Spotlight on Italian Winemaker: Piero Lanza
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Italian wine maker Piero Lanza prides himself on such things as having a deep understanding of Chianti Classico’s regional differences, on using organic practices to solve curly problems to do with soil vitality – and having never worn a suit to work. Jacqui Gibson catches up with Piero at is Radda vineyard, Fattoria Poggerino.
New York: 5 Great Spots for Wining and Dining
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Long time New Yorker and experienced food and wine writer Darren Paltrowitz picks his five favorite spots in Manhattan for food and wine. Get an insider's guide on New York's culinary scene.
A Visit and Tasting at a Japanese Whisky Distillery
by Debi Lander
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A wee dram in the highlands is one thing, but great Scotch whisky from the mountains of Japan? Debi Lander learns more about Japanese whisky on a visit to Nikka Distillery in Yoichi, Hokkaido, Japan.
5 Questions with Beer Loving Wellingtonian Kalen Acquisto
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Jacqui Gibson catches up with Garage Project's Kalen Acquisto for a beer lover's view on what to do and where to eat in Wellington, New Zealand.
Karlo Estates: The World’s First Vegan-Certified Winery
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Karlo Estates winery in Prince Edward County, Ontario has a unique claim to fame. It is the world's first vegan-certified winery.
The Surprising Wines of Virginia: Barboursville Vineyards
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When I first visited Barboursville Vineyards, I had no idea their wines could be so good. I also didn’t know their restaurant Palladio was said to be “One of the finest and most authentic Italian restaurants in the United States.” according to John Mariani, the esteemed food critic. By the time I left Barboursville there
Curaçao: Where the Water, Music and Liqueur are All Blue
by Mira Temkin
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Way down in the Southern Caribbean lie three magnificent islands named the A-B-C’s – Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao. These three beautiful Dutch islands share a colonial history, gorgeous beaches and perfect weather outside the hurricane path.
Sanford Winery: The Role of Barrels in Chardonnay and Pinot Noir Country
by Cori Solomon
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Visiting Sanford Winery is like a trip down memory lane because the founders of this winery pioneered the region, putting both Santa Barbara County and Sta. Rita Hills on the map as prominent wine producing areas for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Meeting the current owner, John Terlato, and Winemaker Steve Fennell, one realizes they respect the
Port Wine at Graham’s 1890 Lodge: A Premium Tipple
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Tasting port wine in Graham's Vintage Room in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal with writer Anita Breland and photographer Tom Fakler.
Wine and Travel Writing with Kurt Jacobson
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US wine and travel writer Kurt Jacobson counts New Zealand and Colorado among his favorite destinations. We catch up with Kurt to find out why and to get his picks of the top four wineries to visit this fall.