What is an AVA & Why Should you Care?
What’s the big deal about AVAs in the United States? More than you might think for both the wine sippers and wine producers.
Wine 101
What are French-American hybrids?
A beginners guide to understanding French-American hybrid grapes, the wines produced and why they matter in today’s world of climate change.
Wine Holidays 2023: The Complete List of International Wine Days
I might be the worst wine writer out there since I rarely acknowledge wine holidays. Yes, there is a day each month dedicated to celebrating a different wine and its grape. For me, every day is a celebration of wine. 😜 Buuuuut, since I’ve been asked to start showcasing different wines on their designated holiday…
The Ultimate Gift Guide for Wine Lovers
It’s time to think outside the bottle and give the wine lover in your life a unique gift they’ll savor. Carpe Travel has the ultimate gift guide for wine lovers with a variety of items ranging in price to fit everyone’s tastes.
International Wine Destinations You Need to Visit Now… According to Somms
Who better to ask about the coolest places and best sipping spots than professional wine sommeliers?
U.S. Wine Regions Somms are Excited to Sip
Vacations are meant to be refreshing, why not make them delicious too? Top wine regions in the United State and where to sip according to Somms.
Wine 101: Pét Nat and Piquette Wines Explained
Just what is Pét Nat wine and Piquette wine and what are some other no or low alcohol wines to sip?
Wine 101: Wine Tasting Room Etiquette
Visiting wine tasting rooms has a lot of perks…and some rules. We’ve laid out a few wine tasting etiquette rules to keep in mind for your next sip trip.
Master Wine Sommeliers Share their Favorite Wine Cocktails
What are some of the favorite wine cocktails Masters of Wine and Sommeliers are sipping this summer? Get the recipes…
Sipping in the NoLo Movement
Low alcohol and non alcoholic wines, beers and spirits are booming in popularity. Here are a few favs to pour into.
Forget Spritzers & Sangria. Sip in these 16 Incredible Wine Cocktails
We find both wine and cocktails at the center of so many of our festivities. Why not pair the two? Recipes for 16 delicious wine cocktails. 16 luscious and rich wine cocktails recipes perfect for any occasion.
Wine 101: What is Vegan Wine? (Bonus – Vegan Wineries in Tuscany)
How is it that a natural plant-derived beverage like wine isn’t 100% vegan? Bonus – recommended vegan wines in Tuscany.
WINE 101: What is dry wine?
A short guide to understanding what dry wine is and sipping recommendations.
Wine 101: How to Store Wine at Home
These wine storage tips are flexible and accommodate what’s best for your budget, space and general needs for storing wine at home.
Dessert Wine Pairings 101
Our tips and recommendations for how to have your wine and dessert pairings take the cake…
Wine 101: What Is Orange Wine and Which Are The Best To Sip?
What is orange wine? This style of winemaking is having a real moment. What to know about orange wine and US winemakers leading the style.
The Ultimate Guide to At-Home Winter Wine Cocktails
Wine is our jam, so we rounded up some of our favorite warming winter wine cocktails as the temps start to dip.
Understanding National Prohibition in the United States and Its Impacts
It’s a good time to give you wine lovers a little refresher on your American history regarding what was National Prohibition, how it got started, why it happened and the outcome.
Wine 101: What is Vin Santo
Love Vin Santo – the sweet Italian dessert wine and want to learn more about it? In Carpe Travel’s Wine 101 we go into what is Van Santo and recommendations for your next sipping adventure.
Love Gewurztraminer wine and want to learn more about it? Carpe Travel’s guide to understanding everything about the Gewurztraminer grape and wine with food pairings. Cheers!
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.
The Judgment of Paris
On May 24,1976 the world of wine making changed forever! Discover what happened during the Judgment of Paris, a notable moment in wine history, from the wine lovers at Carpe Travel.
Shopping for Wine Online
We’ve broken out a few of our favorite online wine shopping resources to help you pick your pairing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
WINE 101: What is Ice Wine (Eiswein)?
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.
Featured | Italy | Piedmont | Wine 101 | Wine Pairings
Barbaresco & Barolo Wine Pairing Tips Direct from Piedmont
Tips and tricks for Barbaresco and Barolo wine pairing with tips from the winemakers. Recipes and pairing ideas, both traditional and unique. Buon appetito!
Piedmont culture in a glass – vermouth and coffee
Turin is the capital city of Piedmont and a favorite cultural city of Europe for many reasons. But, two of the most fun, help you start the day and the evening. Piedmont culture is all about coffee and aperitivo. Vermouth Originated in Turin, Italy. What is Vermouth? Vermouth is a fortified and aromatized wine. In…
Piedmont Wine: An intro to the grapes and wines
As part of our Piedmont Wine Travel Guide, we’ve shared all you need to know about the grapes and wines produced in Italy’s Piedmont wine region.
Understanding a Champagne Label
To help decode your next Champagne label we’ve pulled together a list of Champagne labeling terms to help you sip in your wine education.
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.
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.
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.
How To Open Wine Without A Corkscrew
No corkscrew? No problem. Using a screwdriver, hammer or even a lighter can work. Here are 5 tips on how to open wine without a corkscrew.
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!
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.
The Ultimate List of Wine Movies to Sip In
Looking to learn a little more about wine, or just sip in more flavors? Here is your total list of wine movies to uncork!
What To Wear Wine Tasting
What to wear wine tasting? These few simple tips will help you can pair your wine tasting outfits perfectly.
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?
Cinque Terre | Italy | Piedmont | Tuscany | Wine 101
A Travelers Guide to Understanding the Italian Wine Classifications
Traveling to Italy? This guide helps to explain the Italian wine classifications so you can find the right wines for your pallet. By Alice Ross, contributing writer Italy is known for a lot of things, from the interesting Roman Empire history and the ruins to the stunning landscape and the pristine coasts along the Mediterranean,…
10 Best U.S. Cities for Wine Lovers
All 50 of the United States produce wine, making a wine country vacation easy. Here are our top U.S. wine cities to sip in.
Wine Facts Every Wine Lover Should Know About Napa Valley
15 Napa Valley Facts You Might Not Know I’ve spent a lot of time in Napa Valley exploring the different vineyards and wineries but it wasn’t until this last trip that I wanted to really dig into it. Literally, I wanted to dig in the dirt of every place we stopped. I’ve always known the…