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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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Darby Higgs March 21, 2010 at 8:57pm

Hi, I'm a Melbourne Australia based wine writer. My Vinodiversity.com website has information about Australia's wines, wineries and wine regions from the perspective of unusual grape varieties. I'd like to suggest it could be added to the resource list above.
Darryl Musick March 21, 2010 at 5:23pm

Drinking and birdwatching, it's The Cocktail Hour on The World on Wheels. Pour yourself a nice, reasonably priced red and head out to the patio to count birds. http://tinyurl.com/yfk3oyb
Darryl Musick March 20, 2010 at 5:16pm

Our "go to" hotel for the Napa Valley, the Flamingo Resort, is having a Spring Break special starting at $89: http://tinyurl.com/yfkdxn3
Promo code: SPRINGB

See our report, complete with a video of the room there, here: http://tinyurl.com/y8rrskq

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Wink Lorch March 17, 2010 at 3:40pm

Hi - I'm new to Tripatini. Would be great if you could add my website - http://www.winetravelguides.com to the resources here. We have comprehensive information on wine travel in all regions of France, plus Tuscany in Italy and Rioja in Spain.
I look forward to networking with the group, some of whom I know already!
Wink

Wine Travel Guides
Darryl Musick March 2, 2010 at 7:38pm

All our videos in one place...for free! From California to Europe and the ever popular Cocktail Hour series. Check out The World on Wheels video channel: http://tinyurl.com/yznuft9

The World on Wheels - VIDEO CHANNEL

Don't forget, this is a multimedia blog. We currently have over 40 100(!) videos available covering trips from the United States and Eur...
Darryl Musick February 9, 2010 at 7:23pm

Wine and Beer Week continues with a beer taste off: http://tinyurl.com/yba2zno
Darryl Musick February 5, 2010 at 5:45pm

The final chapter...the wine part...of our trip report is now online at http://tinyurl.com/ye297bt . Enjoy.
Darryl Musick February 2, 2010 at 6:25pm

Take a trip to California's "stealth" wine country: http://tinyurl.com/yj3m8cg

CLASSIC TRIP - Amador County and Gold Country, California 1998 - Part 1

Please indulge us for another classic trip, a new trip will be up next week. For now, it's time for another trip in the WayBack Machine. T...
Select Italy January 27, 2010 at 2:55am

Help us out! Tell us what you think about Select Italy's new Online Travel Planner...and qualify to win a gourmet Italian food basket of your choice! http://selectitaly.com/TravelPlanner/
David Paul Appell January 22, 2010 at 5:51pm

"Green" wineries rising, as per AP:

Red, white or green? Calif. wine choices expand
1/13/10
By TRACIE CONE
Associated Press Writer

"FRESNO, Calif. (AP) -- Consumers of California wine easily can tell a red cabernet from a white chardonnay, and soon they will have a tool to determine whether it's green.

Winemakers and grape growers who forgo pesticides, sow cover crops, reduce waste and energy consumption, provide workers health insurance, and are mindful of their non-farming neighbors will be able to distinguish themselves as certifiably sustainable under a new third-party audit system announced Wednesday by the Wine Institute, a public policy advocacy group."

Full article.

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_GREEN_WINE?SITE=TNMEM&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT