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I’m Christy, a content creator and wine blogger based in Monterey on California’s beautiful Central Coast. I’m passionate about exploring California’s diverse wine-growing regions and telling the stories of the wineries I visit on my instagram and this blog.

I was inspired to start my wine journey during quarantine. I had fallen into a rut of buying the same California Cabernet Sauvignon from the supermarket every time. On a whim, I bought a bottle of Bordeaux from a wine shop and opened it on New Years Eve. The complexity and nuances of that Bordeaux completely changed my perspective on wine.

After that bottle, I decided to learn more about wine and enrolled in a WSET 2 class. While I couldn’t travel to France due to travel restrictions, I decided I wanted to learn more about California’s wine regions and wineries and thus Christy on the Vine was born.

Please note some of the products and experiences I recommend were provided to me at no charge. Also some of the links on this site are affiliate links where I receive a small commission at no cost to you.

#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
A collection of moments from our whirlwind trip to A collection of moments from our whirlwind trip to Germany for the Berlin Marathon. The last time I was in Berlin was in 2007, and a lot has changed in almost 20 years. I enjoyed revisiting spots I’ve been before and adding in some new-to-me ones too. 

While Munich is the center for Octoberfest, we were still able to partake in a few Octoberfest celebrations in Berlin. I’m usually a wine drinker, but I really enjoyed trying different German Beers. 

On a side note - as a chronic over-packer, I still can’t believe I managed to do the trip with carry-on luggage only.
Help me pick the @cruwinery Chowder Cook-off champ Help me pick the @cruwinery Chowder Cook-off champion! I’m a big fan of wine and food pairings, so you can imagine how excited I was when CRŪ Winery asked me to be one of the judges for their annual Chowder Cook-Off. 

The two finalists prepared their chowders live in front of an audience at the winery while attendees sipped on wine and mixed and mingled. 

Then when the chowders were ready the judging began. 

As one of the members of the judging panel our job was to judge the chowders by the originality of the recipe, and how well it paired with CRŪ Chardonnay. 

It was a really fun afternoon! This is my second year judging and it’s become one of my favorite annual traditions. 

Thanks CRŪ Winery for inviting me to be a judge!
If you want Monterey Bay views, wine by the glass, If you want Monterey Bay views, wine by the glass, and delicious small bites, then check out @atasteofmonterey next time you’re on the Monterey Peninsula. 

As a monterey local, this wine bar is one of the places I love to take friends and family when they come to visit. 

The views are absolutely breathtaking, and you can watch sea lions and whales swim by directly from your table. 

Executive Chef Bruce Finch, also updates the small bites menu quarterly and his latest creations, including a French onion grilled cheese sandwich and Thai squash soup, are perfect for cool fall afternoons and evenings 

Thank you A Taste of Monterey for hosting me for your seasonal menu preview, I always love seeing what’s new. 

#montereybay #canneryrow #visitmonterey
Photo dump because I’ve still lost my voice from t Photo dump because I’ve still lost my voice from this awful flu. New Zealand was so beautiful and another country to cross off of my bucket list. 

We only had time to visit Auckland on the North Island, but it was really breathtaking and looks so different from any place I’ve been before!
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