With everyone staying indoors because of COVID-19 we wanted to review what we consider some of the best online wine tasting resources. If you’re a wine-lover now is the perfect opportunity to brush up on your tasting skills. We’ve covered everything from Virtual Wine Tastings to online resources to jumpstart your wine knowledge. Priority Wine … Read more

We are excited to say that Virtual Wine tasting is now a thing! Even though it’s a result of awful circumstances, it’s great to be part of this progression within the industry. Both wineries and customers are adapting and realizing that technology does in fact have its place in the tasting room. However after looking … Read more

If you’re going to be doing a lot of tasting at home you might as well invest in the proper tools! A wine saver is a no brainer and is the best way to store an opened bottle of wine. So Coravin is a brand that I personally love! I know the price is high, … Read more

Drizly These guys make shopping for wine quick and easy. Their main wow factor is how fast they can get wine to your door. Under 60 minutes fast to be exact! They even have an app! How cool is that! Minibar This is pretty much the same deal as drizly. They work with local stores … Read more

This is our hand-picked list of wineries where you can expect low-to no crowds and an intimate setting. These spots require a reservation, but with a little bit of planning you can expect an amazing private wine tasting experience. Don’t forget, if you’re already a wine pass holder then for a small fee we can … Read more

Posted: (3/12/20) Wine tasting during the Coronavirus craze The weather has been great and the crowds have been noticeably low all through wine country. Many have been canceling their wine tasting trips which is making for quite tranquil experiences for those who carry on. Hotels and businesses also appear to be rolling out lowered rates … Read more

Explore the Golden state through its iconic grape If you’ve been wine tasting in California, there’s no doubt you’ve come across some Zinfandels. That’s because this little black skinned grape is grown in over 10 percent of California Vineyards. It’s also why planning a wine tasting trip with this varietal in mind is one of … Read more

Let’s face it, Prices are high Napa is a world renowned wine region with an estimated 3.85 million visitors each year. With that traffic comes high demand and equally high prices. So if you’re planning a trip to Napa and are budget conscious, it’s worth it to do some homework so you won’t get dollar … Read more

We get quite a few people asking us how much is a hot air balloon ride in Napa Valley so we figured we’d lay it out for you here. Simply stated, it will generally cost around $200 per person with the price increasing slightly over the weekends. Keep in mind that this is the price … Read more

If you are like a lot of visitors, you may see the high driving service prices and think hmm “Can you Uber around Napa Valley?”. So while the easy answer is “yes, it’s possible” it’s not always the best choice and let me tell you why. First off, this is my take on hailing Ubers … Read more