Walla Walla Valley, A Retreat for the Soul
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The Walla Walla Valley is the perfect getaway for a long weekend trip. A four-hour drive from Portland, Seattle, or Boise, you find a little oasis of wine, food, and nature. Moreover, a piece of history may or may not surprise you along the way. Although I chose this trip based on wine and my
Visiting Puerto Rico? Book an Old San Juan Walk & Taste Tour with the SPOON® Experience!
What better way to see the 500-year-old city of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, than by experiencing its food and local beverages on a walking tour? SPOON® Experience’s Old San Juan Walk & Taste Tour SPOON®, a culinary and cultural tourism company, offers several walking tours and cooking classes. On a recent trip to Puerto
Vektor Vodka captures what is called “The Elixir of Life!”
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Vektor Vodka is distilled seven times from Ukranian Winter Wheat, using artisan spring waters from local aquifers. The high-end, super clean product, free of finishers, captures the original meaning of vodka – “The Elixir of Life.” Furthermore, the brand prides itself on being a traditional, luxury spirit intended for sipping by itself. Vektor calls to
Introducing the newest AVA – San Luis Obispo Coast
by Pam Baker
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Say hello to the newest American Viticultural Area (AVA) – San Luis Obispo Coast. This dreamy cool-climate wine region stretches roughly 60 miles long from south of Big Sur to just north of Santa Maria. Designated an AVA on March 9, 2022, San Luis Obispo (SLO) Coast includes the existing appellations of Arroyo Grande and
Waiting for Bordeaux: Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux in Miami
by Lisa Morales
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Wine is a waiting game. From bud break in the vineyard to barrel and bottle aging, the journey to your wine glass has just begun. When it comes to Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux wines, even once you bring your prize home, it’s often best to wait months and sometimes years before you drink
South African Wine Collection “Blazing” Through Arizona
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Blazer Beverage Tom Carbon and Amarilys V. Drozdz, with their love of wine and extensive business resumes, own and operate Blazer Beverage, a wine distribution company. They are currently in partnerships with restaurants, resorts, and wine shops all over Arizona. With a refreshing approach to sharing environmentally conscious wine, they aim to promote wineries and
Journey Through Australian Wine Regions Aboard the Ghan
by Pam Baker
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A journey aboard the Ghan, Australia’s iconic train ride between Adelaide and Darwin, provides passengers with a means to explore the country’s vast interior in a luxurious setting. The experience offers excellent service, gourmet meals featuring regional cuisine, and off-train excursions. But a journey on the Ghan also allows guests to taste Australian wine from
Where the Tourist Meets the Local in Arizona
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The beautiful state of Arizona has much to offer in terms of scenery, hiking, restaurants, shopping, and historical landmarks. Most often tourists gravitate to the Northern parts of the state to visit the Grand Canyon, Sedona, and the Verde Valley, and understandably so. The photo opportunities alone are reason enough to make the drive. A
Five Wine Tasting Rooms to Explore in Sutter Creek, California
by Pam Baker
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Sutter Creek, a gold rush town in Amador County, California draws visitors for its history, antique shops, architecture, and “vintage” Main Street. But this cheerful, inviting town, just an hour from Sacramento, also attracts wine lovers to its eclectic wine tasting rooms. Sprinkled throughout a convenient four-block radius it’s easy to visit all of the
From the Pandemic to a Wildfire – This Resilient Winemaking Team Pivots to Success
by Pam Baker
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From the pandemic to a massive wildfire, Aaron Bryan and Amy Krahe, a husband-and-wife team, found the resilience to creatively pivot and successfully keep their business going. And today, on a sun-drenched ridgetop in the Sierra Foothills, they’re building, thriving, and doing what they love – making wine. Learning to Make Wine Aaron first became