The secret is out! Idaho is the next must sip wine country
Idaho's growth in the world of fine wines is booming, making it a must visit wine destination in the United States. Here's a short guide and things to see, where to stay and sip as well as things to...
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Wine Tasting in Philly: Bucks County Wine Trail
A Guide to Bucks County Wine Trail in Pennsylvania Thirty-five miles north of downtown Philadelphia sits the Bucks County Wine Trail, made up of eight Pennsylvania wineries. The wineries themselves are within a few miles of one another, making it...
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10 Best U.S. Cities for Wine Lovers
By Kay Harrison Wine is produced in all 50 of the United States, so you are probably sitting near a vineyard right now. If not, use this guide on the best wine getaways to plan a wine-flavored romantic vacation...
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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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The MUST Visit Wineries in Santa Cruz
By Tom Masters, Contributing Writer Santa Cruz is well-known for being the “birthplace” of surfing and hosting more than 20 luxurious miles of sandy shoreline where surfers gather to hit the waves. You may be surprised to hear that...
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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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Idaho…the new frontier for wine?!?!
“Idaho…the new frontier of wine growing?!?!” That’s exactly what I said, after I did a quick Google search to make sure there were in fact wineries in Idaho. I mean, really isn’t Idaho all about meat and potatos? Apparently...
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5 Award-Winning Wineries in Washington to Sip Your Way Through
Happy Wine Wednesday! Have you visited wineries in Washington? I have yet to get to any but guest blogger Caroline Davis has and she’s shared a list of five award winning Washington wineries to visit. Have you been to...
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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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Napa Valley and Sonoma County Wineries: What the Locals Recommend
The best winery recommendations from those who REALLY know – the locals. One of my favorite things to explore when I travel is wineries and what I’ve found is the locals tend to know the best wineries to visit....
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Check-in: The Craftsman Inn
A Charming Napa Valley Bed and Breakfast in Calistoga The Craftsman Inn is one of the top rated Calistoga bed and breakfast, and for good reason. This upscale bed and breakfast occupies a restored 1910 Craftsman house in downtown...
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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,...
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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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Fabulous Florida Wineries to Visit
There are so many wine regions in the United States outside of California that are often overlooked. One of these regions is Florida. Yes, Florida isn’t just Disney, beaches and oranges. Spanish explorers dubbed the states name as “Florida”...
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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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