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.

Discover the best wine regions in California, from Napa and Sonoma to Paso Robles and Santa Barbara.

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.

Day two of a Paso Weekend - ending in style with a concert at Vino Robles Ampitheatre.

The perfect two-day itinerary for Paso Robles. Narrowing down a list of over 200 wineries to less than 10.

What happens when you realize you’ll have a few hours free in beautiful Santa Barbara? Wine tasting of course!

Santa Maria Valley is located in northern Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties and is full of wineries to explore.

Lodi, California: an uncrowded gem in the heart of wine country, and the perfect destination for our recent Harvest Hosts adventure.

A historic campground and wine town were the perfect pairing for a weekend away and a step back in time.

Our first wine-venture through Harvest Hosts with a stay at Sierra Roble Winery. Lovely setting, nice views, great wine and very peaceful.

We have spent days exploring the Santa Ynez and Santa Maria Valleys and there is still so much to discover in the region.

The Lompoc Wine Ghetto is off the beaten path with some hidden gems.

Rock Wall Wine Company is located on Alameda Point - a former Naval Air Station