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Paige with a view of Howell Mountain Wineries

Howell Mountain Wineries: A Taste of Napa Adventure 

Howell Mountain is one of 16 nested-AVAs (American Viticultural Areas) of Napa Valley, Ca. This region is known for growing some of the most incredible, expressive mountain Cabernet Sauvignon in the world. If

Paige at Spring Mountain Winery Vineyard 7&8

Spring Mountain Wineries: Incredible Napa Views

Located high off the valley floor among the Mayacamas Mountains, the Spring Mountain District of Napa Valley is home to some incredible wineries producing complex and age-worthy Cabernet Sauvignon. Venturing here for wine

A Local’s Guide to the Best Wineries in Napa

Without a doubt, the number one question I get in my DM’s is “I’m planning trip to Napa! Where should I go??”  Whether it’s your first time or your fiftieth time, planning the

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Black-Owned Wineries in Napa & Sonoma Worth Celebrating

There’s lot of reasons to support Black-owned businesses — and not just because it’s Black History Month.  Supporting black-owned businesses helps the local economy thrive, fosters job creation, and improves visibility and representation

Paige in a vineyard holding a glass of the best Cabernet Sauvignon

Best Cabernet Sauvignon for Any Budget

Cabernet Sauvignon is King. If you’re looking for the best Cabernet Sauvignon, I’ve rounded up my favorites and the best of the best at every price point. Cabernet Sauvignon — the drink of

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The Best Coombsville Wineries

If you’re planning a trip to Napa Valley for the first time, it can be a little overwhelming! There’s no shortage of incredible vineyards and tasting experiences in Wine Country. If it’s your first

Best Wineries in St Helena - AXR Winery

St Helena Wineries: The Complete Guide

St. Helena is probably my most personally visited area within Napa Valley. If you’re a wine lover, then you need to put these St Helena wineries on your list of places to visit!

Paige at Caymus Winery in Rutherford, Napa

Best Rutherford Wineries: Taste the Dust

The Rutherford AVA, located in the heard of Napa Valley, produces some of the most delicious and impressive Cabernet Sauvignon to date. With the unique soil, called Rutherford dust, you won’t want to miss

Wine influencers holding Clif Family wines

Clif Family Winery Review: A Winery with Values

If you’re considering visiting Clif Family Winery, the first thing you may be wondering is – Is Clif Winery associated with Clif Bars? And yup. Yes, it is! But which came first?  In

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Women in Wine: Gretchen of Red Thread Wines

One of my favorite parts of wine is the opportunity to connect with the people & stories behind the bottle. Recently I had the chance to connect with a truly incredible winemaker, Gretchen,

Cardinale Winery

Recently, I sat down for a tasting at Cardinale Winery and just absolutely fell in love! Their winemaker, Chris Carpenter, is amazing — his dedication to his craft and to producing beautiful Cabernet

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Winemaker Interview: Angwin Estate Vineyards

Recently I had the opportunity to sit down for a phone interview with Jon Larson, the vintner behind Angwin Estate Vineyards. Jon is incredibly passionate about what he does– we ended up speaking for

4th of July Wines & Perfect Pairings

The fourth of July offers up a whole feast of amazing wine pairing opportunities! While it may traditionally be focused around beer, it’s also the perfect time to pop open a bottle of