Tag: Wine Vacations

Northern CA Wine Country: The Merry Wines of Windsor

The title of this post is an homage to Shakespeare’s comedy, The Merry Wives of Windsor. Windsor, CA makes a superb base for a visit to Northern California’s wine country. Dozens of wineries have a Windsor address; this post features five that represent the breadth of experience possible. Both IHG and Hilton have properties just…

Back in Time, Ahead in Taste: Anderson Valley, CA

In this post, I want to take you on a journey back in time to a destination where the pace is slower and the crowds are thinner, where wine tasting is still relatively inexpensive (and, sometimes, even free!) and where the person pouring your wine is likely to be either the winemaker or an owner.…

California Wine Country: GEMS of Napa and Sonoma

A simple Google search will yield numerous lists of winery “gems” in Napa Valley and Sonoma County. But there is one list that has been developed by winemakers and independent winery owners themselves which includes (at the time of publication) — 12 “GEMS of Napa and Sonoma.” The GEMS program was created to accomplish two…

Wine Not? 4 Unique Travel Guides for Wine Lovers

Wine lovers, unite! These 4 travel guides are just what you need to plan the perfect wine-fueled getaway. Whether it’s a romantic weekend in Sonoma County or a girl’s trip to Paris, these unique travel guides will have you covered. Travel and wine, is there a better combination? Time to get planning! Note: It’s never…

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