2021 Wine Issue - Sunset Magazine

Join These Wine Clubs Across the West

Wine clubs are making it easier than ever to try different types of wine, from grower Champagne to small Oregon producers.

September 24, 2021

February 5, 2022

Our 2021 Wine Issue Is out—and Free for Everyone to Read

Our annual Sunset International Wine Awards collectively represent the best of the West.

October 22, 2021

October 29, 2021

5 Gift Ideas for the Wine Lover in Your Life

We've got gift ideas for all kinds of oenophiles, from foodies to adventurers.

October 8, 2021

February 5, 2022

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Natural, Funky, and More Complicated Than I Ever Imagined: A Beginner’s Guide to Natural Wine

Explore the range of natural wines available in the West now.

May 12, 2021

October 15, 2021

The Latest From Sunset

These Are the West’s Best Campsites, According to People Who Actually Camp There

Consider these for your next trip.

August 21, 2026

August 20, 2026

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How to Make the Perfect Burger, According to the Best Chefs in the West

From a perfect patty to yummy buns, here’s how the pros get it done.

August 21, 2026

August 7, 2026

How to Cook the Best Camping Meals Using Trader Joe’s Products

These unexpected finds from TJ’s will make campfire meals a breeze.

August 20, 2026

August 19, 2026

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Culinary Travel

California’s Hidden Abalone Farm Is the Most Unexpected (and Unforgettable) Road Trip Must-Do

Set along the rugged Gaviota Coast, The Cultured Abalone Farm offers an unforgettable look at one of California’s oldest culinary traditions, and the future of ocean conservation.

August 20, 2026

August 19, 2026

Innovators in Wine Country

Why This Oregon Winemaker Hosts Tastings in a Tent Amid the Vines

Alumbra Cellars is part of Celebrating Hispanic Roots, an annual Oregon event.

October 5, 2021

September 22, 2022

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Innovative Producers Are Making Sparkling Red Wines for Everyday Drinking

Raise your glass to some of the best red sparkling wine in the West.

September 23, 2021

February 5, 2022

They Packed Up Their Lives to Make Wine—A California Dream Fraught with Wildfire

Ashanta winemakers Chenoa Ashton-Lewis and Will Basanta roam California looking for unexpected vines to make zero-zero natural wine.

October 16, 2021

February 5, 2022

New and Now

Wineries Are Moving Beyond Traditional Subscriptions. Exclusive Benefits? Check.

Complimentary pool access. Preferred hotel rates. A trip to a regenerative farm. This is the new California winery subscription.

August 12, 2021

October 15, 2021

This Vineyard Is Farmed Entirely with Horses. Here’s How—and Why

Horsepower Vineyards' food-friendly Grenache and Syrah take time to savor and appreciate.

October 1, 2021

February 5, 2022

These Are Our Favorite Wine Shops in the West

Check out some of our favorite wine shops serving up good sips and good vibes, from California to Oregon and beyond.

October 2, 2021

April 26, 2022

Food Wines Made Simple: 3 Dishes—and Their Perfect Pairings—to Make for Dinner

Kate Leahy wrote ‘Wine Style: Discover the Wines You Will Love Through 50 Simple Recipes,’ to find “a happy middle ground” between the wines and the food you like.

October 21, 2021

July 14, 2022

Plan Your Next Visit

The Columbia Gorge Is a Wine Region to Watch—and a Majestic Getaway

In the Columbia Gorge, there’s a natural wonder—or good glass of wine—around every corner.

October 1, 2021

February 22, 2022

New Tasting Rooms, an Inn Amid Redwoods: Where to Sip and Stay in Anderson Valley

There’s plenty to explore in California’s Anderson Valley wine region, from charming restaurants to nearby natural wonders.

October 14, 2021

March 21, 2022

13 New Hotels in Wine Country

Four Seasons Resort & Residences Napa Valley is just one in a slate of new hotels opening in wine country up and down the West.

October 7, 2021

May 11, 2022

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