Napa’s Dominus Buys Yountville Ranch Vineyard

Plus, Thomas Rivers Brown opens a tasting room in St. Helena

In Wine Spectator’s November 15, 2025, issue California news roundup, Dominus Estate buys Yountville Ranch vineyard, new roles are added to Wine Spectator’s Napa bureau and Thomas Rivers Brown opens a new tasting room in St. Helena. To read the full versions of these articles for free, go to WineSpectator.com/news or follow the links above. 

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