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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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Don’t skip the Santa Barbara County Town of Lompoc

We woke up to the hotel shaking – from a different kind of earthquake – as a rocket launched 24 satellites into space from nearby Vandenberg Space Force Base, outside Lompoc (“lom-poke”). This California Central Coast town has the best vantage points for viewing rocket launches and is the only place in the US that launches unmanned satellites into orbit. Learn more about Lompoc and our favorite … Continue reading Don’t skip the Santa Barbara County Town of Lompoc

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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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Swanky new Canopy Wine Lounge is a stunning addition to Palm Springs

For superb wine in a dreamy mid-century modern setting, Canopy Wine Lounge is another exciting reason to linger longer in the desert. Sample a canopy of wines from around the world, even as far south as Patagonia, in this sophisticated indoor-outdoor destination just one month old and right in the heart of downtown Palm Springs. Perfect for a first date, an afternoon on the terrace, … Continue reading Swanky new Canopy Wine Lounge is a stunning addition to Palm Springs

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Two Palm Springs Food Festivals Worth The Drive

The Palm Springs food scene has really elevated over the last 5 years, as celebrity chefs and rising culinary stars flock to the desert oasis to show off their prowess. Along with the restaurant growth of Greater Palm Springs comes an ever-blooming array of food and wine festivities. Here are two intimate food festivals worth the drive from LA – where you won’t wait in … Continue reading Two Palm Springs Food Festivals Worth The Drive

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