As the revitalization of downtown Napa continues to evolve, members of the wine industry are betting on the viability of attracting locals and visitors alike to its growing inventory of attractions.

As Valentine’s Day draws near, wine brands with romantic names begin to make an appearance.

During February JV Wine and Spirits marks Black History Month by featuring the Association of African American Vintners for wine tastings each Friday evening, 5-7 p.m.

The Lodi International Wine Awards, set for March 11 and 12, is setting out to challenge the wine industry to simplify the way it assesses wine and to take heed of the diversity of wine drinkers’ palates.

Napa’s main library has expanded its collection of wine- and hospitality-related books, periodicals and audio-visual materials and it’s now housed in a special section on the main floor near the reference desk.