Sipping Through the Santa Ynez Valley in 48 Hours
Visiting the Santa Ynez Valley? Carpe Travel has put together a few wine tasting itineraries to pair with your next wine country getaway.
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Getting to know the Santa Ynez Valley Wine Region
Your guide to understanding California's unique wine region, the Santa Ynez Valley. Complete with tips and itineraries to pair your pallet with Santa Ynez Valley wineries.
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Your Guide to Exploring the Santa Barbara Funk Zone
The Santa Barbara Funk Zone has become a favorite and for good reason! See our guide and itineraries on where to sip, savor and stay to get your funk on!
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Check-In: The Ballard Inn & Gathering Table, Santa Ynez Valley
With 50 hotels and lodging options in the Santa Ynez Valley, finding a place to stay in wine country can be easy to uncork. However, not all hotels and B&B’s are created equally. During our visit to the Santa...
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How Uber Wine ACTUALLY Worked When Put to the Test
We put Uber Wine to the test when wine tasting in Santa Barbara County. Click over to get the good, the bad, and the reality of wine tasting with Uber Wine.
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28 Family Friendly Wineries in California to Sip-in
There are so many activities beyond wine tasting that wineries are offering to make them more of family friendly winery. Here are the top kid friendly wineries in California to sip in with your kids.
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Best Things to Do in Sonoma County with Tweens and Teens
Sonoma wine country a family destination?! Yes, it can be. Here some of the best things to do in Sonoma County with tweens and teens to create the perfect pairing.
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10 Seriously Cool Things to do in San Diego
Looking for cool things to do in San Diego? This list has some well-known-but-worth-it destinations, along with a few off the beaten path ones to explore.
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Spring in the Santa Ynez Valley is no ordinary break
Dreaming of the Santa Ynez Valley on California’s gorgeous Central Coast... Think amazing wine country, a delicious culinary scene & endless outdoor opportunities. This is one wine country getaway to sip back and enjoy.
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Only have one day in Napa Valley? Here’s how to spend it.
By Kate Juillerat, guest writer It’s hard to spend only one day in Napa Valley given there are so many things to see and do, not to mention exploring the wine and culinary scene. But, if you do have...
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One Stop Sipping: Downtown Healdsburg Tasting Rooms
You can spend days sipping through the two dozen+ Healdsburg tasting rooms. Here we have the must-sip ones, paired with restaurants and hotels for a well-rounded wine country getaway.
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Where to Sip & Stay in Paso Robles Wine Country
Looking for where to sip and stay in Paso Robles? We’ve paired the top Paso Robles wine country hotels with not to miss Paso Robles wineries.
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10 California wine festivals not to miss this summer
Planning your summer travels? Why not work in a California wine festival or two? Here are some of the top summer California wine festivals not to miss this year.
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An Intro to Visiting Santa Barbara Wine Country
Wine lovers and travelers take note! Santa Barbara is not to be missed. This short guide shares how best to sip your way through Santa Barbara wine country.
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Will Travel for Wine: Episode 5, Exploring Livermore Valley, California’s OLDEST Wine Region
Wine Travel: Exploring Livermore Valley, California’s OLDEST Wine Region Sixth-generation winemaker, Steven Kent Mirassou, shares the regions history for wine travelers including tips on where to sip, stay and things to do beyond the vines. Subscribe to the Will...
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Will Travel for Wine – Episode 1: Champagne or Sparkling Wine?
Champagne or Sparkling Wine? The Loophole That Makes California Champagne Legal Did you know Korbel Winery is one of the few US winemakers that can legally use the term Champagne on its bottles? It’s all due to a 100-year-old...
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Three Perfect Pairings for Wine Tasting and Golfing
By Jordan Fuller, guest writer Golf and wine often go hand-in-hand as two classy experiences. But, can we really do both on a single trip? Yes. Having spent the last year traveling around the United States and visiting more...
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The MUST Visit Wineries in Santa Cruz
By Tom Masters, Contributing Writer Santa Cruz is well-known for being the “birthplace” of surfing and hosting more than 20 luxurious miles of sandy shoreline where surfers gather to hit the waves. You may be surprised to hear that...
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Interview with a Winemaker: Robin Akhurst Clos Pegase Winery
It was love at first sip… When Clos Pegase Winery opened in Calistoga in 1987, it captured the attention of the international wine world with a masterpiece design by renowned architect Michael Graves. The winery was essentially designed as...
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Interview with a Winemaker: Leo Hansen, Stuhlmuller Vineyards (and Leo Steen Wines)
The tale of a European sommelier turned California winemaker… I’m a huge fan of Cabernet Sauvignon, which Alexander Valley in Sonoma County is known for, yet I’ve never spent time sipping my way through the valley. On our last...
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