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Tasting experiences across the world from the eyes of a somm
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Jane Norrington
Educated wine expert giving you my best of recommendations for various wine regions across the world!
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The gems & best value in Napa Valley Wineries
Willamette Valley Oregon Wines
Escape to Alsace, France
Lake Leelanau, Michigan (yes, Michigan!)
Santa Barbara, CA
The gems & best value in Napa Valley Wineries
Family owned winery dating back to 1967 and the best view in the valley.
Chappellet Winery
Small production female winemaker/owner & most wines under $50 RARE FIND!
Tres Sabores
The best Chenin Blanc & Cabernet Franc in the Napa Valley. Super small production, super value!
T. Berkley Wines
Family owned, famed winemaker making some Rhone varieties in Napa.
McKahn Wines
One of the few wineries on the valley floor you can pop into with really good wine!
Turnbull Wine Cellars
Willamette Valley Oregon Wines
The coolest ppl making the best wine in the valley. Super small production.
Big Table Farm
Super small production, female owned winery in Willamette Valley.
Bells Up Winery
This is your splurge wine of WV. Moody & unique tasting room.
White Rose Estate Winery
I love folks who release wines when they are meant to be drank, tells me they aren't in it for the $.
Maysara Winery
Escape to Alsace, France
The most adorable little town with this sweet winery with delicious wines on top of the hill. English speaking!
Gîte l'Agapé
Multi-generational winery - our favorite of the trip and made us feel like family. Kid friendly!
Scheidecker & Fils
Tasting room is as simple and authentic as you can get, impresssive wines!
Domaine Paul Blanck
Lake Leelanau, Michigan (yes, Michigan!)
Don't sleep on MI wine people, it's the real deal!
Blustone Vineyards
You want big pours of bubbles and a bar/party scene? This is the spot.
MAWBY Vineyards and Winery
The best wine in MI - female owned, small production and sip while you play bocce, badminton, ping pong and more! What a fun, casual spot!
Glen Arbor Wines
Santa Barbara, CA
Micro production, female owner/winemaker with minimal intervention and super reasonable prices!
Luna Hart Wines
Family owned, taste wine poolside, small production on a beautiful property. Must go.
Lavender Oak Vineyard
Funky atmosphere, great shopping plus great wine!
Babcock Winery & Vineyards
This sweet spot is great for kids to enjoy the farm animals while adults taste some small production, low intervention wine.
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