<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[winepair travels]]></title><description><![CDATA[Winepair Travels]]></description><link>https://www.winepairtravels.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:26:14 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.winepairtravels.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Temecula Wine Tasting Trip: A Relaxed Weekend Guide to Southern California Wine Country]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everyone assumes California wine country means Napa and a plane ticket. Temecula gives you rolling hills, real tasting rooms, and a genuine slow-down feeling — an hour from San Diego and a realistic add-on to any Southern California trip. Here's how to pace a wine tasting trip that actually feels like a getaway.]]></description><link>https://www.winepairtravels.com/post/temecula-wine-tasting-trip-a-relaxed-weekend-guide-to-southern-california-wine-country</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a568dcf5e603ccfb32fb8ee</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:29:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a396d8_d000594000454f4cbd21a1794124ae3b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Megan Hoffman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Relaxed Santa Ynez Valley Wine Weekend (The Itinerary We Gave Friends)]]></title><description><![CDATA[When friends asked us to plan their anniversary trip to Solvang and Santa Barbara, we gave them a loose, low-stress itinerary built around the wineries and restaurants we actually love—and they came back saying it was perfect. Here's that same relaxed Santa Ynez Valley wine weekend, crowd-free and full of personality.]]></description><link>https://www.winepairtravels.com/post/a-relaxed-santa-ynez-valley-wine-weekend-the-itinerary-we-gave-friends</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a33f05b71a4e08b7b20b86a</guid><category><![CDATA[California Wine Regions]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:25:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a396d8_cc8d02bb49d6493ea57be00552e196cb~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_855,h_457,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Megan Hoffman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lodi Wineries: A Weekend Wine Tasting Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most California wine trips start and stop at Napa. We get it, but after 20 years and 160+ winery visits, some of our favorite days have happened in the regions the tour buses skip, and Lodi is at the top of that list.]]></description><link>https://www.winepairtravels.com/post/lodi-wineries</link><guid isPermaLink="false">643f07d127c7c2a8ffea5c7f</guid><category><![CDATA[California Wine Regions]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wine Trip Planning]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:33:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a396d8_107f793e322f40a4a7abc4ccb8ef5d51~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Megan Hoffman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[California Wine Regions: A Beginner's Guide to Where to Taste]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover the best wine regions in California, from Napa and Sonoma to Paso Robles and Santa Barbara.]]></description><link>https://www.winepairtravels.com/post/exploring-california-wine-regions-a-guide-to-the-golden-states-best-wineries</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67804495d37d60514a1a2fd7</guid><category><![CDATA[Wine Trip Planning]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:24:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a396d8_2990c0a530b54b11b4e2dbd5cf9a5e93~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Megan Hoffman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wine Tasting Room Etiquette: What to Know Before You Go]]></title><description><![CDATA[Visiting a winery for the first time? This guide to tasting room etiquette covers planning, tasting fees, tipping, and what to expect during your visit.]]></description><link>https://www.winepairtravels.com/post/tasting-room-etiquette</link><guid isPermaLink="false">60527b8703935f006dbe1114</guid><category><![CDATA[Wine Tasting Tips]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 23:12:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a396d8_0945969f26a3418e9b5945670ea75c24~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Megan Hoffman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Plan a California Wine Tasting Trip (Step-by-Step)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Planning a wine tasting trip takes more than choosing a few wineries. Learn how to research, map, schedule, and book tastings for a curated California wine country experience.]]></description><link>https://www.winepairtravels.com/post/plan-a-wine-tasting-trip</link><guid isPermaLink="false">60284340b9ebf100171aec63</guid><category><![CDATA[Wine Trip Planning]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wine Tasting Tips]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 21:28:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a396d8_29b58862fef04af1a830ace4b35c167e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Megan Hoffman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paso Robles Wine Tasting: A 2-Day Itinerary (Part 2)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Day two of a Paso Weekend - ending in style with a concert at Vino Robles Ampitheatre.]]></description><link>https://www.winepairtravels.com/post/two-day-of-wine-tasting-in-paso-robles-part-2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">602afdb869ef830017397687</guid><category><![CDATA[California Wine Regions]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wine Trip Planning]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 22:16:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a396d8_f9d8fa32a1974b23acf5c9c268972cc5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_960,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Megan Hoffman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paso Robles Wine Tasting: A 2-Day Itinerary (Part 1)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The perfect two-day itinerary for Paso Robles. Narrowing down a list of over 200 wineries to less than 10.]]></description><link>https://www.winepairtravels.com/post/two-days-of-wine-tasting-in-paso-robles-part-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">602afbd319014b0017a431db</guid><category><![CDATA[California Wine Regions]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wine Trip Planning]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 22:27:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a396d8_6c3d9c59e82c4431bc88dcde6e3467b4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Megan Hoffman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wine Tasting in Santa Barbara: An Eclectic Mix of Wineries]]></title><description><![CDATA[What happens when you realize you’ll have a few hours free in beautiful Santa Barbara? Wine tasting of course! ]]></description><link>https://www.winepairtravels.com/post/wine-tasting-in-santa-barbara-an-eclectic-mix-of-wineries</link><guid isPermaLink="false">602b123a5302480017e32651</guid><category><![CDATA[California Wine Regions]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wine Trip Planning]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 23:53:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a396d8_5aec367e676342e38c8d9c1dc5ef2adb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Megan Hoffman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Santa Maria Valley Wineries to Explore (Part 2)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Santa Maria Valley is located in northern Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties and is full of wineries to explore.]]></description><link>https://www.winepairtravels.com/post/more-santa-maria-wineries</link><guid isPermaLink="false">602853f2cea7a400592208c2</guid><category><![CDATA[California Wine Regions]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wine Trip Planning]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 21:23:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a396d8_56b44a1f28fc47b787689bf36b56e3d7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Megan Hoffman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wine Tasting Tips for Beginners: 12 Basics to Sound Like a Pro]]></title><description><![CDATA[12 Things to Know About Wine to Sound Like an Expert (even if you're not!) Wine 101 tips and information.]]></description><link>https://www.winepairtravels.com/post/12-wine-tasting-basics-to-sound-like-an-expert-even-if-you-re-not</link><guid isPermaLink="false">60527f257ebd400058c999ca</guid><category><![CDATA[Wine Tasting Tips]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 22:17:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a396d8_fbe598b4a58741c9876f769db077231b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_990,h_661,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Megan Hoffman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lodi Wine Camping with Harvest Hosts: A Vineyard Overnight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lodi, California: an uncrowded gem in the heart of wine country, and the perfect destination for our recent Harvest Hosts adventure. ]]></description><link>https://www.winepairtravels.com/post/lodi-wineventure-camping-in-the-vineyards-under-the-stars-with-harvest-hosts</link><guid isPermaLink="false">664b9c5225c57e1414123c58</guid><category><![CDATA[RV Wine Trips]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wine Trip Planning]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 19:22:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a396d8_6bd8ac31bd8145e4b921d2a90232c2e8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Megan Hoffman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country: A Weekend Camping Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[A historic campground and wine town were the perfect pairing for a weekend away and a step back in time.]]></description><link>https://www.winepairtravels.com/post/camping-in-the-santa-ynez-valley</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6047e83e912a4a005711fe30</guid><category><![CDATA[RV Wine Trips]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wine Trip Planning]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 21:31:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a396d8_d3bbdf9ccf664971a3d1f3abb3800c0b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Megan Hoffman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wine Vintages Explained: When to Drink (and When to Wait)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Don't miss the perfect moment to enjoy your wine! Learn how to determine the ideal drinking window and avoid the heartbreak of bad timing.]]></description><link>https://www.winepairtravels.com/post/the-ultimate-guide-to-wine-vintages-and-when-to-drink-your-favorite-bottles</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67af96ea63ab0c7358307ed4</guid><category><![CDATA[Wine Tasting Tips]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 15 Feb 2025 00:23:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a396d8_ea9a9411009748ba82a5623ce171c49d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_651,h_315,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Megan Hoffman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trefethen Family Vineyards: A Historic Napa Valley Winery Worth Visiting]]></title><description><![CDATA[The beautiful Napa Valley has over 400 wineries with tasting rooms. With so many options, it would take months or even years to visit all of them. On a recent trip to visit friends in Napa, we had limited time for wine tasting. We decided to make the most of the couple hours we had by choosing two wineries that have long been on our list. The first day we visited the stunning Black Stallion Winery (more about that in our blog found here) and on the second day, we chose Trefethen Family...]]></description><link>https://www.winepairtravels.com/post/a-memorable-visit-to-a-historic-napa-valley-winery</link><guid isPermaLink="false">616866e351228c001637a532</guid><category><![CDATA[California Wine Regions]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 28 Sep 2024 17:27:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a396d8_bd5c0457b2cb457a815b1ec087891b90~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Megan Hoffman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Camping in Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our first wine-venture through Harvest Hosts with a stay at Sierra Roble Winery. Lovely setting, nice views, great wine and very peaceful.]]></description><link>https://www.winepairtravels.com/post/campinginsantaynezvalleywinecountry</link><guid isPermaLink="false">603d377809973600152a60f3</guid><category><![CDATA[RV Wine Trips]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wine Trip Planning]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 19:20:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a396d8_ec11471868b04403a344dfecee7bb996~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Megan Hoffman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vineyard Camping at Westport Winery Garden Resort (RV Guide)]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you're seeking an enchanting destination on the central coast of Washington State, Westport Winery Garden Resort is a must-visit.]]></description><link>https://www.winepairtravels.com/post/discover-the-magic-of-vineyard-camping-at-westport-winery-garden-resort</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66abfe5f6525b75a1cf72bb4</guid><category><![CDATA[RV Wine Trips]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 01 Aug 2024 22:16:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a396d8_6fdbd61df82844179f2def2e3ec7b3f5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Megan Hoffman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black Stallion Estate Winery: A Napa Valley Tasting]]></title><description><![CDATA[On a recent trip to Napa we stopped at the Black Stallion Estate Winery for a visit. The winery is stunning! Located in the Silverado Trail, Black Stallion is an impressive winery that is hard to miss with the large black stallion statue in the front. Surrounded by beautiful vineyards and grounds the tasting room is a large, lovely space with an ample tasting bar. Additional seating of comfortable couches in front of a cozy fire. The outside seating area is inviting with large couches and a...]]></description><link>https://www.winepairtravels.com/post/a-visit-to-black-stallion-estate-winery</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6168630c5916fe0016470d72</guid><category><![CDATA[California Wine Regions]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2024 17:18:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a396d8_750d8546af7b428aa5bdde476c3b6e74~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Megan Hoffman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Santa Maria Valley Wineries: A Tasting Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[We have spent days exploring the Santa Ynez and Santa Maria Valleys and there is still so much to discover in the region.]]></description><link>https://www.winepairtravels.com/post/exploring-the-wines-and-wineries-of-the-santa-maria-valley</link><guid isPermaLink="false">602b09b07ef27b0017ee9175</guid><category><![CDATA[California Wine Regions]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wine Trip Planning]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:30:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a396d8_f7faffa8de58480aba37209dcb7459bd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Megan Hoffman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Lompoc Wine Ghetto: Tasting in Santa Barbara County]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lompoc Wine Ghetto is off the beaten path with some hidden gems.]]></description><link>https://www.winepairtravels.com/post/lompocwineghetto</link><guid isPermaLink="false">602acddf4450460017065dbb</guid><category><![CDATA[California Wine Regions]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wine Trip Planning]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2024 22:49:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a396d8_0e4f77dcc3e6420ca70db2b9adedb386~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Megan Hoffman</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>