For those who follow me, you may know I live in the beautiful wine country region of California, more specifically in Sonoma county. I have worked in both Napa Valley and Sonoma County during my time here. The two are approximitely 30 minutes to an hour apart from one another and have hundreds of wineries to explore. I love each for different reasons, but, I think those visiting for the first time should start with Sonoma County. Napa Valley has more name recognition, but in my personal experience Sonoma County has more to offer for those who are new to moderate wine drinkers. Sonoma County Sonoma County consists of…
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Why try NakedWines.com
I love wine and sharing my passion for wine! However, the way I learned about wine was through trying it day in and day out here in Wine Country California. Living here has exposed me to countles varietals as well as production styles. I am able to try and purchase wines at an incredible discount from shopping directly from the wineries versus retail. I know that not everyone can afford to come out here, so I sought out a way to help my friends try new wines without breaking the bank. Nakedwines.com is the best way to try new and different wines from the comfort of your home. I’ve teamed…
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What I’ve learned in Wine Country
It has been roughly nine months since I graduated from the best university on the planet, UNC Chapel Hill. Since then I have moved to Sonoma County, California and began working at two amazing wineries in Napa Valley. I have had the chance to learn from my coworkers, take an online course on wine, as well as taste at countless wineries. I’m going to share some of the basics of what I’ve learned and tips on how you can learn all about wine without having to move to California. How I got my start Let’s start at the beginning. I’ve had the amazing opportunity to experience Northern California’s beautiful landscape,…
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My favorite Thanksgiving dish
Are you looking for a delicious and easy to make desert recipe for the holidays? Then check out my favorite apple pie recipe here and enjoy!
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Francis Ford Coppola Winery
Northern California has my heart for a multitude of reasons. Being originally from here I love to come out whenever I get the chance to visit with friends and family. This time however was a special occasion. My oldest sister was getting married to the love of her life and I could not be more ecstatic for the happy couple. The ceremony was simple and eloquent, I only cried once, and the reception was a celebration filled with laughter and dance moves. This post however is on another special day where we ventured down to a gorgeous Vineyard in Geyserville California. The newly weds Francis Ford Coppola Winery Francis Ford…
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Is HelloFresh for you
As a 20-something year old college student, cooking is not on my agenda most days. I typically eat out or cook something simple like a quesadilla or frozen pizza. So when I saw some people I knew trying out these meal box-subscriptions I decided it might be time to learn to cook real meals for myself. I did a little research deciding which one I would try out first and landed on Hello Fresh and here’s how I liked it. (Picture from HelloFresh) The Rundown Hello Fresh is a weekly, biweekly or monthly meal subscription that allows you to choose one out of three plans that fits best for you.…
