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.…
Wine Tasting
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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.
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…
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…
14 Best Healdsburg Restaurants & Bars For Your Wine Tasting Weekend Trip
Healdsburg is my all time favorite California wine country town. It sort of feels like Gilmore Girls’ Stars Hollow, but with like, way more wine and better places to eat. …
Ultimate Fredericksburg Weekend Getaway: Best Texas Wineries , Food Spots + Itinerary
Rolling hills covered in bluebonnets, vineyards, delicious restaurants, German heritage and like, really cool vacation rentals… Fredericksburg, Texas is a truly unique weekend getaway in Texas. Especially if you’re a…
23 Best Wisconsin Wineries For Your Wine Tasting Weekend
“Wait – Wisconsin has wineries?!” – everyone’s reaction when I told them I was going on ‘lil Wisconsin wine tasting tour. Yes, beer and cheese curds absolutely will always reign…
12 Charming Things To Do In Calistoga (+ Huge Area Guide)
Calistoga has always stolen my heart. Sitting at the very top of Napa Valley, Calistoga absolutely has corners of the grand luxury that Napa is known for, but at the…
Napa Valley Honeymoon Ideas For All Budgets (Best Hotels, Wineries & More Tips!)
Rolling vineyards, sunrise hot air balloon rides, luxury resorts, world-class wine and restaurants… a honeymoon in Napa Valley sounds pretty perfect. In fact, if we didn’t live next door to…
My Marvelous Wine Press Trip With Vinho Verde in Portugal
I just ended a whirlwind week in Portugal on a wine press trip with Vinho Verde!! This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity was so much better than I could have imagined. I made…