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Rated the #2 City in the US by Travel and Leisure, Santa Fe, New Mexico, draws visitors to its well-known cuisine, plentiful art, rich history, boutique shopping, Native American culture, wellness spas, and a multitude of outdoor activities. As food…
Do you like to try different foods and drinks? Do you like Mexican culture and food? Would you like to know more about three unique Mexican liquors? I’m here to help! Xtabentún, Nixta Licor de Elote, and Vino Tinto Flor…
Walla Walla, one of the most well-known wine regions in the state of Washington, features more than 120 wineries. And in 2021, USA Today named it “America’s best wine region” in the USA, thus thrusting it even more into the…
Downtown Napa is a gateway city to the well-known Napa Valley wine region. But not to be outdone by its famous neighbor, Downtown Napa boasts its own unique wine tasting scene. With more than 50 tasting rooms, from boutique tasting…
Lake Chelan, a 50.5-mile narrow lake in North Central Washington, has long been a popular vacation destination. Located in pristine wilderness, Lake Chelan attracts visitors year-round for boating, hiking, skiing, and golf. Now it’s also attracting wine lovers. As a…
The Paso Robles Wine Region, known for its Bordeaux and Rhône style wines, lies halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles. From downtown tasting rooms to small family-run operations to multi-million-dollar wineries with elegant tasting rooms and stunning views, there’s…
We asked members of the International Food, Wine, Travel Writers Association to share a favorite wine and/or winery that is close to home, wherever that may be. It’s always fun to travel to other wine destinations, but there are often…
California’s “Down to Earth Month” in April celebrates sustainable winegrowing. As a result, many events will take place across the state to honor this climate-friendly practice. But, I can’t think of a better winery to celebrate than one from my…
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…