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.

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.

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.

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 Trefet

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

If you're seeking an enchanting destination on the central coast of Washington State, Westport Winery Garden Resort is a must-visit.

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 larg

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.

Time to harvest the 2022 vintages of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay for Catalina View Wines.

A dream wedding in Napa fit for a wine pair!

Palos Verdes Peninsula has a hidden gem making history in the world of wine.

The Quintessential Elegant Paso Winery - a visit to Pelletiere Estate

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

The allure of a vineyard and the realization that I could be standing among the vines in California or Spain or France or where my ancestors