Our Wander writers lead you through the many wine regions of California. We offer ideas on wineries to visit in the Napa-Sonoma valleys, places to taste in southern California, and even some little-known wineries along the way.
Planning on wine tasting in California's wine country? Check out this sommelier's list of the best guided winery tours in Napa and Sonoma. If you're looking for the best guided California winery tours in Napa Valley and Sonoma, look no further. I've tried them all,...
Prima Materia Winery, under the guidance of owner Pietro Buttitta, is a California boutique winery that uses Italian grape varieties. California Wine Month is the perfect time to showcase boutique wineries that strive to accomplish something different. One such winery...
Meteorologist and wine writers Michael and Elizabeth Fagin explore climate change and wine, examining the impact of warming temperatures on the Western US wine industry. In 30 years will it be too hot to grow Cabernet Sauvignon in Napa/Sonoma or too hot to grow Pinot...
A blend of art, great food, and wineries await on California's Central Coast. Discover the food, art, and wineries in Paso Robles. Paso Robles, which means The Pass of Oaks, is located along the Salinas River in San Luis Obispo County, California. People traveled to...
Women are taking the winemaking industry by storm with many award-winning options. Here are a few of our favorite women-made wines. In 1804 France, Barbe-Nicole Clicquot Ponsardin became a widow—or Veuve in French—at just 27. This left Madame Clicquot in control of a...
If you have been reading along in the other four articles in this series about my favorite sparkling wines, you will know that I adore bubbles. While I do love the yeasty goodness and the chalky minerality of champagne, I have found some incredible American sparkling...
Think of the Grape Leaf Inn, in Healdsburg, California, as an ideal place to plan a wine country getaway for adults. Quiet, clean and full of natural light, the low-key property offers a perfect balance between hotel privacy and the intimacy of a B&B. Early...
I love discovering great wines and some of my favorites—not surprisingly—come from Napa Valley. One of the things I love most is the passion that comes with some of the smaller wineries. Getting to know the winemakers has been such a privilege for me as I travel. So,...
Sonoma County, California is known for its incredible wine offerings, but it has so much more for visitors. On a recent visit, I found exhilarating and eclectic wow moments in Sonoma County. If you love adventure—whether a little or a lot—Sonoma is the place to kick...
Our five-part series on the ultimate guide to wine country gifts for the holiday shopping season explores ways to find California wine country gifts for everyone on your shopping list. There's no better wine country celebration than escaping to wine country. Here are...