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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Getting back to ones roots. Interview with a winemaker, Tony Kooyumjianof Montelle Winery
Missouri has a rich history in winemaking. The state's unoffical wine histrorian, Tony Kooyumjian of Montelle Winery spills the juice along with his story.
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Interview with a Winemaker: Laura Detwiler, Garrison Creek Cellars
It's fairly uncommon for a winery to have both a female head winemaker and female assistant winemaker, Garrison Creek Cellars in Walla Walla is one of those diamonds in the rough.
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Interview with a Winemaker: Mary Derby, DAMA Wines
Women are a minority in the world of wine but more pioneers are stepping in. Mary Derby of DAMA Wines is one of Walla Walla's female winemakers helping to pave the way. Carpe Travel shares her colorful story in...
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Is the Number of Women in Wine REALLY Growing?
Is the number of women setting out to have a career in wine REALLY increasing? Carpe Travel explores the data and highlights women in wine who are pioneering the way.
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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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Interview with a Winemaker: Tim Harless, Hat Ranch Winery
Pioneering the great new frontier of the Idaho wine industry 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...
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For the Love of Wine…
When the winemakers fell head-over heels in love…with wine. Over the past few years I have had the privilege to interview several amazing winemakers for Carpe Travel’s Interview with a Winemaker’s series. I’ve shared most of these interviews already...
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Interview with a Winemaker: Melanie Krause, Cinder Wines
Women are helping to define the Idaho wine country… Wine is often times described with feminine qualities – sexy finish, voluptuous layers, delicate aromas – yet the job of a winemaker has traditionally been male. Take California, the leading...
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Interview with a Winemaker: Earl Sullivan, Telaya Wine
From Climbing the Corporate Ladder to Planting Cabernet Last month I had the chance to spend a few days exploring the Snake River Valley AVA with the Idaho Wine Commission. My private Idaho wine tour opened my eyes to...
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Interview with a Winemaker: Robin Akhurst Clos Pegase Winery
It was love at first sip… When Clos Pegase Winery opened in Calistoga in 1987, it captured the attention of the international wine world with a masterpiece design by renowned architect Michael Graves. The winery was essentially designed as...
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It is all about balance, balance, balance…
Interview with a winemaker…Jessica Munnell, Mercer Estates Of course it’s about the balance, we’re talking wine with Jessica Munnell, the winemaker at Mercer Estates in Washington. I have yet to spend time exploring the Washington wine region – outside...
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Interview with a Winemaker: Leo Hansen, Stuhlmuller Vineyards (and Leo Steen Wines)
The tale of a European sommelier turned California winemaker… I’m a huge fan of Cabernet Sauvignon, which Alexander Valley in Sonoma County is known for, yet I’ve never spent time sipping my way through the valley. On our last...
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Interview a Winemaker, Jeff Freeland at Oso Libre Winery in Paso Robles
Respect the fruit and great wine will follow… “Respect the fruit.” That’s one of the keys to great winemaking at Oso Libre Winery, according to Jeff Freeland, the winery’s winemaker. And, it shows. “Oso Libre” – Spanish for “Free...
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Interview with a Winemaker: Michelle Cleveland, Creekside Cellars
So many varietals, so little time! My first visit to the Colorado wine region aka Grand Junction and the Palisades is not one I will soon, if ever forget. Albeit, I wouldn’t mind if I did. It was on...
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Interview with a Winemaker, Jay Christianson with Canyon Wind Cellars
Interview with a Winemaker, Jay Christianson with Canyon Wind Cellars Earlier this summer I was invited to a small, private, wine tasting for writers here in Colorado. The gathering was specifically put together to preview wines that had won...
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Interview with a Winemaker: Janet Myers at Franciscan Estate
Do you have “go-to wines”, bottles of wine you know will pair well with nearly anything you’re serving? Wines you know will always be reliable? Wines you have simply come to trust and purchase each and every time you...
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Interview with a Winemaker: Paul V Bonarrigo, Messina Hof
Thirty years ago no one considered Texas to be a viable wine region, but like wine, time changes everything. Now with more than 300 wineries, Texas is the fifth largest producer of wine in the United States. It boasts...
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Interview with a Winemaker: Greg La Follette
In a rather surprised and unusual tone The Husband said, “Oh my God”. He had just opened a bottle of La Follette Pinot Noir 2012 and taken a sip. At that moment I wasn’t sure just how this review...
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Interview with a Winemaker: Theresa Heredia, Gary Farrell Winery
How does a chemistry teacher working on cancer-related peptide research at Cal Poly shift gears and become a winemaker? Just ask Theresa Heredia, the lead winemaker at Gary Farrell Winery in the Russian River Valley wine region. Theresa went...
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Interview with a Winemaker: Renée Ary, Duckhorn Vineyards
What do the intersection of science, art and winemaking have in common? In two words, Renée Ary, a chemistry and art graduate who became a winemaker. To be exact, the fourth winemaker in Duckhorn Vineyards long winemaking history. One of the first...
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Interview with a Winemaker: Sergio Germano of Ettore Germano in Piedmont
Touring vineyards is one of my favorite things to do when I travel. To learn about the local grapes, the terrior (a fancy word for the soil composition, climate and all that goes into the growing conditions) and the...
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Interview with a Winemaker: Ryan O’Connell, NakedWines
Have you heard the story about the family from the United States who moved to France, bought a vineyard and started making wine? And did I mention they didn’t have any winemaking experience? One might think that story ends...
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Interview with a Winemaker: Scheid Vineyards
The smell of wine in the air and the blast of air-conditioning welcomed me into Scheid Vineyards tasting room. Along with what seemed like 50 people packed like sardines in the small room. Should we turn and leave or...
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Interview with a Winemaker: Caraccioli Cellars
Last month I had the opportunity to visit Caraccioli Cellars in Monterey County when I did the Carmel Wine Walk. Think 15 wineries within four blocks – a wine lovers paradise! Caraccioli Cellars was one of the more unique...
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Interview with a Winemaker: Blair Vineyard
Have you ever been to Monterey? Done any Monterey wine tasting? Last month I had the luxury of doing both and discovered the delight that Monterey wine is. I also had the opportunity to meet several wine makers in...
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A Winemakers Tale: Adam Campbell, Elk Cove Vineyards
Welcome to this month’s edition of A Winemakers Tale where I feature interviews with winemakers from different wine regions around the world. Seeing as I’m still feeding (or rather sipping) my mild obsession with Oregon wine country I have...
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A Winemakers Tale: Alexandrine Roy, Winemaker for Phelps Creek Vineyards & Domaine Marc Roy
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are two of my favorite summer wines. This summer I discovered two new favorites from Phelps Creek Vineyards in the Oregon wine country. I recently had the privilege to interview its winemaker, Alexandrine Roy who brings a bit of old world to...
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Interview with a Winemaker, Austin Home of Hope Family Wines
A Spotlight on Wineries in Paso Robles With Austin Hope of Hope Family Wines Earlier this year I spent some time exploring several wineries in Paso Robles, where I discovered many new wines and totally fell for the region...
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