Competition, controversy, and land that sell for 1M an acre! Napa Valley is the quintessential American wine region. It helped the USA gain the recognition it deserved in the wine world, and to this day still brings the thunder; but do you know the story of how it came to be? Find out on this premiere episode of V is for Vino.

Santa Barbara is my favorite California wine region for the money. Dollar for dollar, nothing competes, especially if you love cool climate wines like Pinot Noir and elegant, restrained Chardonnay. Find out why Santa Barbara is the getaway for the celebs on this episode of V is for Vino.

Paso Robles still feels like a farm community at heart. If it can be sourced local, it is. Everyone knows each other at the local bar. And the locals are proud of the region, even if it doesn't get the recognition it absolutely should: Paso makes some incredibly undervalued grape juice. Go local on this episode of V is for Vino.

Ever wonder what wines to pair with your cheese board? Look no further: Vince has got you covered. We're going to the Cheese Store of Beverly Hills to meet with Norbert, the best cheesemonger of this side of the Atlantic. Then, Vince and Kristen break down the ideal wine pairings for each cheese. Get funky with this special feature of V is for Vino.

Mountains, valleys, bridges, gorges, rivers, and cities: if you name it, Oregon has it! In this episode, we'll explore why the Willamette Valley has established itself as a premier growing region for Pinot Noir, the difference between sustainable/organic/biodynamic, fish on the Columbia River, make art in downtown Portland, cook some amazing fish dishes, and explore the Columbia Gorge.

For our first stop in Italy, we're exploring the bubbly wine loved around the globe; Prosecco! Whether it's drank as an aperitivo in the afternoon, with meals over sunsets, or just with friends, Prosecco pairs with everything. Find out why Prosecco is the most popular sparkling wine in the world on our first international episode of V is for Vino!

Sonoma County is not only the birthplace of the California wine industry, it's one of the most diverse wine regions in the entire USA! From the coast to the mountains, Sonoma County's wines are as varied as its terrain, and it's agricultural roots provide the perfect backdrop for a wine and food scavenger hunt. Get lost in wine country on this episode of V is for Vino!