The first official wine region in the United States isn’t where you might think
It was on June 20, 1980 when the United States designated the country’s first American Viticultural Area – AVA. It wasn’t Napa Valley or Sonoma though. Nope. It was Augusta, Missouri. An AVA is a wine region that has...
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When in Munich…drink wine!
Germany is famous for its beer and sausage, especially the city of Munich – the capital of Bavaria – and the home of the annual Oktoberfest celebration. But, did you know Bavaria is also famous for its wine? One...
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Three Perfect Pairings for Wine Tasting and Golfing
By Jordan Fuller, guest writer Golf and wine often go hand-in-hand as two classy experiences. But, can we really do both on a single trip? Yes. Having spent the last year traveling around the United States and visiting more...
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Adventures in Wine: There’s More than Pineapple Wine at MauiWine
All 50 states in the United States produce wine, including Hawaii. On our last trip to Maui my family reluctantly woke up early and gave up one of their coveted days at the beach to trek up into the...
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Tips for Food Photography While on Vacation
By Max Therry Food and wine go together beautifully, and if you are traveling to a particular wine region, why not take some photos of the local dishes? For instance, if you were taking your vacation in Bordeaux, you...
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10 California festivals not to miss this summer
Summer officially kicked off this week, but the summer wine festival session was uncorked back in May. We’ve pulled together some of the top summer wine festivals in California not to miss this year. (Are there others you think...
Read moreThe 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...
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15 Fascinating Facts about Missouri Wine Country
Billboard after billboard I saw signs for different wineries as I drove through Missouri on a road trip. “Wine here?” I scoffed. But after a quick online search I realized just how much history Missouri has played in the...
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Who Knew There Was So Much to do in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, Missouri is best known more for its BBQ and being a “college town”. Home to three colleges, the whole college town feel and appeal are definitely driving factors in Columbia’s energy. But did you know it’s also been...
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From A to Z: Top Wine Festivals in Every State Not to Miss
The number of wine festivals popping up across the nation are increasing. However, not all are created equal. Here are some of America’s best (food and) wine festivals in each of the 50 United States. This list will be...
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The Best Australian Wine Regions to Visit
By Irene Seah, guest writer Australian wines have a strong international presence for a reason – they’re good! Australia ranks sixth in the world’s wine production, producing more than 770 million litres of wine annually. But, it’s not just...
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What Every Wine Lover Should Know About Ohio Wine
Wine might be the last thing on your mind when you think about Ohio, but why not? With 265 wineries and five recognized American Viticultural Area, the Buckeye State is putting itself on the world wide wine map. If...
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Blend. Bottle. Cork. A Colorado Wine Blending Experience
Be a winemaker for a day at Continental Divide Winery in Breckenridge It is one thing to go to a wine tasting, it’s another to do a wine blending where you make your own wine. I had my first...
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What every wine lover should know about Washington wine & its history
Washington might want to think about changing its state fruit from apples to grapes. The Washington wine industry is booming! Washington is ranked among the world’s top wine regions and the state continually receives rewards for its wine’s consistent...
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Willamette Valley Wows with Grochau Cellars
Interview with a Winemaker: John Grochau, owner & winemaker, Grochau Cellars Racing through France’s most revered wine regions – Champagne, Burgundy and the Loire Valley – John Grochau didn’t have wine on his mind but rather getting to the...
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What Every Wine Lover Should Know About New Mexico Wine & its History
New Mexico has a rich wine history that took a lot of twists and turns throughout the years. Although the state didn’t have an easy start when it came to producing wine, today it continues to grow...
Read morePioneering the great new frontier of the Idaho wine industry
Interview with a Winemaker: Tim Harless, Hat Ranch Winery Welcome back to Carpe Travel’s Interview with a Winemaker series. It’s been awhile since I last shared an interview, but as I’m focusing more on travel within wine regions in...
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