EXPLORING THE USA, ONE GLASS AT A TIME WHEN I RECENTLY journeyed across the United States from Florida to California, I was reminded that travel is as much about the people you meet as the places you visit. With our Chihuahua in tow, my husband and I packed our car and headed west, tasting wines […]
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When l told my friends that I was going to wine country the first thing they thought was Napa. But when I said my wine travel was to Lodi, the first question was, “Where is Lodi?” Then the next question was, “There’s wine country in Lodi?” https://www.lodiwine.com Well first off, Lodi is located in California on
Over the summer I had the good fortune to enjoy wine travel to the stunning Wine Region of Paso Robles. This little town is smack dab in the middle of California’s Central Cost, located 204 miles south of San Francisco and 205 miles north of Los Angeles. This truly is God’s country, with rolling hills,
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It’s always a great day when you get to spend it with visiting wine makers. For me I find it so fascinating to get a look into their lives, to see the drive and inspiration behind their wines. I was excited to enjoy a lovely Luncheon with Amélie Dugué-Couillaud, where I was introduced to her
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When thinking wine travel you might not think Miami. But with it’s hot night life scene and proximity to the South American Wine regions, there’s always a fun wine tasting happening in the Magic City. Tonight was no exception, and I had a fabulous evening celebrating Don Melchor Wines 30th anniversary! The delicious evening was
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In the Southern portion of Bordeaux there’s a gorgeous area known as Sauternes. This AOC (highly classified appellation or region) is known primarily for lush, full bodied, sweet delicious dessert wines, made from the grape Sémillon, known by the name Sauternes. The perfect place to start your wine travels if you want to taste world
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Everyone has an image of Miami, the one seen in movies or on TV, in shows like Miami Vice, it’s a poppurri of glitz, glam and grit. But the real Miami, the one that locals enjoy is much more laid back. Small intimate neighborhoods with very different characteristics make up the unique fabric of the
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The 1976 Paris judgement was the blowing crush heard around the world, ok at least in the wine world. California wines beat out French wines in a competition held not only in France, but by French judges. Quelle horreur! (Oh the horror!) Even today there is still a friendly rivalry of France Vs. California, which
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Petite Wine Traveler spent some time in the California Central Coast this summer, and kicked our #PasoWineTour off with a fabulous Paso Robles Downtown City Tour with Laura Gurreau of Central Coast Food and Wine Tours! She was not only informative, but just a great fun lady to spend the day touring with. Laura knew
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As a Certified Specialist of Wine I am fortunate to present Wine Dinners, Wine Tastings, Wine Education, and Travel for Wine Stories. Inevitably the question will come up, “What do you think of Rosé”? I sometimes chuckle when I hear this question, because Rosé is everywhere now. Especially once summertime rolls around it’s almost as
