Of all the wine regions I’ve visited, I have to say that Paso Robles is one of the most relaxed and most welcoming. The town, with its historic downtown square…
W&W
-
-
StayStay in CaliforniaWine Country Travel
Hotel Cheval: A Luxury Boutique Hotel in Paso Robles
by W&W October 12, 2016As evident from a recent trip up the coast, Paso’s wine scene is booming. Sure, there are plenty of wineries, but Paso Robles has become a bonafide wine destination partly due to the growing number…
-
FoodParty & EntertainWine & Food Pairings
Tomato Tartine Recipe & Wine Pairing
by W&W October 4, 2016I recently shared on my blog 7 tips for stress-free entertaining after collaborating on a cocktail party with a few local business owners. The ambiance and company were great, but we also ate and drank really well…
-
Santa Barbara WineriesWineries
Gainey Vineyard Barn Tasting & Jeep Tour, Santa Ynez
by W&W September 15, 2016I spend a fair share of my time wine tasting throughout Santa Barbara County, but surprisingly, it’s not often that I have the time to revisit places. So, although I…
-
California TravelStayStay in California
Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara Staycation
by W&W September 21, 2016Although I love to explore the world, there are very few places that have the beauty and charm of Santa Barbara. And, since I don’t have the budget nor the…
-
A couple of weeks ago, I attended the 2016 Wine Bloggers Conference, sponsored by the Lodi Wine Grape Commission. The event included various seminars and wine tastings, but my favorite…
-
I love to entertain. But let’s be honest, entertaining can be a lot of work. It can be just as expensive as it is time consuming, regardless of the size…
-
12 QuestionsWine
12 Questions with Dave Potter of Municipal Winemakers & Potek Winery
by W&W August 15, 2016One of my favorite things about writing my blog and for various publications is getting to meet so many different people in the wine industry. Although everyone shares a similar…
-
Earlier this year, I was tasting wine in Buellton and stumbled across a brand new tasting room tucked away in the industrial area off Easy Street. The tasting room, aptly named…
-
Okay, okay… by now you’re all very aware that I am a fan of rosé. Although I drink rosé all year long, pink wine is a summertime staple in my eyes, just like picnics,…