Winemaking in the Tropics – Thailand’s Monsoon Valley Vineyard
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Award-winning Thailand-based Monsoon Valley Vineyard, established in 2001, had its first harvest in 2006. The label’s picturesque 110-hectare vineyard can be found in the foothills of the mountain range dividing Thailand from its western neighboring Myanmar. Just 17 miles to the east, sitting on the Gulf of Thailand’s shores, is the popular resort town of
Splendours of an East Asia Adventure: Hong Kong and Taiwan
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“More champagne, Miss Hasbron?” Now that was music to my ears! As I cruised the sky on the way to my East Asia adventure aboard Hong Kong Airlines, I couldn’t help but think how lucky I was. From the 180° flatbed seat and stocked amenities kit to the à la carte dining options and ‘SkyBar’
Paso Robles: Six Great Drinking And Dining Venues
When you think of the wine country in California, do Napa and Sonoma immediately come to mind? Naturally, other areas of the Golden State grow vineyards and produce wine – the Santa Ynez Valley, Temecula, and Monterey. But Paso Robles, a Central Coast town midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles on US Highway 101,
Cooking in a Modern-Day Agora: Culinary Experience in Athens, Greece
by Dawn Damico
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The focal point just beyond the glass doors is a 200-year-old olive tree, symbolizing peace and friendship. There is fresh seasonal produce to your right and an 82-foot tall atrium towering above you, showcasing the latest techniques in hydroponics and aquaponics. Freshly baked bread, created daily, tempts you from a wood-fired stone oven, the heavenly
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
Taste the Spirit of Texas at the Brazos County Farmers Market
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One of the best ways to explore an area is to get acquainted with people who live and work there. And what better place could there be to meet them than the local farmers market? During a trip to Bryan, Texas, I visited the Farmers Market in Brazos County and met many vendors who epitomize the
Explore Wisconsin For The Best Cheese And Fascinating Master Cheesemakers
by Tom Manus
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There are only two places in the world where a cheesemaker can earn a Master Cheesemaker certification — Switzerland and Wisconsin. The Master Cheesemaker program, also referred to as a PhD in cheese from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, ensures that Wisconsin cheese remains of world-class quality. Only Wisconsin cheesemakers with at least 10 years of