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Where To Eat In Paris – The Ultimate List Of Restaurants, Street Food, and Bakeries

December 7, 2022

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…

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The Best Wine Bars in Paris

November 21, 2022

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…

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Where to Wine Taste in Healdsburg: Copain Wines

November 14, 2022

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…

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A Day in Lodi Wine Country: Where to Wine Taste in Lodi

October 20, 2022

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…

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The 15 Best Dog Friendly Wineries in Sonoma

September 27, 2022

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.…

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Napa Valley Bubbles: The Best Sparkling Wine Houses in Napa Valley

April 18, 2022

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…

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Where to Eat in Napa: Best Dinner Spots in Napa Valley

April 12, 2022

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.…

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The Ultimate Santa Barbara Wine Country Guide

October 26, 2021

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…

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Where to Brunch: The Best Brunch Spots in Napa Valley

March 27, 2021

Ahhh brunch, is there anything better than sipping on Champagne while diving into a plate of food first thing in the morning? I think not. But, deciding where to go can be stressful, so being the brunch enthusiast that I am – I’m happy to help! Keep reading to learn where the best brunch spots are in Napa. And when I say Napa, I mean all of Napa Valley – which includes brunch spots in Napa, Yountville, St. Helena and…

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The 10 Best Dog Friendly Wineries in Napa

March 6, 2021

Want to bring your pup along with you while wine tasting in Napa? Unfortunately not all wineries in Napa allow dogs, so here’s a list of dog friendly wineries in Napa to help save you some time searching. Keep reading for my list of the top 10 best dog friendly wineries in Napa. Dog Friendly Wineries in Napa Salvestrin One of my favorite hidden gems! Salvestrin is a small family owned winery in St. Helena that’s super dog friendly, and…

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Where To Eat In Paris – The Ultimate List Of Restaurants, Street Food, and Bakeries

The Best Wine Bars in Paris

Where to Wine Taste in Healdsburg: Copain Wines

A Day in Lodi Wine Country: Where to Wine Taste in Lodi

The 15 Best Dog Friendly Wineries in Sonoma

Napa Valley Bubbles: The Best Sparkling Wine Houses in Napa Valley

Where to Eat in Napa: Best Dinner Spots in Napa Valley

The Ultimate Santa Barbara Wine Country Guide

Where to Brunch: The Best Brunch Spots in Napa Valley

The 10 Best Dog Friendly Wineries in Napa

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