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.
9 World-Best Wines to Wet Your Whistle
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International travel writers name nine of the best wines in the world, with wine from France, Italy, Spain, the US, Canada and New Zealand making the list.
Four Vineyards to Visit in California’s Santa Maria Valley
by Beth Graham
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California's Santa Maria Valley is producing some of the state's best wines. Wine writer Beth Graham points out the top four vineyards to visit.
Capital K Distillery: From Grain to Bottle in Winnipeg
Capital K Distillery in Winnipeg is Manitoba's first grain-to-bottle craft distillery. Francesca Mazurkiewicz talks to master distiller Jason Kang.
Viña Montes and Kaiken: A Passion for Wine Spanning Across the Andes
by Cori Solomon
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Find out why the term "like father like son" applies to the Montes' passion for wine, although each one represents different sides of the Andes.
Pairing Food and Wine in South Africa’s Stellenbosch Region
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Maurie O'Connor enjoys some wine pairings with a difference at three iconic estates in South Africa's Stellenbosch region.
Bin 604 Baltimore: The Best Wine Shop
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Locals and visitors alike love to visit Bin 604 Wine Sellers. This special wine shop in downtown Baltimore is connected to the Foreman Wolfe Restaurant Group. This makes it easy to obtain a wine you had with your meal at Cinghiale, Charleston, or Bar Vasquez nearby. They also have excellent wine testing events every Thursday and hold wine classes occasionally for those wanting to up their wine game.
Exploring Australia’s Clare Valley with Riesling Wine Producers
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There’s something very romantic about being a winemaker and spending your days working with the vines, watching the grapes swell, then making the wine and seeing people enjoying it. But what if you’re a winemaker, married to a winemaker? Travel writer Marisa D'Vari talks to Australian winemakers and power couple, Jeffrey Grosset and Stephanie Toole, to find out.