Winos - er, oenophiles - and beer lovers unite! Here we go galavanting after the grape and the hop, and there are of course scores of fetching - and sometimes surprising - countries & regions to choose from. Cheers!
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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Wine Tour Of South Bulgaria
Tour description: This eight days tour will fascinate all your sences. You will taste traditional Bulgarian wines and rakia, local meals, authentic folklore, and great hospitality.
Best period: All year round
Tour type:Guided group tours – the guides are specialists in Bulgarian history and culture with good knowledge in English. The size of the groups is up to 16 people.
Difficulty grade: Explorer – see the description of the grade
Level of comfort: General – see the description of the level
Taste the Eastern Rhodopes in Bulgaria
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