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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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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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6 scintillating sparkling wines from Europe

Raise a glass to the world of sparkling wine! French Champagne is the most famous, of course, but there are many types of bubbly wine enjoyed around the world, and some of the best/most nobale hail from Europe. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just want to enjoy a glass with friends, there is a sparkling wine out there for everyone. Here are some of the most popular types that you can find at your favorite wine shop or online. read post

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Wink Lorch May 21, 2011 at 12:58pm

Thanks very much Andrea, Doug and David ... and David, I'm sorry I don't do much on here for now, but hoping to devote more time to wine travel blogging and my own Wine Travel Guides website again from this summer - have had to devote some time to other things recently.

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Authentic Seacoast Resorts May 19, 2011 at 9:58pm

Wonderful post with great photos.Looks inviting! Congratulations on your award. Doug
Andrea Spirov May 19, 2011 at 9:45pm

Congrats, Wink!! That's fantastic =)
David Paul Appell May 19, 2011 at 4:43pm

Congratulations, Wink! And of course we'd love to see a bit of your work here on our blog every so often, too.
Wink Lorch May 19, 2011 at 10:23am

Born Digital Wine Awards Winners

Yesterday I was proud to be the first recipient of the Wine Tourism Award for a blog post I submitted.

I think it's particularly interesting that this is the first time that I've seen a "Wine Tourism" category in any awards.

Here is my winning post: Wine Days out in the French Alps.
Portugal Dream Coast May 16, 2011 at 12:07pm

Assis Lobo Doc Palmela . It’s a red wine from 2004 that get older during 12 months in deposit plus 12 months in the bottle. Purplish red colour with a intense flavours of red fruits and spices. To taste this amazing wine, is adviced a temperature of 18º Celsius degrees preferable with a dish of meat or a strong flavor cheeses. The vineyard has a total of 60 hectares and produces amazing wines. This company has international recognition with a total of 13 awards, specially on AWC Vienna (2006, 2007, 2008 – Silver Medal) for this wine.
Denise Mattia April 29, 2011 at 3:13pm

Hopefully these wines from Spain will be available in New York soon.

http://www.tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/tapena-comes-to-new-york?xg...
Andrea Spirov April 26, 2011 at 11:37pm

We took a wine tour of the Lujan de Cuyo region in Mendoza last week

http://inspiringtravellers.com/2011/04/25/mendoza-wine-tour-lujan-d...
Karen Fawcett March 27, 2011 at 5:33pm

Robert Parker: Has he performed a service or a disservice with his point system?

California vs French Wines.

Is wine production becoming a science rather than an art? What do you think?
Mark Mattson March 21, 2011 at 5:27pm

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