by Traveling Wino | Oct 4, 2016 | El Dorado County, Energetic Party Zone, Fair-Play, Unique, Wino's Pick
How many people can say they’ve been lost in a vineyard? How many were lost because you were chasing a giant glow in the dark, blue sparkly Zinman? (Well at least that’s what we think he looks like…) What is a Zinman, you ask? That’s a great...
by Traveling Wino | Aug 17, 2016 | Auburn, Friendly & Fun, Placer County, Rustic & Low Key, Wine Region: Sierra Foothills, Wino's Pick
By guest author, Mr. Wino – We love wine tasting in the California foothills (Gold Country). One area that may not be on your radar is Auburn. We have tasted at a few places but went back to Mt. Vernon Winery several times for a few reasons – value, quality of...
by Traveling Wino | Jul 15, 2016 | Sonoma County, Wino's Pick
Imagine a place where wine flows from every corner…where there’s so many different wine tasting rooms that anybody can find their ideal atmosphere…where lodging, shops, and restaurants are right next door and within walking distance…and imagine...
by Traveling Wino | Jun 9, 2016 | Half Moon Bay
During our visit to Half Moon Bay my husband and I didn’t expect to run into wineries. In fact, we had planned the weekend trip to San Francisco’s Southern Peninsula as a coastal getaway. What we found to our surprise, was a couple of quaint wineries that...
by Traveling Wino | May 2, 2016 | Lodi
The story of Lodi’s wine industry isn’t as romantic as some other areas of California. In fact, it’s more of a practical story…but one that reflects what this region has to offer. When settlers first entered the area, they found wild grapes...