Lush green rolling hills filled with vineyards, historic small towns, and 50 miles of stunning Pacific Coast—this is Sonoma County. Chardonnay and pinot noir reign supreme here in a climate blessed with ample days of sunshine and cooling sea breezes.…
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California may be the most famous wine-growing region in the US, but New Mexico claims the title as the first in the New World. When Spanish explorers settled in the upper Rio Grande Valley, soon after, Franciscan monks followed with…
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Just a short ferry ride from Auckland, New Zealand, through the Hauraki Gulf’s sparkling waters, the beautiful Waiheke Island is well worth a visit. This 36-square mile island, surrounded by 83 miles of coastline, boasts 25 miles of stunning beaches.…
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Green, gorgeous, and full of wine, New Zealand attracts plenty of wine lovers here to sample its world-renowned Sauvignon Blancs and Pinot Noirs. If you’re traveling to this welcoming country, chances are you’ll land first in Auckland, New Zealand’s largest…
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With so many grape growing regions in the world, it’s easy to be a wine tourist. Tasting classic grenache-mourvedre-syrah blends in France’s southern Rhone Valley, luscious pinot noirs in California’s Sonoma County, and grassy, herbaceous sauvignon blancs in New Zealand’s…
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Are you thinking about trying a river cruise? If you’re a wine lover, consider a wine-themed cruise. But what does that mean? On a river cruise through a wine region, you can expect to drink the region’s wine. However, on…
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Here in California, I’m surrounded by wine. As a wine lover, though, I’m naturally curious about other wine regions. Lately, I find myself exploring more of Washington. From Walla Walla to Tri-Cities to Yakima Valley and Woodinville, there’s plenty to…
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Greetings, fellow travelers and wine lovers. I’m Pam Baker, a freelance food, wine and travel writer based in Sacramento, California. I’m delighted to introduce you to a new column for Food, Wine, Travel Magazine. Each month we’ll explore wine regions,…