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Photo by Richard L. Gaw Pennsylvania winemaker Kyle Jones recently purchased the nearly eight-acre Kreutz Creek vineyards in West Grove, where he will own and operate The Acadian Wine Company. By Richard L. Gaw Personal editor When…

Just as Santa Barbara has many varieties of landscapes - an elegant mesh of sea, mountains, and urban terrain - the grape varieties produced in the region are equally remarkable. While the region is renowned for its masterpieces of Syrah,…

Breadcrumb Links Life Food Wine expert Anthony Gismondi took on the challenge of building a 40-bottle wine cellar that you can expand to 80 or 120 bottles by adding an extra bottle or two of each wine to your…

With its rolling hills, sweeping Blue Ridge views, lush greenery, and numerous acclaimed wineries, vineyards, and tasting rooms, it's no wonder Dahlonega is considered the heart of Georgia wine country! Whether you're an avid wine…

Wine vines in Northern California Lea Lane (To learn more about the vineyards of the world, listen to episode # 47 of my podcast, Places I remember with Lea Lane, here or wherever you get podcasts.) In my many years as a travel…

Over the summer I was in North Fork of Long Island, NY, enjoying delicious sparkling wine carefully crafted by Lenz Winery, when I read that the panic was unfolding in just a few miles from Southampton. Billionaires literally chartered…

Holiday gifts for kids are easy. These are the fully educated adults in your life that you struggle with. Fortunately, there is alcohol for that. And Wagyu noodles and clubs and crispy rum and hot butter milk chocolate…

Richard and Tracy Crockett smuggle grapes into Englewood and show the results to their Ladrón cellars tasting room, which opened on November 5 at 11435 East Briarwood Avenue. The name Ladrón translates to…

Wednesday, November 24, 2021 2:42 PM Sustainability is the current watchword in wine. As bottle weight and recyclability are increasingly discussed, companies need to at least nod in an!-->…

Australian wine company Treasury Wine Estates said on Wednesday it had bought Frank Family Vineyards in Calistoga for $ 315 million as it continues to shift its portfolio to higher-end brands. The agreement includes the tasting…

There have never been so many wine club delivery services as there are today. This is not shocking information, we know, as an era of direct consumer happiness is already upon us, and obstacles like the pandemic make the model all…

PROVIDENCE OF THE EAST - On our last visit Anchor & Hope in Rumford it was early 2020. James Davids and Marissa Stashenko were installing wine barrels at restaurants like Bayberry Beer Hall and Tavolo.You know the rest of the story.…

The Prisoner Wine Company, known for its very different luxury blends with visually provocative labels, today launches Saldo, a new luxury wine brand that builds on its popularBottling of Zinfandel. The most recent wine, a Red Blend, will…

There is a common saying among Arizona wine professionals when discussing the state's wine production: "We are still in our infancy." And honestly, that makes for a pretty exciting time.The opportunities are ripe for experimentation, as…

At the end of August, our summer drinking rituals - high SPFs and low ABVs - started to unravel. Our sensitivity to the millennial festive branding, at least in the context of canned…

AdvertisingNapa Valley, California (September 30, 2021) - The Prisoner Wine Company, known for its very different luxury blends with visually provocative labels, today launches Saldo, a new luxury wine brand that builds on its popular…

Azores Wine Company Francisco Nogueira Historically, the cellars of the Portuguese Azores Islands have never been places of wine production. They were places of social gathering, where owners invited their…

Santorini is one of Greece's most popular tourist destinations, known for its amazing wine, romantic cliffside hotels, and stunning sunsets. The landscape was formed by a series of volcanic eruptions; the most devastating happened around…

From a sunrise trip over the vineyards in a hot air balloon, to gliding around an estate on a Segway, here are the best ways to explore South Africa's Barossa Valley region.Our recommendations are dedicated to helping you find the right…

What are the best wine tours in Canberra? Photo: File. What started 160 years ago has now blossomed into a wine wonderland. With rolling hills spanning multiple elevations and varying soil types…

AdvertisingTexas Hill Country-based Hoover Valley Vineyard Offers Growing Estate Footprint in Central Texas and Opportunity for New Tasting Room Location HYE, TEXAS (July 7, 2021) - William Chris Wine Company (WCWC) today announced the…

Storica Wines co-founder Zack Armen explains what it takes to create a new category of wine in America and what makes Armenian wines so good. Photo courtesy of Storica Wines As Americans, most of the wines we drink…

Image / Brancott heritage vineyard site.Whether you fancy a hike and a hot pie, or want to indulge in the finer things in life, Marlborough has a bit of it all.A long-standing destination for wine lovers - since innovative winemakers…

Share the article Last update 5 months agoThere is nothing more delicious than sipping a glass of fine wine on a beautiful day. This summer, American wine lovers will be eager to resume tastings and tours. Below is a…

Prisoner Wine Company invites wine lovers to discover its complex wines.Prisoner Wine Company may be known for their red blend, but the Napa-based wine company is more than just a blend and a creative label. While its loyal fan base is…

When Matthew Chausse decided to turn a passion into a viable business, he had no idea what to expect or anticipate. “It's definitely an interesting time to start a new business,” said Chausse. A…

Wine tasting vacations are one of the best ways to celebrate two of life's finest things: beautiful places and wine! With interest in specialty vacations up 30% according to some travel agencies, there's never been a better time to…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…