Wineries

Benjamin Mei, longtime Chilean Winemaker, Returns to Roots in Provence

Barbara BarrielleJanuary 17, 2017

Benjamin Mei has a lot of energy. Frantic, creative, existing-on-little-sleep energy like few people I have ever met. Benjamin is making wine. He is sourcing ... Read More...

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A Luxurious Overnight in Oregon Wine Country

Elizabeth RoseJanuary 5, 2017

Willamette Valley Vineyards, named The Best Vineyard/Tasting Room Experience by Sunset Magazine, is located in the Willamette Valley, Oregon’s largest wine regi... Read More...

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Sparkling Cavas of Spain

Susan Lanier-GrahamDecember 19, 2016

This article originally appeared on Travelocity.com. I love a good bubbly. I once had a well-traveled Frenchman tell me, “There’s never a bad time for C... Read More...

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Lessons Learned: Conversations with Wine Leaders

Susan Lanier-GrahamApril 6, 2016

I had the privilege today of speaking at the 8th Annual International Wine Tourism Conference (IWINETC) held in the province of Barcelona, Catalunya (in Spain).... Read More...

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Wine Tourism Conference Aims for a Sparkling Success

Susan Lanier-GrahamMarch 14, 2016

The International Wine Tourism Conference (IWINETC) for 2016 is rapidly approaching and set to be the highlight of the year for key players in the wine and gast... Read More...

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Discovering France’s Champagne Drappier

Susan Lanier-GrahamApril 24, 2015

There is something magical about tasting champagnes in France’s Champagne region. The people live and breathe the effervescent wine. They speak of their ancestr... Read More...

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Oregon Pinot Noir: 20 Top Wineries

Susan Lanier-GrahamDecember 21, 2012

Pinot Noir wine has a beautiful deep red color and earthy flavor usually reminiscent of black cherries and plums. Wine connoisseurs who enjoy a full-bodied Pino... Read More...

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Alabama Wine Trail Offers Unique Tastes

Susan Lanier-GrahamSeptember 30, 2009

While not well known like their California counterparts, the wineries along the Alabama Wine Trail offer a unique taste of elegance that is pure Alabama.... Read More...

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