The Greatest Food And Wine Destination You’ve Probably Never Visited. Source: Lebanon: The Greatest Food And Wine Country You’ve Never Visited (Part 1)

Bill Koch, sibling of the famous Koch brothers, Charles and David, spent $35 million investigating what began as $400K in wine fraud. Turns out, Koch was the wrong guy to swindle Source: Billionaire Koch brother’s crusade against counterfeit wine

Smoky flavors in wine are a possibility in the aftermath of the fires charring Napa, Sonoma and other parts of Northern California wine country. Source: How the Napa fires could affect the taste, price of your wine

A group of cult winemakers are flouting tradition and pioneering their own path. The result? Some of the most interesting wines being made in California. Source: Meet the Garagiste Winemakers of Paso Robles | Wine Enthusiast Magazine

Santa Barbara is where wine country meets the big city. Go inland to explore the Central Coast’s wine scene or check out downtown’s cultural destinations. Source: Everything Under the Sun in Santa Barbara | Wine Enthusiast Magazine

As blends become more popular, winemakers work to make them worthy Source: Why blending wine is one of the fastest growing trends in the industry – LA Times

Has the unthinkable happened? Are Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon wines now on par with Napa Valley’s? Source: Paso Robles cabernet sauvignon at par with Napa Valley? | Wine | napavalleyregister.com

Who knew Drew Barrymore was such an oenophile? Here, the actress (and winemaker) tells us everything she knows about enjoying a glass . . . or several. Plus, her secret method for ordering wine like a seasoned pro. (Hint: Just remember the letters S.S.T.)Director: Corey Tenold Source: Drew Barrymore’s Guide to Rosé the Right Way – Vogue Videos – The Scene

Want to keep your wine tasting glass full, but don’t feel like making the trip to Napa? Visit the 5 best Malibu wineries and save your airfare for more wine Source: 5 Best Malibu Wineries | Wine Tasting Near Los Angeles