Simone FM Spinner, Author at Carpe Travel

Featured Willcox Winery: Aridus Wine Company

Aridus Wine Company is one of our featured Willcox wineries to sip in. They are producing cutting edge wines in Arizona.

Shopping for Wine Online

We’ve broken out a few of our favorite online wine shopping resources to help you pick your pairing.

How to Understand a Canadian Wine Label

It's easy to crack the code on Canadian wine labels. Here we break down the label and explain the the wine regualtions that go along with it.

Things to do in Vancouver and Victoria

As part of the Carpe Travel BC Wine Country Travel Guide, we have included 10 seriously fun things to do in Vancouver and Victoria that go beyond the vine.

The Grapes and Wines of British Columbia

What grapes are grown in British Columbia and what are the top wines coming out of the BC wine country?

Where to Eat in Okanagan Valley

Like a family style meal, Carpe Travel wants to share all our recommendations on the best restaurants in Okanagan Valley.

Where to Eat in Vancouver and Victoria, BC

Like a family style meal, Carpe Travel wants to share all our recommendations on the best restaurants in Vancouver AND Victoria BC.

One of the best places to eat in Vancouver, Water Street Café

Carpe Travel did a lot of seeking to discover the best restaurants in Vancouver. One of the best - Water Street Cafe. Get the full review here.

Where to Stay in BC Wine Country

No matter your style, perfect accommodations can be found all over British Columbia. Carpe Travel has paired the best of where to stay in BC wine country here.

Things to do in Okanagan Valley

There are so many seriously fun things to do in Okanagan Valley in British Columbia. Better yet, most are outside. We have it all here.

How to Taste Wine Like a Pro

Ever wondered how professional sommeliers taste wine? Click over to learn how to taste wine like a pro and sip in the enjoyment along the way.

What is Icewine

What is Ice Wine? How is it made? How should you sip it and what pairs well with it? All this and more in our guide to understanding Ice Wine.

Understanding a Champagne Label

Understanding a Champagne Label How to read a Champagne label, and actually understand it. If you have ever looked at a Champagne label you’ve no doubt seen a variety of abbreviations. What do they all mean? These little abbreviations...

What’s the difference between Prosecco and Champagne?

Prosecco vs Champagne? Aren't they the same? Not at all. We've broken down the difference between Prosecco and Champagne for you in our Wine 101 series.

Best Restaurants in Asheville (North Carolina Wine Country!)

North Carolina isn’t just BBQ . Asheville, NC was dubbed the 2020 Top Food Town in the US. See Carpe Travel's list of the best restaurants in Asheville, aka Foodtopia!

Guide to Sipping North Carolina’s Wine Trails

Your quick guide to sipping in seven dedicated North Carolina Wine Trails, all designed to explore NC wine country.

Introduction to the North Carolina Wine Regions

The state of North Caroline is divided into three wine regions consisting of 200+ wineries and six designated AVAs. By Simone FM Spinner, Contributing Writer North Carolina has always been an agriculture haven, when it comes to viticulture, it...

The Biltmore Winery, a top winery in North Carolina

Where is America’s Most Visited Winery? (North Carolina!?!)

It’s true. The most visited winery in America is in North Carolina. The Biltmore Winery hosts a million+ guests per year! Why? Carpe Travel tells all.

Books. They're one of five type of wine education we outline in this article.

Want to Learn About Wine?

Carpe Travel brings you the best ways to learn about wine. Find out which wine education path is the right fit for you here!

Summer Seafood Wine Pairing Twist

What wine pairs best with a lobster roll? This recipe takes a little Spanish twist with your traditional lobster roll and wine pairing.

Breaking down your eco-friendly wine options

Wine is complicated enough, add in trying to sip Eco-friendly wines?!? We’ve broken down how to find/identify Organic, Biodynamic, Sustainable and Vegan wine.

Isn’t all Wine Natural?

The term “Natural Wine” is ambiguous and different groups have varying definitions. We break it down and share tips on how to find ones worth sipping.

Eco-Friendly Wines to Celebrate Everything Green

Want to sip more sustainable wines, Carpe Travel has listed some of the best organic, biodynamic, vegan or sustainable wines available today. Cheers to raising an Eco-friendly glass!