Spring is a glorious time to visit Silver Mountain Vineyards. Vines are green and lush, with beautiful panoramic views over fields and mountains

“The mouthfeel is balanced with a luscious fig introduction,” say the owners of Kissed by an Angel, Larry and Lisa Olivo.

“The wine pours a soft sunset orange in the glass and has enticing aromas of spun sugar and young nectarine,” say the Stockwells.

When wine tasting in Paso Robles, Allegretto Vineyard Resort is the perfect place to stay. Sign up for a tour of Allegretto’s vineyards, and you’ll really...

A fabulous wine to have on hand for the coming spring holidays  is Soquel Vineyards’ Trinity Rosso.

Flavorful and bursting with notes of cherry and soft vanilla, this Zin has a “perfect balance” of spice, fruit and oak

One of the better-known wineries in California is J. Lohr. It makes a plethora of different varieties in all price ranges

Winegrower Richard Hanke and winemaker

There are so many wineries on the stretch of Hwy 128 that it’s hard to choose, but one we found to be charming and un-glitzy is Lula Cellars.

I have fallen in love with Riesling all over again! This lovely white grape variety adds aromatic punch to one’s lunch, dinner – or to enjoy just on its own.

Megan Bell’s goal to open a tasting room has recently happened. Her “wine cubby” is in a prime spot in the Swift Street Courtyard.

Looking for an exciting way to go wine tasting? Take a helicopter flight to Odonata Wines in Salinas! I took my first helicopter flight recently...