Located high in the mountains above Calistoga, California, Sterling Vineyards overlooks the scenic views of Napa Valley. The winemaking team at Sterling Vineyards craft their wine with the hopes of...
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Plan the Perfect Night of Wine & Painting at Pinots Palette
We recently had the pleasure of doing a special media night at Pinots Palette in Tustin at The District. I have never participated in a wine and painting night but it was something I always thought...
My Absolute Favorite Things To Do In Solvang California
If you're looking for the best things to do in Solvang California, here are our favorite places to visit in this cute Dutch town. Solvang is the perfect little weekend getaway or the perfect stop on...
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We Found the Best Wine, Cheese, & Charcuterie Pairing in Temecula at Bottaia Winery
Temecula is one of my favorite getaways and each visit continues to get better, especially with the addition of the new Bottaia Winery. Located next to The Ponte, Bottaia harvests their grapes from areas designated to produce...
The BEST Napa Food and Wine Pairing is a Feast for the Eyes
If you're looking for the best Napa food and wine pairing, just wait until you see this amazing Napa Valley winery 5-course tasting fit for a Queen. Before planning our Napa Valley travel feature, I knew I wanted to experience...
Sip on the Finest Sparkling Wine and Pinot Noirs at Domaine Carneros in Napa
On our quest to visit the most beautiful wineries in Napa Valley we could not resist the French-inspired Domaine Carneros Winery and Vineyards. Their main entrance, which we highly recommend taking, will bring you to a...
One of the Best Napa Wineries Combines Art, Delicious Pairings, & Vineyard Adventures
One of the best Napa wineries is hands down The Hess Collection. If you plan on visiting the Napa Valley and are looking for a complete sensory experience, then the visitors center at Hess Winery will undoubtedly check...
Enjoy A Scenic Sky Gondola Ride & Exquisite Pairings At Napa’s Sterling Vineyards Winery
Located high in the mountains above Calistoga, California, Sterling Vineyards overlooks the scenic views of Napa Valley. The winemaking team at Sterling Vineyards craft their wine with the hopes of expressing true varietal...
Plan the Perfect Night of Wine & Painting at Pinots Palette
We recently had the pleasure of doing a special media night at Pinots Palette in Tustin at The District. I have never participated in a wine and painting night but it was something I always thought looked like such a blast. I...
My Absolute Favorite Things To Do In Solvang California
If you're looking for the best things to do in Solvang California, here are our favorite places to visit in this cute Dutch town. Solvang is the perfect little weekend getaway or the perfect stop on a wine-country road trip...
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