Ready for a winter escape? Look no further than Albuquerque, one of the most culturally diverse and dynamic cities in the United States and less than a two-hour flight from San Diego.
Author: Alison Bailin Batz
Winery of the Week: Roth Estate
Ever wanted to explore a deep, dark cave? And what if wine was waiting at the end of the tunnel? Hello, Sonoma’s Roth Estate!
14 Warming Winter California Wines
Red wine is clearly the unofficial drink of cooler weather. Here are some amazing California red wines to sip when temperatures start to dip.
A Weekend in…Spring Mountain
Napa’s St. Helena AVA is well-known worldwide for its world-class dining, wineries and resorts. However, there is a gem hidden just behind St. Helena whose luscious varietals very much deserve the discovery. The region: the Spring Mountain District.
12 Sensational California Sparkling Wines
Pop! Fizz! Cheers! What better way to usher in the holiday season than with a little bubbly? Here are some best California sparkling wines for every occasion now through the New Year.
Winery of the Week: Chalk Hill Estate Winery
Earlier this year, Bill Foley was honored by Wine Enthusiast with the 2022 Wine Star Award for Lifetime Achievement. Since 1996, the Foley Family Wines founder has grown his empire from one winery to a portfolio of 25 of the leading producers across California, Oregon, New Zealand, France and Argentina. However, he and his wife choose to make their home at Chalk Hill Estate Winery.
Winery of the Week: Armida Winery
Armida Winery is named after a bewitching sorceress in a 16th Century Italian poem. This is fitting given how the sprawling Dry Creek vineyard and hospitality team work together to cast a spell on all those who swirl, sip and savor winemaker Brandon Lapides’ epic juice.
Winery of the Week: Domaine Chandon
Consider a visit to Chandon’s Yountville winery, Domaine Chandon. It is a feast for all the senses and may open even the most experienced wine drinker to something they never knew about the iconic brand.
Winery of the Week: Cakebread Cellars
With a name like Cakebread Cellars, many Napa novices mistakenly assume the iconic winery is home to primarily oaky Chardonnays with big notes of butter and toasted brioche. Cakey, bready wines. The assumption could not be further from the truth.
Nonprofit of the Month: Zero Foodprint
Founded in 2018, Zero Foodprint connects food purchases to a climate solution. By teaming up with everyone from the food industry to farmers, Zero Foodprint provides a direct and actionable way to restore the planet, one acre at a time.