l o o k b o t h w a y s T h AN k Y0 U 2012 | wE Lc o mE 2013 hARVEsT | PAssIoNs | LoVE THOUGHTS ON CELEBRATING IN 2013 W“cheers” in celebration at our cover photo shoot LISA: Of course, I am proud of the valley’s wines. Buthat makes you most proudwabout the Napa Valley today?hile young vintners Lisa Peju, Dalia Ceja and KatieHamilton Shaffer (opposite) raised a glass and they dicussed the year to come and all they are inspired by. having grown up here, it’s also very exciting to see all the changes making this valley “fresh.” what does “celebrate” mean to you? DALIA: As a local, I’m proud to be a part of this exciting LISA PEJU: Bubbles, holidays and a new year ahead. evolution while being able to share my family’s wines and have DALIA CEJA: I have a tattoo on my forearm that reads “live your people fall equally in love with the place that I grew up. passions.” This philosophy is a great reminder for me to celebrate life to KATIE: Downtown Napa Valley coming into its own! It’s so the fullest in the company of my loved ones, delicious food, stellar vino, refreshing to see our quaint town bustling with new business fashion and travel! including the incredible Oxbow Public Market and overall town KATIE HAMILTON SHAFFER: To me, “celebrate” is synonymous revitalization. I can’t wait to see what’s to come. with a time of happiness and/or achievement (AND bubbles!). In a time where our world can change so swiftly, I wish people would look at As we start 2013, what do you wish “celebrate” from an angle of overall gratitude for life vs. only honoring for Napa Valley Life readers? specific times of the year. LISA: Celebrate every day. We live in a beautiful place with so much to offer. what is one of your New Year’s resolutions? DALIA: Do what you love and be passionate about it and you LISA: Drink the best wines first, of course! Reflect on the past and gear will never have to work a day in your life. When in doubt, pop a up for the future. bottle of bubbles and surround yourself only with people who DALIA: Rather than focusing on one or two major resolutions, my plan are going to inspire and lift you higher. is to approach every day with anticipation, humility and enthusiasm! KATIE: Celebrate every day for what you have, and give Life is too short—celebrate more and worry less. ¡Olé! thanks to those that helped make you who you are today— KATIE: Raise awareness and funds for global charities via my new regardless of a tough or unanticipated situation. Whether company, “Feast it Forward.” We’ll be showcasing goodwill and a mistake or simply misguided path, I am thankful for charitable giving as food and wine enthusiasts learn about causes around learning and applying every day to make me a stronger the country, alongside the chefs and winemakers inspired by them. and better person. Do the same and you’ll always win. 14 w w w. N A PA V A L L E Y L I F E m A g A z I N E . c o m
NVLife Jan-Feb 2013
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