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this is all the more mysterious since the time2touch has a slot just the right size and shape to take a mobile sim on its bottom edge . the user guide also specifically mentions an ' internal 3g module option ' , but time2 does not sell the tablet with this configuration . users should not place their sim into this slot as they will not be able to retrieve it .
introducing the new time2touch tc1042c 10 . 1 inch dual core android 4 . 2 jelly bean tablet pc with bluetooth . the newest addition to our 10 . 1 tablet collection is our best one yet . bigger , brighter , better . the tc1042c is the powerful 10 . 1 inch tablet from time2 . with its super - fast 1 . 2ghz dual core processor and massive 1gb ram , 8gb internal storage and up to the 32gb expandable storage , dual front and back cameras , bluetooth connectivity , micro usb port , mini hdmi port to connect the tablet to your hd television , brilliant gameplay , beautifully stunning high resolution screen display , and with the google playstore the possibilities are endless . perfect for everyone .
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buying a cheap android tablet is fraught with pitfalls , because most cheap tablets running google’s os are terrible . with poor - quality screens , clumsy resistive panels and processors that can barely run angry birds , they suck all fun out of using a tablet . the time2touch side - steps these key issues , but in doing so prices itself above a lot of the competition . at £179 , this isn’t quite the ultra - budget option . but if using it is a joy , it’s worth paying the extra for . let’s found out if it is .
every time we see a new android tablet selling for under £200 from a no - name manufacturer , our hearts sink a little . we so want them to succeed , but they invariably fall flat on their faces . the time2touch hc701a gives us hope though . it packs some seriously impressive specs , while still staying below the £200 price barrier .
it offers a dual - core 1ghz cortex - a9 processor , 512mb of ram and a capacitive screen , putting it in a similar league to devices that cost two or three times the price – devices like the motorola xoom , samsung galaxy tab 10 . 1 and apple ipad 2 . miracles rarely happen in the tech world though , and there are several compromises at work within in the time2touch tablet .
the whole of the tablet’s body is decked - out in plastic . it’s glossy black plastic that attracts fingerprints from the first flick across the touchscreen , and the touch layer is covered with hard plastic – rather than the tough gorilla glass you’ll find on some top - end models . we’ll hand it to time2touch , though , it’s a sturdy little number that doesn’t creak or flex much at all under pressure , and feels reasonably compact .
using a 7in display rather than a 10 - incher like the majority of big - name tabs , it’s fairly well - suited to one - handed operation . it only weighs 358g too , much lighter than the often - praised 601g ipad 2 . at 18mm thick , it’s chunkier almost all of the famous tablets , but aesthetically it trumps most budget models .
the left edge of the time2touch hc701a is curved for added comfort , which comes in especially handy when reading an ebook or webpage , resting this edge against your palm . the other sides have harder edges , with a slight lip that affords the tablet an almost book - like vibe .
all the exposed sockets and connectors are kept on one edge – the bottom when the tab’s held upright . these are the power socket ( sadly it doesn’t charge over microusb ) , minihdmi video output , miniusb data transfer socket and 3 . 5mm headphone jack .
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the time2touch proves the old adage that you get what you pay for . it ' s a decent enough 7in tablet for tasks such as surfing the web over wi - fi , and the price makes it excellent value , but it lacks 3g support and the hdmi output was barely usable on our unit .
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the time2touch hc701a is a low - cost 7in tablet based on the android platform , aimed at people wanting to surf the web , use social networks and access games , movies and music without having to sell out for a premium - priced device like the ipad 2 .
available now , the time2touch is relatively lightweight at 340g and about the same size as a paperback . the 7in device runs android 2 . 2 , all for a price tag of just £179 including vat .
this makes it a tempting prospect for anyone casting covetous glances at the ipad 2 or samsung ' s galaxy tab . in fact , the time2touch seems like an excellent choice for those seeking a highly portable device to surf the web and carry their digital music .
however , there is always a catch with low - cost alternatives , and in this case it ' s the lack of built - in 3g wireless . buyers can only surf the web when a wi - fi network is available , via a bluetooth link to a smartphone , or by paying extra for a 3g dongle that hangs off the side .
despite this disappointment , the time2touch is otherwise quite a decent tablet for the price . it is based on a 1ghz dual - core cortex a9 processor and hence feels pretty responsive in use . it has 4gb of built - in flash storage , so you can load music or take photos straight out of the box ( many android devices need an extra flash card for this ) , plus you can expand the storage up to 32gb via a microsd card slot .
the 7in 800x480 display seems pretty decent too , although nowhere near as good as more upmarket tablets such as the htc flyer , which looked much sharper and brighter when we compared it side - by - side with the time2touch . it should be noted that the flyer also carries a considerably higher price tag , starting at around £480 for the 16gb wi - fi model .
other features of note include a mini hdmi connector ( hdmi type c ) that lets users connect the time2touch to a hdtv or monitor , and a mini usb port that allows the tablet to act as a host or slave device . a pair of adapter cables - one with a male connector and one with a female - is provided to support both uses .
the latter means that the usb port can be used to connect the tablet to a pc for loading files or synchronisation , or conversely to use peripheral devices such as memory sticks with the time2touch .
you can even connect a usb keyboard for more comfortable typing , although we found this worked only with some of the pc keyboards we tried out , and you also need to prop up the tablet so you can read the screen while typing .
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where apple were once the leaders in innovation with their ipad - nowadays there’s hot competition for the crown .
so who are they ? we ' ve tried the latest and best tablets so you don ' t have to , from samsung ' s 10 . 5
s tab , to panasonic ' s rugged windows offering . from tesco ' s hudl 2 - the best in the budget category - to the cintiq wacom companion , one of the most expensive on the list and ideal for any professional illustrator . whatever your reason , professional or leisure , we have the perfect selection for you .
the best in the budget range , the hudl comes in at only £129 . but it’s not all cheap here , the tablet has an 8 . 3” screen , eight different choices of colours and a full hd screen . ideal for catching up on tv and films , as well as doing all your everyday online admin .
for those with small hands , or anyone who doesn’t like wielding a full - sized tablet , the mini could be for you . the 7 . 9’’ ‘retina’ screen is a major upgrade for the little mini , so your kids can watch dora the explorer in a whole new way . comes with touch id , too .
apple’s latest tablet might not be a huge upgrade compared to what we’re used to , but it’s still the fastest they’ve produced with their a8x chip . and it’s the thinnest , too , at a mere 6 . 1mm . they’ve also added touch id - their fingerprint recognition hardware - for added security .
eight inches wide , 270g and waterproof to up to 1 . 5m ? yes , this is a particularly brilliant piece of kit . the new device from sony is also the only tablet that can remote - play ps4 games over wi - fi . plus , the battery can last for more than 12 hours .
this is the world’s first fanless , 7” , windows 8 . 1 pro fully - rugged tablet . it’s drop - , water - and dust - resistant and can operate in temperatures ranging from - 10 to + 50°c . it weighs 540g , and is 18mm thin . it also comes with a business - class price tag , however , so definitely only one for the mobile adventurer .
google’s latest is brand new and available now . it has an 8 . 9” screen , the new lollipop operating system – google’s fastest yet – as well as two front - facing speakers for great sound . the whopping battery means you can continuously play video for 9 . 5 hours .
at £1500 , this definitely isn’t a tablet for everyone but if you are feeling flush , it features a full windows 8 system as well as a hd 13 . 3” screen , customizable controls that makes it ideal for professional illustrators .
at 430g the helium , ironically , isn’t the lightest of the bunch . but it comes with 4g connectivity ( though you will have to buy your own sim ) for under £200 . this isn’t for everyone , but if you just want a barebones tablet for a family member then you won’t do badly with this .
samsung’s latest borrows its design from the s5 phone , with a perforated back and a fingerprint sensor . the key boon here is performance , with 3gb of built - in ram , a massive battery and only 6 . 6mm thin . apple , watch out .
amazon’s tablet is still one of the best to watch tv on , especially if you have an amazon prime membership , which gets you access to hundreds of thousands of films and tv shows for free .
the samsung s tab is high up there on the list , giving apple a prod in the ribs . but for anyone who’s looking to count pennies this christmas , the hudl 2 is great for any entry - level user .
forever keen to practice what we preach , one of our sister companies – time2touch – enjoyed fantastic coverage this month thanks to our concerted online pr efforts in the blogosphere . their android powered tablet pc was featured in the daily mail’s top 100 gadgets of the year and rated as ‘the best budget tablet you can buy’ .
for anyone wanting to get their hands on top - tier technology at half the price of it’s big brand competitors , the time2touch hc701a is available for just £149 whilst stocks last ! click here .
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the other morning , i walked out of the door with three smartphones in my pocket . normally that ' s a clear sign to your other half that you’re having at least one affair – or possibly two .
i , however , was just making sure i really knew the difference between the latest handsets running android , windows mobile and the new iphone operating system , right down to whether any of their batteries could withstand a whole day’s really heavy use ( answer : no ) .
in technology companies , the term for this sort of long - term road test is ‘dogfooding’ , based on the – hopefully false – notion that people in dog - food factories eat their own product to perfect the taste .
here at live , we’ve tested every single significant new product this year , as we have every year . we’ve also asked celebrities from the worlds of tv , music , sport and movies to tell us about their favourite gadgets .
we’ve watched android phones creeping up on apple’s . we’ve watched 3d tvs get sharper – but remained a bit sceptical about the films on offer ( hello there , gnomeo & juliet ) . we mourned the passing of one of tech’s greatest innovators , steve jobs – but have remained glued to news sites waiting for the ipad 3 and iphone 5 .
these awards are the culmination of a year of group tests and individual reviews – including ones that didn’t make the final magazine .
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easy - to - use mobile - phone - sized camcorder that shoots in full high - definition 3d – with excellent 3d depth of field . our only real criticism is that the tripod mount is in entirely the wrong place .
a pair of goggles with a built - in water - resistant , high - definition video camera – just the thing for capturing your thrilling downhill runs ( or alternatively , your pootling descent of an alpine kids’ course ) .
for the price , this mid - range jvc camcorder is laden with features – and the picture quality is excellent . the only catch ( for the eagle - eyed ) is that the image sensor isn’t actually full hd – there’s techno - trickery involved to get it there .
a top - end 3d camcorder for budding james camerons with an amateur budget to match . depth perception is stunning , motion is clear and there’s little of the ‘crosstalk’ interference other 3d shooters can suffer from .
the hd hero may be rather bulky for a ‘helmet cam’ , but it’s tough and records top - quality video . it’s been strapped to wingsuit flyers , surfboards and even space balloons .
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still the tablet to beat : a touchscreen dream . it’s ridiculously slim , sorted for apps , great for video calls and surprisingly good value . wi - fi only – 3g version from £499 .
hate typing on touchscreens ? this android honeycomb tablet has an optional qwerty keyboard dock ( £80 ) that transforms it into a touchscreen netbook and boosts battery life .
it runs an older version of android ( froyo ) , but this is the best budget tablet you can buy thanks to its decent processor and quality touchscreen .
a superb android honeycomb tablet , lighter and a hair’s breadth ( 0 . 2mm ) slimmer than ipad , and keenly priced . download apps from android market and music and books from samsung .
a very pocketable seven - incher designed to pair with your blackberry smartphone and piggyback onto its data connection . it multitasks with ease and supports flash .
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we’ve always enjoyed the coffee produced from a lavazza pod , but the machines have always looked a bit budget . the latest model , made by aeg , is a vast improvement with mini footprint , simple push button dispensing system and reliable milk frothing arm . good value too , even if there are only eight pod flavours .
a thoroughly modern take on the classic espresso maker made from die - cast aluminium with solid knobs and hi - tech led controls .
this is an exceptional bean - to - cup instant coffee maker . menu controls are intuitive , the auto - rinse takes care of maintenance and the only down side is the small water tank .
the nespresso pod system is still the best way to make restaurant - quality espresso at home . the pixie is small enough to be hidden away yet produces perfect espresso with a luscious crema time and again .
the holy grail for many coffee enthusiasts . once the boiler is primed , a pull of the lever generates pressure against the grounds , allowing you to feel your way to the perfect handmade shot . worried about the price tag ? fear not , this is the last coffee maker you ever need to buy .
proves the adage ‘buy cheap and you buy twice’ . it was an expensive purchase but worth every penny . i have had no trouble with it – it is simple to operate , and completely indestructible . it has the added advantage of looking good , too . mine is blue but i covet one in a wilder colour . the problem is i would have no justification for replacing mine .
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stunning headphones : akg took its already excellent k701 cans and added some quincy jones music production magic . their performance is as distinctive as their lime - green finish .
if you’re not a fan of in - ear headphones but want a portable pair with fl air , try these . lightweight , extremely comfortable and brilliantly engineered headphones .
clever cans . not only are they wireless – using aptx bluetooth – but they also offer excellent noise - cancelling capabilities .
most headphones that come with a smartphone or portable player are poor , but you can instantly upgrade your entertainment experience with these superb - value in - ears .
super - light earbuds with soft tips that are iphone friendly , too , with a neat clip / mic arrangement for hands - free calling .
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all you need for state - of - the - art , blisteringly fast pc gaming . and the price includes 3d graphics card , monitor and glasses , and 5 . 1 surround - sound speakers .
the slim , stylish tower design makes good thermal sense – heat inside rises upwards away from hardworking components . and for the price , this games / multimedia pc is no slouch on specs .
the ideal under - the - tv pc . the revo comes with an excellent ( and stylish ) wireless touch - keyboard / mouse , 3dready blu - ray drive and media centre . it can play content on your big tv and hook into freeview ( but not freeview hd ) .
apple’s imacs are not only bona - fide design classics but also ideal for those who want user - friendliness over software choice . and they are absolutely the best computer - and - screen combo around .
the all - in - one l21 features 3d blu - ray playback ( in its higher - end model ) , as well as gesture control and a touchscreen .
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a superstar in 2d and 3d , plus can wirelessly connect to a world of online services including skype video calls . also has the flexibility of two hdmi outputs .
enjoy your movies and music anywhere with this portable player , which includes an 8 . 9in screen , integral speakers , headphone socket and rechargeable battery .
this brilliant bargain player may lack some frills – there’s no display for example – but otherwise it’s got all the key features you need , plus access to sony’s excellent entertainment network .
an excellent universal upgrade , able to handle your music as adeptly as dvds and blu - rays ( 2d and 3d ) , with twin hdmi outputs and usb inputs .
superb build quality and top - notch components make this a high - performance player you’d be proud to own . doesn’t have online streaming , but it can access networked content from your pc .
gesture - based gaming system is terrifyingly good . it’s so good , in fact , it feels like alien technology . it’s got an eye like hal from 2001 : space odyssey . you can walk up to it and it recognises you . the technology makes minority report look a bit backward . tom cruise had to wear little gloves with lights on . with this , you don’t need gloves , you don’t need lights – you can just stand there and do whatever you want and it will recognise your movements . it’s got the capacity now to make an avatar of you that will even be wearing your clothes . even if you’re wearing a t - shirt with a pattern or a slogan on it , that will appear on your avatar . how has this happened in my lifetime ?
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a weekend festival , of entertainment , theatre , song , talks , film , exhibitions and a projection ! . . open to all . much of it is free !
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' back in time 2 ' is the shrewsbury hub of the national festival of lgbt history .
we shall be uncovering some fascinating lgbt histories - some from shropshire itself . much of lgbt history has been hidden owing to oppressive laws and attitudes . 2017 is the 50th anniversary of the sexual offences act , 1967 , which marked the first , small step to the situation we find ourselves in today , yet , there are still 82 countries in which this is not the case .
the key is visibility . . . and this year we , yet again , will have a large projection , by wild strawberry , onto the market hall , in the town centre . this was co - designed by young people from xyz youth group .
the main event takes place in the university centre shrewsbury , frankwell quay . there will be presentations by leading authors and popular presentations , on the launch night and during the saturday .
on the saturday morning , xyz and local primary and secondary schools will be leading a session about what is happening in shropshire .
during the weekend , there will be exhibitions at participate artspace and shrewsbury museum and art gallery .
on the sunday , there will be film screenings at the old market hall ( omh ) and the hive .
please note : the event information above has been added by the organiser . whilst we try to ensure all details are up - to - date we do not make any warranty or representation as to the accuracy or completeness of the information shown .
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is crowned king the day after edward the confessor dies . tostig and harold hardraada of norway invade england : harold defeats them at the battle of stamford bridge , killing both ; battle of hastings : 19 days after battle of stamford bridge , william of normandy lands at pevensey , defeats and kills harold ; william i , the conqueror , first norman king of england ( to 1087 )
- hereward the wake begins a saxon revolt in the fens of eastern england ; lanfranc , an italian lawyer , becomes william ' s formidable archbishop of canterbury . lanfranc rebuilds canterbury cathedral and establishes the primacy of the see of canterbury over york , but does not enforce clerical celibacy .
- william , in a letter , reminds the bishop of rome that the king of england owes him no allegiance .
- founding of the order of st . john is formally acknowledged by the papacy
- innocent iii declares john deposed ; john resigns his kingship to the pope and receives it back as a holding from the roman legate , thereby ending the interdict .
of edward i : knights and burgesses from english shires and towns summoned . first representative parliament
- new scottish rebellion against english rule led by robert bruce . robert i , the bruce crowned king of scotland ( to 1329 ) at scone
1307 - edward i dies on march north to crush robert bruce . edward ii , king of england ( to 1327 ) 1310 - english barons appoint 21 peers , the lords ordainers , to manage edward ii ' s household 1312 - order of knights templar
- parliament declares edward ii deposed , and his son accedes to the throne as edward iii . edward ii is hideously murdered , nine months later
- charles iv dies , ending the capetian dynasty . philip of valois succeeds him as philip vi .
- edward iii of england does simple homage for aquitaine ( guienne ) , but refuses to do liege homage .
1337 - philip declares edward ' s fiefs forfeit and begins harassing the frontiers of aquitaine ; edward iii , provoked by these attacks on his territories in france , declares himself king of france ;
the hundred years ' war
begins ( ends 1453 ) 1338 - treaty of koblenz : alliance between england and the holy roman empire ; edward iii formally claims the french crown . 1340 - naval victory at sluys gives england the command of the english channel ; english parliament passes four statues providing that taxation shall be imposed only by parliament 1346 - edward iii of england invades france with a large army and defeats an even bigger army under philip vi at the battle of cr & eacutecy ;
in england ; john wyclif , an oxford theologian , publishes his
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- henry vi recovers . richard of york is replaced by somerset and excluded from the royal council ; war of the roses - civil wars in england between royal houses of york and lancaster ( until 1485 ) ; battle of st . albans . somerset defeated and killed
- battle of wakefield . richard of york is defeated and killed ; earl of warwick ( the kingmaker ) captures london for the yorkists ; battle of northampton : henry vi is captured by yorkists
1470 - warwick turns lancastrian : he defeats edward iv and restores henry vi 1471 - battle of barnet . edward iv defeats and kills warwick ; henry vi dies , probably murdered in the tower of london 1475 - edward iv invades france ; peace of piequigny between england and france 1476 - william caxton sets up printing press at westminster 1483 - death of edward iv ; edward v , king of england ; he is deposed by his uncle , richard duke of gloucester ; richard iii
: henry tudor , with men , money and arms provided by charles viii of france , defeats and kills richard iii in the decisive ( but not final ) battle of the wars of the roses .
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crowdfunding to help make the 2017 national festival of lgbt history ( shrewsbury hub ) happen . back in time 2 is on its way ! # salop17 # lgbthm17 on justgiving
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weʼve raised £1 , 141 to help make the 2017 national festival of lgbt history ( shrewsbury hub ) happen . back in time 2 is on its way ! # salop17 # lgbthm17
crowdfunding is a new type of fundraising where you can raise funds for your own personal cause , even if you ' re not a registered charity .
in 2016 shrewsbury hosted its first ever festival of lgbt history , it was both magical and important - we could not have anticipated the response .
special guests peter tatchell and stuart milk spoke to nearly 1000 young people in schools and colleges in and around shrewsbury ; 200 + people visited the free exhibition at the town ' s museum & art gallery , the free launch night - attended by 2 local mayors was a ' sell - out ' ; we had cabaret and films .
the event was entertaining and thought - provoking for lgbt people and non - lgbt people alike . one of the great things about it was the diversity of the audience .
it was difficult to explain the concept last year - it was totally new . we raised money through a crowdfunding campaign , generous donations from individuals , a small grant , ticket sales for associated events and a lot of bucket rattling .
crowdfunding sits nicely with our own principles - a lot of people giving a little makes something more robust and meaningful . and it gives us a great start !
the 2017 festival will take place on 17 - 19 february , once again at the university centre shrewsbury - we have a great deal of support and the 4 organisers all give their time for free . last year also saw 30 volunteers joining the team for the actual festival .
every contributor will be thanked - on a poster and on any video we make ( unless of course you say otherwise : - ) .
we are delighted to announce the first release of free tickets for the festival launch might on friday 17th february 2017 . doors open at 6 . 15pm and , whilst there is no charge , you must have a ticket . if the last time is anything to go by this will be hugely popular . click this link for more information and to book your tickets and thank you once again for your support - it couldn ' t happen without you : urltoken
blimey - these things are confusing - it seems we still have 12 hours to go and we are now increasing exceeding our new revised target - this is brilliant . please do keep it coming as we will still have to find the difference between this and our original £2k target and that all takes us away from planning a fabulous weekend ! 12 hours to go
and . . we topped up ourselves to make this a result . . don ' t let that stop you if you ' d like to help out - it is not too late - we still need your dosh and really appreciate your support # keepgiving
change of tactics - we are so fantastically grateful for the generous donations so far and we want this to be a massively fulfilling campaign - so we ' re nearly there ! we have changed our target to £1 , 000 . we pledge to raise the rest through some ridiculous sponsored wotnot or event involving cute fluffy soft toys or dancing around with a collecting box - or similar . can we make £1k before midnight . . . . ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?


castello di amorosa is a castle and a winery located near calistoga , california .

first opening its doors to the public in april 2007 , the castle is the pet project of 4th generation vintner , dario sattui , who also owns and operates the v. sattui winery named after his great-grandfather who originally established a winery in san francisco in 1885 after emigrating from italy to california .

the winery sits on property that was once part of an estate owned by edward turner bale .

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castello di amorosa looks like a 13th - century castle in the italian countryside .
lars nimskov ( in red jacket ) oversees construction of castello di amorosa in 1998 .
banners marking the 10th anniversary of the completion of castello di amorosa hang on the exterior walls .
we recently took a guided tour of castello di amorosa . here ' s what it was like .
castello di amorosa is a unique experience in napa valley . it ' s a tourist trap , but still worth a visit .
today castello di amorosa produces some of the best wines in the world from it ' s diamond mountain district vineyards surrounding the castello . ( photo : jim sullivan 2010 )
each tour group is sequestered in a small cellar , where they enjoy a complimentary tasting of five current - release wines from castello di amorosa .
please be advised the castello may close our front gates to those without tour reservations at our discretion due to maximum capacity . in consideration for all our visitors safety and enjoyment , strollers are not permitted at castello di amorosa .
the chapel overlooks the napa valley , a perfect spot to pause and relax , a welcome sign that you ' re nearing the castello di amorosa . ( photo : jim sullivan 2010 )
castello di amorosa winery is located off of hwy ca - 29 in the northern part of napa valley , 5 1 / 2 miles north of st . helena and 2 miles south of calistoga . learn more
castello di amorosa has paired with the napa valley wine train to provide guests with this exclusive experience , involving a scenic ride and gourmet meal aboard an elegant pullman dining car followed by a guided tour and wine tasting at the castello . reservations required . learn more
at last we arrived in the grand barrel cellar , the crown jewel of castello di amorosa . the 12 , 000 - square - foot room took two years to build , largely because of its vaulted ceilings .
and it is — sort of . its owner , dario sattui , once wrote :
castello di amorosa appears to be an authentic castle for one reason only . it is an authentic castle , though fancified .
nearly 20 years ago , i purchased the spectacular property upon which i built castello di amorosa . it sat on a hundred - seventy beautiful acres of forest and hills with a stream , a lake , one of the first . . . virtual tour
through rain , occasional snow , cold , heat and heavy winds , we built castello di amorosa , working six days a week , usually ten or more hours a day . over the years , we employed builders from eight different countries and materials from five .
fermentation tanks sit outside , drawing a stark contrast with the brick castle walls . castello di amoroso contains nearly 1 million antique bricks from torn - down austrian palaces .
under the napa county winery definition ordinance , events at castello di amorosa are only permitted pursuant to the use permit and only where they are related to the education and development of the consumer or trade about the wines that can be sold at the winery at retail . corporate , cultural and social events unrelated to such education and development are prohibited ( unless permitted by napa county planning division ) . the winery operating permit for castello di amorosa does not allow the property to host weddings , vow renewals , elopements , or wedding receptions .
looking for the sweeter side of the castello ? find a sweet wine here .
syar’s customer base includes caltrans and the napa county public works department , which use the aggregate base in constructing roads . local landscaping companies , commercial developers and property owners also carry off truckloads of syar’s rock products , perry said . castello di amorosa — a winery near calistoga built as an ancient european castle — features rock from syar .
join castello sommelier mary davidek on a guided tour of the winery followed by an elegant food and wine tasting experience in our royal apartment . an exceptional treat at the castello .
please be advised that on weekends and holidays between the hours of 12 : 30pm and 5 : 00pm castello di amorosa can become extremely busy . in order to insure that all of our guests have the best possible experience , when the castello becomes this busy , we will limit entrance to our wine club members and guests who have made guided tour reservations , followed by all other visitors space permitting . please be aware we do not allow strollers , selfie sticks , or drones on the property .
castello di amorosa is renowned for hosting some of napa valley’s most impressive events in a distinct style that can only be offered in an authentic 13th century castle . featuring 18 , 000 square feet of indoor space and over 8 , 000 square feet of outdoor space ; unique venues at the castello include outdoor terraces , wine caves , hidden rooms , an opulent dinner hall and an expansive courtyard . the space you select will be filled with sophistication and artisanal craftsmanship , as well as a touch of royalty .
it ' s not coincidental that his newly restored , 120 year - old victorian home is called villa amorosa . un ' amorosa in italian means a sweetheart or loved one , and this seemingly never ending castle project , which has cost an estimated $ 30 million so far , is indeed his labor of love .
nestled in the rolling hills of calistoga , california , castello di amorosa is a world - class winery based in a replica of a 13th - century tuscan castle . the owner , dario sattui , is a fourth - generation winemaker and ardent italophile who spent $ 40 million to bring a slice of the old country to napa valley . at 142 , 000 square feet , the castle took more than a decade to build .
when sattui realized that the property ' s former owner , andre bosc , had obtained what was the last permit by napa county for a winery allowing tours and tasting , he decided to do something special . and his dream , castello amorosa , started to become a reality .
walk through the halls of the castello and explore all of the different rooms and the background of each room .
although our permit does not allow us to hold weddings at the castello , we do have a beautiful chapel , which is often used as a gathering place for guests heading off to tour the castello or as an inclement weather option .
with general admission , enjoy roaming access on two levels of the winery and a five wine premium or a six wine reserve tasting in our main tasting room . no reservations are necessary for groups up to 14 guests for general admission . groups of 15 or more can be accommodated for tour and tasting only with prior arrangement ; please contact events and hospitality or visit our large group page . in consideration for all our visitors safety and enjoyment , strollers are not permitted at castello di amorosa . learn more and pricing
construction of the drawbridge steps . the entrance to the castello can be seen in the upper left . photo taken in 2003 .
the room overlooks the courtyard and includes a spacious patio area tucked away behind the castello where guests can enjoy the napa valley sunshine on warm days .
explore our winery with roaming access to two levels of the castello and a five wine premium or a seven wine reserve tasting in our main tasting room .
shop our wide selection of hand - crafted white , rosé , red , and sweet wines , all available exclusively at the castello or on our website .
a food & wine fee is applicable to all events held at castello di amorosa . the food & wine fee is charged per guest , and offers the following inclusions : - event spaces for a reception & seated dining experience - a property tour with our knowledgeable tour guides - a dedicated event manager for the planning process - an on - site banquet manager to oversee event execution - wine selections paired with the selected menu - experienced wine service staff - crystal stemware for water and wine service - castle tables , chairs , and white linens - printed custom menus - votive candles & iron candelabras - parking areas for busses and individual cars
we have partnered with a select number of restaurants throughout the napa valley to offer our guests complimentary corkage on 1 - 2 bottles of castello wines . learn more
enjoy a guided tour of the castello followed by a seated tasting of our premium and reserve wines paired with a selection of local cheeses in this exclusive tour and tasting .
led by a knowledgable guide , explore multiple levels of the castello followed by a tasting of either five of our premium wines or seven limited production , high end reserve wines .
the castello stores its wines in this room where they rest and become immersed with the nuances , spices , and subtle flavors of the french oak barrels in which they age .
castello di amorosa appears to be an authentic castle for one reason only . it is an authentic castle , though fancified . we either used construction methods and materials that would have been used 1 , 000 years ago , or we used very old hand - made materials that had survived up to modern times . a fireplace predating christopher columbus adorns the great hall , and iron maiden from the late renaissance dominates the torture chamber . a wrought iron dragon from the times of napoleon hovers over the massive main door . more than 8 , 000 tons of stone were chiseled , not sawed , by hand to be absolutely authentic . nearly 200 containers of old , hand made materials were shipped from europe to lend authenticity .
general admission pricing includes a map of the winery , wine tasting , and access to the upper levels of the castello , including the main tasting bar and knight ' s hall . does not include access to the lower levels of the castello , including the torture chamber , armory , or the grand barrel room , which are only accessible through our guided tours .
today , the great hall holds approximately 140 people for the finest presentation of food and wine pairings , blind tastings , very special wine club events , and wine and food education events held “castello style . ”
visit our authentically - built , 13th century inspired tuscan castle and winery in world famous napa valley . explore multiple levels of the castle and enjoy a tasting of our italian - style wines , found exclusively at the castello .
enjoy a guided tour of the castello followed by an intimate tasting in our il passito room , including a selection of artisan cheeses chosen specifically to pair with our italian style wines . reservations highly recommended . learn more and pricing
visit our authentically - built , medieval inspired tuscan castle and winery in world famous napa valley . explore multiple levels of our castle winery and enjoy a tasting of our italian - style wines , all available exclusively at the castello .
♦ child admission - $ 20 per minor ( ages 5 - 20 ) ( includes grape juice . children and young adults ages 0 to 20 may enter the castello only when accompanied by an adult over the age of 21 . )
the great hall of the castello is the room wherein the baron and baroness would hold court and conduct the royal business of the day . once business was over , they may hold elaborate banquets with sumptuous foods and pour great wines .
for an experience parallel to none , the royal apartment allows a unique , intimate and opulent encounter for small gatherings , and is where guests can enjoy small bites paired with select castello wines on the royal food and wine pairing tour .
this is an area of the castello rarely seen by the public , but can be exclusively available to you . the royal apartment can accommodate seated wine and food pairings , or if used in conjunction with the royal loggia , an intimate standing soirée .
the romans may have designed crossvaulted ceilings for italy , but dario sattui designed this structurally amazing barrel room for the castello . at 12 , 000 square feet , this romantic , beautifully designed room boasts 40 cross - vaults with ribbing—crafted from ancient hand made bricks .
with breathtaking views of the napa valley , calistoga and mt . st . helena , the terrace offers a beautiful open air gathering place ideally nestled between the castello towers . a perfect location for wine and canapé receptions accommodating , or an ideal area for alfresco wine and food pairings .
enjoy a guided tour through the castello followed by a tasting of six of our wines , including limited production , high end reserve wines . guided tours are run daily and last approximately 1 ¾ hours in length , with a one hour walking tour followed by a 45 minute wine tasting .
enjoy a guided tour of the castello followed by an intimate tasting in our il passito room , including a selection of local cheeses chosen specifically to pair with a selection of our premium and reserve wines . this tour is offered daily at 10 : 45am and is approximately 2 hours in length .
truly a breathtaking room , the castello has used this room in support of local charity events and has hosted many dignitaries including governor arnold schwarzenegger , jerry rice , nancy pelosi , chef rachel ray , clint black , sir james galway and frederica von stade . guests can view this room when on one of our guided tours .
enjoy a guided tour through the castello followed by a tasting of 5 of our premium wines . all tours feature a barrel tasting and include a complimentary tasting of our current releases . tours are approximately 1 ¾ hours in length . the walking portion of your tour is approximately 60 minutes followed by a 45 minute tasting of our handcrafted italian - style wines .
explore our winery with roaming access to two levels of the castello and a 5 wine premium or a 6 wine reserve tasting in our main tasting room with general admission , no reservations necessary for groups up to 14 guests . advisement of groups of 12 - 14 is appreciated . reservations are required for groups of 15 or more . for these larger groups , please see our large group page .
the 13th century courtyard is located in the heart of the castello and is surrounded by walls of hand - squared stone and ancient brick , tuscan - style breezeways and loggias . courtyards were the center life in any medieval palace , so it remains for your event ; central , picturesque stunning . vibrant during the day but majestic and regal at night , a unique wine and food pairing - alfresco - awaits you .
reserve a tour and learn more about us with a guided tour through the castello , including the lower levels which feature our torture chamber , armory , and grand barrel room , followed by a tasting of five of our premium wines in one of the winery ' s private tasting bars . contact our reservation desk for more information and to book at 707 - 967 - 6272 . groups over 19 guests visiting monday - friday , and groups over 15 guests visiting saturday - sunday please contact events and hospitality or visit our large group page . reservations highly recommended . learn more and pricing
reserve a tour and learn more about us with a guided tour through the castello , including the lower levels which feature our torture chamber , armory , and grand barrel room , followed by a tasting of six wines in one of the winery ' s private tasting bars , including our limited - production , elegant reserve wines . contact our reservation desk for more information and to book at 707 - 967 - 6272 . groups over 19 guests visiting monday - friday , and groups over 15 guests visiting saturday - sunday please contact events and hospitality or visit our large group page . reservations highly recommended . learn more and pricing
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wednesday , august 20 , 2008 , napa , ca - an aerial view of syar industries in this 2008 photograph . j . l . sousa / register file photo
syar industries produces asphalt and concrete at its south napa plant . the company is seeking county approval to expand quarrying operations . submitted photo
friday - july 12 , 2013 - napa , ca - valente mejia facilitates the mixing of the cement to be poured from a syar cement truck as he and work crews pave the sidewalks along silverado trail near sousa lane on friday . lisa james / register
gazing into the bowels of the syar quarry southeast of the city of napa , it’s hard to escape the sense of history that reveals itself in the exposed volcanic rock .
primarily , it’s a geologic history — the dark , bluish - gray basaltic and the burnt - red tuffaceous rock provide a glimpse of how volcanic flows hardened into layers of rock over time .
but the site’s mishmash of heavy industrial equipment — drills , rock crushers , bulldozers and loaders — evokes memories of an earlier , grittier napa when mining , steel manufacturing and shipbuilding were major forces behind the local economy .
syar industries is preparing to double the output of its napa operations , from 1 million tons of aggregate to up to 2 million tons annually . john perry , syar vice president of engineering , said the increase should serve syar’s needs for the next 35 years .
the expansion requires a new permit from napa county . a draft environmental impact report that will analyze the potential impacts to aesthetics , air quality , groundwater , noise and traffic may be released this month .
in addition to the napa quarry , syar has operations in vallejo , on the russian river in sonoma county and on cache creek in yolo county , among other holding stations , perry said .
the main products that originate from the napa quarry are asphalt and concrete , but rock mined from the syar site can be found in landscaping throughout the napa valley .
the highest quality rocks are the blue basalt and rhyolite , with the basalt being used to make concrete and asphalt , and the rhyolite being made into construction aggregates , drain rock and other industrial products .
perry said that syar , which tries to reuse as much asphalt and concrete as possible , operates probably the largest recycling facility in napa county .
“it’s quite a mountain that you develop , ” perry said of the mounds of recycled concrete and asphalt . “it’s a green way to do things . ”
syar relies on customers within a 50 - mile radius of its quarry sites ; selling to businesses outside of that range can become cost - prohibitive .
“the further away you get , the easier it is for another quarry to come in , ” perry said .
syar has about 50 employees at its napa headquarters . the quarry operation brings the total to about 60 to 70 employees locally , perry said .
syar’s predecessor at the quarry site , basalt rock , was the largest in - county employer of napa residents during world war ii , when it operated a shipyard ; the mare island naval shipyard in vallejo was the largest out - of - county employer of napans , according to the city of napa .
perry said basalt would bring barges up the napa river , which borders the western end of its property , dropping off material and picking up loads of rock products .
the u . s . army corps of engineers uses some of it to cover up pipes extending into the ocean , so if a freighter passes by with its anchor dragging , it won’t hook onto the pipe , he said .
basalt first started mining in the original quarry site , which was 673 acres , in the early 1900s , and continued its operations until syar purchased it in 1986 .
before the era when trucks were used as transports , basalt developed a series of gondolas that would take rock product from the quarry and send it down to the napa river , where it would be loaded onto barges and shipped .
basalt later leased land adjacent to the quarry site from the state of california , which owns skyline wilderness park . syar purchased the leased land , as well as additional acreage , in the 1990s .
perry said syar is working with the skyline park citizens’ association to accurately establish the boundaries between the park and the quarry site ; the lines the state drew can vary up to 100 feet in width .
parts of the skyline trail run onto syar’s property , requiring a redesign that will put the trail solely on park property . syar’s planned expansion will extend to areas where the trail sits currently , and the citizens association is working with a trailmaster to develop the final redesign ,
to get to the rock syar prizes most requires precision blasting . the company drills holes 6 inches in diameter into the rock , some extending 50 feet . it relies on a contractor to mix the explosives , which are inserted into the holes no more than 10 to 15 feet in depth , perry said .
syar workers place the caps over the holes and then set off the explosions in a timed sequence — milliseconds apart . the caps contain the energy and force created by the explosions , which causes the hillsides to fall away , leaving the rocks exposed , he said .
the process usually takes several days to schedule . perry said syar does blasting in the late morning or early afternoon , when most people are awake and at work . the company is currently blasting once per week .
“blasting is really a science , ” perry said . “it’s not like it’s the good ol’ boys going out there with their dynamite . the most economical crushing you can do is through that initial blasting . ”
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while the company’s goal is to sell 2 million tons of product annually , that requires taking out a lot more hillside as part of the excavation and blasting process , he said .
the only areas where people can hear the blasts are at skyline park and in a vineyard immediately south of the quarry , perry said .
in the southeast part of the quarry , syar blasts to get to the basaltic rock , which is surrounded by tuffaceous rock and a white rock .
“this was created from lava flows , ” perry said . “different colors represent different volcanic flows and episodes . ”
the company uses loaders to transport the rock down to its main crushing operation , which has its start with a conveyor belt located on a hillside .
the rock travels down a conveyor belt , which allows it to be crushed and then diverted onto a series of conveyor belts and crushers . these crushers determine the size and grade of the ultimate product , perry said .
the syar site sits on highway 221 , but few drivers would notice its existence except for the company’s sign . that’s because the site has visual buffers — ridges that block views of the blasting work .
in seeking the new permit , syar is working to create more of these buffers , as well as to develop plans for reclaiming hillsides after it’s finished mining . that involves planting native plants .
perry first came to napa county as an employee for kaiser steel but has worked with syar since 1987 .
even after all those years , perry said he still finds new aspects to the job .
the original posting of this story was accompanied by a photo that was misidentified . the aerial photo , which has since been deleted , was of syar ' s lake herman quarry in vallejo .
that picture is most certainly napa ' s syar mine . we live right next to it in that nearby neighborhood . the expansion of syar should not happen . you have 1000 ' s of people living near there . . . the nvusd office of education , napa state , 3 schools . this is not out in no mans land and the health from rock dust and other things that are brought up from this mine are being blown northward from the southward wind from the bay . please napa do not be paid off to allow this to happen and threaten the safety and health of your citizens . we vote you in to protect us , please do the right thing here . . .
napa county should do all it can to limit mining by syar - napa . expansion of syar ' s napa operation will further scar the ridgeline and degrade the recreational experiences for current and future users of skyline park , the jewel of napa county ' s park system .
yeah , daveb , stop all businesses and layoff all the workers , then we can import rock from china and employ them . sure , you will disagree that this is just one company that we must control . but , mining jobs are just as important as government bureaucrat jobs that keep increasing while producing nothing .
good point morgzorg . according to corey , the register could not even get the picture correct of the exact site . is syar going to expand its pit all the way to solano county one day ? the quarry is an incredibly large hole - - - looks like those huge open pit copper mines in arizona . what is the long term impact on doing that ?
wow , is this what passes for journalism in napa ? how about examining the pros and cons of the expansion , both economic and environmental ? this article reads like a press release from syar industries pr firm .
the first picture shown is not in napa . it is the vallejo quarry on lake herman road .
i believe the first picture is syar ' s vallejo quarry , not napa ' s .
i think you all need to take a deep breath on this bottle rock thing , it generated a lot of money for the county and brought some culture other than fancy restaurants and wine tastings to the region . also , i think we need to give cindy pawlcyn her share of the blame for an extremely fishy vending contract . she brought in millions and has paid out nothing .
lol . . . are you serious ? . . . . . it remains a great location for the bottle half the rocks are already there . .
it would make a great outdoor pavilion… . . . with or without bottlerock .
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what started out to be the purchase of a dream home by daryl sattui , and a possible 8 , 500 square foot winery in calistoga is becoming a 92 , 000 square foot italian - style castle as well , with three watch towers , a moat , and even a grand loggia .
the wine cellars are four stories , with three of them underground . they will be available for tastings and social functions , and have storage capacity for more than 7 , 000 barrels . the winery , which will be capable of producing 100 , 000 cases when completed , is located on highway 29 , two miles south of calistoga .
the property had a beautiful old home , a wonderful creek , and was loaded with history . i was very lucky and very happy to own it . i wanted to restore the home of my dreams , but along the way , i somehow decided to add a castle ,
sattui said with a grin .
i really didn ' t want another winery . i already have a successful winery , but i suppose i ' ve been seduced by this goal like one can be seduced by a beautiful woman .
sattui , who owns the v . sattui winery in st . helena , said the project is now in its ninth year of construction with at least three more to go . sattui pointed out that the 172 - acre property on diamond mountain had been part of the estate owned by dr . edward turner bale .
bale was given extensive land by the mexican government back in 1846 . he built the still functioning grist mill in what is now part of bothe state park . in addition to the victorian home , which was built around 1870 and restored by sattui , there is another , older home built by a mr . nash in the 1850s .
there ' s so much history attached to the property ,
sattui claims .
and i want to save it .
there ' s a small barn built around1850 , reputed to be the first winery in calistoga . the first school in the upper valley was on the property , and evidence shows that a part of the wappo tribe used the land as a winter encampment
he had acquired some background for his dream from his travels to italy and the building of his st . helena winery in the 1980s . he built that winery in honor of his great grandfather , vittorio sattui , an italian immigrant from the piedmont - liguria region , who started a winery in san francisco in 1885 . like most other wineries , it closed in 1921 because of prohibition .
i wanted my new winery to look a hundred years old , like it was built in 1885
sattui commented .
i did it with the help of european artisans who rebuild and restore old buildings all the time .
just as the hearst castle at san simeon became a legacy to california , sattui ' s castle will likely be a legacy to calistoga and the napa valley . unlike hearst castle which was originally used exclusively for the enjoyment of william randolph hearst and his wealthy friends , sattui ' s castle will be for the pleasure of all residents and visitors of napa valley .
sattui is building his castle from his own plans and from the ground up ; from its foundation to its vaulted arches and imposing stone towers . the grand loggia , piazza , cisterna , the moat and drawbridges are being handcrafted with original materials . many are imported from italy and austria . the techniques being used have existed in europe for centuries
more than 11 , 000 cubic yards of concrete have already been poured . thousands of bricks have been shipped from austria , and hundreds of tons of stone have been hand shaped at napa quarries for both interior and exterior walls
the buildings and caves contain countless arches and naves , and vaulted ceilings that seem to float above the floor . there are double and triple arches over doorways to account for the stairs to a lower level . all are carefully formed by brick buttressed against brick , creating this feeling of flight which the medieval architects used without benefit of steel framing .
other ceilings utilize thick , hand - hewn beams to support wooded slats , thereby supporting the brick floor above . these labor intensive techniques are in evedence throughout the four - story complex .
there is considerable metalwork and woodwork in the castle , all designed to complement the structure . authentically reproduced doorways and window shutters abound . they are all handcrafted of wood and aged to appear centuries old . they are supported by ornate wrought - iron hinges and locks made in italy to medieval design .
iron gates and bars as well as torch holders and lights , all looking past their prime , have actually been made within the past few years and even weeks . clearly enjoying his project , sattui interjects with a smile ,
this is a 600 - year - old door lock that we just had made last month ,
or ,
we ' re building our 700 - year - old cisterna , and should have it ready in a few weeks .
he says he has already received more than 80 cargo containers shipped from italy and austria containing everything from newly - made
old
brick to newly formed and
rusted
metalwork .
i want it as authentic as i can get it .
there are patches on the stone walls , and occasionally an arched doorway or window is blocked off with old brick , as though a mistake was being crudely corrected .
that ' s the way different generations repaired these buildings ,
sattui said .
someone decided they didn ' t want a door where it was , and just blocked it off with brick or stucco . i want the place to have a sense of time , as though many generations have had their hand at work on it .
the structure is an eclectic mix of 13th century italian romanesque and gothic . the plans , however , are the brainchild of sattui , who seems to be influenced by ligurian , tuscan , and lombardian styles .
i visit italy at least twice a year , and i seem to bring back new ideas each time ,
he said .
i truly enjoy this ,
sattui added .
if i wasn ' t a wine maker , i ' d probably be an architect .
the castle is not a hollywood or a disneyland structure of wood and stucco , but a permanent facility of stone and brick . it will have a working winery capable of producing 250 , 000 gallons of wine .
forms for each arch and nave are built from wood first ,
sattui explains .
then the bricks are laid on the forms with mortar holding them in place and sealing the top for the next story . it ' s very labor intensive . and since each room and arch is different , new forms must be constantly built .
these methods are an art form still used in europe today . two world wars wreaked destruction on europe ' s great cities . pollution , weather and age have required periodic reconstructive work , therefore an artisan force of stone craftsmen continues to exist .
old warsaw was completely destroyed during the second world war , but was rebuilt to old plans . the seemingly centuries old buildings of munich , were rebuilt in the 1950s . so was the parliament building in london , which was destroyed in the blitz . dresden is belatedly going through such a rebirth , having sat in rubble for 45 years because of communist lethargy .
sattui brought this skill to napa and is utilizing it fully . he began the project with craftsmen who came over from europe .
as the work progressed , we were able to train local workers to do the various jobs .
now , he has two foremen , both trained in italy , and the rest of his crew of 15 are from the local work force .
i ' m trying to stay as close to the building methods of the period as the county will allow ,
he said . the only deviation has been the countless miles of rebar added to make the project seismically safe , and , of course , electrical wiring and temperature and venting systems .
i also had to install a $ 400 , 000 sprinkler system in case of fire to a structure made of stone ,
he added with a shrug .
snuggled in a hillside in dense woods and surrounded by a 27 - acre vineyard , rimmed with italian cypress , the castle will add additional evidence to the belief that napa is the rival of tuscany and provence , for its wines , its foods , its picturesque beauty , and its architecture . framed by its native oaks , douglas firs , and redwoods , the castle presents a california picture as well . with its spectacular views of mount st . helena , the palisades and the upper valley , it ' s easy to see why the wappo tribe used the site as an encampment .
the construction has not been without controversy . while some consider the structure ' s size out of place for our small valley , it is not untypical to find such imposing architecture in small european villages : the large abby complex in cluny , the monastery in assisi , or the three massive greek temples in the village of paestum are examples .
just like his castle , sattui has been a controversial figure since he arrived in the napa valley from san francisco in the 1970s . like the castle which he is building over time , his own business success has been built over time : it ' s a true horatio alger story . he created a successful wine business while amassing extensive land holdings of more than 1 , 000 acres , all in a period of 20 years . and now he is adding this remarkable structure to his list of successes .
he wanted to recreate the family winery his great grandfather started a century earlier . he had virtually no cash . what sattui did have , though , was a strong business sense , patience , and an ability to see opportunity when it knocked . add to this his strong work ethic , his italian heritage of frugality , and a willingness to make sacrifices to see his dreams materialize .
his frugality is demonstrated by his concern for waste . after showing this reporter each wine room , he would stop to switch off the lights . in some cases , he even unscrewed the light bulbs , if necessary . his patience and commitment are seen by his ongoing castle project . he clearly has the ability to be multi - focused while pursuing many ideas .
starting out on a figurative shoestring , sattui began to make his fortune by offering his guests food for sale as well as wine , and picnic tables for both . anyone with european roots knows that serving food with wine is not a unique concept , but it was an untried one in napa valley . the immediate popularity of his decision was shown by the crowds of visitors to his st . helena winery . word - of - mouth continues to make his winery a success .
visitors arrive not only to taste , but to have their luncheons on his lawn . and the v . sattui winery is the only one in the napa valley to maintain this feature because napa county officials have outlawed the practice by other area wineries . food as well as wine , along with patience , hard work , and dreams have created his fortune and his castle .
sattui ' s castle is in exceptional company , being situated between three of calistoga ' s most famous wine landmarks : schramsberg vineyards to the south , diamond creek vineyards to the north , and sterling vineyards to the east . an appropriate frame for his castle , because these wineries are pioneers in their own way . their stories are unique , too , and were built on interesting dreams and hard work . all have contributed to bringing fame back to one of the original wine regions of napa valley , diamond mountain .
though costly and time consuming , sattui seems to have no regrets and is pleased with the progress of the work . he hopes the people of calistoga will be , too . and in the , hopefully , near future , residents and visitors will be able to walk along the
ancient
grand loggia , gaze out past the
aging
arches to the classic napa valleysand sip wine .
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family members mario & romeo sattui at the family wine store , 23rd & bryant streets , san francisco , 1902 .
the v . sattui winery in st . helena in the heart of the napa valley is a classic example of how to grow a new business on old roots . the winery is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year , and though it is now one of the major players in wine country , it began in north beach in san francisco , flourished in the mission district and closed during prohibition .
the company was dead - or maybe just dormant - for 55 years until dario sattui , the great - grandson of founder vittorio sattui brought it back to life .
dario sattui threw a long lunch at san francisco ' s north beach restaurant the other afternoon to describe his company ' s humble beginnings .
it is a familiar immigrant story . vittorio sattui was born in the little hill town of carsi , near genoa . there was no future there ; people lived in grinding poverty . like many italians of that era , vittorio sattui immigrated to california , to san francisco , to start a new life .
vittorio was a baker and made wine on the side . he opened his own winery in a boarding house he and his wife leased on what is now columbus avenue in 1885 .
it was the old story : hard work brought prosperity . they bought grapes from st . helena , moved in 1899 to an old winery building at 23rd and bryant streets , owned property all over the city and when prohibition became law , they quit the wine business .
the old man and his wife continued to live in the former winery building ; there were old wine barrels and tanks still in place . there were old stories and the pungent smell of old wine .
v . sattui lived to be 94 and his great - grandson worshiped the old man . when dario sattui grew up , he told himself he ' d revive the winery .
it ' s a story that sattui loves to tell and he told it with gusto at the anniversary lunch . he is a tall , lean man of 68 and was the star of his own show , mixing self - deprecating humor with shrewd observations on the state of the wine business .
although v . sattui won more than its share of awards - 107 gold medals in 2008 - sattui turns up his nose at wine snobs .
we don ' t deify wine ,
he said .
it ' s not about the wine , it ' s about having a good time .
he also claimed that when he revived the v . sattui winery in 1976 , he knew nothing about the business . but he knew what he wanted , and he set out to learn .
i hired myself out as a tour guide at a winery for 4 bucks an hour ,
he said .
at the end of each tour , i asked the people if they ' d like to invest in a winery .
finally , down to his last $ 500 , he scraped up enough capital to build a winery .
everybody told me i was going to fail ,
he said .
i took long walks . i was depressed .
however , his new winery with the old name was on highway 29 , right in st . helena . sattui had managed to get a permit to sell food . he opened a delicatessen with good cheese and bread . other wineries had
keep off the grass
signs on their lawns . v . sattui had a picnic ground . he sold his wine direct - no middleman .
he sold truffles from berkeley , sold acme sourdough bread . after a rocky beginning , the place prospered . sattui leaned heavily on the old family tradition . he even changed his name from daryl to dario . it sounded more italian .
he cashed in on the explosion in the wine business . when the napa valley became a world - famous destination , he was there , on the main highway . now he gets 400 , 000 visitors a year . the company has done so well , sattui built a 1o7 - room , 121 , 000 - square - foot tuscan castle in calistoga .
v . sattui has come a long way from the boarding house on columbus avenue .
dario sattui is what they call in latin sui generis ,
said john de luca , former president of the wine institute .
one of a kind . he ' s broken the mold . but what a success story .
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