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Black owned wineries in the United States

Black Owned Wineries You Should Be Sipping In

By Elaine Schoch
on June 23, 2020

It’s time to sip in more red, white and Black owned wines! The following list includes Black owned wineries in the U.S. that we should all be sipping.

Castello di Amorosa, a great family friendly winery in Napa Valley

Beyond the Vines: Things to do in Napa Valley with Kids

By Elaine Schoch
on February 26, 2020

We've uncorked a slew of things to do in Napa Valley with kids to pair with your next visit. To be honest, a lot of these things are fun without kids too!

Family-Friendly Hotels in Napa Valley

By Elaine Schoch
on February 25, 2020

Doing wine country without the whine = staying at family friendly resorts or hotels. Here are a few family friendly hotels in Napa Valley to check into.

Kid Friendly Wineries in Napa Valley. They do Exist.

By Elaine Schoch
on February 12, 2020

Napa Valley + Kids = Wine Tasting??? Yes. Welcome to the era of kid friendly wineries in Napa Valley!!! We have a few everyone will love to sip-in.

Best Things to Do in Sonoma County with Tweens and Teens

By Guest
on May 21, 2019

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.

Only have one day in Napa Valley? Here’s how to spend it.

By Guest
on March 13, 2019

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...

One Stop Sipping: Downtown Healdsburg Tasting Rooms

By Elaine Schoch
on March 12, 2019

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.

Will Travel for Wine – Episode 1: Champagne or Sparkling Wine?

By Elaine Schoch
on August 29, 2018

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...

Three Perfect Pairings for Wine Tasting and Golfing

By Guest
on August 29, 2018

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...

Napa Valley and Sonoma County Wineries: What the Locals Recommend

By Elaine Schoch
on June 1, 2016

The best winery recommendations from those who REALLY know – the locals. One of my favorite things to explore when I travel is wineries and what I’ve found is the locals tend to know the best wineries to visit....

So what wine region is the most affordable to visit?

By Elaine Schoch
on April 29, 2015

Not all wine regions are created equal, including hotel pricing for visitors. Here are some of the more affordable wine regions to visit based on hotels pricing.

By Elaine Schoch
on October 5, 2011

I had been hesitant to plan much for our first day in Napa since The Husband had alluded to the fact he may have to stay in the city for another meeting. I was prepared, however, with a few...

By Guest
on July 25, 2011

By Meredith Bagnulo This summer, my husband and I decided to visit his parents in Lincoln, California (near Sacramento). But instead of flying, we thought a road trip with our kids, ages 6 and 8, would be a most...