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A new wine bar comes to the north end of Chinatown to serve glasses of house wine as it joins the revival of a decades-old tradition. Less than a year after receiving its winemaking license from the city, Angeleno Wine Company is set to…

After La Belle Vie owner and wine tour director Michelle Rulmont went vegan in January 2018, she did some research to find out which local wineries are vegan. She was surprised to learn that many wines use substances of animal…

–People come to Paso Robles Wine Country to relax, sample award-winning wines, great food, and for Central Coast adventures, but choosing from over 250 wineries to visit can be daunting. "We're here to help people…

Breadcrumb Trail Links Travel Nova Scotia Halifax Explore Canada If you are visiting Nova Scotia this summer, a wine tour has got to make your to do list. From stunning views of the Annapolis Valley, seafood feasts and…

For more stories like this, check out The Chronicle's weekly travel newsletter! Register here.With over 400 wineries in Napa Valley, planning a tasting trip to the famous wine country can be a bit overwhelming for newcomers. That's why so…

Napa Valley was blanketed in smoke over the weekend The Prisoner Wine Society opened its tasting room to the public. The devastating blaze had just begun its trail of destruction 150 miles to the north, and the region's generally cool…

For more stories like this, check out The Chronicle's weekly travel newsletter! Register here.Sometimes the best way to experience an unfamiliar part of Wine Country is to let the local experts lead the way. In!-->…

CLICK HERE if you are having difficulty viewing these photos on a mobile device For nearly 20 years, Napa Valley's The Prisoner Wine Company has been one of those upscale cult brands, with no vineyards or cellar to host its devoted masses.…

No, you're not mistaken: it's chains that line the walls behind the bar. In the chimney nearby? A tangle of iron balls and chains. But even if the light fixtures overhead mimic pulley-lowered hoods on electric chairs, the prison…

For his next wine project, filmmaker-turned-winemaker Francis Ford Coppola is looking to Oregon's Willamette Valley. His wine company, The Family Coppola, buys Vista Hills Vineyard, in the Dundee Hills…

If you imagine yourself a bit of a wine connoisseur - or just enjoying a drink in the evening - there are hundreds of brilliant wine destinations across the world. Whatever your drink, there is a wine region to explore and taste. From…

As part of the latest development in Oregon's booming wine industry, the Great Oregon Wine Company has purchased Duck Pond Cellars, a family-owned winery in the Willamette Valley known for its Pinot Noir and Pinot…

CC-BY 2.0/Jim G/Flickr Sightseeing in San Francisco tends to keep tourists busy for several days because there are so many options. Many people visiting!-->…

August 19, 2018 - Interest in Croatian wine is growing, as is its burgeoning wine tourism industry. Five of the best on the island of Hvar. Croatian wine is here! With its 130 native varieties, the homeland of the original Zinfandel and…

More than a decade after starting Wind Gap Wines in California's Sonoma Valley, Pax Mahle is stepping away from the winery. Mahle sold its remaining 50% share in June to partner Terroir, the wine company founded by…

Napa's Duckhorn Wine Company announced this morning that it is purchasing Sonoma Pinot Noir powerhouse Kosta Browne Winery. Duckhorn will replace Kosta Browne's current shareholders, JW Childs Investment Fund, as…

NW Ohio has over a dozen breweries. Follow this list, check everything out, and savor the flavors of the Black Swamp. Some favorites: -4KD Crick Brewery (Defiance)-Black Cloister Brewing Company!-->!-->…

Getty Images With the unofficial start of summer comes pretty high pressure to have some amazing plans. Your neighbors are going to their lake house, your kids have ditched…

With our proximity to the Finger Lakes and hundreds of fine wineries, craft breweries, cider houses and distilleries, there is no shortage of opportunities for tasting tours.Crush Beer and Wine Tours, headquartered in a small office in The…

International guide to Kazzit vineyards The merger of the two companies creates enormous synergies, efficiencies and positions Kazzit to significantly expand…

Billy Cusimano, owner of Ride 5 Wine Tours from Paso Robles "Sharing the best of Paso" -Ride 5 Wine Tours owner of Paso Robles, Billy Cusimano, said he started Ride 5 Wine Tours with the intention of…

One of the joys of living in central New York City is the easy access to vineyards and wine routes. A glass of local Riesling or a bottle of local Pinot Noir is a short drive away, especially on a beautiful summer day.Of course, everyone…

Designed to retain some of its smoker-car authenticity, the wagon where a new vineyard tour and gift shop is located is adorned with burgundy-colored velvet curtains, supple beige leather armchairs, new but fresh trunks. antique look and…

Designed to retain some of its smoker-car authenticity, the wagon where a new vineyard tour and gift shop is located is adorned with burgundy-colored velvet curtains, supple beige leather armchairs, new but new trunks. antique look and an…

What was your first French experience?The omnipresent French exchange when I was 14 years old. I first went to my host in Paris. She seemed quite mature (she was a year older than me, but I was a year ahead in school). It was such a…

Languedoc vineyards. Photo: Vickie Cunningham What was your first French experience? The omnipresent French exchange when I was 14. I first went to my host's in Paris. She seemed quite mature (she was a year older than me, but I was a…

The Napa Valley is only 30 miles long and a handful of miles wide. Still, it's packed with attractions and distractions that can be hard to know where to start. There are several ways to plan a visit…

Several tipsters have told us about some changes to the Vinavanti Urban Winery tasting room, which opened in Hillcrest last fall. Earlier this month, the local winery sold their newly built winery and tasting space on University Avenue…

You don't have to be a connoisseur to visit a vineyard. The experience of visiting vineyards is so enchanting that it will surely make you a wine lover, if you are not yet. Walking through the grape field, visiting the factory, where…

Insider's Guide: With over 280 wineries at the foot of the Sierra - and 100 in Amador and El Dorado counties alone - it's worth getting advice from the pros. Barbara Keck's new book, “Wineries of the Sierra…

Self-guided wine tour vs. Travel agency The beauty of being behind the wheel on northern Michigan wine tours is that you are in control of the pace and destinations during your wine odyssey. The downside is that someone has to drive,…

Welcome to your quick guide to Cape Cod wineries! Visiting a Cape Cod winery is a must, whether you live in Cape Town or here on vacation. While wine is available at liquor stores across the region, Cape Town and the Islands are also home…

–The warmer weather is here and wine tasting is the perfect way to take advantage of it. Why not experience one of the best activities Paso Robles Wine Country has to offer in style, courtesy of Paradise Limousine…

Sponsored by Rias Baixas is located in the Galacia region, in the north-west of Spain, and enjoys a cool coastal climate. The region is best known for producing Albariño, a crisp and clean…

Bhe happy coincidence, wine country is often an ideal place for holidays: it combines a mild and warm climate, rolling countryside and very often a fabulous gastronomic tradition. In short, we can eat well, drink well then lie down and…

As one of the world's premier travel destinations, Italy is known for many things, such as Roman architecture, Renaissance artwork, and superb cuisine. But it is also recognized as one of the oldest wine producing countries in the…

Even though it may seem so far away hot weather is come back ... eventually. And when the invigorating rays of the sun shine on the province once again, many of you will undoubtedly be grabbing a bottle of wine to relax in the…

Katie Hayward, also known as “Captain Katie” in the wine tour business, owns Uncorked Wine Tours and is one of the most upbeat and bubbly personalities on the Central Coast. She…

Black Friday or sparkling? With relatives and friends on their way for a holiday weekend, and others who may show up closer to Christmas or New Year, it's likely you'll be called upon to act as a guide after the dishes. holiday…

There is beauty in tasting wine in the land where grapes are grown, crushed and fermented. Words that are obnoxious in any other context, like "terroir" and "jammy" flow naturally into the conversation. Imaginary flavors (grilled…

Offer secure VIP transport and personalized wine tours for groups A private, personalized and fully customizable wine tour service located in Paso Robles, Uncorked Wine Tours offers secure VIP transportation for…

January might not seem like the best time to take a winery tour in northern Michigan, but that's because you haven't considered doing it on snowshoes or cross-country skis.Located along the shores of Lake Michigan, Traverse City is the…

Is wine the most mature drink? Like art or sex, best enjoyed once a required number of years have passed? Should Trader Joe's be allowed to sell bottles of wine for three dollars? Drinking wine and taking wine tours are not more than…

Paul Eitel The Paso Robles wine country has become a major hotspot for vacationers across California. Summer is a particularly popular season for wine tasting. While spontaneity is encouraged, planning ahead…

The United States is the second largest consumer of wine, behind - you guessed it! - France. But wine tourism, a wine-centric journey, is an American invention that began in the 1970s with Napa Valley…

We invite you to be our guest on Customized Northern California Wine Tours Known as the premier wine country in the United States, California's Napa Valley and Sonoma Wine Country are home to more than 800 wineries tucked away in the…

Planning a trip to San Francisco and the Golden State? The "City by the Bay" has many cultural distractions that will appeal to even the most discerning traveler, including fine dining, the performing arts, museums and art galleries.…

The “teething phase” is how one local winemaker describes the San Diego County wine industry. It doesn't matter that the original Golden State vines were planted at Mission San Diego de…