Harvest 2019

Explore the Harvest 2019 issue to find the best spots for your next escape. 

Contents

Sip Trip: Regal Wines & Relaxation in Livermore, CA

Cabernet is often called the king of grapes, and Chardonnay, the queen. As such, Livermore Valley, where the most popular of these clones were developed, might be considered hallowed ground. Within the San Francisco Bay Area, the region of 50-plus wineries is reachable by BART and navigable by bike, trolley, Uber, or car. Now that’s the royal touch. 

Sip Trip: Woodinville, WA, the gateway to Washington Wines

With more than 900 wineries, Washington produces more wine than any other state except California, and the leafy town of Woodinville pours more of it than anyplace else.

Bubble Magic

It's as if a baby unicorn is born. When the cork pops on a bottle of sparkling wine and a glass is poured, an estimated one million translucent pearls float to the surface. In an instant, the moment turns celebratory. The liquid's delectable tingle is pure magic.

Buzz: Destination

Bar-tel: When a stellar bar hitches itself to a hotel

Buzz: Discover

The rutted dirt roads of Baja’s Ruta del Vino can be savage and dusty, but traveling along them is well worth the effort.

Buzz: Elevated Spirits

The days of searching for a well-made cocktail in the sky or on a cruise are over—at least if these three are setting the tone for what’s to come.

Buzz: Explore

It’s your year to learn more about what you’re drinking while experiencing a few thrills along the way.

 

Buzz: Heritage

Back to basics in Oregon, The Real American Buzz & Volcanic wine

Buzz: Spa Bliss

Ever dreamed of doing the backstroke in Barrolo? Soaking in Syrah? Whereas Calistoga’s mud baths may be the quintessential wine country indulgence, today there’s a wine-infused spa experience for everyone with delicious results: glowing skin and a happiness hangover

Gourmet Gifts: Central Coast

A trip into the West’s wine country is an excellent opportunity to savor the grape—that’s a given. But it’s also the perfect chance to find one-of-a-kind gifts with a story and a sense of place. Here’s our indispensable guide to where to shop on the Central Coast.

Gourmet Gifts: Livermore

A trip into the West’s wine country is an excellent opportunity to savor the grape—that’s a given. But it’s also the perfect chance to find one-of-a-kind gifts with a story and a sense of place. Here’s our indispensable guide to where to shop in Livermore.

Gourmet Gifts: Lodi

A trip into the West’s wine country is an excellent opportunity to savor the grape—that’s a given. But it’s also the perfect chance to find one-of-a-kind gifts with a story and a sense of place. Here’s our indispensable guide to where to shop in Lodi.

Gourmet Gifts: Napa Valley

A trip into the West’s wine country is an excellent opportunity to savor the grape—that’s a given. But it’s also the perfect chance to find one-of-a-kind gifts with a story and a sense of place. Here’s our indispensable guide to where to shop in Napa Valley.

Gourmet Gifts: Pacific Northwest

A trip into the West’s wine country is an excellent opportunity to savor the grape—that’s a given. But it’s also the perfect chance to find one-of-a-kind gifts with a story and a sense of place. Here’s our indispensable guide to where to shop in the Pacific Northwest.

Gourmet Gifts: Sonoma County

A trip into the West’s wine country is an excellent opportunity to savor the grape—that’s a given. But it’s also the perfect chance to find one-of-a-kind gifts with a story and a sense of place. Here’s our indispensable guide to where to shop in Sonoma.

Insider Picks

We feature hundreds of wines in this issue, so what should you try first?