Destination Santa Cruz County

Destination Santa Cruz County

Every Californian appreciates the incredible diversity of the Golden State, a feature that’s especially easy on the eye along its stunning coastline. Underscore that natural beauty by taking a shore-hugging drive from Napa to Santa Cruz — home to 300 days of sunshine,...
The George

The George

Photos Courtesy of The George The Birth of Napa’s Newest Luxury Inn Known as the most handsome house in town, The George began its journey to become one of downtown Napa’s most beautiful luxury inns when Patty Theodorides and her daughter and son, Kiki Theodorides and...
Arizona’s Verde Valley

Arizona’s Verde Valley

No matter the wine, the region from which it comes took strides to fill that glass. In the New World of wine, the likes of Napa Valley didn’t happen overnight. Successive, wide-net planting of different grape varieties by immigrants in the 1800s, followed by setbacks...
Fairfield/Suisun Valley

Fairfield/Suisun Valley

Northern California residents and visitors may be familiar with Fairfield, California, the county seat of Solano County, as home to Travis Air Force Base, Anheuser-Busch, and Clorox – and as a shopping destination with its Solano Town Center and Cordelia Junction...
The VINOUS WONDERS of the SANTA YNEZ VALLEY

The VINOUS WONDERS of the SANTA YNEZ VALLEY

A two to three-night stay is optimal and allows for ample sampling of the delightful hospitality found within this region that is often overlooked in favor of the higher-profile Santa Barbara, Paso Robles, and San Luis Obispo. Here, vineyards and horse farms coalesce...
WASHINGTON STATE’S Walla Walla Valley

WASHINGTON STATE’S Walla Walla Valley

A Look at the Pacific Northwest and Its Rhône and Bordeaux Varietals The Walla Walla Valley appellation is nestled within the larger Columbia Valley appellation in Washington state. Small in stature, Walla Walla Valley is planted to 3,000 acres of vineyards with...