Travel Locally – Why You Should Explore Your Own Backyard
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You Can Accomplish Bucket List-Worthy Experiences With Local Travel Far too often, we think that we have to spend a lot of money and travel far away to have incredible vacations when that couldn’t be further from the truth. I am here to change your mindset on staying local, taking a staycation, or planning a
Discovering Rodney Strong Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignons
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The legendary Rodney Strong established the 13th bonded winery in Sonoma County in the Alexander Valley. Significantly, he was a pioneer in planting grapes along the slopes of a hill rather than the valley floor. In 1971 he planted 15 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon on a perched terrace with red loamy soil. He felt this
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