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Winos - er, oenophiles - and beer lovers unite! Here we go galavanting after the grape and hopping after the hop - and there are of course scores of fetching (and sometimes surprising) countries and regions to choose from. Cheers!

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A profile of Balletto Vineyards in Sonoma, California

This winery is more than just a producer of fine wines in the heart of Sonoma County's picturesque landscapes.The story of Balletto Vineyards is woven into the very fabric of this wine-rich region, and it´s as captivating as the wines it crafts. Come along with us as we discover the secrets and stories behind Balletto, where passion and tradition meet, and every bottle of wine is a testament to the dedication of its maker. And browse our online wine store for a curated collection of Balletto…

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Wine Tasting Made Simple: Tips for Beginners

Hi everyone! 👋Getting into wine can feel a bit overwhelming at first—so many terms, flavors, and grape varieties! If you’re just starting your wine journey, here are a few tips to make it more enjoyable:Start Simple – Learn the basics of wine, like types, styles, and common tasting notes. This beginner’s guide to wine is perfect for getting started.Learn the Language – Wine has its own vocabulary, from “full-bodied” to “jammy.” Understanding these terms can really enhance your tasting…

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8 of the world´s top Pinot-Noir-growing regions

Wine varietals carry their own unique stories, and Pinot Noir is a testament to their finesse as well as the artistry of their makers. It's the grape that demands perfection, that thrives in only the most delicate of climates, and that gifts us with red wine bottles of incomparable elegance. Pinot Noir is not just a wine; it's a voyage, a journey through some of the most revered wine regions on the planet. During your wine adventure, we invite you to explore our online wine store, your…

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A quick guide to rosé wine, plus five to savor

PickPic Summer is right around the corner, and that means - among other things - rosé, that pink, light, refreshing variation on white wine which icorporates some of the color from red grapes skins but not enough to qualify as a red wine. And actually, it´s no longer just a summery tipple to enjoy on the patio but a year-round favorite among wine lovers of all ages. And for the right reasons: besides being refreshing, rosé is versatile; can be enjoyed with a variety of foods; and is…

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David Paul Appell January 20, 2026 at 2:43pm

"Beer diplomacy" in Czechia - haha, cute. But kidding aside, they take their "pivo" VERY seriously here! https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20250627-the-european-nation-pio...

The European nation pioneering 'beer diplomacy'

For the last six years, the globe's top beer tourism destination has been quietly inviting brewers to the Czech Republic to teach the world how to dr…
Tom Gera August 25, 2025 at 10:07am

Hi everyone,
Thanks for inviting me to this group! Excited to be here and chat with fellow wine and beer lovers. Looking forward to learning and sharing with you all.
- Tripatini > Tom Gera August 25, 2025 at 12:33pm
  
  Great to have you, Tom, and looking forward to benefiting from your expertise. Bottoms up!
Max Pesling June 10, 2025 at 1:44pm

Europe´s coolest beer city - Prague, Munich, Brussels? Nope. How about Gothenburg, Sweden? https://www.thedailybeast.com/europes-coolest-beer-scene-is-in-goth...

Europe’s Coolest Beer Scene Is in This Scandinavian Second City

A city of 600,000 has 35 breweries with 45-plus brands—the highest per capita number of breweries in Scandinavia. Gothenburg’s rep as a cool beer tow…
Jorge Carlos Tejada Sobrino March 8, 2025 at 3:31pm

Wow, it seems that even Bolivia is getting in on the wine country/tourism act! https://www.cntraveler.com/story/a-bolivian-wine-country-guide

A Bolivian Wine Country Guide For Adventurous Oenophiles

While vineyard tourism is still a nascent industry in Bolivia, wine lovers looking for unique, uncrowded experiences will be greatly rewarded.
Riccardo R December 12, 2024 at 12:41pm

Frankly, I was surprised this didn´t happen sooner! https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/12/1157901

Sake-making and other national treasures make latest UNESCO heritage list

Intore dance in Rwanda, equestrian art in Portugal, Tomyum soup in Thailand, and the artisanal knowledge surrounding the making of sake in Japan, are…
José Balido May 29, 2024 at 9:06am

Having traveled for the first time several months ago above the Arctic Circle (specifically in Norway), I was intrigued to come across locally produced wine. And it turns out that Arctic wine is now a thing - and given climate change´s impact on most other wine-growing regions around the world, has a bright future and perhaps a few things to teach other regions: https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20220831-the-arctic-circle-a-new...

The Arctic Circle: A new frontier for sustainable wine

Once seen as experimental and at the fringe of what's possible, a commercial wine industry in regions just below the Arctic circle is taking advantag…
Dave Acton April 11, 2024 at 5:53pm

Prost to a sudsy summer in Europe! https://www.timeout.com/news/revealed-europes-top-20-beer-destinati...

Revealed: Europe’s top 20 beer destinations to visit this summer

And Munich doesn't even make the top 10
Joseba Basabe December 8, 2023 at 10:27am

It´s the holiday season here in Spain- and that´s when our homegrown cava especially sparkles, as the Washington Post recently wrote about: https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2023/12/07/cava-affordable-spar...
Riccardo R October 10, 2023 at 3:05pm

I´ve been following the 42 new UNESCO World Heritage Sites announced last month, and this one might be of interest to beer aficionados: the town of Žatec and the Landscape of Saaz Hops, a bit over an hour northwest of Prague: https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1558/

Žatec and the Landscape of Saaz Hops

This cultural landscape has been shaped for centuries by the living tradition of cultivating and trading the world’s most renowned hop variety, used…