Exploring One of New Zealand’s Oldest Wine Regions – Auckland
by Pam Baker
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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 city. And while you might be tempted to head straight to the more well-known wine
The Best Way to Travel with Wine
by Pam Baker
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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 Marlborough region are at the top of many a wine lover’s list. You likely will
Taking a River Cruise? Make it a Wine Cruise
by Pam Baker
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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 a wine-themed river cruise, guests enjoy the wine the ship serves AND the wine brought
Red Mountain AVA – In the “Heart of Washington Wine Country”
by Pam Baker
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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 discover. The Tri-Cities region is known as the “Heart of Washington Wine Country.” With 300
Wine & Spirits: Clarksburg Wine Country
by Pam Baker
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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, wine-tasting experiences, wine cruises, and all things wine-related. It seems fitting that I kick off