indoor kitchen, many outdoor kitchens include a cooking area, sink, storage and refrigeration. As with your indoor kitchen, the faucet outsdie can be the perfect marriage of beauty and function. You can find a variety of kitchen faucets from manufacturers such as Danze that 20 — Distinctive Properties

fulfill all your outdoor needs. Need the ability to put water exactly where you want it in your outdoor workspace? A pulldown faucet from Danze offers great looks and exceptional versatility.

Media makes it way outdoors Many of the technology wonders you enjoy indoors are making their way into outdoor environments. From built-in flatscreen TVs that can stream video, to video gaming systems, Wi-Fi and surround sound, outdoor entertainment has gone high tech.

Whenever you’re incorporating electronics and electricity in an outdoor environment, weather proofing and proper wiring are essential. Keep these critical aspects in mind while planning your outdoor space, and deciding what media you’ll incorporate and where it will be placed.

Bars are big Outdoor bars, like traditional tikki bars, may increase your home value by nearly 14 percent, according to Realtor.com. Whether you’re thinking of adding a bar in tandem with your outdoor kitchen space, or want to simply expand your entertaining area, an outdoor bar requires a few basic elements.

A fully operational sink with a high-functioning

bar faucet are a go-to when it comes to outdoor bars. Storage for beverages and glassware, a drink chiller, ice storage and seating can make your outdoor entertaining area an envy in the neighborhood.

Room for relaxation While plenty of comfortable, attractive seating tend to be a significant part of outdoor living spaces, modern outdoor spaces are re-defining relaxation and entertainment. In addition to seating and dining areas, homeowners are incorporating recreational elements such as ping pong and billiards tables, putting greens, hot tubs and infinity pools.

Firepits and fireplaces are also popular for adding ambiance, and deliver the added bonus of extending the outdoor living season well into cooler months. Whether you choose to build a full-wall fireplace that doubles as a brick pizza oven, or stick with a more modest, portable firepit, adding heat and comfort to your outdoor space can also add value (upwards of 21 percent according to Realtor.com).

Outdoor living spaces offer a multitude of benefits and creative options. Even the simplest of designs can make a home feel larger, increase the property’s resale value and bring years of enjoyment.

STOP THE DRAFT Save money and improve your home by plugging the gaps

(BPT)—Can you imagine keeping your windows open all winter long? The heat loss, cold drafts and all that money spent on wasted energy would be staggering. But if your home has folding pull-down attic stairs, a whole-house fan, a fireplace or clothes dryer, you may be doing the equivalent of leaving the windows open every day.

Drafts from these often overlooked spaces waste energy and cost you big in the form of higher energy bills. They are also the largest source of heating and cooling loss in the home.

Most homeowners are well aware of the benefits that caulk and weather-stripping provide to minimize energy loss and drafts. But what can you do about drafts from the four largest energy leaks in your home—the folding attic stairs, the whole house fan, the fireplace and the clothes dryer?

Here are some tips and techniques that can easily, quickly and inexpensively seal and insulate these areas.

Attic stairs When attic stairs are installed, a large hole (approximately 10 square feet) is created in your ceiling. The ceiling and insulation that were there have to be removed, leaving only a thin, unsealed, sheet of plywood.

Because your attic space is ventilated directly to the outdoors, the attic space can be very cold in the winter, and in the summer it can be very hot. And what is separating your conditioned house from your unconditioned attic? Only a thin sheet of plywood.

Try this yourself: at night, turn on the attic light and shut the attic stairway door. If you see any light coming through, it means your heated and air-conditioned air is leaking out of these large gaps in your home, 24-hours a day.

An easy, low-cost solution to this problem is to add an insulated attic stair cover that seals the stairs and stops drafts and energy loss. Add the desired amount of insulation over the cover to restore the insulation removed from the ceiling.

losers. One study showed that an open damper on an unused fireplace in a well-insulated house can raise overall heating-energy consumption by 30 percent. Another recent study showed that for many consumers, their heating bills may be more than $500 higher each winter because of the drafts and wasted energy caused by fireplaces.

Even if the damper is shut, it’s not air-tight, and glass doors don’t stop the drafts either. Your chimney is an opening that leads directly outdoors—just like an open window and like a giant straw sucking your expensive heated or air-conditioned air right out of your house!

A simple way to avoid this problem is to add a Fireplace Plug to your fireplace. Available from Battic Door, a company known for their energy conservation products, the Fireplace Plug is an inflatable pillow that seals the fireplace damper, eliminating drafts, odors, and noise. The pillow is removed whenever the fireplace is used, then reinserted after.

Clothes dryer exhaust ducts In many homes, the room with the clothes dryer is the coldest room in the house. In the winter, cold drafts come in through the duct, through your dryer and into your house. Many dryer vents use a sheet-metal flapper to try to reduce these drafts. This is very primitive technology that does not provide a positive seal to stop the drafts.

Compounding the problem is that over time, lint clogs the flapper valve, causing it to stay open.

A surprisingly simple solution to this problem is to add a dryer vent seal. This will reduce unwanted drafts, and also keeps out pests, bees and rodents. The vent will remain closed unless the dryer is in use. When the dryer is in use, a floating shuttle rises to allow warm air, lint and moisture to escape.

Fireplaces For more information on Battic Door’s energy conservation soluIt’s ironic that while fireplaces are intended to heat up a house, tions and products for your home, visit www.batticdoor.com or, to they can create some seriously cold drafts. request a free catalog, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to P.O. Fireplaces, especially during the winter heating season, are energy Box 15, Mansfield, MA 02048.

Whole-house fans and air-conditioning vents When whole-house fans are installed, a large hole (up to 16 square feet or larger) is created in your ceiling. The ceiling and insulation that were there have to be removed, leaving only the drafty ceiling shutter between you and the outdoors.

An easy solution to this problem is to add a whole house fan shutter seal. Made from white textured flexible insulation, you simply install the seal over the ceiling shutter, secure it with Velcro, and trim it to fit.

The shutter seal can also be used to seal and insulate air conditioning vents, and is easily removed when desired.

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• Knoll-top Setting • Panoramic valley views • Stately custom home • On Auberge Rd. above Auberge du Soleil

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• Stately home on a private knoll w/panoramic views • State-of-the-art kitchen, media room • Luxurious master suite w/ private balcony • Spa, garden, guest house, elevator complete the setting

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• Great business opportunity in the Wine Country • Situated on a 2± acre parcel

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• Beautifully built custom home in north Yountville • Hardwood floors, SS appliances & custom finishes • Situated down a private driveway with legal 2nd unit • Large backyard with raised garden beds & finished shed

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TRINCHERO DONATES $2 MILLION

Money will go to new OLE Health center in South Napa

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h en approached with the opportunity to contribute to OLE Health’s efforts to build a new health center in South Napa, Roger Trinchero, Chairman and CEO at Trinchero Family Estates, reached out to his human resources department to find out just how many of his employees were receiving care at OLE Health.

“When we learned that more than 140 of our employees were receiving care with OLE, we knew it was critical to support the new center” said Roger Trinchero.

“OLE Health also has many bilingual providers which is of particular importance for our staff, so we’re very happy to be able to contribute in this way.”

The Trinchero family invited the OLE Health team to their board of directors meeting where the company agreed to match the

F O R D I S T I N C T I V E P RO PE RT I E S Trinchero family’s original donation of $1 million, doubling the amount to $2 million total.

This most recent contribution is one of many in a legacy of philanthropy in the Napa Valley community that has been part of the Trinchero family tradition since the family established its wine business here in 1948.

“This is just another example of the generosity of the winemaker community here in Napa Valley” said Rachel Cusick, chief development officer at OLE Health.

“Given the potential oncoming changes in the health care system, our work now may be more important than ever.”

OLE Health’s expansion aims to address a real shortage in primary care access for Napa Valley residents, particularly those with public insurance as OLE Health is currently the only

primary care provider in Napa Valley actively accepting children enrolled in Medi-Cal. The facility will also address OLE Health’s capacity to provide care for the region’s most vulnerable communities including seniors, low-income households, veterans and farmworkers.

OLE Health provides person-centered, high-quality primary health care for residents of Napa and Solano Counties. Treatment programs include adult health, women’s health services, behavioral health specialists, dieticians, dental health and more.

The “Building Better Napa” campaign is currently at $12.5 million raised with more funds pledged in the near future from other organizations and individual donors. For more information on OLE Health’s effort to build a new health center in Napa, visit buildingbetternapa.org.

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OLE Health will build a new medical building complex near the South Napa Century Center.

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Resting in a sea of vineyards and caressed by mature oaks, this world-class Napa Valley estate has as its centerpiece a stunning Tuscan-inspired villa.

Here on this nearly 13 (6 planted) acres, the finest materials, and masterful craftsmanship have come together to create an oasis that is as close to perfection as anyone could ever imagine.

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707-320-8999

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Stunning Napa panoramic views!!! Ideally located five minutes from downtown Napa. A gated home of the highest quality, filled with amenities including: chef’s kitchen, outdoor kitchen, Endless Pool and entertainment items too numerous to list!!

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707-320-8950

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205 Silverado Springs Drive

www.60GreenbriarCir.com Lovely and elegant home in the gated community of the Estates at Silverado Country Club in Napa. Views of Napa Valley, open space and golf course. Generous master suite on main level along with a 2nd bedroom, kitchen, dining, living and family room.!

Fantastic remodel at Silverado Country Club in Napa. Backs to the quiet and lovely greenbelt. Gorgeous remodel includes designer chef’s kitchen, wood plank flooring, elegant bathrooms, wine fridge and upscale appliances. HOA provides swim pool, spa and tennis court. Come and live the resort lifestyle!

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(707) 226-1823 • 1030 Third Street, Napa

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Downtown Napa newer construction that you have been waiting for!

Great space and location; built in 2007. Stroll to all of your Downtown favorites. Full of upgrades: Granite counters, bar seating, cherrywood cabinets, gas stove, wood floors, a downstairs bedroom, Spa tub, walk-in closet and more.

Mark Lesti 707-320-8950 $999,000 Christine Lesti 707-320-8999

Beautiful North Napa home in a prestigious quiet neighborhood. Open floor plan with high ceilings and kitchen opening to the family room. Large master suite with retreat for office or den. One bedroom and full en-suite bath downstairs. Chef’s kitchen with newer appliances and gas stove. Kitchen island with bar seating, storage cabinets and drawers. 4,200 bottle temp control wine room. Fully landscaped yards. Entertainer’s back yard with hot tub.

Mark Lesti 707-320-8950 $935,000

www.1223DaffodilDr.com Newer north Napa home in great location close to schools and shopping. This lovely home boasts high ceilings and an open floor plan great for entertaining. Large back yard with a pool and a BBQ area.

Mark Lesti 707-320-8950 $875,000

www.1235Ash.com Fully updated single-level in Old Town Napa! This cute and stylish home has a large/level back yard and room for RV parking. Newly updated w/ quartz counters, recessed lighting, kitchen appliances, dual-pane windows and new paint and much more! This is a must see!!!

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This photo provided by The Tile Shop shows a kitchen with British designer Ted Baker’s gorgeous new glass art tile collection’s Shadow Floral in the backsplash. It combines two of 2017’s most interesting décor trends, moody hues and dramatic florals.

HOT FOR THE NEW YEAR Home decor trends for 2017 are all about ease, comfort

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ecor trends take us on a little emotional journey every season. Some speak to how we’re feeling, some to how we want to feel.

For 2017, trend spotters say we’re looking for ease and comfort. Even at the luxury end of the decor spectrum, the look is less stiff suit, more velvet smoking jacket.

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This undated photo provided by West Elm shows Roar & Rabbit’s sexy, sophisticated swivel chair, which evokes classic continental midcentury styling.

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‘EPHEMERAL’ “When you look at this palette, it’s a Sunday morning,” says Laurie Pressman, a vice president at the Pantone Color Institute. These delicate hues — what she and others are calling an “ephemeral” trend — evoke airiness and light.

Gentle whites and chalky pastels, which gained popularity over the last year or two, now combine with darker yet soothing neutrals like marine, earth, moss and heather.

Textures are soft. Woods are low-luster.

“You can fall into it and relax,” says Tom Mirabile, a New York-based consumer trends expert.

Crate & Barrel’s spring collections include generous dollops of pistachio and aqua, bringing these nostalgic hues into kitchenware and accessories. (www.crateandbarrel.com ) Kitchenaid’s newest mixers and bowls come in pretty shades of cornflower and buttercup. (www.kitchenaid.com ) And watch for lots of yellow, says Stephanie Pierce, design director at MasterBrand Cabinets. “From pale butter to dark mustard, yellows are cropping up everywhere,” she says, in styles ranging from midcentury modern to country farmhouse.

Some motifs are getting re-worked in subtler ways. California-based designer

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A detail of British designer Ted Baker’s gorgeous new glass art tile collection which includes this Shadow Floral.

Some classic pieces are being This photo provided by Brown Davis Interiors shows a rich purple console inside a reissued, like penthouse apartment bedroom. chairs designed

by Danes Finn Alison Palevsky points to animal prints like Juhl and Hans J. Wegner. Miami designers Todd antelope and cheetah done in gray and beige Davis and Rob Brown are using color-infused instead of the traditional colors. woods in a Deco-inspired collection crafted by “The pattern adds immediate interest Indiana furniture maker Keith Fritz. (www. and texture to any room,” she says, citing browndavis.com ) Stark Carpet’s Antilocarpa in smoke, stone There are chic new frameless mirrors at and silver.

West Elm with Deco flair. Curvy armchairs from Roar & Rabbit, as well as the Delphine LUXURY’S NEW LOOK console with marble top and brushed bronze If “ephemeral” is decor’s languid glass of lem- hardware, evoke a continental sexiness. (www. onade, “luxe” is a goblet of heady merlot. westelm.com ) Jewel tones, lustrous leathers and heftier, colored metals appeal to a new “visually expres- SETTING THE MOOD sive” generation, says Pantone’s Pressman. “It’s “The moody palate was huge” at spring’s all about the finish — shine and luster.”

Milan Furniture Fair and is catching on Shiny brass and copper have been growing among retailers, says New York designer more popular, note Mat Sanders and Brandon Drew McGukin.

Quattrone of the Los Angeles-based interior “I’ve been encouraging my clients to incordesign studio Consort. “But 2017 will be about porate color in bold applications, like counembracing the beauty of aged metals in furni- tertops,” he says, citing in particular a new ture, hardware and fixtures.” Look for burnished hue from Silestone “that captures the essence finishes in pieces large and small. of soapstone — a deep, dusty, blue-gray hue You’ll see Art Deco references as well, and softened with white veining.” (www.silestone. more of the simplicity and elegance of Danish, com ) Italian and French modernism.

Be n j a m i n Mo o re’s Color of 2017 is Shadow, a deep grayed purple.

And homes magazines are touting Farrow & Ball’s eggplant Brinjal, Behr’s Havana Coffee and Dunn-Edwards’ Mackintosh Midnight as moody must-haves. (www. b e n j a m i n m o o re .

Associated Press com ; www.farrowThis photo provided by Brown andball.com; www.

Davis Interiors shows a cabinet with brass behr.com ) inlay and burled wood in a beautiful green by Look for drama Davis Brown and crafted by Keith Fritz Fine in other wallcovFurniture. erings too, where Associated Press

artistry is flourishing. California photographer Don Flood’s micro-images of abalone shells, insects, agave leaves and minerals are blown up into bold wallpapers. (www.fliepaper.com ) Calico Wallpapers’ Satori collection interprets Japanese pottery techniques in tones of burnished metallic and clay. Their Fragments collection evokes rainy, fog-bound mountains. (www.calicowallpaper.com ) OUTSDOORSY Relaxing and refreshing, this trend hits all the “green” notes with an emphasis on a natural palette, organic silhouettes and sustainable materials. Think farmstead, writ urban.

“It’s kicking off your shoes, whether you’re indoors or out,” says Mirabile.

Crate & Barrel’s chunky Big Sur furniture, in white oak, fits the vibe, as does a verdant assortment of faux banana trees, orchids and magnolias.

Donna Garlough of Joss & Main has noted the tropical look expanding.

“I’m seeing citrus trees in the mix — wallpaper with lemon branches, and botanical sketches of orange trees,” she says. “Complementing the trend, colors like kiwi, citron and chartreuse made a splash at last fall’s decor markets, meaning they’re probably going to hit homes and stores in 2017.”

Pantone recently named Greenery their Color of the Year, citing its zestiness and vitality.

Wayfair’s got some green iron side chairs with an industrial look, as well as a transitional loveseat in the hue. (www.wayfair.com ) Sky and ocean blues are perennial favorites, in cloud-patterned textiles in PB Teen’s collection, and in embroidered, chambray and shibori table linens at Pottery Barn. Also at the retailer are galvanized steel serveware and kitchen storage items with an easy, rural vibe. (www.potterybarn.com ) Florals are a key component of the outdoorsy trend this spring; they’re on everything from lampshades to lounge chairs.

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hen you’re improving a bathroom, do you assume that luxury upgrades may look good but aren’t always good for the environment?

Or that sensible, eco-friendly fixtures, finishes and materials will lack the aesthetic of more luxurious ones? Just a few decades ago, the assumptions might have been accurate, but today a plethora of luxury bathroom options perfectly marry good sense with great style.

Whether you’re planning a bathroom renovation, or just looking to make one or two stunning yet sensible upgrades, here are some improvements that can turn your bathroom into a luxurious, savvy and stylish oasis:

ENVIRONMENTAL STYLE SECRETS TO MARRYING ECO-SENSE AND LUXURY IN ANY BATHROOM

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is also one of the most cherished features in any bathroom; it’s not just where you get clean, it’s also a place where you relax and wash away the day’s stresses, or get invigorated for the day by washing away early morning drowsiness.

Today’s water-conserving showerheads not only reduce the amount of water you use per shower, they can be elegant design statements that also deliver a satisfying experience. Features like air-injection technology in TOTO’s AeroJet Rain Shower infuse air into the water stream to create larger droplets, allowing you to enjoy a fuller shower experience while still saving water. You can find eco-friendly showerheads in virtually every style, from rainfall to hand showers and Elegant and eco-friendly fixtures even multiple jets.

Water-conserving bathroom technology has come a long way Fabulous features since the earliest low-flow showLuxury and environmental erheads and low-flush toilets awareness can also meet in other appeared. Yet the stereotype persists aspects of a well-appointed baththat in order to conserve water, a room, including design, decor and fixture must deliver a less satisfying accessories. For example, adding a experience and graceful appearance. skylight can fill a bath with wholeThat’s far from true of modern luxsome natural light that nourishes ury toilets, showerheads and faucets the body, mind and spirit while from manufacturers like TOTO. also helping reduce dependence on High efficiency toilets can help artificial light sources. The skylight homeowners make significant strides can also provide passive ventilain water conservation; saving nearly 13,000 gallons of water per year, tion—all while preserving much-deaccording to the EPA. And while sired privacy.

Flooring is another area inspiraearly iterations of water-conserving tion for your senses doesn’t have to toilets may have lacked in power take a back seat to green considerand beauty, modern iterations comations.

From tiles made of recycled bine eco-sense with style sense. For materials like reclaimed ceramic, to example, the ultra high-efficiency foot-massaging pebble tiles made NEOREST 500H from TOTO of recycled glass, it’s easy to find uses a conservation-minded 0.8 or 1 gallon of water per flush, yet excels flooring material that meets your at removing waste and cleaning the expectations for luxury and beauty bowl’s surface and rim thoroughly. while still minimizing their impact With a design inspired by long- on the environment.

While traditional luxury counview trends in architecture and global design, this high-tech com- tertops like granite require materials mode’s look is modern yet timeless. to be mined from the ground, luxAn integrated Washlet personal urious eco-friendly options can be cleansing system is long on luxury just as beautiful. For example, counwith warm aerated water, a warm air tertops made of cement embedded dryer, heated seat, auto open/close, with recycled glass come in a variety auto-flush and in-bowl catalytic of hues and patterns to fit any decor theme. Or, go for a more ethereal deodorizer.

Showering accounts for about 17 look with countertops made of 100 percent of a home’s water use, and percent recycled glass.

Luxury, style and eco-sensibiliswitching to a low-flow shower head could save the average household ties can meet harmoniously in your nearly 3,000 gallons of water per bathroom when you choose the year, the EPA says. Yet the shower right fixtures and finishes.

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SPRUCE IT UP 6 SIMPLE WAYS TO FRESHEN YOUR HOME INSIDE AND OUT (BPT)—Looking for some easy ways to breathe new life into your home? Whether it’s the air inside or the decor itself, freshening things up can make your home look and feel more welcoming at any time of year. You don’t need a lot of time or money to reinvigorate your home; just a few simple and affordable, yet high-impact DIY projects will do the trick.

Here are a few projects you can easily accomplish in a single weekend: * Paint an accent wall, trim or ceiling. Decorators often say painting is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to freshen your home’s appearance. You don’t have to redo an entire room in order to leverage the freshening power of paint. Simply painting a single accent wall for a pop of color, using paint to create graphic wall art, or repainting the trim or ceiling will create a whole new look. If you’re looking for inspiration or simple solutions to help seamlessly transform your space, Dutch Boy Paint offers unique project ideas and easy-to-follow how-tos that will make the process a breeze.

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Start by decluttering countertops and dropping some lemon rinds down the garbage disposal.

Next, replace dated cabinet hardware with new handles, knobs and pulls. Adding in a faucet in a contemporary finish will go a long way too; as a focal point of the kitchen, it will help tie 36 — Distinctive Properties

everything together in a subtle way. * Upgrade your entryway. The front door is one of the first things visitors notice. If yours is old, worn and outdated, replacing it with a new one can be an easy, cost-effective way to improve the appearance of your home’s exterior. Even if your door is in good shape, painting it a bright, appealing color can make your home’s facade look fresher and more inviting. Be sure to use a paint formulated for doors, such as Dutch Boy Cabinet, Door & Trim paint. Add decorative lighting fixtures like sconces or a hanging light, dress up front steps with potted flowers and wash sidelights and windows around the entry. * Some sources of stuffiness may surprise you. That old shower curtain not only makes

your bathroom look shabby, it can detract from the air quality in the room as mildew builds up over time. Replace old shower curtains with something bright and appealing, and be sure to clean the grate on the bathroom vent fan. Stuffiness hides in the laundry room, too. Cleaning dryer vents and the washing machine regularly, and keeping laundry items and accessories organized can help make even a small laundry area feel fresh.

Freshening around the home doesn’t have to be a seasonal project. With a few simple steps, you can create a new look and feel in and around your home at any time of year. For more on these products and inspiration for your next paint project, visit www.dutchboy.com

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RESIDENTIAL FLOOD INSURANCE Charles Bogue

In these past few years Napa County has experienced the trifecta of natural disasters including earthquake, fire and flood causing homeowner concerns up and down the valley. Just two weeks into this New Year our community witnessed the first overflow of the Oxbow bypass channel diverting the flood waters of the Napa River and averting the historic flooding that had damaged downtown commercial buildings and residences for decades.

Perhaps after the fact, our wet winter of 2017 and the 100-year storms that seem to come every 10 years, more home buyers and sellers want to confirm if flood insurance coverage is needed for their home. As with many homeowner concerns the answer is a less than specific “it depends.” The first question Napa Insurance Agent Kimberly Menager asks of her clients is “what can you afford to lose?” The decision to purchase flood insurance is a personal one and changes from client to client and, even more important, from location to location.

Here are steps you can take as a prudent home buyer or owner to decide if you need or want flood insurance coverage: — As a home buyer, you will want to confirm if your seller is currently carrying flood insurance, do they have an Elevation Certificate and what is the current cost of their premium. Note that existing policies can be transferrable to a new owner.

— A second confirmation is to contact the City of Napa Public Works Department and obtain a Flood Insurance Rate

CHARLES BOGUE

Map which will indicate if your property address is a designated flood hazard area.

Just because a home seller doesn’t carry flood insurance doesn’t mean it is not a good thing for you to do.

— Don’t assume that you are not exposed to potential flooding just because your address is not within flood map designated areas. Menager pointed out that “more than 25 percent of all paid flood claims are properties that don’t fall within the FEMA designated flood hazard areas.”

— Consult with your future neighbors as to any flooding experiences they might have experienced. Flooding can be very localized within certain areas or developments that are exposed to water flow conditions unique to the specific area or community.

— If you find your property is located within the Flood Way or other designated flood hazard areas, the Public Works Department can guide you through applying to remove your property from flood insurance requirements.

If your property is identified as in a flood hazard area, The City Department of Public Works will assist you in submitting a Letter of Map Amendment (LOMA) to submit to FEMA requesting that your property, or portions of it, be removed from the flood hazard map.

The first step in this process is obtaining an Elevation Certificate from a licensed surveyor stating finished floor elevations, flood elevations at the site and other data required

by FEMA for evaluation. If there is an existing certificate, you may not have to pay the cost of obtaining a new one. The cost of an Elevation Certificate can be from $500 to more than $1,000 depending on the size of the parcel, number of improvements and complexity of elevations.

Properties not in a flood hazard area may still be worth insuring as rates will be lower than in a hazard area and the peace of mind may well be worth the cost of the premium.

Flood policies typically have a maximum of $250,000 coverage for the structure and $100,000 for the home contents.

It is not uncommon that two different lenders can be provided with the same information, Elevation Certificate and Flood Hazard Determination. One of the lenders may require flood insurance to protect their investment and one may not. One advantage of the Standard Flood Hazard Determination Form is that it will specifically state that the property is or is not in a Special Hazard Area which satisfies most lender and underwriter requirements for insurance coverage.

To gain further knowledge about the overall subject of flood insurance online you can go to www.floodsmart.org and learn the basics, as well as FEMA operations and get application forms to begin the process. If you prefer local knowledge and an over the counter assistance, the Napa City Public Works Department will guide you in completing applications and share with you information on FEMA’s national policy applied to our local situation and conditions. A third source is to speak with a local Napa insurance agent such as Kimberly Menager (707-590-0772) who deals with these questions on an everyday basis to make sure her client’s needs are met.

The community, state and federal investment in the Flood Control Project has proven its worth by reducing damage to property and securing the safety of our residents of the Napa Valley. After education and understanding, the decision to protect your personal investment and secure your own peace of mind is one only you can make.

Charles Bogue is a broker with Coldwell Banker Brokers of the Valley in Napa, where he offers real estate marketing services as the CB Team. Phone: 486-5511, e-mail: cbnapa@napanet.net.

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THE YEAR’S BEST WINES Star/NVV panelists sip their way through the year and recommend their favorites

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Ted Henry of PrimeNapa

D AV I D S TO N E B E RG e d itor@sthel enastar.c om For the past nine years, the St. Helena Star, Napa Valley Vintners and the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone have teamed up to create a tasting panel to judge Napa Valley wines.

The panel is made up of winemakers, assistant winemakers and those in the trade, all of whom taste the wines blind and judge and rank them. The panel is held monthly and the results are published in the St. Helena Star.

In the past year, we have gathered and tasted a large group of wines, different varietals each month, in flights of the same vintage. Each 2014 sauvignon blanc, for example, was tasted against another 2014 sauvignon blanc, regardless of producer or price.

At the end of the tasting, 42 — Distinctive Properties

panelists discuss the wines and that becomes the basis for the article in the St. Helena Star. The writer is Catherine Bugue, who loves writing about and drinking wine. She is co-owner of the Napa Valley Wine Academy with Christian Oggenfuss.

2014-2015 ROSÉ In March, the panelists gathered for a tasting of 21 rosé wines from the 2014 and 2015 vintages. Bugue writes, “Given the ease with which a glass of rosé is consumed on a warm, sunny day, it would stand to reason that its winemaking is just as simple and carefree, don’t you think?” Her answer, in a word, no. From Doug Boeschen, “Managing the alcohol and fruit is a lot of work; you have to really manage the phenolics so you can make a fresh, fruity wine.”

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Panelist Scott Sublet is seen through glasses of Napa Valley cabernet sauvignon in the Ecolab Theater at the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone.

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Arkenstone’s Ashley Broshious

Robert Schermeister of Schmeister Cellars

Bugue adds, “Warmth and sunlight translate to ripe grapes full of sugar at harvest and the higher the sugars, the higher the resulting alcohol when the wine is fermented to a dry style.”

2014 SAUVIGNON BLANCS The following month, Napa Valley sauvignon blancs were served, all from the 2014 vintage. Bugue notes that the sauvignon blancs weren’t as oaky as they had been in the past, and the wines showed a noticeable richness on the palate, giving the wines some gravitas. Bugue notes the sauvignon blanc grape has been planted in the Napa Valley for more than a century and Beaulieu won gold awards for their sauvignon blanc in 1915 at the International Expo in San Francisco.

2015 SAUVIGNON BLANCS In early May, the panelists tasted the 2015 sauvignon blancs, which impressed them. Long-time panelist Kristin Belair, winemaker at Honig Vineyard & Winery, has been making sauvignon blanc for almost two decades in the Napa Valley. She has seen vast improvements over the years and called the 2015 vintage “really well balanced; a lovely expression of sauvignon blanc with different styles from floral to riper fruits.”

Another longtime panelist, John Skupny, co-owner of Lang & Reed, said, “There is a real diversity of fruit flavors and the aromatics are fresh.”

2014-2015 AROMATIC WHITES In late June, panelists enjoyed a variety of aromatic whites that weren’t chardonnay, the largest portion of

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2012-2014 PINOT NOIRS Next up were three flights of 2012, 2013 and 2014 pinot noirs.

Bryter Estates winemaker Kari Auringer and Hugh Davies both noticed a change in pinot noirs from the past when they were deep colored, dark berried, full bodied, concentrated with generous oak flavors, tannins and alcohol.

Auringer said, “I used to think of Napa pinots as cabernet-lovers’ pinots. Now, they are pinot-lovers’ pinots.”

Davies, of both Schramsberg and Davies Vineyards, said the wine variety continues to evolve and added there are many young or new plantings of pinot noir vines in the cool Carneros region. He added there are new opportunities with a diversity of clones bringing a broader range of flavors, generally lower yields and more money spent in the vineyards, which is reflected in the wines.

white grapes planted in the Napa Valley, or sauvignon blanc, the second-most-planted white grape.

Bugue writes, “With small plantings and price tags ranging from $12.50 to $36, Napa Valley’s aromatic whites provide two things that almost never go together: rare and affordable.” She added that wineries make small amounts of various aromatic whites for numerous reasons, including existing plantings, love of a variety, something fun for club members or for sale exclusively at the winery.

Following the blind tasting, panelists expressed a preference for the 2015 wines, finding them “more varietal, fresher, brighter and balanced” in the words of CIA instructor Christie Dufault.

2011 CABERNET SAUVIGNONS In mid-October as the grape 2013-2014 CHARDONNAY harvest was nearing an end, panelIn mid-July as temperatures ists enjoyed a retrospective tasting soared, the panel convened in the of 5-year-old cabernet sauvignons Rudd Center at the Culinary Insti- from 2011, a cool year with a cool tute of America at Greystone and summer followed by fall rains. The sampled three vintages (2013, 2014 weather was less than ideal for vineand 2015) of Napa Valley chardon- yard crews and winemakers, but they nay. Bugue said it was clear that are trained to make great wine, with winemakers were going the extra premier education and top equipmile, crafting wines with great com- ment, no matter what. Alan Viader plexity and texture. of Viader Vineyards & Winery said Brett deLeuze, president of fam- he prefers wines that respect the vinily-owned ZD Wines, said “The tage. “Some of the wines embraced wines display really good winemak- a floral or spicy component or a ing. Across the board they are really freshness, green brightness,” he said. well made, well balanced. Stylistic “Others, picked after the rains, were choices were made (regarding oak pushed beyond balance, past the use, malolactic fermentation, etc.) threshold.” but they were all good.” Others noted the wines were food-friendly, 2011-2014 MERLOT balanced and restrained with the fruit Panelists judged “the quiet powshining through. erhouse,” merlots in mid-November and picked nine out of 25 wines

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Ziata Wine’s Jennifer Williams

either in first or second place. Bugue reports that merlot is the secondmost important, and planted, red grape in the Napa Valley with 4,749 acres in 2015. It brings in an average of $3,135 per ton for a total value of just shy of $44 million.

Additionally, she writes, “It is one tough grape. It tolerates and even thrives in soils too poor or too moist or too cold for cabernet sauvignon.

It can achieve sugar levels that give its wines up to a full 1 percent more alcohol than cabernet sauvignon. It has a fuller mid-palate and fleshiness, which makes it a great companion for cab blends.”

The winners in the flights, 2011 through 2014, ranged in price from $19.99 to $75.

2012-2014 CABERNET SAUVIGNONS For the longest time, cabernet sauvignon has been the “king of the hill” in the Napa Valley. The Star/ NVV panelists had the opportunity to taste the most expensive cabernets, ranging from $85 to $325, in early December.

After two cool and wet growing seasons, winemakers welcomed the ideal seasons of 2012 and 2013.

Longtime Napa Valley vintner Tom Rinaldi said the 2013 vintage was “going along beautifully, like music, when all of a sudden it turned magic.” He added it was not hurried and crop levels were balanced by moderate temperatures.

Calistoga vintner Bill Dyer of both Dyer Vineyard and Meteor Wines called the 2013s the best vintage since 1985. That vintage is being called “epic.”

Stacy Vogel, winemaker at Miner Wines, said overall the wines were still very youthful and adds she sees the 2012s peaking and aging faster than the 2013s.

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NAPA COUNTY’S MOST RECENT HOME SALES * ADDRESS

RECORD DATE

SALE PRICE

BED BATH SQ FT

Single Family

American Canyon 106 CORBIN DR 147 JOAN DR 130 RIO DEL MAR 240 LOS ALTOS DR 38 MELVIN RD 680 CHAUCER LN 620 MEADOW BAY DR 453 CANYON CREEK DR 405 POPPYFIELD DR 6 BIELLA CT 433 POPPYFIELD DR 509 RIO DEL MAR 186 SPIKERUSH CIR 40 TOSCANA DR 114 GOLD VALLEY CT 16 PEACOCK CIR 138 TERRAZZO LN 1707 RIO GRANDE 27 IRONHORSE DR 290 CANTADA WAY

11/30/17 11/15/17 11/07/17 11/04/17 12/06/17 12/06/17 11/16/17 11/18/17 11/23/17 11/09/17 11/08/17 12/01/17 11/28/17 11/15/17 12/01/17 11/08/17 11/08/17 12/07/17 11/04/17 11/21/17

$138,500.00 $313,000.00 $325,000.00 $350,000.00 $435,000.00 $445,000.00 $460,000.00 $469,000.00 $500,000.00 $531,000.00 $537,000.00 $568,000.00 $575,000.00 $579,000.00 $585,000.00 $590,000.00 $590,000.00 $600,000.00 $615,000.00 $688,500.00

3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 5 4 5 5 3 4 5 5 4 4 5 5

11/22/17 12/06/17

$675,000.00 $950,000.00

3 3

1,024 1,014 987 1,085 1,651 1,543 1,838 1,989 2,502 2,165 2,716 3,302 2,539 2,498 3,003 3,163 2,999 2,877 2,945 3,438

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3 1

1,681 1,142

1988 1902

Single Family

Napa 1899 SIERRA AVE 3366 LINDA MESA WAY 2820 MARIN ST 1905 GEORGIA ST 34 BANCAL CT 334 MINAHEN ST 1330 H ST 1289 RUBICON ST 175 JEFFERSON ST 199 DE WITT AVE 261 CHELSEA AVE 2147 S TERRACE DR 81 HOMEWOOD AVE 245 HOMEWOOD AVE 1775 TROWER AVE 394 WEBBER ST 2265 SANDRA DR 3576 PALOMAR WAY 2708 PINE ST 2048 WILDWOOD CT 1695 CAROL DR 4440 TANGLEWOOD WAY 1432 F ST 2839 ELM ST 2260 KATHLEEN DR 2122 LONE OAK AVE 2046 S TERRACE DR 3824 JEFFERSON ST 2058 SEVILLE DR 2572 MACGREGOR CT 2727 IDAHO ST 2221 ADRIAN ST 1316 BANKS AVE 3670 NORFOLK ST 1839 TROWER AVE 2415 ALICE ST 1673 YELLOWSTONE ST 726 LATHROP ST 1600 WISE DR 1500 KING AVE 3632 BECKWORTH DR

1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 2 3 3 3 4 3 5 4

Single Family

Calistoga 1918 MYRTLE ST 100 FOOTHILL BLVD

YR BLT

09/29/17 11/15/17 11/30/17 10/28/17 11/21/17 12/01/17 11/23/17 11/07/17 11/21/17 11/30/17 11/30/17 11/04/17 11/01/17 11/18/17 11/18/17 11/21/17 11/02/17 12/02/17 11/18/17 11/22/17 10/31/17 11/30/17 11/30/17 11/23/17 11/16/17 11/15/17 11/15/17 11/18/17 10/31/17 11/07/17 11/30/17 11/03/17 11/30/17 11/04/17 11/04/17 11/22/17 11/16/17 11/04/17 11/18/17 11/01/17 11/29/17

$92,500.00 $131,000.00 $230,000.00 $275,000.00 $340,000.00 $350,000.00 $360,000.00 $405,000.00 $415,000.00 $419,000.00 $422,000.00 $425,000.00 $426,500.00 $429,500.00 $430,000.00 $435,000.00 $456,000.00 $465,000.00 $466,500.00 $470,000.00 $473,000.00 $480,000.00 $485,000.00 $494,000.00 $496,000.00 $499,000.00 $500,000.00 $502,000.00 $508,000.00 $515,000.00 $520,000.00 $520,000.00 $525,000.00 $529,000.00 $530,000.00 $530,000.00 $535,000.00 $540,000.00 $549,000.00 $555,000.00 $562,000.00

4 3 2 2 2 3 1 3 2 3 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 2 3 4 3 3 3 4 3 4 2 4 3 4 4 3 3 3 3

2 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 2 1 2 2 2 3 1 1 2 2 2 0 2 1 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

1,553 1,859 640 982 725 1,150 912 1,389 955 855 747 965 1,465 855 1,510 1,057 1,066 1,189 1,248 1,290 1,422 1,313 1,170 1,040 1,500 1,526 1,574 1,365 1,288 1,553 1,211 1,205 1,072 1,440 1,122 1,422 1,676 1,518 1,516 1,628 1,639

1956 1980 1944 1937 1953 1952 1940 1965 1938 1941 1941 1950 1941 1941 1964 1953 1955 1956 1948 1988 1956 1970 1905 1953 1953 1956 1964 1962 1974 1965 1952 1900 1950 1959 1964 1967 1962 1978 1966 1942 1960

ADDRESS 3508 IDLEWILD AVE 2471 WINE COUNTRY AVE 1233 TEMBLOR ST 2368 W PARK AVE 1045 STONYBROOK DR 3542 TWIN OAKS DR 1027 WOODLAWN DR 1856 SEVILLE DR 4186 BURGUNDY WAY 2563 EDGEWATER DR 1585 LAUREL ST 2420 MACLEAN ST 1011 EASUM DR 34 LEXINGTON CT 1043 CLARK ST 298 S HARTSON ST 1421 SYCAMORE ST 1531 ANDREA CIR 235 COOMBS ST 3128 HYDE PARK PL 1155 LA HOMA DR 1082 ROUND HILL CIR 2645 W PUEBLO AVE 1711 F ST 1843 SALVADOR AVE 2 WESLEY CT 1019 WOODLAWN DR 1938 LAURELWOOD LN 464 SEYMOUR ST 332 SKYLARK WAY 1567 PALMER ST 1664 MEEK AVE 6 JANAI CT 3331 STERLING CT 318 TROON DR 3469 WESTMINSTER WAY 115 COTTAGE COVE LN 416 TROON DR 1109 WESTVIEW DR 40 BURNING TREE CT 1507 SILVER TRL 58 SEA BREEZE CT 1195 JEROME WAY 520 WESTGATE DR 3430 WESTMINSTER CT 188 KAANAPALI DR 375 RANDOLPH ST 16 GLENEAGLE CIR

11/29/17 11/30/17 12/07/17 11/10/17 11/04/17 11/15/17 11/17/17 11/04/17 11/29/17 11/23/17 12/05/17 11/18/17 11/16/17 12/05/17 11/21/17 11/04/17 11/10/17 12/08/17 12/02/17 12/02/17 11/23/17 11/21/17 12/02/17 11/18/17 11/30/17 11/07/17 12/02/17 11/29/17 11/28/17 11/10/17 12/01/17 11/04/17 11/22/17 11/01/17 11/28/17 10/31/17 11/15/17 12/08/17 11/02/17 12/02/17 11/04/17 12/02/17 11/04/17 11/16/17 11/07/17 11/17/17 11/21/17 11/15/17

SALE PRICE

$582,000.00 $589,000.00 $590,000.00 $600,000.00 $601,000.00 $610,000.00 $620,000.00 $620,000.00 $625,000.00 $635,000.00 $639,000.00 $640,000.00 $645,000.00 $653,000.00 $655,000.00 $665,000.00 $675,000.00 $679,000.00 $680,500.00 $695,000.00 $696,000.00 $700,000.00 $725,000.00 $730,000.00 $731,000.00 $735,000.00 $754,000.00 $775,000.00 $789,000.00 $799,000.00 $811,000.00 $814,000.00 $825,000.00 $840,000.00 $850,000.00 $872,000.00 $890,000.00 $935,000.00 $980,000.00 $1,025,000.00 $1,030,000.00 $1,085,000.00 $1,150,000.00 $1,190,000.00 $1,245,000.00 $1,250,000.00 $1,295,000.00 $1,375,000.00

BED BATH SQ FT 3 3 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 4 2 3 2 3 2 2 3 3 2 4 3 4 4 3 3 4 3 3 3 4 3 3 4 4 4 4 3 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 4 4 3 3

849 SIGNORELLI CIR 1781 SPRING MOUNTAIN RD 1424 OAK AVE 1709 ADAMS ST 1550 TAINTER ST 811 CHILES AVE 1590 SYLVANER AVE 1727 SCOTT ST 1251 ALLYN AVE

11/16/17 12/07/17 11/29/17 12/08/17 11/08/17 11/22/17 11/01/17 11/07/17 12/06/17

$250,000.00 $560,000.00 $770,000.00 $875,000.00 $950,000.00 $998,500.00 $1,200,000.00 $1,435,000.00 $2,450,000.00

3 2 1 3 2 3 3 2 2

1,408 1,672 1,576 1,684 1,790 1,433 1,224 1,907 1,432 1,999 927 1,876 1,561 2,065 1,050 1,138 1,636 1,603 829 1,686 1,590 2,118 2,250 1,066 1,109 2,461 1,447 2,233 2,299 2,137 984 1,974 2,659 1,996 2,211 2,250 2,186 2,352 2,803 2,533 1,702 2,339 2,500 2,476 3,466 2,237 1,308 3,407

1956 1992 1973 1957 1969 1973 1961 2000 1973 1980 1900 1989 1978 2002 1953 1948 1950 1974 1937 1988 1963 1975 1973 1900 1951 1993 1958 1951 1911 1984 1890 1968 1990 1989 1990 1988 2007 1990 1992 1978 1959 1995 1964 1978 1989 1973 1935 1987

3 1 2 1 2 3 3 1 1

1,351 1,416 1,196 2,592 1,518 2,217 2,986 1,236 1,861

1998 1946 2006 1956 1966 1998 1978 1979 2008

Single Family

Yountville 6638 YOUNT ST 6584 JEFFERSON ST 1971 ADAMS ST 21 FORRESTER LN 6523 VISTA DR

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 3 1 2 2 3 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 2 1 3 2 2 2 3 2 2 3 3 2 2 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3

YR BLT

Single Family

St. Helena

*As recorded at the Napa County Tax Assessors Office / John Tuteur (707) 253-4459 / Property sales reported may include partial interest transfers; sales that are included with other properties; sales that are less any liens on property.

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RECORD DATE

11/01/17 11/29/17 11/10/17 11/30/17 12/08/17

$875,000.00 $989,000.00 $1,005,500.00 $1,050,000.00 $1,800,000.00

3 1 3 3 4

1 2 3 2 3

710 1,350 1,796 1,204 3,100

1915 2002 2006 1998 1991

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www.34ElMonteWay.com Country setting with city services. A remodeled three bedroom, three full bath home located on over half an acre including a detached one bedroom guest home.

Entertain poolside where there is a cabana with its full bath, food prep area, and sitting room. The remodeled single level main home has raised ceilings, skylights, stone floors, exquisite kitchen with Viking stainless appliances and a working walk-in pantry. Newly rebuilt deck and railings to relax and enjoy the natural landscape surroundings.

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Available now is 1612 Verna Drive, Napa. $460,000

Silverado Country Club. Three bedroom, two and half bath on main level plus large lower level bonus room with full bath.

Wine cellar, dry sauna, hot tub and pool, and expansive slate deck with views. $1,385,000

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Need a 1,600 sq.ft. Workshop In Your Backyard?

Located in the western foothills of Napa is a remodeled three bedroom, two bath ranch style home on a half acre with a steel workshop. MLS exempt, listed at $849,000. Please call for a showing.

Deanna Antovich Real Estate Broker

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St. Helena Country Estate Just minutes from the shops and restaurants on Main St. St. Helena and yet with all the privacy and tranquility hundreds of acres would offer. Just under 3 acres, gated with pastoral and vineyard views that extend forever. Relax around the pool and soak in the view and feel like you are on vacation every day!

The perfect wine country lifestyle. This multi-level home features French doors, private balconies, extensive decking, a sparkling pool and a possible guest unit. A must see!

Offered at $2,399,000

22.4 Acres of Premium Vines

Premium Napa Valley vineyard. Currently planted in Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Easy access, title 22 water supply, and multiple zoning including industrial commercial use. Dreaming of your own winery? This is the perfect spot at the very gateway to the entire Napa Valley.

Adjacent 27.3 acres is also available and has a good well.

Offered at $3,450,000

Mayacamas Appellation

135 Acres +/- in 3 parcels. Value is in the land. This is a wonderful opportunity to design your own country estate.

Original home and barn sit on a wide level area with views of the surrounding mountains & valley. There is also a large 8 stall plus 2 tack stall horse barn in good condition.

This is a one of a kind setting.

Offered at $1,250,000

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Modern Masterpiece

Silverado Resort and Spa A masterpiece of modern comfort perched right on the south course of the world famous Silverado Country Club and Resort. Enjoy expansive views over the famed course and to the beautiful mountains beyond. This wonderful home features a dramatic futuristic design. The chef’s kitchen features name dropping appliances and an 18 foot granite slab island. You will love the wine bar/media room with an amazing wall of wine storage built right into the mountain of shale on the south side of the home. Enjoy the inviting outdoor entertaining spaces with a Viking range, fire pit and a relaxing in ground pool. Truly the Napa Valley life style.

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Custom Estate Home

Custom built 4BD/5BA home within exclusive Hagen Oaks Estates. Multitude of tasteful upgrades and recent improvements that create a living environment full of warmth and quality for upscale living within the Napa Valley!

Double island designer kitchen, wine room with 1,200 bottle cellar, beautiful grounds featuring outdoor entertaining areas with views to Mt. St. Helena. A divine property!

Offered at $2,475,000

Beautifully Remodeled Home

Dramatically opened up. Cathedral ceilings and gourmet kitchen w/granite counters and top-of-line appliances!

Hardwood floors, redone baths w/travertine floors and other numerous custom touches. Perfect 4BD/3BA home ready for entertaining in the expansive rear yard with in- ground pool, outdoor kitchen, garden beds, fruit trees and with plenty of room to play! Don’t wait on this one.

Offered at $949,000

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Located in the Big Ranch Road Corridor Plan A: 3BD/3BA, 1,853 +/- SF, Single Level.......................................... $799,500 Plan B: 4BD/3BA, 2,319 +/- SF, Two Story.............................................. $869,500 Plan C: 4BD/3.5BA, 2,727 +/- SF, Single Level ...................................... $949,500

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