Wine and Food Pairings Guide

Benny Boy Brewing Pippin Pommeau Apple Cider Alternative

Wine & Drinks

Better Than Cider, This is the Apple-iest Apple Drink We’ve Ever Tried

The low-proof version of French calvados also makes a great holiday gift

December 16, 2022

Crystal Visions wine fermented with white and rose quarts

Food & Drink

Of Course Californians Are Making Wine Charged with Crystals

Light some sage, pump the binaural beats, and buckle up for a full sensorial experience with this wild Western wine.

November 7, 2022

February 14, 2023

Wine & Drinks

The New Cult Cabs Are from Wineries You’ve Never Heard Of

Get in on the ground floor of collectible wines with these bottlings from exceptional producers.

August 29, 2022

November 16, 2022

Wine & Drinks

The Winners of the 2022 Sunset International Wine Competition

After tasting many (and we mean many) bottles of wine, the judges have chosen winners in the West's hottest wine competition.

November 9, 2022

November 30, 2022

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Food & Drink

17 New Trader Joe’s Spring Products You Need to Know About

A new season means new releases!

March 24, 2023

March 23, 2023

Travel

We Have Two Brand New National Monuments (And Yes, They’re Totally Spectacular)

The Avi Kwa Ame National Monument includes lands sacred to the Tribal Nations and is home to some of the largest populations of ancient Joshua Trees on the planet.

March 22, 2023

March 25, 2023

Mushrooms on a Log in Fern Gully in California

Flowers & Plants

Move Over Super Bloom, There’s a Super Shroom Happening Right Now

Thanks to all this rain, mushrooms are popping up in record numbers. Here’s how to experience the mushroom explosion.

March 22, 2023

March 21, 2023

Landscaping

This Must-See Spring Garden Event Always Sells Out—Here’s How to Get Tickets

Get the chance to see 37 inspiring native gardens.

March 21, 2023

March 20, 2023

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Wine & Drinks

Crowd-Pleasing Cocktails Where Vodka Is the Star

Cheers to the vodka cocktail, from a fruity Moscow Mule to a film-inspired green beverage waiting to be shared.

April 27, 2022

April 29, 2022

AVEC and Williams Sonoma Variety Pack shown on tabletop with cocktails.

Food & Drink

These Fresh-Made Mixers Will Change Your Home Bartending Game

These cocktail mixers go way beyond sugary syrups.

January 25, 2022

January 26, 2022

Wine & Drinks

Mulled Wines and Party-Worthy Punches: All the Cocktails You Need to Serve a Crowd

Save yourself from shaking cocktails all night with these easy recipes that serve a few rounds each.

November 22, 2022

December 6, 2022

Recipes

More Than Mimosas: Host a Bottomless Brunch with These Cocktail, Coffee, and Smoothie Recipes

If you prefer a latte, green smoothie, nonalcoholic cocktail, or creative Bloody Mary, we've got you covered.

March 28, 2022

March 29, 2022

Wine & Drinks

Botanical Spirits Are Getting Better—That Means Nonalcoholic Cocktails Are, Too

We're living in the golden age of alcohol-free cocktails.

January 4, 2022

April 26, 2022

Wine & Drinks

Makgeolli Popularity Is Soaring. Did You Know You Can Make It at Home?

Handcrafted makgeolli is getting easier to find on the West Coast. Why not try to make your own?

March 17, 2022

March 23, 2022

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Gifts & Shopping

5 Gift Ideas for the Wine Lover in Your Life

We've got gift ideas for all kinds of oenophiles, from foodies to adventurers.

October 8, 2021

February 5, 2022

Serena & Lily's New Del Mar Store Bar Cart

Decorating & Design

Spruce up Your Mixology Station with These Stylish Bar Carts

Style meets function with these bar carts all (well, mostly) under $500.

September 1, 2021

April 25, 2022

Wine & Drinks

Orange Wine 101: A Guide to the Popular Style and Bottles to Explore

The trendiest new wine style making its way into your glass—explained.

September 16, 2021

February 5, 2022

Wine & Drinks

Join These Wine Clubs Across the West

Wine clubs are making it easier than ever to try different types of wine, from grower Champagne to small Oregon producers.

September 24, 2021

February 5, 2022

Classic Pairings

Wine & Drinks

Food Wines Made Simple: 3 Dishes—and Their Perfect Pairings—to Make for Dinner

Kate Leahy wrote 'Wine Style: Discover the Wines You Will Love Through 50 Simple Recipes,' to find "a happy middle ground" between the wines and the food you like.

October 21, 2021

July 14, 2022

Wine & Drinks

5 Tricky Food & Wine Pairings We’ve Mastered

Go beyond the classics with dynamic food-and-wine pairings from our backyard

May 4, 2018

February 5, 2022

Food & Drink

10 Great Beer and Food Pairings

From classic Belgian styles and American lagers to rare brews (yes—even a salted caramel stout), we’ve got the best beer pairings to match 10 of our favorite Sunset recipes

July 16, 2014

Food & Drink

5 Perfect Wines to Pair with Seafood

Try our five favorites, to punch your next maritime feast up a notch

August 18, 2011

February 5, 2022

Food & Drink

Best Wines for Mexican Food

Get our top picks to pair with your favorite Mexican dishes, elegant ceviche to savory tacos

September 10, 2013

Food & Drink

Best Wine & Cheese Pairings

Wine and cheese is a classic combo—but which styles go with which? Find out with our handy tasting guide

September 18, 2013

February 5, 2022

Wine & Drinks

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