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Paige Comrie wine tasting at Crocker and Starr Winery in St. Helena, Napa

Crocker and Starr Winery: Sustainability in Action

History being made, one day at a time. As one of the core, trailblazing women winemakers in Napa, Pam Starr believes in innovation. Today, that takes the form of sustainability in wine and touches

Best Bars in Big Bear:

Best Bars in Big Bear

In my opinion, the best part of California is having access to almost any kind of weather on demand. Better yet, you can drive from the beach to the mountains within a day’s

Tasting wine at a picnic in Napa

Where to Picnic in Napa: My Favorite Spots

When you think of wine tasting in Napa, you may think of sprawling fields of green filled with picnics and wine. But, this isn’t usually the case. In fact, having a picnic in

Old vine in Ribera del Duero vineyard

The Complete Guide to Ribera Del Duero Wine

Ribera del Duero Complete Guide Drinking it, Visiting It, and More! Ribera del Duero… even the way the name rolls off the tongue feels like you’re in for a delicious Spanish treat. And

a girl outside of Roots, on a list of Houston wine bars

The Ultimate Houston Wine Bar List

As the 4th largest city in the United States, discovering the best Houston wine bars can be a daunting task. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Whether you are looking for the

Carneros Winery Tasting

Carneros Wineries: The Complete Wine Tasting Guide

Carneros Wineries: Two Valleys. One Distinct AVA. Located at the crossroads of two world-renowned wine regions, the Carneros AVA is unique in that it’s part of both Napa and Sonoma Valley. Carneros wineries

Lodi Winery and Vineyard

Where to Eat: Best Restaurants in Lodi Wine Country

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

a girl posing in front of a Lodi Hotel

Top 5 Hotels to Stay at in Lodi Wine Country

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 winery directional sign

11 Best Wineries in Lodi: A Weekend Travel Guide

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 California

girl petting a dog at a wdog-friendly winery in Paso Robles

The Best Dog-Friendly Wineries in Paso Robles

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

Wheeler Farms Tasting ROom

Wheeler Farms – Sustainability in Action

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,

Connecticut Winery Guide

Connecticut Wineries: Your Complete Guide

A few years ago when I was still living in Manhattan, my then-boyfriend and I drove out from the city for a romantic weekend getaway to explore Connecticut wineries and see what the

Alabama Winery Tour - Fruithurst Winery

I Tried Alabama Wine & Here’s What I Thought

When you think of Alabama, wine probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. Approximately one-third of the counties still remain dry post-prohibition, the climate is hot and humid, and there are