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christyonthevine A California wine blog. Sharing my sips and trips one wine at a time. Follow me for wine and travel.

Didn’t think I’d be wearing a cap and gown again, but I graduated with my Associates of Science in Wine Studies from Cab...
05/24/2026

Didn’t think I’d be wearing a cap and gown again, but I graduated with my Associates of Science in Wine Studies from Cabrillo College!

I didn’t initially plan on getting a degree. It started in 2021 when .wine.bliss posted on stories about an upcoming wine class at Cabrillo College. I just finished my WSET II earlier in the year, and was hungry to learn more, and I thought that looks interesting maybe I’ll take a class… and now 5 years later here we are!

Thank you to everyone who followed my journey over the years! I couldn’t have done this without you. A special thank you to F***y, as I wouldn’t have know about the program without her. My instructor and head of the program I learned to much from her. My Advisor Motoko for all her hard work making sure my classes counted. And of course Sean and my mom for their ongoing support!

Here’s to what comes next, but in the meantime I’m going to enjoy not having any homework.

The Sun, Wind & Wine Festival is a practically a masterclass in tasting through the terroir of the Santa Lucia Highland...
05/15/2026

The Sun, Wind & Wine Festival is a practically a masterclass in tasting through the terroir of the Santa Lucia Highlands AVA.

What other walk-around tasting can you compare multiple single-vineyard Pinot Noirs from the same producer, or even wines sourced from the same vineyard but made by different winemakers?

While it’s impossible to taste through all of the wines and small bites at the festival, these are nine of my favorite sips and bites. Thanks again SLH Wine for the invite.

05/14/2026

How are you celebrating ? If you haven’t been to Paso Robles, you’re missing out- especially if you’re a fan of big, bold red wines .

Thanks to its warmer climate grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel thrive in Paso Wine Country.

That’s not all that grows in Paso, though. With 11 sub-AVAs, each with unique terroir and microclimates, there’s many different varieties including Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, and Albariño Also a growing number of producers have started making sparkling wine.

So take some time this month to celebrate all things and try some new to you producers.

Thank you for the Cabernet Sauvignon and the Sauvignon Blanc. I look forward to trying them.

05/05/2026

Promenade is about to become Marina’s new hot spot. The latest addition to the Lalla Family of restaurants had their soft launch over the weekend, in preparation of their May 6, 2026 grand opening, and we were lucky enough to attend.

They have a great cocktail list, and their entrees were fantastic. We both went with steak, and I’ve never seen so many french fries with a steak frites entree. I was in heaven.

If you’re looking for an upscale dinning experience in Marina, look no further than Lalla Grill Promenade. It’s worth the drive from Monterey and Carmel.

Thank you for hosting us Lalla Grill Promenade, we can’t wait to come back.

04/29/2026

Oysters and Albariño from ? Yes please! Over the weekend, I. Brand Wines had their annual oysters and Albariño event. Although the weather was gloomy, this wine and food pairing dazzled.

Featuring their 2025 La Maria Albariño and fresh oysters from . Winemaker Ian Brand was also pouring tastes of his 2019 La Marea Albariño and 2019 La Marea Alternate Cut Albariño as well as an upcoming old vine Zinfandel.

They also had a Piquette spritz bar featuring their Piquette Nat made from grape pomace and hibiscus. I’d never thought to use it as the base for a spritz, but it was really refreshing!

And local artist live painted the event. How cool is that?

Thanks for the invite and I. Brand Wines!

04/24/2026

Living in Monterey, a question I get asked a lot is where to go wine tasting in Carmel and/or Monterey. While there are wineries throughout the county, the three main areas where our wineries have their tasting rooms are:

Carmel-by-the-Sea
Carmel Valley
River Road aka the Monterey Wine Trail

Each of these areas has its own vibe, and plenty of great wineries to choose from. Just make sure to double check if the wineries you want to visit are all geographically close together. And always remember to taste responsibly and make arrangements for transportation.

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