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2 Week Thailand & Vietnam Travel Itinerary
Are you finally going to check Thailand and Vietnam off your travel bucket list? I recently did an epic 2 week trip for my 30th birthday...
Sarah Mathias
Jan 77 min read
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Best Wine Regions to Visit in Germany
Looking to do some wine tasting on your next trip to Germany? There’s so many great regions to choose from, including Baden, Franken,...
Sarah Mathias
Sep 1, 20244 min read
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3 Days in Burgundy, Chablis and Champagne
In the Spring of 2024 I had the incredible privilege of winning a trip through work to visit wineries I represent in France! And not just...
Sarah Mathias
Jun 22, 20242 min read
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4 Day Provence & Southern Rhone Wine Travel Guide
What sounds more dreamy than a few days wine tasting throughout the South of France visiting little medieval villages along the way? I’ll...
Sarah Mathias
May 18, 20245 min read
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A Day in the Life of a Wine Sales Rep
Ever been interested in working in the wine industry? There’s so many different avenues, from being a Sommelier at a restaurant, to...
Sarah Mathias
Feb 19, 20245 min read
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3 Day Tuscany Winery Guide
Ever since “Under the Tuscan Sun” came out, I think we were all caught in the charm of this beautiful wine country just an hour outside...
Sarah Mathias
Feb 10, 20243 min read
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My Favorite Wine Books
There’s nothing better than a good book whether you are cozying up at home or lying by a pool somewhere. If you have an interest in wine...
Sarah Mathias
Jan 20, 20243 min read
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Mount Etna Winery Guide
I was lucky enough to visit Sicily on my honeymoon in July of 2022 and we visited the incredible wine region of Mount Etna, Sicily, home...
Sarah Mathias
Jan 13, 20244 min read
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Deciding on a Wine Certification Course (CMS vs. WSET vs. CSW)
Are you interested in learning more about wine and maybe even getting a certification? The three main options in the U.S. for wine...
Sarah Mathias
Jan 6, 20245 min read
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"Solvang to Los Olivos" Biking Wine Trail Guide
Looking to explore California Wine Country in a fun, unique way? Try this bike tour loop from Solvang to Los Olivos! Follow along my...
Sarah Mathias
Dec 3, 20233 min read
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February Wines of the Month
This February, in celebration of Black History Month, the Superbowl, and Valentines Day, I have some extra special picks for you all!...
Sarah Mathias
Feb 5, 20222 min read
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Fit Friendly Food and Wine Pairings
As some of us start of the New Year with resolutions to focus on healthier, lighter foods, have you started to wonder what the best wine...
Sarah Mathias
Jan 23, 20223 min read
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The Perfect Glass for your Favorite Wine
Did you know glass shape and size can affect how you experience your glass of wine? Let's take a look at the different types of wine...
Sarah Mathias
Jan 17, 20222 min read
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January Wine of the Month
2018 Freemark Abbey Merlot Bosché My family likes to say "We are a Freemark Family"! Freemark Abbey is the first and only wine club that...
Sarah Mathias
Jan 5, 20222 min read
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Natural Wine? Orange? Pét-Nat? Exploring New Wine Trends
As a Wine Sales Representative in Hollywood, I often get asked these questions... "We only sell natural wines, what do you have in your...
Sarah Mathias
Apr 4, 20213 min read
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Dry January? Stay Sober in Style.
Whether you are or are not participating in the all popular "Dry January" (A trend of not drinking for the first month of the new year),...
Sarah Mathias
Jan 2, 20212 min read
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Christmas Movie Wine Pairings!
As we all are stuck at home watching more Christmas movies than ever this year, thought it would be fun to create some fun wine pairings...
Sarah Mathias
Dec 8, 20202 min read
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Downtown Santa Barbara Winery Guide
If any of you personally know me, you may know that Santa Barbara is one of my favorite cities in the world. Wineries, beach, mountains,...
Sarah Mathias
Nov 4, 20204 min read
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Temecula Winery Guide
Temecula is part of the South Coast AVA of California, only an hour and a half South from L.A., it makes for an easy wine country...
Sarah Mathias
Oct 18, 20203 min read
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Snack and Wine Pairing
Chips, Pizza, Hummus, Crackers, Popcorn, etc. Have you ever wondering what wine would go well with your midday or midnight snack? Here's...
Sarah Mathias
Sep 19, 20202 min read
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