If you’re a Pinot Noir or Chardonnay lover, chances are you’ve already looked into wine tasting in the Russian River Valley—an AVA within Sonoma wine country that consistently delivers some of my personal favorite wines. Where Is the Russian River Valley? Let’s get a lay of the land first. Sonoma wine country is expansive and made up of many different AVAs and sub-regions. The Russian River Valley is located in northern Sonoma County, about 55 minutes north of San Francisco,…
Healdsburg is a dream destination for food and wine lovers alike. Nestled in Sonoma County wine country, downtown Healdsburg is everything you want it to be: charming, walkable, and packed with incredible restaurants, wine tasting rooms, and cocktail bars. One of my favorite places for a bite to eat, happy hour, or simply wandering around is Healdsburg. It’s no secret that it’s popular with visitors, so reservations are highly recommended whenever possible. Whether you’re here for a weekend getaway or…
If you’re planning a trip to France, I sure hope you’re a foodie. And, if you’re not, prepare to become one. Paris offers some of the tastiest, most authentic dishes in the world! To make your dining experiences in Paris the best possible, I’ve compiled a comprehensive list of the best restaurants, cafes, street food, and bakeries in Paris. These recommendations are from my followers on Instagram, friends in the biz, colleagues at work, and fellow wine bloggers. While there’s…
If you’re planning a trip to France, you’re likely wondering where you can find the best wine. Afterall, you’ll be in one of the best, most beautiful places to drink wine! So, I’ve compiled a comprehensive list of the best wine bars in Paris using recommendations from my followers on Instagram, friends in the wine biz, colleagues at work, and fellow wine bloggers. While there’s no way I could possibly visit every spot on this list, I wanted to share…
Let me introduce you to one of my absolute favorite wineries in Russian River Valley: Copain Wines. My love for Copain runs deep for many reasons, including their French-inspired winemaking process and the incredible talent of their winemaker. Did I mention the incredible views of the Russian River? Copain Wines is a wine country destination that you don’t want to miss! What is Copain Wines? In French, Copain is defined as “friend,” which is very fitting for a winery that…
Wine tasting in Lodi should be on every wine lover’s list. While it’s most known for big, bold reds, there are some Lodi wineries that offer impressive white wines, too. This distinct area has proven itself for hundreds of years and we’re lucky enough to experience (and taste) it. If you’re wondering where to wine taste in Lodi, these are the places you need to know! Where is Lodi? Lodi is a notable wine region in Northern California. It is…
Would you love to bring your furry friend along for your next wine tasting experience? Finding a winery that is pet-friendly can prove to be difficult. But, they do exist and I’ve found the best ones in the area. Check out the 15 best dog friendly wineries in Sonoma! Things to Keep in Mind at Dog Friendly Wineries As a fellow dog lover, myself, I always dread leaving my four-legged friend behind for a day or weekend of wine tasting.…
Looking to start your Napa Valley wine tasting day with some bubbles? You’ve got the right idea! There’s several sparkling wine houses throughout Napa and personally, I think it’s the best way to start off a wine tasting weekend. Keep reading to find out where to taste sparkling wine in Napa Valley. And just remember, it’s sparkling wine, not Champagne, as Champagne can only be made in Champagne, France. Many of them are made in the same way, the traditional…
Napa Valley is full of some of the best wineries as well as some of the best restaurants in the world. Napa is quite literally a wine and food lover’s heaven. But how do you decide where to eat in Napa? So many good spots and so little time. Here’s my favorite dinner spots in the Napa Valley. Just an FYI, when I say Napa, I mean all of Napa Valley – which includes dinner spots in Napa, Yountville, St.…
So you’re looking to visit Santa Barbara and want to fit in some wine tasting in Santa Barbara wine country? You’ve come to the right place for wine tasting tips! I recently visited Santa Barbara and its surrounding wine country, the Santa Ynez Valley. Santa Ynez Valley has over 120 wineries (with many of them small and family owned!) but seems to fly under the radar of many when people think about booking a wine tasting getaway vacation. Not sure…
