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.
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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.
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What is Rosé Wine?
Everything you need to know about the pink drink! Blushing a gentle pink, redolent with the fragrances of rose petals and fruit with an occasional hint of earthy celery or tangy rhubarb… This is rosé, the wine of summer...
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Sip in More Black Owned Wineries in the United States
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.
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The Judgment of Paris
Forty-four years ago this May, the winners were declared at the Judgment of Paris and the world of winemaking changed forever. For that was the moment that American winemakers set the wine world on its head by winning both...
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Everything You Need to Know About Swiss Wine
Switzerland is known for many things, but few know its wines as Swiss wines are one of the country's guarded treasures. Why? Here's everything your need to know.
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A Guide to Texas Hill Country Wineries
Everything is bigger in Texas, including the wine. With more than 300 wineries in the state, Texas has become the fifth largest wine-producing state in the U.S. Although, most of the wine it produces is sold within its own...
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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.
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Introduction to the North Carolina Wine Regions
North Carolina has always been an agriculture haven, when it comes to viticulture, it continues to grow. The most recent AVA in North Carolina – Crest of the Blue Ridge Henderson County – was established in 2019. When it...
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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.
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Historic American Wineries Every Wine Lover Should Visit
Do you have a list of ‘must-see’ places? If you’re like me, most of the places on that list probably have at least something to do with wine. Well, here are five more to add to your list. Whether...
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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.
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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.
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How To Open Wine Without A Corkscrew
Need to open a bottle of wine but don't have a corkscrew? Don't worry, you're not screwed. Here are several easy ways on how to open wine without corkscrew.
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Featured Food & Wine Pairing: 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.
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Featured Food & Wine Pairing: 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.
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Featured Food & Wine Pairing: 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...
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Featured Food & Wine Pairing: 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.
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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!
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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.
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