IFWTWA wishes to congratulate the 2022 Photography Contest winners. There were 119 entries, 109 from IFWTWA members and ten from non-members. In this post, we share every winning image and the story behind each photo. The 2022 Photography Contest consisted…
New Mexican wine and grape growing started long before the first plantings were seen in California. Almost 400 years ago, circa 1629, the first grapevines planted were along the Rio Grande River by Monks, who brought vines from Spain. One…
They call New Mexico the Land of the Enchantment because you will become enraptured with its culture, architecture, scenery, and cuisine. New Mexico offers a wide variety of options for the traveler. Whether you ski in Taos, visit the numerous…
In December, Illinois culminated its bicentennial celebration, and what better way to partake in this event than to visit Springfield, Illinois, and the land of Lincoln. History abounds in Springfield. Located in central Illinois, Springfield was first settled around the…
In the wine world, different varietals have special days of celebration throughout the year. Wine writer Cori Solomon explores Malbec World Day, on April 17, and suggests six Malbec wines worth trying to make this day special.
Visiting Sanford Winery is like a trip down memory lane because the founders of this winery pioneered the region, putting both Santa Barbara County and Sta. Rita Hills on the map as prominent wine producing areas for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.…
Find out why the term “like father like son” applies to the Montes’ passion for wine, although each one represents different sides of the Andes.
Just outside of Montreal is a unique area in the Quebec Province called Eastern Townships. Located around 45 minutes southeast of Montreal, several hours from the city of Quebec, and borders Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont, the Eastern Townships offers many activities for the traveler to experience during any season.
Missouri was once the number one wine producer in the United States. Wine and travel writer Cori Solomon reflects on the importance of Missouri’s wine country to the country’s wine heritage.