Top Wine Country Regions in the West – Sunset Magazine

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Culinary Travel

These Under-the-Radar Wine Regions Deserve a Visit

Don’t discount these underrated destinations.

July 10, 2025

July 10, 2025

Paso Robles

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

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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

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

A treat for all of the senses.

March 19, 2025

March 24, 2025

The Latest From Sunset

Outdoor Adventure

Here’s Where You Should Travel Right Now Based on Your Zodiac Sign

Plan an adventure according to the stars.

July 18, 2025

July 17, 2025

Alpacas at Carmel Valley Ranch

Outdoor Adventure

Are Animal-Focused Activities the Next Big Travel Trend?

Farm life meets five stars.

July 18, 2025

July 17, 2025

Pouring Wine

How Long Should You Age Your Wine For? Here’s What the Pros Say

What to know before you store—and pour.

July 17, 2025

July 11, 2025

Cactus and Native Grass

How to Save Your Dying Container Plants This Summer

Six Ways to revive, refresh, and replant your patio pots with climate-smart, high-style solutions.

July 17, 2025

July 16, 2025

What's New in Wine

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Wine Sales Are in Decline—Here’s How Western Wineries Are Reaching Younger Generations

Every bottle has a story—and everyone’s invited.

June 19, 2025

June 24, 2025

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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

Marissa Hermer at Chez Mia

The Wines That Pair Best with Summer

The Sunset Wine Club features the best bottles in the West, perfectly paired with recipes in the magazine.

May 15, 2025

May 17, 2025

Wine Route Recommendations

Temecula Horseback Riding

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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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

Dawn Ranch Food and Wine

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

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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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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

Aston Martin at Scribe

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

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Mendocino for food lovers

Mendocino for food lovers

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Cowboy vintners

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Vintage Murphys

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Chileno Valley highlights

Wandering and wine in the Alexander Valley

Wandering and wine in the Alexander Valley

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