Travel writers share favorite local wines and wineries
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 wonderful wines to sample and enjoy in our home state, province, or region. Enjoy virtually
Celebrate California’s “Down to Earth Month” with Bogle Vineyards
by Pam Baker
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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 own backyard – Bogle Vineyards. This family-owned winery received the Green Medal Leader Award in
Why You’ll Want to Visit CaliPaso Winery and Villa in Paso Robles
by Pam Baker
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If you’re looking for a vacation in Italy without the plane ride, a visit to CaliPaso Winery and Villa in Paso Robles might just be the ticket. Built to look like an Italian villa straight out of Tuscany, CaliPaso offers the perfect place to spend a long weekend. Explore the Courtyard of This Tuscan Villa
The Best of New Mexican Wine: Gruet Sparkling Wine
by Cori Solomon
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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 might say the birth of American viticulture started in New Mexico. One long-standing winery in
7 Perfect Wine and Chocolate Pairings for This Valentine’s Day
by Pam Baker
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If you’re planning a special Valentine’s Day at home this year, impress your sweetheart by pairing wine with everyone’s favorite sweet treat – chocolate! To help you prepare for this most romantic of all holidays, here are seven wine and chocolate pairings to enjoy with your darling. Kendall-Jackson Wine and Chocolate Pairings I’m fond of
Cheers! Here’s to Texas Wines!
What comes to mind when you think of Texas? Cowboys. Oil. Longhorn cattle. Sports teams. Texas barbeque. What about wine? It may not be “top of mind” but, in fact, Texas ranks fifth in the nation in wine production, behind California, Washington, Oregon and New York. In some ways, Texas wine is a well-kept secret.
Exploring Oregon’s Rogue Valley Wine Region
by Pam Baker
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When visitors call the Rogue Valley wine region the “new Napa,” its proud winemakers say, “No, we’re Southern Oregon.” With a growing reputation for expressive wines, the Rogue Valley is producing a string of outstanding vintages and quietly attracting wine lovers. And with four wine trails, 53 tasting rooms, and 88 vineyards, there’s plenty to
All I Want for the Holidays… (What’s on your list?)
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 friends and family members, and can freely travel the world again. Thankfully, several vaccines are
The Tiny Pennsylvania Wine Trail You Need To Visit
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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 mind up to a wonderful region full of delicious and affordable wines. I discovered the
Why a Visit to Australia’s Famed Hunter Valley Should Be on Your Bucket List
by Pam Baker
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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 one billion liters each year. Australia’s most famous wine regions include Barossa Valley, Margaret River,