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5 Budget-Friendly Wines That are Perfect for Holiday Entertaining at Home

Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering with your family or celebrating the holidays with a few friends, here are some delicious budget-friendly wines that are perfect for holiday entertaining. From Thanksgiving dinner to Christmas get-togethers, here are 5 of the best budget-friendly wines (under $50 per bottle) Continue Reading

Charming Wine Tastings in Napa Valley & Sonoma County

When it comes to finding delightful places to go wine tasting in Napa Valley and Sonoma County, there are a number of gorgeous wineries throughout the sprawling area. From enchanting gardens in Napa Valley to vineyard vistas in Sonoma County, below are four charming places for wine tastings, tours, and events. Charming Wine Tastings in Continue Reading

Lifestyle Travel

The Travel Guide to Downtown Napa – Where To Sip, Savor, & Sleep in the Heart of Napa

This travel guide is brought to you in partnership with Downtown Napa. All opinions are my own. When we want to escape the coastal fog, we love to hop in the car with our dog and head to Napa. As one of our favorite Nothern California destinations, in today’s travel guide, discover a few of […]

Entertaining Lifestyle Special Events

5 Industry Insiders Share Their Sizzling Entertaining Tips at the 12th Annual Pebble Beach Food & Wine Festival

As a foodie, one of my favorite annual festivals on the Monterey Peninsula is Pebble Beach Food & Wine. From live cooking demos and grand tastings with celebrity chefs to 250 of the world’s best wineries and spirits’ brands, to call this mega-fest anything but decadent would be an understatement. In addition to Continue Reading

Fashion & Style Style Advice

Style Guide: What To Wear To A Food & Wine Festival

Starting with Relais & Châteaux GourmetFest in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California this week and then moving on to Pebble Beach Food & Wine next month, you could say that food and wine festival season has officially started on the Monterey Peninsula. To celebrate, today’s style guide shares tips and inspiring ideas on Continue Reading

Lifestyle Special Events

Celebrating Harvest Season at the Carmel Valley Wine Experience Grand Tasting

Harvest season is a special time of year for wineries and wine lovers. The reason why harvest season is so important to wineries is that “the harvesting of wine grapes is one of the most crucial steps in the process of wine-making. The time of harvest is determined Continue Reading

Entertaining Lifestyle

Notes of Cambria Video Series Inspires Wine Tasting By Evoking The Senses

This post was sponsored by Cambria Winery as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. To inspire you to enjoy the art of wine tasting, Cambria Wines recently partnered with musician Kalei Yamanoha to evoke the essence of Benchbreak Pinot Noir and Chardonnay through […]

Entertaining Lifestyle

Chardonnay Box Takes The Guesswork Out of Discovering Creamy, Buttery Chardonnays

This post is sponsored by Chardonnay Box, but all opinions are my own. When it comes to wine tasting, each person has their own preference. Some prefer sweet wines (like Riesling or Moscato), while others enjoy rich, sumptuous Chardonnays. If you’re part of the latter group (like most people), then you’ll be excited to learn […]

Lifestyle Travel

An Enchanting Dream Vacation in Carmel-by-the-Sea

It all started on a sunny afternoon in Carmel-by-the-Sea on the Central Coast of Northern California. One glorious day, I was so inspired by the beauty of the flowers blooming around town, that I decided to spend time discovering majestic gardens. My little afternoon adventure led me into the picturesque gardens at La Playa Continue Reading

Entertaining Lifestyle

Entertaining Guide: How To Host a “Good Vibes Only” Happy Hour with Notable Wines

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. The following content is intended for readers who are 21 or older. #Chardonnation #SpringWine #CollectiveBias With Summer just around the corner, lately this warm weather has been inspiring us to celebrate in style outdoors. Since we all Continue Reading

Lifestyle Special Events

Pebble Beach Food & Wine Guide: Top 10 Food & Wine Favorites From The 10th Anniversary of PBFW

From April 20th – April 23rd, Pebble Beach Resorts went from being thought of as the ‘golf capitol of the world’ to becoming the ultimate mecca for foodies and wine aficionados (for 4 consecutive days), thanks to the return of the annual Pebble Beach Food & Wine festival. What made this year’s celebration even more Continue Reading

Entertaining Lifestyle

Celebrate International Garnacha Day with a Dinner Party Inspired by Spain

Since International Garnacha Day is coming up on September 16th, it’s a perfect excuse to invite your friends and family over this week for a dinner party inspired by the romantic culture of Spain. From delectable Spanish-inspired cuisine to colorful, festive decorations, today’s entertaining guide shares ideas on how to celebrate Continue Reading