Amador County’s Liquid Gold: Vines, Mines, and California’s Hidden Wine Gem 100 miles east of Napa Valley another wine region reigns, rich in history, its old vines its crown jewels. Our adventure begins in Amador County a region that stakes its claim as California’s first […]
Wild Ride in Sun Kissed Carmel Valley Monique Soltani explores the culture, community, and “double lekker” flavors of Carmel Valley. “We are much stronger collectively than we are as individuals.” That’s the motto of this incredible Monterey County community. Sip with Monique Soltani as […]
Eat, Drink, Explore California’s Oldest Wine Region Did you know San Diego is the birthplace of California’s wine industry? Most people have no idea this thriving wine community exists right in their backyard. Join me, Monique Soltani, on a journey through San Diego’s hidden vineyards, […]
The Sky’s the Limit for the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA Dating back to the 1800’s the Santa Cruz Mountains American Viticultural Area has earned its place in the history books of California winemaking. The maverick mindset and unique terrain paves the way for it to […]
Sideways Movie: Still Making a Splash on the Santa Ynez Valley Join the journey as Monique Soltani visits the Santa Ynez Valley and sees the “Sideways Effect” first hand. Twenty years after the Oscar-winning film came out we discover that wine ripple is still making […]
What’s Happening in Healdsburg: Northern Sonoma County Wine Country Taking the wine road less traveled leads us 75 miles north of San Francisco to Northern Sonoma county. A hidden hot spot right off Highway 101, nestled around the Russian River and situated between three lush […]
