Bien Nacido: The Mecca of Santa Barbara Wine
On my recent trip to explore Santa Barbara wines I was faced with a huge dilemma – it was ‘excursion day,’ and …
Santa Barbara: Pinot Perfection
Pinot Noir Lovers & Haters: Read This Do you like Pinot? I thought I DIDN’T- but I DO! All it took was …
Paraduxx’s Annual Lobstapalooza
by Julia Lawson
Julia Lawson is a fellow wine lover and photographer. After hearing about her experience at this members-only Paraduxx event, I shamelessly asked if …
Casa Nuestra – A ‘Kid’-Friendly Winery
Casa Nuestra is a kid-friendly winery located off the main strip in Napa and is well worth the 10-15 minute drive from …
Part 2 of 2: Ben the Winemaker
After grabbing my selfie with Ben Flajnik and herding the crowding women like cattle over to the patio where Ben was, I …
Part 1 of 2: Ben the Bachelor
I was in Sonoma Plaza with my cousin and friends, who were all running from boutique to boutique. While everyone searched for tangibles, …
Chimney Rock Winery in Napa
If I could use one word to describe Chimney Rock winery in Napa, it would be charming. From the building architecture all …
Thurston Wolfe: Case-Worthy Washington Wine
On my recent trip to the Oregon and Washington wine area there was one wine discovery that stood out from the others. This …
Washington Wine Country: Visiting Prosser Tasting Rooms
On a recent trip to Portland, we stopped at the Columbia Gorge. I was eager to taste some local wines and ended …
Stellar Napa Experience: Stag’s Leap Wine Cave Tour
The Stag’s Leap District is an area of the Napa Valley that grows the most sought after Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. A number …