The Gutsy Traveler

California wine

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July 2, 2024

Sonoma: jack London state park

After weeks of lockdown, my husband and I were eager to get moving again and enjoy a change of scenery. The Sonoma County Jack London State Park caught our attention. Many trails close to San Francisco, such as those on Mt. Tamalpais in Marin County, are super crowded on weekends, so we looked north to…
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Uncategorized, Wine Country

July 2, 2024

California wines from napa to santa barbara.

Visitors to San Francisco and locals head to the Napa, Sonoma, Paso Robles, Carneros, or Santa Barbara to taste and discover new varietals at the many of the wineries and wine country towns. Consider these California wine pairings: Sauvignon Blanc & Oysters. A romantic, sensual classic: the bright, crisp liveliness of a California Sauvignon Blanc…
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California, NORTH AMERICA, Uncategorized, Wine Country

California road trip through the vineyards

Many travelers think only of Napa or Sonoma when they plan a California wine road trip. Don’t miss out on Santa Barbara County, where the “mountains meet the sea”. Santa Barbara County has a 200-plus year history that was put in the spotlight by the indie hit film, Sideways, and travel magazines worldwide. Located about 90…
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