Top Wine Country Regions in the West

Adirondack chairs at Stoller Family Estate in Willamette Valley, Oregon

Insider Guides

Insider Guide: Willamette Valley, Oregon

Dave and Lois Cho, founders of CHO Wine, list their recommendations from McMinnville to Dundee and Newberg.

April 25, 2022

May 4, 2022

h2hotel room in Healdsburg with houseplants

Wine Country

This Hotel Lets You Live out Your Houseplant Dreams

Create a foliage-friendly home away from home inside your suite in California wine country.

March 9, 2022

April 26, 2022

Wine Country

Oregon’s Rogue Valley Wine Route: 9 Spots Not to Miss

Roll through the Rogue Valley with Foris Vineyards winemaker Stephanie Pao.

December 17, 2021

April 26, 2022

Wine & Drinks

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

DLynn Proctor, producer of Netflix’s 'Uncorked,' co-founded Wine Unify to foster wine education and to amplify voices of people of color within the industry.

September 24, 2021

January 27, 2022

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Home & Garden

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

A new book by Heather Sandy Hebert and Chase Reynolds Ewald features nearly 20 homes that embody innovative architecture and design.

October 25, 2021

October 29, 2021

Wine Country

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

February 5, 2022

Wine Country

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

February 5, 2022

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

February 5, 2022

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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 during Hispanic Heritage Month.

October 5, 2021

April 26, 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

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