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Christy and Robin McBride in a vineyard.

Uncategorized, Wine Recommedations · October 16, 2026

A Paso Robles Vineyard Dinner with McBride Sister Collection Wines 

Recently, I was invited to attend a special dinner in Paso Robles hosted by Robin McBride to celebrate the release of McBride Sisters’ latest wine.

Pebble Beach Fashion Blog Cover

Local Recommendations · April 7, 2026

What to Wear for Pebble Beach Food & Wine (Local Style Guide 2026)

As a Monterey Bay local, I look forward to Pebble Beach Food and Wine every year. Where else can one... Read More

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Local Recommendations · April 7, 2026

A Local’s Guide to the Pebble Beach Food and Wine Tasting Pavilion 2026

A local’s guide to Pebble Beach Food and Wine’s 2026 Tasting Pavilion.

Behind the Cellar Door event at Iron Hub Winery

Wine Travel · March 27, 2025

Behind The Cellar Door: Wine Tasting in Amador County

What’s better than a weekend wine tasting? How about one where each winery you visit has an educational activity?

SIP Certified Cover Image 2025

Monterey Wine Country · February 1, 2025

Explore Sustainable Wineries During ReSIProcal February 2025

Explore sustainable wineries during ReSIProcal February 2025.

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Monterey Wine Country, Uncategorized · January 31, 2025

Have You Been on the Monterey Wine Trail?

If the name sounds a little unfamiliar, it’s because it used to be known as the River Road Wine Trail.

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My very first time stomping grapes at the @tiranan My very first time stomping grapes at the @tirananza Fall Release Party! 5 years of wine content and a wine studies degree later and I’ve never stomped grapes before, can you believe it?

Last weekend we visited Tira Nanza’s beautiful Carmel Valley property. You truly feel like you’re on a mini vacation in the countryside at their winery. 

This was my first time visiting and experiencing Cachagua Rd. It’s a long winding road, but so worth it. Be prepared though, you will lose phone service! 

Tira Nanza also has a tasting room in Carmel-by-the-Sea if you’re looking for something closer. 

The weather was perfect and I really enjoyed their Albariño especially paired with the Paella from @partyforyourpalate. Tira Nanza also makes a Cabernet Sauvignon, which you don’t see as much in Monterey Wine Country as a lot of the wine growing areas in the county aren’t warm enough. Carmel Valley (which is where their Cab is from) is warm enough. 

We really enjoyed exploring their winery, the sunshine and the mini break away deep in Carmel Valley. 

Thank you @tirananza for hosting us. We can’t wait to visit again. 

#montereywinecountry
My go-to restaurants and bars in Monterey and Carm My go-to restaurants and bars in Monterey and Carmel-by-the-Sea for cocktails. 

While I usually stick to wine, I sometimes order a vodka dirty martini with as many olives as the bartender will give me. 

As a local, here’s 5 places I would take you for cocktails if you were visiting Monterey Bay:

@budsatlaplaya 

@cheznoircarmel 

@sardinefactory 

@stokesadobe 

@thecaledonianrestaurant 

Have you tried these places?

#montereybay #seemonterey #carmelbythesea
We visited Air India’s Maharaja Lounge, the newest We visited Air India’s Maharaja Lounge, the newest lounge in SFO and the airlines’ first signature lounge outside of India.

We were taking an 11+ hour flight to Germany, and got to the airport really early to avoid Bay Area rush hour traffic. I thought, where better to relax than one of the Airport Lounges? 

We don’t usually fly out of SFO, and I heard about the Maharaja Lounge and was excited to check it out. I’ve been trying to get more into cocktails and was looking forward to trying some of their signature cocktails. 

Heads up the lounge is located in the SFO International terminal by the A Gates which you can get to from all of the international gates, but it can be quite the walk! Our flight was at the G Gates and it was a full mile walk. 

Was the lounge worth the 2 mile round trip walk? Yes! 10/10 we enjoyed the ambiance of the lounge and the cocktails were excellent. Hopefully we’ll be back soon!
Take me back to @tidesandterroir! Last Saturday wa Take me back to @tidesandterroir! Last Saturday was so much fun I forgot to take any videos of myself! Seriously though, the inaugural Tasting by the Tides at @visitasilomar was that good of a time. 

Over two dozen wineries from Monterey Wine Country were pouring, and local chefs and food purveyors were serving incredible bites inspired by Monterey’s coast and farmland. 

And it was hot! Our second summer came out in full force for a beautiful sunny day steps away from the beach. Couldn’t ask for better weather to showcase our part of the coast. 

Tides & Terroir was a new two-day wine and food event celebrating the wine, food and community of Monterey Bay. I had so much fun attending on Saturday and capturing social media content on behalf of SLH wine as their social media contractor. 

Even though I was filming most of the time (did you see me with my iPhone gimbal? lol) I still had so much fun connecting with winemakers, chefs, friends new and old, and everyone who makes up our food and wine community. 

Can’t wait for next year’s Tides & Terroir!

#montereywinecountry #tidesandterroir #santaluciahighlands
#ad Recently, I attended a farm-to-table dinner ho #ad Recently, I attended a farm-to-table dinner hosted by Robin McBride of the @mcbridesisters to celebrate the release of the new @mcbridesisterscollection Chardonnay, Central Coast California 2025, their first low-alcohol wine at just 9% ABV.

When I started my wine journey in 2021 never did I think I would actually get to meet Robin McBride, and learn about the McBride sisters’ latest wine directly from her. 

The dinner was to celebrate not only the launch of the new wine, but also the partnership between the McBride Sisters Wine Company and @castorocellars , the family-owned and operated winery that grows the grapes for this wine. 

Then we sat down to a farm-to-table dinner directly in the vineyards and learned about the new Chardonnay from Robin herself. 

Sitting around the table, chatting with one another, and sipping wine directly in the vineyard was a wonderful experience. There’s nothing like connecting in person with one another over shared conversation and delicious food and wine.
Confession: I’m an outfit repeater, and thanks to Confession: I’m an outfit repeater, and thanks to @onequince I still look chic. I’ve built my whole summer capsule wardrobe around Quince’s stylish basics. 

I’m a big fan of natural fabric fabrics because of my sensitive skin, and their linen and cashmere are both super soft and breathable.

Even before I became a #quincepartner I was wearing quince practically every day in the summer. 

I own the same dress and same pants in two different colors - which tells you how much I love their clothes. I also got Sean the same cashmere quarter zip in two different colors, since he liked the first one so much. 

Right now Quince is having their insider sale, but it’s only available on their app.
CLOSED! 🥃🔥GIVEAWAY TIME! 🔥🥃 If mouth-watering fla CLOSED! 🥃🔥GIVEAWAY TIME! 🔥🥃

If mouth-watering flamed grilled food, incredible whiskey, and coastal views are your idea of a great time, then I have the event for you! 

Heritage Fire & Whiskeys of the World are bringing Whiskey & Fire Pebble Beach to the Inn at Spanish Bay on October 30. 

Picture a walk-around tasting experience with chef-crafted dishes cooked over open flames and curated whiskey pours against a backdrop of coastal views of Pebble Beach.

And I’m giving away TWO TICKETS! 🎟️

To enter:

🥃 Follow @christyonthevine @heritagefiretour @whiskiesoftheworld 
🥩 Like this post
🔥Tag a friend you’d  like to enjoy Fire & Whiskey with 
(one tag = one entry)

Entries close October 16 at 11:59 p.m. PT. One winner will be randomly selected to receive two tickets to Whiskey & Fire Pebble Beach on October 30, 2026. Winner will be contacted directly by DM by @christyonthevine only. 

Must be 21+ to enter and attend. No purchase necessary.
Already know you want to go? Use code HERITAGEFIRE20 to save 20% on tickets at toursbya21.com.

This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram. 

#WhiskiesOfTheWorld #HeritageFire #MontereyCounty
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