Top Wine Country Regions in the West

Culinary Travel

This California Wine Region Is the Underrated Hidden Gem You Need to Visit

Paso Robles is the Central Coast’s hidden gem. Here’s how to best enjoy it.

March 21, 2025

March 26, 2025

Insider Guides

The Coolest Wine Region in the West Is Actually in Mexico

Your guide to Baja California’s wine country.

April 25, 2025

April 28, 2025

Travel

Here’s Why Art Is Becoming the Main Attraction for Wineries

A treat for all of the senses.

March 19, 2025

March 24, 2025

Culinary Travel

5 Wine Growing Regions Every Oenophile Should Visit

The places to steal away to for prime wine tasting experiences.

September 10, 2024

October 1, 2024

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Travel

This App Could Save Your Life in an Emergency

Watch Duty, based in Sonoma, has become an essential tool during the L.A. wildfires.

January 16, 2025

January 28, 2025

Hotels

This Historic Hot Spring Just Got a Major Glow up and It Will Instantly Melt Away Stress

Get a tour of this stunning resort, which is perfect as a home base for a visit to wine country.

October 16, 2024

October 15, 2024

Culinary Travel

These Are the Fall Travel Trends Everyone’s Talking About Right Now

From leaf peeping to gigcations, here’s what you can expect in the coming season.

September 2, 2024

December 28, 2024

Wine & Drinks

Here’s Everything You Need to Know Before a Wine Tasting, According to an Expert

Sip, swirl, savor.

June 7, 2024

July 2, 2024

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Culinary Travel

Why Does Wine Taste Different on a Plane? An Expert Explains.

Your palate changes when flying. Here’s how to order accordingly.

September 14, 2023

September 22, 2023

Food & Drink

This Vineyard Is Farmed Entirely with Horses. Here’s How—and Why

Horsepower Vineyards' food-friendly Grenache and Syrah take time to savor and appreciate.

October 1, 2021

February 5, 2022

Carboniste winemakers bottling sparkling red wine

Food & Drink

Innovative Producers Are Making Sparkling Red Wines for Everyday Drinking

Raise your glass to some of the best red sparkling wine in the West.

September 23, 2021

February 5, 2022

Food & Drink

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

California

California Wineries Are Pulling out All the Stops with Unique Tasting Experiences

Shuffleboard, falcons, sabres, oh my! We've got our eye on these unique wine tasting experiences in California.

July 22, 2021

April 26, 2022

California

Wineries Are Moving Beyond Traditional Subscriptions. Exclusive Benefits? Check.

Complimentary pool access. Preferred hotel rates. A trip to a regenerative farm. This is the new California winery subscription.

August 12, 2021

October 15, 2021

Food & Drink

Why This Oregon Winemaker Hosts Tastings in a Tent Amid the Vines

Alumbra Cellars is part of Celebrating Hispanic Roots, an annual Oregon event.

October 5, 2021

September 22, 2022

Food & Drink

These Are Our Favorite Wine Shops in the West

Check out some of our favorite wine shops serving up good sips and good vibes, from California to Oregon and beyond.

October 2, 2021

April 26, 2022

Wine Route Recommendations

Insider Guides

This Is California’s Best-Kept Wine Country Secret

What to eat, drink, see, and do in this under-the-radar region.

October 21, 2024

November 23, 2024

Travel

These Are the Top Wine Country Hotels

These are the best wine country properties from Mexico to Northern California.

September 10, 2024

September 11, 2024

Wine & Drinks

These Stunning Wineries Are a Must-Visit for Design Lovers

Great wine and design: What more can you ask for?

March 8, 2024

March 20, 2024

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Wine Country

20 Hotels, Tasting Rooms, Wineries, and Food Shops to Visit in Wine Country Now

Whether you’re planning a trip to Napa, Sonoma, or the Central Coast, here are the top spots in wine country to put on your itinerary.

January 5, 2024

October 22, 2024

Road Trips

From Montecito to Monterey, This Is the Ultimate Coastal Wine Country Road Trip

With a spectacular car and an open mind, we hit the road to take a freewheeling, slightly unconventional food and wine-focused road trip up the California coast.

December 26, 2023

October 30, 2024

Jordan Vineyard and Winery Salon Seating

Travel

Take a Tour of This Dreamy French Chateau-Inspired Winery

Jordan Winery’s newly redesigned lobby is a masterclass in refined interior design, wine country style.

December 14, 2023

December 19, 2023

Wine & Drinks

The Futuristic, Over-the-Top Remodel of Chandon’s Napa Winery Is Design Eye Candy

What is the future of wine tasting in Napa Valley? If Chandon’s new multi-million dollar renovation is any clue, it’s going to be organic, luxurious, and true to terroir.

November 23, 2023

November 21, 2023

Wine Country

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