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Temecula Wines: Southern California’s Best-Kept Secret

Temecula wines are Southern California’s best-kept secret. Have you visited this idyllic wine region? Planning your Southern California getaway? While surfing, shopping and sightseeing are some...

Enjoy a Birds Eye View of Wine Country with a Grape Escape

Get a taste of wine country (from the air!) paired with wine tasting and wine region education with this unique experience in Temecula. This hot air balloon ride starts and ends at a local winery -...

Old Town Temecula’s Best Smelling Gift Shop

Find Sweet Smelling Gifts at Temecula Lavender Co. Jan Schneider started planting lavender on her small farm in Temecula when she was on maternity leave. She was looking for something to fill...

Old World Charm at Temecula’s Europa Village

Europa Village in Temecula, Ca. is quickly becoming one of the valley’s most visited wine-tasting destinations. It’s modeled after historic wine regions in Italy, Spain, and France, and offers...

The Best Olive Oil Tasting at Temecula Olive Oil Company

In the heart of Southern California is the Olive View Ranch. The ranch offers a lush and fertile landscape that creates an idyllic haven for the Temecula Olive Oil Company. The captivating allure of...

The Ultimate Guide to Wine Tasting at Halter Ranch in Temecula

Welcome to the ultimate guide to wine tasting at Halter Ranch in Temecula, where the art of winemaking meets the picturesque beauty of Southern California. Nestled in the heart of Temecula Valley,...

An Insiders Guide to Napa Valley

Napa Valley is best known as California’s premiere wine-tasting region. Besides wine tasting, however, there are several other experiences to try in Napa. From the arts to outdoor adventures, and...

Libelula is Shaking Up The Fresno Restaurant Scene

At this funky Fresno restaurant, locally-grown produce is the star of the show. https://youtu.be/W5LbopBYwBc Fresno, like many other Central Valley towns, often gets a bad rap. It’s the...

Annie’s Annuals: The Best Place to Buy Native Plants

Ever heard of Annie's Annuals? If you're not already shopping for native plants at this retail and mail order nursery, you should be. When was Annie’s Annuals founded? Annie’s...

Fava Fritto from Clif Family Kitchen

Tempura battered Fava Fritto are fried crispy and tossed with Parmesan cheese and served with a garlicky aioli. Pair with a chilled glass of Clif Family Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc or Rte Blanc...

Spring Brassica, Pea and Burrata Bruschetta from Clif Family Kitchen

This delightful Spring Brassica, Pea and Burrata Bruschetta comes to us from Clif Family Kitchen in Napa, California. The Clif Family Bruschetteria serves a seasonal menu of bruschette,...

Enjoy Farm-to-Fork Food + Wine at Clif Family in Napa

Clif Family Winery in Napa Valley is a winery…and so much more. In fact, married owners Kit Crawford and Gary Erickson (of Clif Bar fame) wanted to recreate the type of one-stop “Refugio”...

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