Sparkling Wine Around the World with Dînatoire #WorldWineTravel
Wine regions worldwide make some kind of sparkling wine(s). Grab a few and pair them with an apéro dînatoire evening of finger foods. Read on for more!
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Planning Relaxing Wine Trips – Thank Gosh Our Strategy Changed!
Wine tasting trips. Some of you have enjoyed one, or several, while others maybe none. Today, I’m sharing how Mark and I plan for and pull off our wine trips as part of the World Wine Travel group August topic: On the Road Again. Linda from My Full Wine Glass is our host. Curious? Read on! Our Early Wine Loving… Read more »
Off The Beaten Wine Path in Argentina (#WorldWineTravel)
If you’re a food, wine, and travel lover and want to get off the beaten path, head to Argentina’s Salta Province! Before Mark and I moved to France, we spent five weeks in this South American country with a goal to propel ourselves into their world: culture, food, wine, and the landscape. Because the country is long, 2,360 miles (3,800… Read more »
Going Woodfired with De Bortoli Australian Shiraz #WorldWineTravel
How about tasting a bottle of De Bortoli Woodfired Shiraz from Healthcote, located in the Australian state of Victoria with us! This area is known for big reds, yet this bottle is smooth and inviting.
Paxton Wines – Biodynamic Pioneer in South Australia (#WorldWineTravel)
Climate change touches the forefront of many areas including viticulture. There are thousands of wine grape varieties around the world yet just eleven (Cabernet-Sauvignon, Chasselas, Chardonnay, Grenache, Merlot, Monastrell or Mourvèdre, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, and Ugni Blanc) are responsible for more than a third of global production. These varieties make up 64 to 87% of production in… Read more »
South Australian White Wine Preview with #WorldWineTravel
World Wine Travel Group Spends March in South Australia This week, our group of wine writers and bloggers talk about the white wines from this Australian state. On Friday and Saturday (March 25th and 26th) we all post articles about some aspect of the topic. You can chat with us on Twitter Saturday morning at 11am EDT and 16:00 CET… Read more »
Welcome Spring with South Australian White Wine #WorldWineTravel
When was the last time you had a white wine from South Australia? March 2022 takes our #WorldWineTravel group to South Australia where we focus solely on white wine. Yes, you read correctly. We are exploring white wines in an Australian state where reds rule! Hosting the group this month, below I provide a high-level overview of the region, which… Read more »
Ending the Year with Wine Family Suertes del Marqués in Tenerife #WorldWineTravel
Tenerif winery Suertes del Marqués works with native Spanish grapes including Listan Negro in this fresh, funky and savory, jingle bell rocker.
La Mancha Local – Wine with Project Envínate (#WorldWineTravel)
Call them next generation, small producer Envínate selected Castilla La Mancha to make their Albahra wine using Granacha Tintorera and Moravia Agria grapes.
Three Facts About Sherry Wine and Why You Need to Try a Bottle
Why don’t people drink (more) sherry? It’s not common on wine lists and most likely, not in personal cellars either. A cinch to pair with foods, here are three main dishes and facts about the wine made in Andalusia.