About Field Blends

The process of making field blends involves co-fermenting different grape varietals grown together in the same field or vineyard. This often results in unexpected and intriguing blends, yielding a one-of-a-kind wine experience - that’s exactly what you’ll get here. 

Field Blends is everything a regular wine tour is not. These trips are rooted in community and connection – themes that are woven into every facet of this experience.

We’re blending unique tastings and local provisions with educational experiences and critical discourse. You’ll hear from regional change makers who are shifting the narrative on wine – or at the very least, challenging the dominant narrative. 

With Field Blends, opening up a bottle means opening up conversations about what’s emerging in wine and agriculture, what’s evolving, and what’s always been here but rarely ever gets air time. We’re here to dig deep and explore beyond the bottle – connecting you with the community, land, and people who are behind the labels, working the soil, and shaping change.

Field Blends is expertly curated with much thought and intention, with room for moments to surprise and delight. Rest assured – you’re in for an absolute treat. 

FIELD BLENDS Past Trips

Explore Field Blends

Past Trip: Lodi, California - June 2025
Nestled in the heart of California’s Central Valley, Lodi is an agricultural gem located between the bustling cities of Sacramento to the north and Stockton to the south. While neighboring wine regions may be more often explored, there is a laid-back charm in Lodi that we can’t get enough of. While Lodi is celebrated for its exceptional wine, particularly its old-vine Zinfandel, the region’s agricultural bounty extends far beyond. The fertile soil and Mediterranean climate create the perfect conditions for growing peaches, apricots, nectarines, watermelons, corn, walnuts, and over 120 grape varieties.

Past Trip: Traverse City, Michigan - June 2024
Situated along the eastern shores of Lake Michigan, Traverse City is endowed with unique microclimates and glacial soils which create exceptional conditions for growing a diverse range of crops. While cherries have blazed a trail for agriculture here, grapes are elevating the heritage and the food scene is leaning into the legacy. brimming with enchanting landscapes, freshwater beaches, and a burgeoning wine scene that is becoming an emerging hub for the industry.

Past Trip: Finger Lakes, New York - June 2023
The Finger Lakes region is undeniably one of New York state’s crown jewels. Native legend has it that the Great Spirit reached down to bless the land, leaving an impression of fingers that formed these magnificent lakes. The eleven Finger Lakes lie in a glacial valley and is home to a thriving community of artists, academics, and agriculturists.

Past Trip: Walla Walla, Washington - June 2022
They say Walla Walla is “the town so nice they named it twice,” and it’s true. This flourishing wine region stands apart in that newcomer vintners – regardless of gender, race, socio-economic background, or winemaking experience – are able to put down roots in this community and find a well of support to blaze their own trail and forge the future of Walla Walla wine.

Past trip Highlights

What to Expect

  • One-of-a-kind, thoughtfully curated food and wine experiences

  • Access to exciting new releases and portfolio tastings hosted by a diverse panel of regional changemakers

  • Carefully crafted provisions that highlight local flavors, ingredients, and preparations

  • Powerful conversations around sustainability, diversity, equity, and social impact in wine and agriculture

  • Community building with other conscious food and wine lovers + much more!

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Trip Awards

Field Blends Trip Awards seek to empower individuals from underrepresented and intersectional communities pursuing a career in the wine industry through community-building, inquiry, and exploration. If you are actively seeking employment or education in the wine industry and meet the eligibility requirements for Trip Awards, we’d love for you to apply!

Trip Awards for the next Field Blends will open in early 2026. Sign up for our newsletter to stay in the know!

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Community Partners

Community and connection are at the heart of Field Blends. On these grounds, we collaborate with regional experts who are intimately familiar with our destinations to design purposeful, one-of-a-kind experiences that draw on the best of local hospitality. Our Community Partners help push the dialogue and close the knowledge gap between consumer and maker – an important next step in the evolution of different wine regions.

Fiona’s commitment to innovation, community, and authenticity colors everything she does. As a Community Partner for Field Blends: Walla Walla, Fiona’s mission is to shine a light on the young wine community and showcase the work they’re doing to make the world of wine more equitable and enjoyable for all.

Owner + Winemaker of SMAK Wines
Walla Walla, Washington

With the goal of making wine accessible to everyone, educating through words and events is not something Maiah takes lightly. Her work focuses on broadening the narrative of wine by looking at how history has shaped where we are today. As the Community Partner for Field Blends: Finger Lakes, Maiah aims to spotlight the beauty and whimsy of the region, and share stories of phenomenally talented growers and makers crafting wines there.

Writer, Beverage Education Manager at New York Kitchen
Finger Lakes, New York

Stepping into the role of Community Partner for Field Blends: Michigan is a homecoming for Simonne. After gaining over a decade of experience in wine regions around the world, Simonne is excited to bring greater visibility to her home state's best-kept appellations.  She believes Michigan wine’s approachability will entice the next generation of wine drinkers while championing diversity beyond vinifera. Simonne’s work centers the experience of fellow 1st generation kids, ensuring that barriers do not mar entry into the wine biz for future generations.

Winemaker, Co-Founder of Natural Action, Founder of Cal Poly BIPOC Scholarship Program

Gerardo Espinosa, project manager at an architectural firm turned winemaker, embodies passion, heritage, and dedication to the Lodi community and broader California wine industry. As Community Partner for Field Blends: Lodi, Gerardo’s collaborative approach and commitment to fostering connection will spotlight that Lodi isn’t just a place where grapes are grown and wine is made; it’s a community where history, creativity, and heritage come together in every glass.

Co-founder and Winemaker, Lodi Crush; Winemaker, Anaya Vineyards