California Wine Festivals are Back! Sip these in…
Wine festivals in California are back! Here are some of the top California wine festivals not to miss this year.
Author: Elaine Schoch
Elaine Schoch is an award-winning travel writer, wine judge, American Wine Specialist and certified by the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET II). At Carpe Travel she shares wine travel destination guides for ALL WINE LOVERS – from novices to experienced pros – to help them plan their wine adventures, arming them with insider tips, must-visit spots, and things to see and do beyond the vines.
How to Drink Wine at the Beach (or Park)
Carpe Travel’s editor offers personally tested tips on how to drink wine at the beach, park and camping for your summer sipping.
Exploring Cape May Wineries
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Why Not Wine a Bit in Virginia Beach
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Colorado Wine Festivals To Sip In
Who doesn’t love a good wine festival? Colorado is home to two wine regions, 100+ wineries and several wine festivals. Here are the best ones to sip in.
Wine Tasting in Miami…and other things to do
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Missouri Wine Festivals Not to Miss
If you’re in Missouri, you need to make sure to check out these wine festivals and events! They are totally sip worthy.
Uncorking the Well Aged History of Arizona Wine
Who knew Arizona had such a ripe and well aged history when it comes with making wine. Pour in and sip it well!
Seriously Fun Things to do in Dallas, TX
There is no shortage of things to do in Dallas…be it if you’re a local trying to explore more of your city or if you’re a first-time visitor.
What Wines to Pair with Chocolate?
When it comes to pairing wine with chocolate there are some things to think about to enhance the flavors and bring out the little subtle notes in each.
The Perfect Smoked Salmon Wine Pairing
This smoked salmon wine pairing is an easy and delicious appetizer with dill, capers, sour cream and smoked salmon. Pairs perfectly with Chardonnay or Sauv Blanc.
Getting to know the Riboli Family of San Antonio Winery
Having produced wine for over a century in the US, the Riboli Family of San Antonio Winery has a story worth sipping in. This interview uncorks the story.
Interview with a Winemaker: Ashley Trout of Brook & Bull
Carpe Travel sits down with Ashley Trout of Brook and Bull Cellars to chat about her journey into the wine industry and the Walla Walla wine region.
Virtual Wine Tastings that Bring Wine Country to You
Our favoriate wineries, winemakers and wine pros who are bringing the tasting rooms straight to your living rooms with virtual wine tastings.
Winter Wineries to Sip In
There’s no better way to keep the cold winds of winter at bay than winter wine tasting with friends. Carpe Travel brings you our list of the best winter wineries to sip in this year.
Sipping in Chilean Wine with Concha y Toro
Interested in learning about Chilean wine? Carpe Travel uncorks Concha y Toro and its Casillero del Diablo label – literally on of the best wineries in Chile with Massimo Leonori.
Prime Day Wine Deals
Happy Amazon Prime Day! See Carpe Travel’s curated list of the best deals for all of you wine lovers.
Historic American Wineries Every Wine Lover Should Visit
Discover the oldest wineries in America with Carpe Travel’s guide to the Historic American Wineries Every Wine Lover Should Visit.
Wine Lovers Take Flight at the Walla Walla Airport District
The Walla Walla Airport District is home to the wine incubator program and one of THE places for wine lovers to sip-in Walla Walla wine country. Discover more on this Walla Walla wine region from Carpe Travel.
Why are there so many different types of wine glasses?!?
It’s hard not to wonder why it matters and what the purpose is for all the different types of wine glasses. But there is a reason for all shapes and sizes. Let me explain.
Seriously Sip Worthy Arizona Wineries
There is a lot to sip in when it comes to Arizona wine country. Here are just a few seriously sip worthy Arizona wineries to uncork.
Answers to Your 15 Most Burning Wine Questions
As you sit under the stars, sipping a glass of your favorite wine, do you find yourself pondering some of the greatest questions in the universe? Questions like whether you should decant your wine, how to re-cork the bottle, and what in the world are ‘wine legs’? We’ve rounded up the answers to frequently asked…
Sipping in The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey
Pairing an outdoor Colorado adventure with local wines is a must when visiting Colorado’s Royal Gorge region. Where to start – The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey.
The Royal Gorge: Things to see and do
The Royal Gorge is one of Colorado’s not so hidden gems to explore. Outdoor activities galore, wineries, cideries and so much more!
Strawberry Tiramisu and Wine Pairing
Strawberry Tiramisu is a sweet Italian desert that pairs will with several wines. It’s the perfect summer treat. Get the recipe!
What is Port Wine?
This sweet, fortified wine has a long history in the world of wine. Sip and explore your way to understanding what Port is, styles, pairings, and more.
Champagne Doesn’t Only Come From France
Calling all bubble lovers! Here’s an American wine history lesson on how it is legal for a few U.S. wineries to label their sparkling wines as Champagne.
What is Rosé Wine?
When summer roles around, there is one refreshing pink drink that comes to mind. But exactly what is rose wine? Find this answer and more as you sip in this article from Carpe Travel.
Black Owned Wineries You Should Be Sipping In
It’s time to sip in more red, white and Black owned wines! The following list includes Black owned wineries in the U.S. that we should all be sipping.
Uncorking the Facts on Oregon Wine Country
What do you know or not know about Oregon wine country? We’ve pulled some fun wine trivia for winelovers (and non-winelovers) to uncork and sip in.
Armchair Food & Wine Travel to Barbaresco
Want to visit the Piedmont wine region? We’ve brought a little Piedmont to you! Franco Rocca dishes about his winery, pairings and discount on his wines.
How To Open Wine Without A Corkscrew
No corkscrew? No problem. Using a screwdriver, hammer or even a lighter can work. Here are 6 tips on how to open wine without a corkscrew.
The Bakers Table, Santa Ynez Valley
What’s better than warm homemade cookies?!? The perfect cookie and wine pairing. Chocolate espresso cookies and wine pairing to be exact.
Hitching Post, Santa Ynez Valley
Explore Santa Ynez Valley through food and wine pairings! The Hitching Post has shared its Oak-Grilled Steak with Mushrooms,Onions and Pinot Noir Sauce recipe to start your culinary journey.
The Gathering Table, Santa Ynez Valley
If you can’t travel to the Santa Ynez Valley wine country, you can still explore through food and wine pairings. The Gathering Table has shared its Grilled Rib Eye Steaks with Chimichurri Sauce to help you explore through your palate.
Bob’s Well Bread, Santa Ynez Valley
Bob’s Well Bread in the Santa Ynez Valley wine country is Carpe Travel’s featured restaurant, food and wine pairing. Bob himself, shares the recipe for his popular – and delicious – Meat Loaf Sandwich on Pain de Mie.
Sipping Your Way Through History: 10 World Heritage Sites in Wine Country
Dreaming of European vacation full of history and wine? We have what you need! Sip your way through history with these 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Wine Country.
How to explore new regions – even when you can’t travel.
How can you explore new regions when you can’t travel? Through food and wine. We “visited” Spain with this food and wine pairing for Tortilla Espanola.
Featured Food & Wine Pairing: Restaurant Olivia, Denver
Restaurant Olivia in Denver is Carpe Travel’s featured restaurant, food and wine pairing. Chef Ty shares his recipe for Spaghetti and Meatballs.
Get your greens with these salad wine pairings
We all need to eat our greens, why not pair comfort food, wine AND salad together. Carpe Travel has pulled together a few salad wine pairing ideas that pair all three. Cheers!!
Ways You Can Become an Eco-Friendly Wine Lover
By thoughtfully selecting your choices in wine, you can reduce your “wine footprint”. Here are easy ways to become a sustainable wine lover.
The Ultimate List of Wine Movies
Looking to learn a little more about wine, or just sip in more flavors? Here is your total list of wine movies to uncork!
The Best Wine and Booze Delivery Services
Sip back and relax, these wine and alcohol delivery services will keep you stocked.
Wine Tasting in Phoenix – Where to Sip & Stay
There is more to Arizona than desert and cacti. With more than 100 Arizona wineries – there’s a lot to sip in. Your guide to wine tasting in Phoenix.
A review of the VingardeValise Wine Suitcase- Our Favorite Wine Travel Case
Traveling with wine doesn’t always easily pair, at least it didn’t before the VingardeValise wine suitcase. See Carpe Travel’s review of the VingardeValise wine suitcase.
Things to do in Napa Valley with Kids (Without the Whine!)
We’ve uncorked a slew of things to do in Napa Valley with kids to pair with your next visit. To be honest, a lot of these things are fun without kids too!
Family-Friendly Hotels in Napa Valley
Doing wine country without the whine = staying at family friendly resorts or hotels. Here are a few family friendly hotels in Napa Valley to check into.
Getting back to Missouri’s wine roots with Tony Kooyumjian of Montelle Winery
Missouri has a rich history in winemaking. The state’s unoffical wine histrorian, Tony Kooyumjian of Montelle Winery spills the juice along with his story.
Top Sites to See and Things to Do in Fort Worth, TX
There is a lot to do in Cowtown that doesn’t involve cows! We’ve rounded up a few of our favorite things to in Fort Worth that go beyond the cattle drives.
Why Thomas Jefferson is still the most wine savvy POTUS
When it comes to wine, Thomas Jefferson is still the most wine-savvy POTUS we’ve had, not to mention America’s first great wine connoisseur. Why? 6 main reasons.