Looking for the best restaurants in Lodi? California’s Zinfandel grapes thrive in the Lodi wine country, and some of the finest wines are produced in this sprawling region. You can opt for the
Lodi wine country is a must-visit in California! It sits smack dab in the middle of California’s central valley and is surrounded by over 100,000 acres of vineyards (twice the size of Napa
Lodi, California is home to some of the oldest grapevines in the country. In fact, they boast the oldest planting of Cinsault in the world. When I set out to explore this
We all know that I love a good dog-friendly winery. Something about sipping wine with your best bud in a beautiful winery is just so unmatched. While there’s an abundance of dog-friendly wineries
For Wheeler Farms, sustainability is more than just a pretty marketing message. It’s the core foundation of everything they do – it’s their very essence. As I arrived on the property last week,
Folktale Winery is a truly magical place. Something that really drew me into visiting this winery, is that they’re inspired by the idea that in every great bottle of wine, there is a
I recently had the most magical trip to Bennett Lane. Located in Calistoga, at the tippy top of Napa Valley, this winery is home to some outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon. If you’ve never
When you think of wine country, the word “haunted” may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But it may surprise you to know that more than a few haunted wineries
Imagine entering a winery and instantly feeling the rush of excitement that still lingers in the air, even after all these years. Once home to an equestrian indoor riding track that sat up
At this point, I’ve lived in northern California for almost four years. But I’m STILL confused by the weather on a regular basis. Layers. I preach layers. And I can’t tell you enough:
A good bottle of wine, much like a good photograph, evokes something inside us; emotions, memories, dreams. It connects us to other people, to other places, to other time periods. Both share the
Tablas Creek Winery is a must-visit on your trip to Paso Robles! As the pioneer of Rhône Valley varietals in the U.S., they produce a large range of outstanding wines, and numerous people reached
I will never stop gushing over Trefethen Family Vineyards! This vineyard is one of Napa Valley’s pioneering wineries. In fact, they are in their third generation of producing truly admirable wine! The dedication
What an oasis it was! This stunning property surrounded by vines is also home to a farmer’s market, vegetable garden, and more than a few rescued animals. While chatting with Lindsay Hoopes, I
Hot air ballooning in Sonoma has been on my bucket list forever — and now that I live in Napa, I wake up to regularly find these beautiful, whimsical balloons dotting the morning
There’s nothing like sipping wine in the place where it was grown. Gallica is nestled in the heart of Napa Valley amongst historic vineyards and coastal oaks. On the patio, next to their
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
Everyone knows that Napa is nothing short of amazing in its wine selections. But, not everyone is aware of their amazing food selections as well! From sushi to burgers, to locally-sourced restaurants. There’s
Heading out for a day of California wine tasting in Sonoma or Carmel can feel absolutely magical. Surrounded by vines, sipping on beautiful wines right where they’re grown, the sun shining above you
Recently I had the chance to head down to Santa Barbara to visit a friend. Given my obsession with wine… we obviously had to spend one of our days together exploring the Santa
