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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...

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.

1881 Napa, one of the worlds wine museums to sip in

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.

The Best Places to Visit in Southern France for Wine Lovers

By Barbara Mazz, Contributing Writer Near the borders of Spain, Italy, and along the Mediterranean Sea is the beautiful South of France. Lovingly referred to by the locals as le Midi, The South of France is one of the...

Check-in: Hotel Prince De Galles in Menton, France

On our recent visit to the the French Riviera, we visited the town of Menton and stayed at Hotel Prince De Galles much to the thanks of the reviews on TripAdvisor and ratings on American Express Travel – two of...

The French Riviera: A Short Guide to Menton

Located on the French Riviera, along the Franco-Italian border Menton has been nicknamed “The Pearl of France” and it’s very apparent as to why. Nestled in between the mountains and the Mediterranean Sea, Menton provides a slower pace to...