By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Wine Blogger When one thinks of "California wine country," Napa immediatley comes to mind. That's due in part to its close proxmity to San Francisco (about an hour) and the many wine tours that are available from there for tourists. Yet there is another wine country that is actually a bit closer to "the City:" Sonoma County. Known to some … [Read more...]
Paso Robles Celebrates Record-Breaking Year For National Travel And Tourism Week
Paso Robles, the largest wine country in California's central coast, has rebounded from the pandemic to post record-breaking numbers for tourism. Especially with its premier annual event, the annual Paso Wine Fest, which is each May. Travel Paso, the nonprofit marketing organization whose mission is to promote tourism, made the announcement for tourist-generated lodging … [Read more...]
How To Fly Directly Into The Santa Ynez Valley And Solvang
There is a misconception about the the convenience of getting to California's wine countries. On a map they seem some distance from major cities and require a lot of driving, not exactly something one wants to be doing when they are visiting wineries and also, lately, craft breweries and distilleries. However, that's not really the case, and a case in point is the Santa … [Read more...]
Fall Events In Paso Robles From Halloween To Harvest Wine Month
With the weather turning pleasant, wineries harvesting grapes and dozens of Halloween events, fall is a great time to visit Paso Robles, one of California's wine countries. Located in the center of the state along Highway 101 across golden hills and wineries near Hearst Castle, October is Harvest Wine Month in Paso Robles, there is a Harvest Winemaker Dinner, costume … [Read more...]
Top Places To Drink Wine In California Paired With National And State Parks
You don't have to go far to find wine – or even a wine country – in California. That's because is there were to be an official beverage of California, it would be wine. The state is full of wine tasting regions from north to south, and you might find it surprising that you can pair wine tasting with state and national parks. Here is a rundown of wineries, wine festivals … [Read more...]
Paso Robles Using Postcards To Tell California Tourists It Is Open
Postcards From Paso Promotion Shows The Area's Iconic Scenes By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Believing in the old adage of "one picture is worth a thousand words," the wine country area of Paso Robles is reaching out to tell California residents that it is open using an old-fashioned method. It is sending out postcards. The Postcards From Paso … [Read more...]
Travel Blogger Daily Blog: Road Trip To Paso Robles Central California’s Wine Country
Wine Tasting Rooms, A Bike Tour & A Beekeeper In The Local Saloon By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger I had driven by it dozens of times on my way from Los Angeles to Carmel and Monterey, but not until I got an invitation to spend some time in Paso Robles did I ever actually stop. And I'm glad I did, too! Paso Robles is about 2/3 of the way to … [Read more...]
Galante Is My Favorite Tasting Room On The Carmel Wine Walk
Good Wines Combine With Friendly Conversation In This California Gem Of all the fine wine tasting rooms as part of the Carmel Wine Walk, Galante is my favorite. That's because the hostess, Jenna, is lively and lovely, mildly sassy, loves Jimmy Buffett, will have wine herself with you, breaks out cheese and crackers and doesn't mind giving you an extra pour if you are … [Read more...]