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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.

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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?

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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.

Wine Travel · January 31, 2025

Anderson Valley Wine Country: What to Know Before You Go

If you’re planning a wine tasting trip to Anderson Valley Wine Country, then read this guide first!

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The @slhwine Sun, Wind & Wine Festival is a practi The @slhwine Sun, Wind & Wine Festival is a practically a masterclass in tasting through the terroir of the Santa Lucia Highlands AVA. 

What other walk-around tasting can you compare multiple single-vineyard Pinot Noirs from the same producer, or even wines sourced from the same vineyard but made by different winemakers? 

While it’s impossible to taste through all of the wines and small bites at the festival, these are nine of my favorite sips and bites. Thanks again SLH Wine for the invite.
How are you celebrating @pasorobleswinemonth? If y How are you celebrating @pasorobleswinemonth? If you haven’t been to Paso Robles, you’re missing out- especially if you’re a fan of big, bold red wines #PRWMpartner. 

Thanks to its warmer climate grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel thrive in Paso Wine Country. 

That’s not all that grows in Paso, though. With 11 sub-AVAs, each with unique terroir and microclimates, there’s many different varieties including Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, and Albariño Also a growing number of producers have started making sparkling wine. 

So take some time this month to celebrate all things @pasowine and try some new to you producers. 

Thank you @pasoroblescab for the Cabernet Sauvignon and the Sauvignon Blanc. I look forward to trying them. #pasorobleswinemonth #prwm
May is @pasorobleswinemonth and what better way to May is @pasorobleswinemonth and what better way to celebrate one of my favorite California wine region than with a cheese spread and a selection of wines from Paso Robles? #PRWMpartner

If you’re not familiar with Paso Robles Wine Country, you’re missing out! Located about half-way between Los Angeles and San Francisco in San Luis Obispo County, this region is best known bold red wines such as Cabernet Sauvignon as well as Rhone style blends. However with 11 sub AVAs, each with unique terroir, there’s many different varieties of wines to explore in Paso Robles wine country. 

Thanks to the @pasoroblescab I will be celebrating Paso Wine Month in stye with the following wines:

🍷 @serialwines 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabs are what Paso is known best for and this one was excellent. Serial is one of my favorite Paso Robles wineries. I’ve been to their tasting room in downtown Paso twice and have enjoyed all of the wines I’ve tasted. Especially their different Cabernet Sauvignons. 

🍷 @roberthallwinery Regenerative 2025 Sauvignon Blanc
Robert Hall winery is a leader in regenerative organic farming in Paso Robles, and one of only six Regenerative Organic Certified wineries in Paso Robles? 

🍷 @highcampwines 2023 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
High Camp is another Paso Winery I really enjoy. I haven’t had a chance to visit their tasting room yet, but I enjoyed their wines at last year’s Paso Wine Fest. 

🍷 @vinylvineyards 2024 Self Titled Wine
A blend of Cab, Petit Verdot and Malbec, this wine really showcases the bold reds that Paso Wine country is known for. 

🍷 @ancientpeaks 2022 Merlot
Merlot is another bold red that excels in Paso Robles warmer climate. While I often see it included in Bordeaux style blends from Paso Robles, I don’t always see it bottled on its own. I’m looking forward to trying it. 

When I used to live in Los Angeles, we would often take a three day weekend trip to Paso Robles to explore the wineries. Now, living in Monterey, I’m lucky enough to live much closer. I look forward to exploring new-to-me wines during Paso Wine Month. Cheers to celebrating all things Paso Wine! #pasorobleswinemonth
@lallagrill Promenade is about to become Marina’s @lallagrill Promenade is about to become Marina’s new hot spot. The latest addition to the Lalla Family of restaurants had their soft launch over the weekend, in preparation of their May 6, 2026 grand opening, and we were lucky enough to attend.

They have a great cocktail list, and their entrees were fantastic. We both went with steak, and I’ve never seen so many french fries with a steak frites entree. I was in heaven. 

If you’re looking for an upscale dinning experience in Marina, look no further than Lalla Grill Promenade. It’s worth the drive from Monterey and Carmel. 

Thank you for hosting us Lalla Grill Promenade, we can’t wait to come back. 

#montereybay #restaurantrecommendation
Another successful @slhwine Sun, Wind & Wine festi Another successful @slhwine Sun, Wind & Wine festival in the books! This celebration of wines from the Santa Lucia Highlands, is one of my favorite local events in Monterey Wine Country, because where else can you walk around trying single vineyard Pinot Noirs as you tasting your way through the vineyards of the appellation? 

 Wines in order of appearance:
🍷@pisonivineyards 2016 Pinot Noir
🥂@caracciolicellars Brut
🍷Selection of @cruwinery wines
🥂@tastemcintyre L’Homme Qui Rit Sparkling Wine
🥂@odonatawinery 2021 Blanc de Blac
🍷@joycewinecompany 2019 Escolle Vineyard Pinot Noir
🥂@privatepropertywines 2022 Brut Rosè
🍷@riboliwines barrel sample of Pommard clone Pinot Noir from Doctor’s Vineyard
🥂@dawnsdreamwinery 2023 Brut Rosé

Small bites in order of appearance:
🍽️@atasteofmonterey and @partyforyourpalate lamb lollipop pops
🍽️@thepocketcarmel sandwhich 
🍽️@santaluciapreserve beet cured hamachi
🍽️@ranchocieloyouth braised lamb ragu with gnocchi 
🍽️@qouignpastries truffles
🍽️@kleinfeldtfamilybbq brisket

And so much more! The wineries, restaurants and food purveyors brought their A game with excellent choices to sample from. It’s impossible to try everything, but I loved everything I did get to try. 

Thank you SLH Wine for the invite. We enjoyed the celebration. #slhwine #montereywines #foodandwinefestival
After dining at one of Pacific Grove’s newest rest After dining at one of Pacific Grove’s newest restaurants, @thecaledonianrestaurant and I can confidently say I had the best pork chop of my life. I’ve been wanting to visit the new @kimptonmirador and dine at their restaurant, the Caledonian, because I’ve heard great things from friends who went.

I love to start a meal with cocktails and appetizers, and the menu had unique craft cocktails, which made it hard to pick.

If you’re a fan of Martinis, be sure to try their Mirador Martini Service - they shake the cocktail and pour it right at your table.

We thoroughly enjoyed our experience. If you’re visiting the Monterey / Carmel area and looking for an elegant dining experience with craft cocktails and delicious food, make sure to check out the Caledonian. 

Thank you for hosting us, the Caledonian. We can’t wait to visit again. 

#seemonterey #pacificgrove #restaurantrecommendation
Oysters and Albariño from @ibrandwinery? Yes pleas Oysters and Albariño from @ibrandwinery? Yes please! Over the weekend, I. Brand Wines had their annual oysters and Albariño event. Although the weather was gloomy, this wine and food pairing dazzled. 

Featuring their 2025 La Maria Albariño and fresh oysters from @pkpx2025. Winemaker Ian Brand was also pouring tastes of his 2019 La Marea Albariño and 2019 La Marea Alternate Cut Albariño as well as an upcoming old vine Zinfandel. 

They also had a Piquette spritz bar featuring their Piquette Nat made from grape pomace and hibiscus. I’d never thought to use it as the base for a spritz, but it was really refreshing! 

And local artist @thecolorfulkayak live painted the event. How cool is that? 

Thanks for the invite @erinherendeen and I. Brand Wines!
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