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

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

New Experiences along the California Central Coast

The pandemic has people itching for new experiences after being cooped up at home. The American road trip has fueled peoples’ spirits in 2020 as a safer alternative for adventure.  Get reacquainted with California’s grandeur by leaving the big cities for California’s Central Coast. Just halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, the peace and calm of wide-open spaces, uncrowded white sand beaches, outdoor adventure, … Continue reading New Experiences along the California Central Coast