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People seated around a long dinning table and being served wine overlooking the Coombsville Ava

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

Morning Fog rolling over a vineyard in Atlas Peak

Atlas Peak Wines That Won’t Disappoint

When you visit Atlas Peak wineries, you’ll feel like you’re on top of the world – or at least the top of Napa Valley!  The famed, mountainous winegrowing region is easily the most

Paige at Santa Rosa Wineries

Santa Rosa Wineries: Your Complete Guide

If you’re looking for the best wineries in Santa Rosa, you’ve come to the right place! Check out our list of top Santa Rosa wineries, and get ready to explore some of California’s

Paige in a vineyard at a Glen Ellen winery

Glen Ellen Wineries: The Heart of Sonoma County

There’s something about Sonoma wine country that just makes your heart happy. Maybe it’s the rolling hills of vineyards, the fresh air, or the relaxed atmosphere. No matter what it is, Glen Ellen

I love Calistoga artwork in downtown Calistoga

Best Wineries in Calistoga: The Complete Guide

Looking for the best wineries in Calistoga?  Calistoga is an idyllic little town full of wine-country charm. Located at the tippy top of the Napa Valley wine region, it’s home to world-class wineries,

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!

Madera Wine Trail - Wine Glass in Vineyard

The Madera Wine Trail: Sweet Wine Paradise

Each year, me and my two girl-friends from NYC take an annual “girls’ trip”. We initially met while working in the Buying Office at Bloomingdale’s, but have since moved to California for various

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 woman at one of many Oakville Wineries

Oakville Wineries: The Heart of Napa Valley

Oakville is a wine tasting gem located in the heart of Napa Valley. The Oakville appellation stretches north of Yountville and Stags Leap District and is home to some of the most famous

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

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

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

Girard Winery exterior in Calistoga, CA

Girard Winery Review: A Calistoga Garden Oasis

It’s no secret that Calistoga is home to some of the best off-the-beaten-path wineries in Napa. And yet… people still don’t venture up here nearly often enough. The scenic views, sprawling vineyards, and

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

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