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.
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.
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.
Kid Friendly Wineries in Napa Valley. They do Exist.
Napa Valley + Kids = Wine Tasting??? Yes. Welcome to the era of kid friendly wineries in Napa Valley!!! We have a few everyone will love to sip-in.
Where to Sip in Arizona – Best Wineries & Tasting Rooms
Where can you sip in Arizona wine both among the vines and in Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tucson? We’ve shared the best Arizona wineries to pour into.
Beyond the Vines: Things to do in Monterey County
The is a lot to uncork in Monterey County wine country! Here are some seriously fun things to do in Monterey County that go beyond sipping wine.
Totally Sip Worthy New York City Wine Bars
Looking for the best wine bars in New York City? To uncork the best pairing, see our list of the best NYC wine bars according to Somm’s and other pros.
Understanding the Roots of New York Wine Country
There is a lot to uncork in New York, including wine country. We’ve poured into a lot of fun and interesting facts about the New York Wine Country to give you some trivia before your next sipping adventures.
What To Wear Wine Tasting
What to wear wine tasting? These few simple tips will help you can pair your wine tasting outfits perfectly.
Finding the Best Wineries to Visit
Finding the best wineries to visit is like a kid in a candy store – oh, the choices! Our Wine Vacation Guide to a Great Grape Escape helps narrow it down.
Do it Yourself or Hire a Wine Tour Guide?
The first in Carpe Travels’s Wine Vacation Guide to a Great Grape Escape. Step one discusses the first phases of planning a wine trip so it’s paired perfectly.
How to Plan a Wine Trip: Getting Started
The first in Carpe Travels’s Wine Vacation Guide to a Great Grape Escape. Step one discusses the first phases of planning a wine trip so it’s paired perfectly.
How to make any wine trip a great GRAPE escape!
Exploring wine country shouldn’t be hard… Carpe Travel has put together a detailed guide – and quick tips – to help any wine trip = a great grape escape.
The Best of the Best – Things to Do in San Antonio
San Antonio is in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, but sipping wine isn’t the only thing. Discover the best of the best of things to do in San Antonio.
Arizona Wine Festivals Not to Miss
We’ve rounded up some of the must attend Arizona wine festivals and events! They are totally sip worthy.
How to do New Orleans with Kids…and Their Grandparents
Heading to New Orleans with kids, and maybe some grandparents too? Take a look at some of Carpe Travel’s top recommendations on things to do in New Orleans with kids.
Things to do in Santa Fe, New Mexico
With so many things to do in Santa Fe it can be hard to narrow it down here are a few of Carpe Travel’s favorites.
Interview with a Winemaker: Laura Detwiler, Garrison Creek Cellars
Carpe Travel sits down with Laura Detwiler is the assistant winemaker at Garrison Creek Cellars for its Interview with a Winemaker series.
Things to do in Santa Ynez Valley Beyond the Vines
With 120+ wineries, wine tasting is one of the top things to do in the Santa Ynez Valley, but you will miss out on a lot if you don’t go beyond the vines.
Top 10 Things to do Willamette Valley Wine Country that go Beyond the Vines
While wine might be one of the big draws to visiting Willamette Valley, there are so many more things to do that go beyond the vines.
This Colorado wine travel guide is designed to help you explore Colorado’s wine scene. Be it downtown Denver’s urban wineries, to the wine country in the Grand Valley and to everywhere in-between.
Bordeaux | California | France | Italy | Napa Valley | Piedmont
Think museums are boring? Time to sip in a wine museum.
We’ve uncorked wine museums around the world to sip in history, culture – and wine.
What Winelovers Should Know About the Colorado Wine Country
Attention winelovers! Did you know Colorado is home to a fabulous wine region, producing award-winning wines. Sip in these fascinating facts about the Colorado wine country.
A Guide to Texas Hill Country Wineries
Looking to visit Texas Hill Country wineries? The ultimate guide to plan the perfect Texas Hill Country wine vacation to sip in the best wineries in Fredericksburg, TX.
Interview with a Winemaker: Mary Derby, DAMA Wines
Women are a minority in the world of wine but more pioneers are stepping in. Mary Derby of DAMA Wines is one of Walla Walla’s female winemakers helping to pave the way. Carpe Travel shares her colorful story in its series, Interview with a Winemaker.
Is the Number of Women in Wine REALLY Growing?
Is the number of women setting out to have a career in wine REALLY increasing? Carpe Travel explores the data and highlights women in wine who are pioneering the way.
Beyond the Vines…Top Things to do in Santa Barbara
There are tons of things to do in Santa Barbara besides sipping wines from its award-winning wine country, assuming you want to get beyond the vines.
Top 12 Things to do in Walla Walla…Beyond the Vines
Wine is what typically brings people to visit Walla Walla, but there is so much more to do in the wine country when you venture beyond the vines. See our top recommendations.
The Best Wine Books to Pour Into
Carpe Travel has rounded up the best wine books – many of which winemakers themselves suggested to our editor – to help you expand both your wine knowledge and palate.
5 Tips on Shipping Wine Back from Overseas
What are your options for shipping wine back to the United States? Five solutions, from wine suitcases to shipping and more. Which is best for your travels?
Check-In: Fat Duck Inn, Walla Walla Bed and Breakfast
There are a handful of B&Bs in Walla Walla to choose from, ranging in price, location and amenities. Carpe Travel shares an in-depth review of Fat Duck Inn and why this Walla Walla Bed and Breakfast is the perfect option for your next wine country getaway.
Uncorking the Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country
The Santa Ynez Valley is home to six distinct towns, each each is worth sipping in on your next wine country vacation.
Restaurants in Walla Walla Wine Country that WOW
Food and wine lovers take note, Walla Walla restaurants are wowing it on the culinary front. Carpe Travel’s editor has listed the top Walla Walla restaurants to nosh at on your next visit.
Where to Stay in Walla Walla Wine Country
Walla Walla isn’t just a town in Washington, it has become a world-renowned wine region and culinary destination. Now the question is where should you stay when you visit?
Getting To & Around Walla Walla Wine Country
Tucked down in the southeastern corner of Washington, Walla Walls is not a convenient place to get to. What you need to know to get to this wine region and the Walla Walla wine tour companies to help you sip through the Valley.
A Historic Day of Walla Walla Wine Tasting
Walla Walla wine region is still young, yet there are a few pioneers who led the way and are open for history buffs to sip in a historic day of wine tasting in Walla Walla.
Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country Transportation Options
Getting around the Santa Ynez Valley wine country requires driving. See our guide to determine which wine country transportation option is for you?
Where to Stay in the Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country
The editor at Carpe Travel uncorks the top places to stay during your next Santa Ynez Valley wine vacation.
Best Wineries in Santa Ynez: Top Tasting Rooms and Vineyards
There are 100+ Santa Ynez Valley wineries – you’re bound to sip well no matter where you go. But, to help we’ve pulled the top must sip wineries.
The Perfect Restaurant Pairings For Your Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country Vacation
During our travels through the Santa Ynez Valley wine country we noshed at many restaurants. Our top picks for the perfect pairing.
The Sideways Effect of the Santa Ynez Valley Terroir
The movie, Sideways, may have put the Santa Ynez Valley wine country on the map. But the regions terroir has its own sideways effect.
Sipping Through the Santa Ynez Valley in 48 Hours
Visiting the Santa Ynez Valley? Carpe Travel has put together a few wine tasting itineraries to pair with your next wine country getaway.
The Ultimate Guide to the Santa Barbara Funk Zone
The Santa Barbara Funk Zone has become a favorite – for good reason! See our guide and itinerary on where to sip, savor and stay to get your funk on!