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They Packed Up Their Lives to Make Wine—A California Dream Fraught with Wildfire

Ashanta winemakers Chenoa Ashton-Lewis and Will Basanta roam California looking for unexpected vines to make zero-zero natural wine.

October 16, 2021

October 15, 2021

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What's New in California Wine Country?

Wine Country is back! Though COVID-safety protocols are still in place, many exciting new restaurants and hotels are opening.

August 13, 2021

August 23, 2021

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Bar Le Côte Brings “Ranchish” Fare to California Wine Country

An exclusive sneak peek at the recipes from the hottest restaurant opening in Los Olivos, California, this summer.

July 30, 2021

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We Are Happy to Announce the Reopening of the Napa Valley Wine Train, Plus Their Plans to Give Back to The Community

Napa Valley Wine Train is celebrating its reopening—and local health care workers will be first to the party.

May 17, 2021

May 18, 2021

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Go to California Wine Country for the Vino, Stay for the Cocktails

California winemakers are branching out into apéritifs, which can be sipped on their own or mixed into refreshing spritzes and cocktails.

September 21, 2021

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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

October 15, 2021

Carboniste winemakers bottling sparkling red wine

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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

October 15, 2021

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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

October 15, 2021

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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

July 28, 2021

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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

Wine Country

13 New Hotels in Wine Country

Four Seasons Resort & Residences Napa Valley is just one in a slate of new hotels opening in wine country up and down the West.

October 7, 2021

October 15, 2021

Wine Country

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

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

October 5, 2021

October 15, 2021

Wine Country

Erin Martin Is Re-Envisioning Napa—One Moody, Eclectic Interior at a Time

St. Helena-based designer Erin Martin is pushing the envelope in hotels, wineries and tasting rooms across Napa Valley.

August 5, 2021

October 29, 2021

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New Tasting Rooms, an Inn Amid Redwoods: Where to Sip and Stay in Anderson Valley

There's plenty to explore in California's Anderson Valley wine region, from charming restaurants to nearby natural wonders.

October 14, 2021

October 15, 2021

Wine Country

The Columbia Gorge Is a Wine Region to Watch—and a Majestic Getaway

In the Columbia Gorge, there's a natural wonder—or good glass of wine—around every corner.

October 1, 2021

October 15, 2021

Wine Country

Berkeley Is the Next Wine Route You Need to Visit

Ditch wine country and head for the city—Berkeley, to be exact.

July 29, 2021

Wine Country

In Washington’s Walla Walla Valley, Pair Wine Tasting with Food Trucks

Head to the eastern side of this Washington wine region for good eats and up-and-coming vintners.

August 13, 2021

August 16, 2021

Wine Country

From Wine to Seafood, Don’t Miss These 9 Willamette Valley Hot Spots

Find intimate wine tasting experiences alongside plenty of Pacific Ocean seafood.

August 10, 2021

August 14, 2021

Wine Country

Sunset’s Guide to Temecula Wine Country

Temecula is right in L.A.’s backyard (San Diego’s, too.) Get there before everyone else does.

November 19, 2020

November 22, 2021

Wine Country

Step Inside Some of the Most Stunning Homes in California Wine Country

Meet the Napa Valley Sommelier Pushing for Inclusivity in the Wine World

These Are Our Favorite Wine Shops in the West

A Tasting Yurt, an Airstream, and More Unique Ways to Experience Wine in the West

The Latest From Sunset

They Packed Up Their Lives to Make Wine—A California Dream Fraught with Wildfire

What's New in California Wine Country?

Bar Le Côte Brings “Ranchish” Fare to California Wine Country

We Are Happy to Announce the Reopening of the Napa Valley Wine Train, Plus Their Plans to Give Back to The Community

What's New in Wine

Go to California Wine Country for the Vino, Stay for the Cocktails

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

Innovative Producers are Making Sparkling Red Wines for Everyday Drinking

Join These Wine Clubs Across the West

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

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

13 New Hotels in Wine Country

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

Erin Martin Is Re-Envisioning Napa—One Moody, Eclectic Interior at a Time

Wine Route Recommendations

New Tasting Rooms, an Inn Amid Redwoods: Where to Sip and Stay in Anderson Valley

The Columbia Gorge Is a Wine Region to Watch—and a Majestic Getaway

Berkeley Is the Next Wine Route You Need to Visit

In Washington’s Walla Walla Valley, Pair Wine Tasting with Food Trucks

From Wine to Seafood, Don’t Miss These 9 Willamette Valley Hot Spots

Sunset’s Guide to Temecula Wine Country

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