Discovering the Wines of Rheinhessen, Germany on a BottleStops tour
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The wines of Rheinhessen deserve serious exploration. A personalized tour took us to four award-winning wineries and introduced us to a network of innovative winemakers.
Celebrate the Wine and Roses Festival in Bryan, TX
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When Paul Vincent and Merrill Bonarrigo founded Messina Hof Winery in 1977, their goal was to produce premium Texas wines. They couldn’t have imagined that Messina Hof would become one of the largest producers of 100% Texas wines. They also never dreamed that it would become the most award-winning winery in the Lone Star State
IFWTWA 2022 Photography Contest Highlights
by Cori Solomon
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IFWTWA wishes to congratulate the 2022 Photography Contest winners. There were 119 entries, 109 from IFWTWA members and ten from non-members. In this post, we share every winning image and the story behind each photo. The 2022 Photography Contest consisted of seven categories: Food, Nature, Wine & Spirits, Night, Portrait, Urban Landscape, and Landscape. Best
Oliver Winery and Butler Winery in Bloomington, Indiana: Great Wines and Rich History
Bloomington, Indiana, the home of Indiana University, is also home to two of Indiana’s oldest wineries – Oliver Winery and Butler Winery. They have each made their mark on the Hoosier state’s wine industry. Read on to learn about my recent visits to Oliver Winery and Butler Winery, located within a mile of each other
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In 1977, Gerard and JoAnn Bentryn founded Bainbridge Island Winery and Vineyards on a one-acre plot in downtown Winslow, Washington. The Bentryns, inspired by their travels, planted vinifera wines typically grown in the Loire Valley in France and Mosel in Germany. Their inaugural vintage in 1982 made them the 84th bonded winery in Washington State.
Tampa Bay Breweries: Florida’s Heart of the Craft Brew Movement
by Dawn Damico
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Benjamin Franklin said, “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” And in Tampa, Florida love and happiness flow freely through the heart of Florida’s craft beer movement! Breweries are run by people who are passionate about their craft, enjoyed by people who are passionate about beer, and provide a
Sharing Life’s Simple Pleasures – A Conversation with Anastasia Koutsioukis
by Lisa Morales
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I recently had a chance to speak with Anastasia Koutsioukis who co-owns The Drexel (in Miami Beach) with her husband Ahmet Erkaya, along with husband and wife duo, Chef Nano Crespo and Tamara Magalhaes. If you’ve visited Miami, you probably know Anastasia and Ahmet’s very popular restaurant, Mandolin Aegean Bistro in Miami’s Design District. Anastasia
The Excellent Experience at Caprio Cellars is a Reflection of Owner Dennis Murphy
by Pam Baker
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From the moment we arrived at Caprio Cellars in Walla Walla, we knew this visit was going to be special. Emily Kiefer, Customer Experience Director, handed us a glass of sparkling wine before we even stepped inside the tasting room. She shared that when owner Dennis Murphy opened the doors to Caprio Cellars in 2019, he
Copper Bear Wines: Napa Fruit and Arizona Roots
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A trip to Napa often consists of visits to glamorous winery castles with acres of beautiful forests and hills. No one can argue the stunning magnitude of some of the properties; it is a fantastic dreamland for wine lovers. As sensational as that may be, I like to mix it up with visits to less
Where to Find Sparkling Wine in Willamette Valley
by Pam Baker
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The Willamette Valley, Oregon’s biggest wine region, is celebrated for its astounding Pinot Noir. Discovered by pioneering winemakers more than 50 years ago, its mild climate provides perfect conditions for growing cool-climate grapes. While Pinot Noir has long been the star of the region, more winemakers are making some excellent sparkling wine in Willamette Valley,