Alicia Tenise

D.C. Fashion, Travel and Lifestyle Blogger

The Perfect Sonoma Girls’ Getaway at Vintners Resort

Vintners Resort review featured by top US travel blogger, Alicia Tenise: Ferrari-Carano Vineyards

I’ve been lucky enough to visit Sonoma not once but twice this fall. It’s a magical place that I will never grow tired of: the views are stunning, the wines are incredible, and the locals are incredibly friendly!

Last month, I was invited on the most incredible wellness girls getaway hosted by the kind folks at Vintners Resort, a four-diamond resort located in Santa Rosa, CA, and Ferrari-Carano Vineyards, their sister vineyard in Dry Creek Valley. It was the perfect wine country wellness experience and a trip for the books!

If you’re looking to plan a girl’s trip to Sonoma in the future, here’s why Vintners Resort is the perfect place to host it!
 
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Travel Guide: A Weekend in Livermore Valley Wine Country

Fenestra Winery

Last month, I did an epic, 2-week road trip throughout the state of California. We started in Sonoma and drove down to San Diego, and we had the opportunity to explore a lot of hidden gems along the way! Before this trip, I had only visited California’s major cities, so it was a treat to go off the beaten path and explore new destinations.

When I was at the New York Times Travel Show back in January, I met one of the reps from the Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association. After learning about the region at the Travel Show (and sampling some of their delicious wines!), I knew it had to be on my list. Did you know that Livermore Valley Wine Country is one of the oldest wine regions in California, and was one of the most prominent wine regions in the country before prohibition? Also, you can travel to this wine region from San Francisco via public transit (the BART). How cool is that?

Not to mention: the surrounding Tri-Valley region is a charming destination that’s perfect for foodies as well. If you want an elevated, yet approachable wine tasting experience in the Bay Area, here’s why the Livermore Valley should be on your radar.
 
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The Ultimate Guide to Wine Tasting in Mendoza

Wine Tasting in Mendoza featured by top US travel blogger Alicia Tenise

As some of you know, we ventured out to Mendoza, Argentina this past March to celebrate my birthday. And my friends: it did not disappoint.

ICYMI: Mendoza is a province in Argentina that is home to 75% of the country’s vineyards. Mendoza is home to over a thousand wineries, and it is pretty much heaven on earth for any wine lover. Malbec is the most celebrated grape in Mendoza and it just so happens to be my favorite varietal — so we knew we had to plan a visit.

Wine tasting in Argentina is a bit different than going wine tasting in the states, so I’m going to break down how we planned our trip, what wineries we visited, and what a typical day of wine tasting looks like in Mendoza.
 
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