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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

5 Restaurants to Visit in Napa

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

The Best Dog-Friendly Napa Wineries

Wine & Dogs – the greatest pairing in the world. Did you know that there are some amazing dog-friendly wineries and tasting rooms in Napa? Whether you’re a dog owner, or just want

The Best of Napa’s Farmers Market – Shop Small

There’s something magical about waking up early on a Saturday morning and heading to your local farmer’s market. Here in Napa, the heart of America’s wine country, that magic takes on a whole

5 Reasons You Need to Visit Healdsburg

The epitome of wine country lifestyle, Healdsburg might be the most charming city in Sonoma. They truly have it all: excellent wine, delicious farm-to-table cuisine, fascinating history, art galleries, beautiful music, small-town charm,

Flowers Winery Healdsburg

The Complete Guide to Healdsburg

Healdsburg is the epitome of wine country lifestyle, and is the home of Flowers Winery Healdsburg, Gary Farrell, and many other amazing wineries. Healdsburg may be my favorite city in all of Sonoma.

The Complete Guide to Paso Robles Wine Country

Paso Robles is a wine destination for the wild-hearted. It’s often touted as one of the most exciting up-and-coming wine regions in California. Located centrally between San Francisco and Los Angeles along the

Paso Robles Deep Dive

“Small town charm meets world class wine”.  Paso Robles is often touted as one of the most exciting up-and-coming wine regions in California. Located centrally between San Francisco and Los Angeles along the

5 Reasons You Need to Attend Healdsburg’s Tastemaker Weekend

Healdsburg is a charming town in Sonoma that’s alive with farm-to-table cuisine, world-class wine, and amazing people. Attend their Tastemaker Weekend for unique one-of-a-kind experiences. Get personal with the people shaping Sonoma; learn

a girl tasting wine at Abbot's Passage

Abbot’s Passage: The Coolest Place in Sonoma

Abbot’s Passage is a distinctive destination in downtown Sonoma that is home to unique regularly scheduled workshops that pair hands-on education and exploration with tastings of Katie Bundschu’s small-lot, co-fermented field blend wines.

Trefethen Harvest Bootcamp: A Unique Napa Experience

If you’re looking for a truly memorable and unique experience in Napa, look no further: Trefethen offers a hands-on “Harvest Bootcamp” that showcases their grape-growing and winemaking process. I had the amazing opportunity

Charles Krug - St Helena Wineries

Charles Krug: A Napa Classic

Charles Krug is Napa Valley’s oldest winery and is truly a historic icon. Its founder and namesake, Charles Krug, introduced countless innovative ideas to Napa’s wine industry and was a key player in

Robert Young Estate: Irresistible Sonoma Wines

With farming roots that go back to 1858, six generations have lived and farmed the Young Estate in Alexander Valley. In 1997, they decided to make their own wine while continuing to sell

Gary Farrell: A Pinot Lover’s Dream

Set high atop a hill in the Russian River Valley AVA of Sonoma County, Gary Farrell produces world-class Pinot Noir with a focus on expressing the area’s unique terroir.

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