Valentine 'n Wine

Hey, Big Spender! If you really want to impress your SO, you can always head North to Sonoma and spend the weekend at the Farmhouse Inn, where the master sommelier at the Inn's Michelin-starred restaurant will select some of the best wines you'll ever have the pleasure to swirl and sip. Not that flush but still looking for some Sideways action? Then detour off the 101 to Ventura where, from Feb 14-18, the Ventura County Winery Association is promoting a Valentine 'n Wine passport that gets you wine tastings at 11 wineries (about 55 tastings for $60), plus food pairings and special bottles. Be sure to order and print your passport online ahead of time.