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As we approach the end of 2020 — the year of coronavirus — all we really want for the holidays is for our lives to go back to normal (or that “new normal”), so we can safely be with our…
When you think of wine, you think of Pennsylvania, don’t you? Probably not. Neither did I when I embarked on a Wine Trail Staycation Road Trip in my own Pennsylvania county. What I learned changed my perspective and opened my…
Most people picture kangaroos, the Sydney Opera House, the vast Outback, and the first fireworks of the new year over Sydney Harbor when they think of Australia. But the “Land Down Under” is also well-known for its wine, producing over…
You may know many wine regions of the world well, but there are probably some you have yet to discover. If you’re on the search for some of California’s “undiscovered” wine regions, you’ll want to explore Carmel Valley Village. This…
Ready to beat the heat with a cold beverage by the pool or on the patio? As temperatures climb into the 90s or even triple digits in some parts of the country, we asked IFWTWA (International Food, Wine, Travel Writers…
No Need to Complicate Matters. Just Keep It, “Simply Italian.” If you’re a seasonal Italian wine lover, it’ll soon be time to switch bold wines like Barolo for lighter ones like Spumante. The time for summertime sips is near and…
Located in the southeastern region of New Zealand’s North Island lies the Wairarapa, an area of big skies, wide valleys and small towns full of character. And in the Wairarapa, at the heart of the classic New Zealand Wine Trail,…
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.…
Miami marked the middle of the Far From Ordinary Roadshow 2019 presented by Wine Australia. The event commenced in New York City on September 19 and concluded in San Francisco on October 3. I was delighted to attend this event…