19 Best Trader Joe’s Wines On A Budget, According To A Wine Expert
Hi, it’s me (Kara). I’m the wine expert. After passing my WSET 2 exams this year, it’s high time I make a blog post for you rounding up the best…
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Being a Bay Area company means we’re spoiled and get to go wine tasting in Napa Valley or Sonoma (or Santa Cruz Mountains or Paso Robles — we have so much wine here!) all the time. These are all our wine tasting guides and favorite tasting experiences in California and beyond. We love to seek out wine country spots anywhere we travel and cover wine tastings from Oregon to Wisconsin to Portugal.
11 Wonderful Livermore Wine Tasting Spots To Visit This Weekend
Sonoma and Napa Valley are obviously the famous wine regions in California, but Livermore Valley wine country is producing some really wonderful wine. If you’re looking for a super relaxed…
Discover Tri-Valley: 10 Hidden Gems For A Memorable Weekend In The East Bay
Forget the crowded wineries and bustling cityscapes! The East Bay offers a hidden gem waiting to be explored: the Tri-Valley. I just got back from a weekend exploring the charming…
I Rode The Napa Valley Wine Train So You Don’t Have To (Review)
Wine tasting in Napa Valley is a bucket list item everyone should experience once in their lives, but if you’re looking for a way to elevate your California wine-tasting trip,…
Napa On A Budget: How To Not Go Broke When Visiting Wine Country
My love affair with Napa Valley started at a young age after watching The Parent Trap way too many times. Now, I live in San Francisco and have the pleasure…
Yes, England Makes Sparkling Wine: My Journey Through UK’s Vineyards
I just got back from a week exploring the English wine country and am still on a high from all the wonderful things the UK wine industry is up to.…
How I Passed My WSET 2 Wine Exam With Distinction (Study Tips)
This year after studying hard for the WSET 2 exam, I passed with distinction!! I earned a 94% on my exam and prepared enough that the exam itself took me…
Napa vs Sonoma: Which Is Better According To A Local?
Napa vs Sonoma – which is better according to a local? (Hey, that’s me!) I’m spoiled by living next door to Northern California wine country here in San Francisco and…
Uncorking the Perfect Look: 30+ Wine Tasting Outfit Ideas
What the heck do you wear to a winery anyway? As a self-proclaimed wine country addict (I live in San Francisco and visit Sonoma and Napa probably a little too…
20 Most Beautiful Wineries in Napa Valley: Top Scenic Views, Castles & Unique Vineyards
Maybe it’s just me being a 90’s kid who watched the Parent Trap too many times, but I love a Napa Valley winery that takes my breath away first with…
Best California Pinot Noir Wineries, Regions & Must-Try Tastings At All Budgets
As a WSET 2 certified wine expert and California travel aficionado, I know the endless quest for the best California Pinot Noir can be daunting. For me, it starts with the…