Top Wine Country Regions in the West

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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

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

Wine & Drinks

These Fresh and Fruity Cocktails Will Keep You Cool All Summer Long

Bear restaurant, at Stanly Ranch in Napa Valley, serves colorful cocktails that are absolutely refreshing. Try their recipes.

July 20, 2023

Travel

You Don’t Have to Travel to Italy to Experience Epic Agritourismo Farm Stays—There Are Some Right Here in the West

Sagra will be opening up their farm stays this summer and fall.

July 10, 2023

July 14, 2023

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Wine & Drinks

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

February 5, 2022

Wine Country

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

Wine & Drinks

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

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

Wine Country

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

Wine Country

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

May 11, 2022

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.

October 5, 2021

September 22, 2022

Wine & Drinks

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

Wine Country

Santa Barbara Wine Route: 10 Spots to Sip and Savor

Alma Rosa winemaker Samra Morris shares the Santa Barbara County hot spots that remind her of home.

December 9, 2021

February 5, 2022

Wine Country

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

March 21, 2022

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

February 22, 2022

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

April 26, 2022

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

February 5, 2022

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

February 22, 2022

Wine Country

These Are the Best Hotels to Book When Wine Tasting in the West

5 Tasting Rooms Where You’ll Come for the Wine, But Stay for the Vibes

Insider Guide: Willamette Valley, Oregon

Meet the Winemaker Working to Put Fine Wine on Your Table—Every Night

The Latest From Sunset

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

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

These Fresh and Fruity Cocktails Will Keep You Cool All Summer Long

You Don’t Have to Travel to Italy to Experience Epic Agritourismo Farm Stays—There Are Some Right Here in the West

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

These Are Our Favorite Wine Shops in the West

Wine Route Recommendations

Santa Barbara Wine Route: 10 Spots to Sip and Savor

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

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