Sips & Trips with Bondilyn

August 2, 2024

The VIP Wine Experience in Napa & Sonoma Valley

Your first time wine tasting can be a bit intimidating. What should you wear? How should you hold the glass? Are you obligated to buy a bottle of wine? Do you tip your server?

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March 14, 2024

A Hidden Vine on the Lake Tasting Room, Mission Viejo

Recently, I was visiting a friend in Mission Viejo and had the opportunity to visit A Hidden Vine on the Lake, a tasting room overlooking the Lake of Mission Viejo.  I had the chance to connect with one of the two co-founders, Mike Davis and was immediately in love with his and his partner, Marty […]

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October 2, 2023

Wine Tasting 101: A Beginner’s Guide (That will have you looking like a pro)

Your first time wine tasting can be a bit intimidating. What should you wear? How should you hold the glass? Are you obligated to buy a bottle of wine? Do you tip your server?

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September 25, 2023

Favorite Book: “Passion for Wine: The French Ideal and The American Dream”

I discovered this book while visiting one of Jean-Charles Boisset’s properties in Napa Valley and really like how easily consumable the content is.  Although a good part of the book is focused on the wines of the Boisset family (which are extensive), the basics of wine tasting, the history of wine, grape varietals, and wine […]

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September 21, 2023

Artiste Winery & Tasting Studio, Los Olivos

Artiste is one of my newer discoveries in downtown Los Olivos, thanks to a few friends who are wine club members. The tasting room doubles as an art gallery

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September 21, 2023

Four Brothers Wine Co, Los Olivos

Located in the heart of downtown Los Olivos, Four Brothers Wine Co. is the only tasting room that stays open until 6pm

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September 21, 2023

Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard, Los Olivos

Just outside of the town of Los Olivos you’ll find Foxen Canyon Rd, which leads you down a twisting road trip through Central Coast’s beautiful wine country.

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September 21, 2023

Gainey Vineyard, Santa Ynez

Close to the popular wine-tasting destination of Los Olivos, Gainey Vineyard is located a few minutes drive away in nearby Santa Ynez.

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As a marketer, writer, Angelino, & lover of wine, I created California Sipping to share my love of the California wine experience with fellow wine enthusiasts. Join me in my wine adventures! Cheers!

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