California

Brick Barn Wine Estate - White Wine Time

The Santa Ynez Valley: a beautiful wine region close enough to Los Angeles that I can actually make the trek up several times a year to...

Brave & Maiden Estate - Destined for Success

Variety is the spice of life; at least when it comes to wine. So as I planned my latest trip to the Santa Ynez Valley, I searched for...

Calcareous Vineyard - A Winery With a View

Calcareous Vineyard is tucked away in the hills of Paso Robles, with sweeping views of the surrounding landscape. The name of the winery...

Victor Hugo - Not Just a French Novelist Anymore!

This weekend in Paso Robles, I got the opportunity to meet Victor Hugo! Well, not that Victor Hugo of Les Miserable fame, but Victor...

Lincourt Vineyards: Big Winery Backing in a Little Yellow House

Lincourt Vineyards is a delightful winery just outside of Solvang, CA making high-quality Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. This is one of the...

Pence Vineyards & Winery: A Class Above

I've been to Pence Vineyards & Winery a few times now, and I can honestly say they are producing some of the best wines in the Central...

Grassini Family Vineyards: An Undiscovered Gem Among the Horses

On my most recent trip to the Santa Ynez Valley, just north of Santa Barbara, I set up a tasting appointment at Grassini Family...