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Last weekend I headed to Temecula Wine Country for an impromptu girl's trip and decided to share some tips on where to stay, fun things to do, and how to save! Temecula is so close Orange County and San Diego, it is one of my favorite staycation destinations. Updated:...
Did you know you can skip the driving and take a Temecula Wine Tour from Orange County for the same price it would cost you to drive up yourself? If you're celebrating a special occasion, birthday, bachelorette or even a corporate function, Temecula is one of the best...
The Bianchi Laguna Beach Tasting Room & Winery has just become my new favorite spot to unwind and enjoy fantastic wines! There are not many wine tasting rooms in OC so Bianchi Laguna Beach is a welcome addition. The Bianchi family has been running the winery for...
It's no surprise I love my wine and when I can't be in wine country, Bottle Barn is an amazing wine delivery service that brings wine country to my door. If you consider yourself to be a wine connoisseur, then you likely prefer wines that are from off the beaten path....
Temecula is one of my favorite getaways and each visit continues to get better, especially with the addition of the new Bottaia Winery. Located next to The Ponte, Bottaia harvests their grapes from areas designated to produce the same conditions found in Italian wine...
Before planning our Napa Valley travel feature, I knew I wanted to experience the best Napa food and wine pairing available. In fact, when scouring the internet you"ll find numerous wineries offering a variety of choices. What better way to experience the best...
On our quest to visit the most beautiful wineries in Napa Valley we could not resist the French-inspired Domaine Carneros Winery and Vineyards. Their main entrance, which we highly recommend taking, will bring you to a grand staircase leading up to their...
One of the best Napa wineries is hands down The Hess Collection. If you plan on visiting the Napa Valley and are looking for a complete sensory experience, then the visitors center at Hess Winery will undoubtedly check all of your boxes. Guests will be able to...
Located high in the mountains above Calistoga, California, Sterling Vineyards overlooks the scenic views of Napa Valley. The winemaking team at Sterling Vineyards craft their wine with the hopes of expressing true varietal character. Striving to accentuate the aroma...
We recently had the pleasure of doing a special media night at Pinots Palette in Tustin at The District. I have never participated in a wine and painting night but it was something I always thought looked like such a blast. I haven't painted since I was in grade...
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Last weekend I headed to Temecula Wine Country for an impromptu girl's trip and decided to share some tips on where to stay, fun things to do, and how to save! Temecula is so close Orange County and San Diego, it is one of my...
Did you know you can skip the driving and take a Temecula Wine Tour from Orange County for the same price it would cost you to drive up yourself? If you're celebrating a special occasion, birthday, bachelorette or even a...
The Bianchi Laguna Beach Tasting Room & Winery has just become my new favorite spot to unwind and enjoy fantastic wines! There are not many wine tasting rooms in OC so Bianchi Laguna Beach is a welcome addition. The Bianchi...
It's no surprise I love my wine and when I can't be in wine country, Bottle Barn is an amazing wine delivery service that brings wine country to my door. If you consider yourself to be a wine connoisseur, then you likely prefer...
Temecula is one of my favorite getaways and each visit continues to get better, especially with the addition of the new Bottaia Winery. Located next to The Ponte, Bottaia harvests their grapes from areas designated to produce...
Before planning our Napa Valley travel feature, I knew I wanted to experience the best Napa food and wine pairing available. In fact, when scouring the internet you"ll find numerous wineries offering a variety of...
On our quest to visit the most beautiful wineries in Napa Valley we could not resist the French-inspired Domaine Carneros Winery and Vineyards. Their main entrance, which we highly recommend taking, will bring you to a...
One of the best Napa wineries is hands down The Hess Collection. If you plan on visiting the Napa Valley and are looking for a complete sensory experience, then the visitors center at Hess Winery will undoubtedly check...
