<?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>Tue, 12 May 2026 20:59:55 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.winepairtravels.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Sipping Through California: A Guide to Iconic Wine Regions]]></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 Travel Guides]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 22:24:52 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[Tasting Room Etiquette]]></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 Education]]></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 the Perfect Wine Tasting Trip]]></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 Travel Guides]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wine Education]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 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[Designing the Perfect Wine Storage ]]></title><description><![CDATA[When we’re not on the road, I design custom wine storage solutions for clients across the country, with Vineyard Wine Cellars. With years of experience in wine cellar design and sales, I help clients bring their dream cellars to life — whether it’s a fully climate-controlled wine room or a sleek wine wall that makes a statement. If you're inspired by the beautiful collections we share and are thinking about building a space of your own, I am here to help make it happen. Let's connect!]]></description><link>https://www.winepairtravels.com/post/designing-the-perfect-wine-storage</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6877e865b902341f3e9b604e</guid><category><![CDATA[Wine Storage & Cellars]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 18:39:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a396d8_621f8e9ecc2c4a02ba2887343b213a9c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rich Hoffman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Ultimate Guide to Wine Vintages and When to Drink Your Favorite Bottles]]></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 Education]]></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[Discover the Magic of Vineyard Camping at Westport Winery Garden Resort]]></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[Wine Travel Guides]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wine Tasting Experiences]]></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[Lodi Wineventure: Camping in the Vineyards Under the Stars with Harvest Hosts]]></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[Wine Travel Guides]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wine Tasting Experiences]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2024 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[From Vines to Views: Exploring Windhorse Vineyard in the Columbia Gorge wine region]]></title><description><![CDATA[On a recent visit to the Pacific Northwest, we were lucky enough to be invited to tour an amazing vineyard in Oregon and sample a...]]></description><link>https://www.winepairtravels.com/post/from-vines-to-views-exploring-windhorse-vineyard-in-the-columbia-river-gorge-wine-region</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64c02117966c72bb243e68a3</guid><category><![CDATA[Wine Industry & Connections]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2023 19:54:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a396d8_221a703f89d24b3a8bb5837ee1a02001~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 WineVenture in Lodi]]></title><description><![CDATA[A day of wine-tasting in Lodi.]]></description><link>https://www.winepairtravels.com/post/a-wineventure-in-lodi</link><guid isPermaLink="false">643f07d127c7c2a8ffea5c7f</guid><category><![CDATA[Wine Tasting Experiences]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wine Travel Guides]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 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[Harvest on the Peninsula]]></title><description><![CDATA[Time to harvest the 2022 vintages of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay for Catalina View Wines.]]></description><link>https://www.winepairtravels.com/post/harvest-on-the-peninsula</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63038f0dba635d4e5d9e5998</guid><category><![CDATA[Wine Industry & Connections]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2022 14:42:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a396d8_4de412b9fbd94941a6b0d6e20d96f777~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[12 Wine Tasting Basics to Sound Like an Expert (even if you're not!)]]></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 Education]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2022 23:17:32 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[Two Days of Wine Tasting in Paso Robles (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[Wine Tasting Experiences]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wine Travel Guides]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2022 23:27:02 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[Two Day of Wine Tasting in Paso Robles (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[Wine Tasting Experiences]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wine Travel Guides]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2022 23:16:39 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[A Dream Wedding in Napa Valley]]></title><description><![CDATA[A dream wedding in Napa fit for a wine pair!]]></description><link>https://www.winepairtravels.com/post/a-dream-wedding-in-napa-valley</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6052811a0fef9c0058999ba3</guid><category><![CDATA[Wine Industry & Connections]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2021 23:47:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a396d8_330633dfc41d4afda0d163e1ddb70bcf~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[From the Dream of One Pioneer to the Reality of Another]]></title><description><![CDATA[Palos Verdes Peninsula has a hidden gem making history in the world of wine.]]></description><link>https://www.winepairtravels.com/post/from-the-dream-of-one-pioneer-to-the-reality-of-another</link><guid isPermaLink="false">619d0dae51bd99001702a23c</guid><category><![CDATA[Wine Industry & Connections]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2021 17:33:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a396d8_0f21c4bd708240ada2491305b3322df6~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[I Am Her: A Celebration of Female Winemakers in Paso Robles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paso Robles is known for its wine and is quickly becoming known for the amazing female winemakers and winery owners taking over the region. 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Read the full story about Waking up...]]></description><link>https://www.winepairtravels.com/post/i-am-her-a-celebration-of-female-winemakers-in-paso-robles</link><guid isPermaLink="false">616868c9d81ca50016ee907d</guid><category><![CDATA[Wine Tasting Experiences]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wine Travel Guides]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wine Industry & Connections]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2021 17:38:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a396d8_790697e301504f508f38b20bd0d03cb3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_420,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Megan Hoffman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Seaview Connection to Wine]]></title><description><![CDATA[We knew we found the perfect house when we found a shed in the back filled with homemade wine and liqueurs.]]></description><link>https://www.winepairtravels.com/post/a-seaview-connection-to-wine</link><guid isPermaLink="false">605287229009740015e72e0d</guid><category><![CDATA[Wine Industry & Connections]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2021 22:56:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a396d8_aac5f7ff131049ccb3e6d1262a04f318~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[Off to the Races]]></title><description><![CDATA[We recently combined our newfound love of camping with a weekend of historic automotive racing.  ]]></description><link>https://www.winepairtravels.com/post/off-to-the-races</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6053b546c14b3500579a3386</guid><category><![CDATA[Wine Country Lifestyle]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2021 20:28:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a396d8_28666b8dc56b4b3cbedffe99031b1cd0~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, Wine Tasting &#38; Exploring in Santa Ynez Valley ]]></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[Wine Travel Guides]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wine Tasting Experiences]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2021 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[A Memorable Visit to a Historic Napa Valley Winery]]></title><description><![CDATA[The beautiful Napa Valley has over 400 wineries with tasting rooms. 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