Tag: Pinot Noir

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Choose your own California wine sipping adventure

Find inspiration for your next grape sipping road trip around California. This article was first published in Conejo Valley Lifestyle Magazine print October 2025; pages 24-27)and online here and here – https://cvlmagazine.com/author/melissa-curtin/ A California grape-hopping road trip can unveil many unexpected moments. Explore the Golden State’s unique wine tasting experiences one sip at a time. Santa Barbara’s World of Pinot Noir The 3-day World of … Continue reading Choose your own California wine sipping adventure

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10 Memorable Wine Moments at Anderson Valley’s Pinot Fest

Anderson Valley feels like the last frontier in old-school winemaking – where North Coast style and sensibility meet. Images of my New England upbringing often pop in my head, as the rustic, relaxed nature of this idyllic northern California wine region is what makes it so appealing. Known for its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, the valley road is a snake-y curvy path through rolling hills … Continue reading 10 Memorable Wine Moments at Anderson Valley’s Pinot Fest

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Memorable Wines to Discover at Santa Barbara’s World of Pinot

We were thrilled to be invited to the 25th Anniversary of the World of Pinot Noir in Santa Barbara for a weekend-long seaside celebration of this delicious and storied wine. The event was hosted at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara over 4 days, from February 27 – March 1, 2025. Attendees included wine aficionados, sommeliers, winemakers, and those who just love outstanding food and wine. A Thursday … Continue reading Memorable Wines to Discover at Santa Barbara’s World of Pinot

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Get away to the 17th annual White Wine Festival in Anderson Valley

The 17th annual International White Wine Festival kicks off this February 15 and 16, 2025. Take a break from LA and enjoy a reprieve from our city’s challenging times. Escape the daily reminders of fire season, inhale some fresh air, and relax – in the vineyards of Anderson Valley, two hours north of San Francisco. The Winter White Wine Festival is the premier food and … Continue reading Get away to the 17th annual White Wine Festival in Anderson Valley

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The 4th annual Palm Springs Pinot Noir Fest returns February 2-3, 2024

Known as “Passion 4 Pinot,” the largest Pinot tasting event in the country (that only focuses on California Pinot Noir) returns to Greater Palm Springs February 2-3, 2024 at the Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa. The event now in its 4th year is for the novice or the wine connoisseur. This year guests can experience over 82 top-tier producers pouring more than 225 … Continue reading The 4th annual Palm Springs Pinot Noir Fest returns February 2-3, 2024

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Discover Anderson Valley wine country in northern California

The Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival lured us to Northern California and the Mendocino Coast. Check out why you should not miss this unique wine-growing region just 45 minutes from the coast – Getting Sideways in the Anderson Valley with a Passion for Pinot on JohnnyJet.com (July 18, 2023) and on MSN.com. Also, learn more about our road trip in 2025 to Anderson valley – … Continue reading Discover Anderson Valley wine country in northern California

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Meiomi Wines- A Holiday Miracle

Meiomi Wines has firmly planted roots from Napa Valley. Meiomi means “coast” in the language of the native, coastal dwelling Wappo and Yuki tribes, and pays tribute to and symbolizes the origin of this Pinot Noir. Meiomi is a high style Pinot Noir that is shaped, more than anything else, by the fruit sources that lay the foundation of the blend. A pure bred enjoyment wine, Meiomi … Continue reading Meiomi Wines- A Holiday Miracle

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Porter and Plot Wine Launch

Who doesn’t want to discover delicious tasting wines for $20 or less? Thanks to the Porter for showing us the Plot. Porter & Plot creates wines of exceptional quality from lesser known varietals and unique appellations with a distinctive story. With a focus on the details, winemakers create limited-production artisan wines to bring drinkers first time access to micro-production bottles with the same ease of availability you … Continue reading Porter and Plot Wine Launch

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