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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?

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?

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

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

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.

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.

September 21, 2023

5 Favorite Vineyards in Los Olivos, Central Coast, California

Los Olivos, in California’s Central Coast Wine Country is one of my favorite spots for wine tasting adventures. Not only is it about 2-hrs outside of Los Angeles where I live

September 21, 2023

Buena Vista Tasting Room, Napa

In the heart of downtown Napa, you will find the gorgeous Buena Vista Tasting Room. Jean-Charles Boisset has created a space as flamboyant and fun as his wines.

September 21, 2023

Benevolent Neglect, Napa

With its mid-century vibe, music on the turntable, and unfined and unfiltered wines served by flannel wearing staff, you have landed in a hipster wine paradise.

September 21, 2023

Castello di Amorosa (“The Castle of Love”), Calistoga

After spending about ½-hour taking photos outside of the Castle (yes, you will want to plan for that!) we checked in at our scheduled time only to find our server

September 21, 2023

Tank Garage Winery, Calistoga

Tank Garage Winery is known for their funky, eclectic atmosphere, their wild Instagram feed and their delicious blends. With blend names like Trailer Park Pretty

September 18, 2023

Two-Days in Napa Valley: A whirlwind wine drinker’s weekend guide with favorite stops from Napa to Calistoga

With over 500 vineyards and tasting rooms across Napa Valley, it can be hard to plan the perfect

September 10, 2023

Demetria Estate & Vineyards, Los Olivos

The drive to Demetria takes you down the winding Foxen Canyon Rd, which starts on the outskirts of Los Olivos. It’s a beautiful drive and it leads you to one of the most gorgeous vineyard

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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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