by Traveling Wino | Mar 22, 2017 | Friendly & Fun, Livermore Valley, Rustic & Low Key, Wino's Pick
It always seems to happen this way. We start out to explore a new wine region and for some reason, we find the very best place first. This is what happened when we first visited the Livermore Valley, just 40 miles east of the San Francisco Bay. Our last winery of the...
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...