Peace Among The Grapes at Jules J. Berta Winery
As our group of travel writers waited to meet the owner of Jules J Berta Winery, a biker drove into the parking lot. He wore faded blue jeans, sunglasses, and a sleeveless vest over a short sleeve tee...
View ArticleChampagne: Wine of Kings and the King of Wines
No other beverage in the world says luxury more than Champagne. It’s the drink of celebration and status, a worldly swirl of bubbles that embodies elegance, success and joie de vivre. On a recent visit...
View ArticleFive Top Tips for Wine Tasting
If you’re a wine lover, there’s no greater thrill than visiting your favorite vineyard to take part in wine tasting. Whether you’re on vacation or just escaping the old routine for an afternoon, here...
View ArticleMissouri Wine Country: History and the Grapes
Photo: Missouri wine country, Missouri (c) Cori Solomon. FWT Magazine. At one time, Missouri was the number one producer of wine in the United States. The history of Missouri wine is interesting...
View ArticleThe Women of Wine: Pam Starr of Crocker & Starr Estate
For me, visiting and tasting wine is more about the people behind the wine than the sensory experience itself. So I was delighted to spend an afternoon with Pam Starr of Crocker & Starr, a boutique...
View Article5 Perfect Wines And Spirits for Winter
With two-year worldwide sales volume of spirits exceeding 21.29 million liters, it’s clear that consumers are thirstier than ever. And there’s no better way to enjoy the cooler season than with a...
View ArticleBin 604 Baltimore: The Best Wine Shop
The first time I walked into Bin 604 Baltimore it seemed special. The attention their staff lavished on me was meant to make sure I walked out with a wine that would fit the occasion. I was guided...
View ArticleFour Vineyards to Visit in California’s Santa Maria Valley
The Santa Maria Valley, just north of Santa Barbara, offers one of California’s most scenic drives along the 101, but most visitors are surprised to find that this region also turns out some of the...
View Article9 World-Best Wines to Wet Your Whistle
Ask a team of international food, wine and travel writers to name their favorite tipple and you’ll find 9 world-best wines from France, the United States, Canada, New Zealand, Italy and Spain make the...
View ArticleWine and Travel Writing with Kurt Jacobson
US wine and travel writer Kurt Jacobson loves to write about the places he knows well, counting New Zealand and Colorado among his favorite destinations. We catch up with Kurt to find out why these...
View ArticleNew York: 5 Great Spots for Wining and Dining
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. The post...
View ArticleWhere to Savor and Sip in California’s Lodi Wine Country
Visit Lodi, California with writer Lori May as she shares insider tips on how and where to taste among the region's 100 varieties of wine, including award-winning Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and...
View ArticleCosta Mesa, California – the Great Romantic Escape
Looking for a romantic SoCal escape? Look no further than Costa Mesa. Hilarie Larson tells us why this is the destination for everything from dining to shopping to the arts. The post Costa Mesa,...
View ArticlePutting the Happy into Holiday Wine Pairing
While it may be called “the most wonderful time of the year,” the busy holiday season is often overwhelming. In an effort to shorten your to-do list, here are a few suggestions and tips that will take...
View Article6 Reasons to be a Wine Tourist
Are you a wine tourist? Do your travel plans always seem to include strolling through verdant vineyards, discovering new vintages and immersing yourself in the wine lifestyle? If so, you are not...
View Article3 Ways to Organize a Wine Tasting Get-Together
“He who knows how to taste does not drink wine but savours secrets” – Salvador Dalì. When you think of going to a wine tasting, does it bring a feeling of happiness or worry? Are you happy because of...
View ArticleHis Passion For Wine | Apostolos Plahouras
For three days in Nikiti on the Sithonia peninsula of the Halkidiki region of northern Greece, we are bathed in luxury. We have stepped inside a dream, and its location is Danai Beach Resort and...
View ArticleMacedonia: Eight Top Things To Do in Five Days Around Kavala, Greece
Greece offers a veritable smorgasbord of historic, cultural, and gastronomic delights sure to satisfy the most demanding of visitors with diverse interests. Yet, the challenge to figure out where to go...
View ArticleFredericksburg, Texas: Wildflowers and Wine (Peaches, too!) in Texas Hill...
Deep in the heart of the Hill Country of Texas is a destination for all seasons — Fredericksburg and surrounding communities in Gillespie County. Located about an hour’s drive from San Antonio, a bit...
View ArticleMexican Organic Chef’s Table Inside A Museum with a Caribbean Twist
“El mejor producto fresco directo a tu paladar” (the best fresh produce straight to your palate) This motto is the heart and soul of Paola Torroella’s Mexican organic chef’s table. No, it is not a...
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