The Livermore Valley

The Livermore Valley

by | May 26, 2023 | Travel, PLAY

Just east of the Bay, bathing in sunlight and often draped in fog, is a valley full of wine grapes juxtaposing the beauty of an agrarian existence starkly within a stone’s throw of the frantic day-to-day bustle of San Francisco. Yet, while so much of the wine industry...
Side Trip: Los Olivos

Side Trip: Los Olivos

by | May 19, 2023 | Travel, Side Trips

Of the more than 120 wineries and wine-tasting rooms in the Santa Ynez Valley, nearly a quarter are located in quaint Los Olivos. As one of the six towns that comprise this celebrated wine growing region, Los Olivos is home to 30 labels, the tasting rooms scattered...
Rosé in Napa Valley

Rosé in Napa Valley

by | Apr 24, 2023 | home featured, Napa Varietal Series, SIP

In a region dominated by bold reds that fetch high prices, seeking out rosé-style wines can be a welcome diversion. They are more affordable than their red counterparts for practical reasons, such as rosé winemaking being less labor intensive with a much shorter aging...
Side Trip: West Sonoma Coast

Side Trip: West Sonoma Coast

by | Mar 24, 2023 | Travel, Side Trips

Following a decade-long conversation, all eyes turned to a beautiful and remote place when California’s newest AVA, West Sonoma Coast Vintners, was finally established in May 2022. One of the goals of Sonoma County’s nineteenth AVA is to “define the West Sonoma...
The Future of California’s Bordeaux-Producing Regions

The Future of California’s Bordeaux-Producing Regions

by | Mar 15, 2023 | SIP, Travel

In recent years, since California has seen a surge of heatwaves and wildfires in winegrowing regions across the state, there has been talk of the future of California grape growing. In particular, writers and critics have questioned the longevity of Cabernet Sauvignon...