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Vinodea is Vienna's female-only wine shop. Read on to learn about amazing Austrian women winemakers. When in Vienna, stop by to sample exceptional Austrian wines, including Grüner Veltliner. Before I travel abroad, I research popular grape varietals, create a plan...
Take a drive through the Columbia River Gorge toward The Dalles in Oregon to experience the flavors of the East Gorge Food Trail. Here are a few stops along the way. A drive through the Columbia River Gorge is an epic adventure, but pair it with several stops along...
Longing to visit New Zealand? Take a peek at the beautiful island country through the lens of our photographer's camera. Join us for New Zealand in pictures. I've been blessed with nine trips to New Zealand, as evidenced by the stamps on my passport. Starting with...
Good food, great wine, beautiful vistas, and friendly locals await while exploring New Zealand. Check out some places to visit in New Zealand. As we ride Fuller's Ferry under cloudy October skies, I'm thrilled to be exploring New Zealand once again. Our ferry is...
Santa Ynez Valley has six distinct communities—Solvang, Santa Ynez, Buellton, Ballard, Los Alamos, and Los Olivos. Here is our guide to the best Santa Ynez Valley restaurants. The terrain of the Santa Ynez Valley is diverse, with its green pastures dappled with...
Nelson, New Zealand, boasts a vibrant arts community, excellent restaurants, great hiking, and is close to the Marlborough wine region. With some of the most intense blue-green waters and tree fern-studded forests anywhere, New Zealand is my favorite foreign...
Camp Davies is definitely not your kids' summer camp. Head to Calistoga, CA for wine camp at Schramsberg Vineyard. This wine camp for adults is a must! As a foodie, wine enthusiast, writer, and photographer, I am often invited to unique, educational, and fun...
A Napa Valley Wine Train trip makes for a day filled with tasty food, delicious wine, great conversation, and incredible scenery. The Napa Valley Wine Train, part of the Curator Hotel & Resort Collection, was once named the Napa Valley Train. The railroad,...
Explore La Chiripada Winery—New Mexico's first winery. Located an hour north of Santa Fe, this boutique winery specializes in reds. In a sense, La Chiripada Winery (slang for “a stroke of luck”)—in tiny Dixon, New Mexico—and I grew up together. Founded and owned by...
Looking for a great Washington sparkling wine for sipping? Need a great bubbly pairing for the holidays? These are our recommendations for the best Washington sparkling wines. Washington sparkling wines are very popular for everyday drinks and an excellent pairing...