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Prima Materia Winery, under the guidance of owner Pietro Buttitta, is a California boutique winery that uses Italian grape varieties. California Wine Month is the perfect time to showcase boutique wineries that strive to accomplish something different. One such...
Exploring Catalonia in Spain includes wandering the vibrant capital city, Barcelona, Costa Brava beaches, and wineries making sparkling Cava. The Catalonia region of Spain is a diverse region where you’ll find the best of Spanish coastal cuisine, can hang out at a...
Conjure up some autumn vibes with a few of my favorite fall cocktail recipes. These are great fall cocktails that you can make—to sip and share—at home. I love fall. It's my favorite season and probably the thing I miss most about the East Coast. The smell of smoke...
The history of red wine is as intriguing as its taste. The inception of the exquisite alcohol dates back to around 6000 BC in what is now Georgia and Iran. Red wine, produced by fermenting varieties of black grapes, has a gorgeous color that can vary from deep...
Explore historic downtown Prescott, Arizona. Discover a colorful history and good food along Whiskey Row and throughout downtown. I spent a month exploring historic Prescott, Arizona. It gave me an opportunity to get to know more about the area's rich history. I...
The New Mexico wine industry seeks to honor its past while forging ahead, elevating wines, and embracing the future of the state's wine industry. New Mexico wine has come a long way from its beginnings in the 1600s. Today’s winemakers are making their mark and...
Whether you want to soak up some history or try something new—these top craft distilleries are worth traveling to see. A mix of locally sourced ingredients, historic roots, and creative cocktails make these seven distilleries from across the US a great addition to...
Meteorologist and wine writers Michael and Elizabeth Fagin explore climate change and wine, examining the impact of warming temperatures on the Western US wine industry. In 30 years will it be too hot to grow Cabernet Sauvignon in Napa/Sonoma or too hot to grow...
There’s always something new happening on the Vancouver Washington Waterfront. Vancouver USA is giving its neighbor across the river, Portland, some stiff competition. On any given day, no matter what the Pacific Northwest’s varied weather, you’ll find the hip, new...
Explore Oregon's Dundee Hills on a wine tasting day trip from Portland for great Pinot Noir and other Dundee wines at De Ponte Cellars. All it takes for an excellent day trip from the Portland area is a winery appointment, a great idea for lunch, and some good...