Food and Vine

It’s easy to forget the wine when the winery feels like a tourist trap. Branded hats, curated playlists, wine “experiences” with food pairings that taste like they were designed by a marketing intern. If you're over it, there’s a different tier of winery that doesn’t advertise with buzzwords or giant signs. They’re low-key by design — off the main road, often behind a locked gate, usually requiring an appointment made weeks in advance. And what you’ll get isn’t a show — it’s