Wine/Beer Travel

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 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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The wine country around Solvang, southern California

Fess Parker Winery And speaking of vineyards, Solvang is also surrounded by more than 125 wineries producing some of the world's best vintages and many accepting visitors for tours and tasting; among of the most popular are half-century-old Firestone Vineyard, Fess Parker Winery (above, founded in 1988 by the actor famous for playing Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone on TV in the 1950s and 60s), and Sunstone Winery, in business since 1990 and with an enphasis on environmental sustainability. read…

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Discovering wine and more in New York State's Finger Lakes region

Luke Petrinec/Steuban County CVB As a member of the International Food, Wine, and Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA), I was fortunate to attend a webinar on the Corning and the Southern Finger Lakes presented by Kevin Costello, president and CEO of the Steuben County Conference and Visitors Bureau, and Dave DeGolye, the bureau’s communications manager. I was only somewhat familiar with this wine region, so was pleased to learn more about its wineries as well as to be introduced to all its…

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Jordan Simon August 8, 2009 at 10:49pm

Biondi-Santi is considered the greatest Brunello, but given the price, I prefer Altesino.... Monastrell is indeed found fairly widely now in better U.S. wine shops. Unlike Mourvèdre, it's rarely blended in Spain. But the best results are from old-vine plantings. I've also tasted some intriguing dessert Monastrells, that recall Port without quite as much intensity and complexity, as well as sparkling Monastrells which recall the better sparkling Shiraz from Oz... Some California "Rhone Rangers" such as Bonny Doon and Cline have also experimented with Mourvèdre, though again it's usually blended as in the Tablas Creek Châteauneuf-du-Pape homage.
Karl S Mann August 8, 2009 at 5:29pm

There are great deals of Monastrell already to be found here in the US.
I am off to Italy in October and will be visiting Piedmont - around Alba and Nieve) and Tuscany -Montalcino. I have been working with some Brunello producers for years and can't wait to be out in the vineyards
David Paul Appell August 8, 2009 at 4:54pm

I hear you, Harold. Which in your opinion is the best Brunello di Montalcino?

Also, I was in Valencia, Spain recently -- an area which has been coming up in the world, wine-wise -- and was introduced to high-tannin Monastrell (called Mourvèdre in France). While I can claim to be a connoisseur, I was impressed -- and so were the wine writers I was with.
Harold D Partain, CTC, CCTP August 7, 2009 at 8:42pm

Favorite wine destination is Italy but close seconds are held by quintuplet tie of Spain, Chile, Argentina, Australia and New Zealand. I even drink French, California, and an occassional Texas wine! In other words, my favorite wine? RED from anywhere! Travel to Italy several times a year; headed to Australia in late 2010 for a very special Southern Australia Culinary Delights 2 weeks experience with plenty of good wine. Want to join me?
Karl S Mann July 15, 2009 at 6:18am

wouldn't know where to start..... I love South America now, going down to Chile, Argentina and Uruguay in May 2010...I call it the Western part of the 34th parallel south (which hops over to South Africa, then onto Australia).
Would like to go back to NZ once more and then to South Africa, maybe tie it in with the World Cup?
David Paul Appell July 15, 2009 at 5:54am

Welcome to our little winos' group, Karl! Do you have a favorite wine destination?