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Dalla Terra Winery Direct Announces Four Cities for Tasting Tour 2012

Apr 16, 2012  |   Contributor: James Rothaar

Nineteen Italian wineries will be present in a four-city tour in early May. The cities on the Dalla Terra Winery Direct Annual Portfolio Tasting 2012 scheduled May 1-4 are Portland, Seattle, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.... Read More

Pebble Beach Food & Wine April 12-15 | Celebrity Chefs and World-Class Wines

Apr 9, 2012  |   Contributor: Eric Rosen

This year marks the Fifth Annual Pebble Beach Food & Wine festival, and though time is short, there are still select tickets available to dine with some of the world’s top chefs and winemakers at this unparalleled gathering of culinary talent at the famous The Inn at Spanish Bay in California’s spectacular Pebble Beach.... Read More

3Twenty Lounge Offers Exceptional Wine & Food Pairings

Mar 27, 2012  |   Contributor: Victor and Mary

Wines are “fine” for a reason. But currently, mainstream wine culture pushes the idea that a $9.99 bottle is fine wine. And it can be, for those only looking to get drunk. Thus, you must delve deep into the world of fine wines as much as possible. In Los Angeles, pencil in 3Twenty Wine Lounge... Read More

Renovated Meritage Resort in Napa Valley to Open Spring 2012

Mar 13, 2012  |   Contributor: James Rothaar

The Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa will reopen in April 2012. The luxury resort in the Napa Valley has expanded with 165 new guestrooms and an additional 12,500 square feet of conference space. The newly expanded deluxe resort and spa sits... Read More

Gérard Bertrand Awarded European Winery of the Year

Mar 12, 2012  |   Contributor: Steve Mirsky

Up until recently I had no idea what the wines from France’s Languedoc-Roussillon region tasted like. I had my first taste at Tilghman Island Inn in Maryland’s Talbot County during a game and wine pairing dinner. I was impressed by its unique flavor profile. Lo and behold, a few months later I was alerted to the fact that Gerard Bertrand, an innovative and sustainable winemaker based in this same region was awarded European Winery of the Year at Wine Enthusiast Magazine’s Annual Wine Star Awards.... Read More

Home Delivery of Wine by the Glass Courtesy of TastingRoom.com

Mar 6, 2012  |   Contributor: James Rothaar

Online retailer TastingRoom.com recently added a niche luxury service with the home delivery of premium wine by the glass...or glasses. The announcement of the new at-your-door deluxe service also introduced its first brand to the market: “2007 Silver Oak Cabernet by the Glass.”... Read More

Float Down Canal du Midi in the South of France on Le Boat

Mar 23, 2012  |   Contributor: Touring & Tasting

Offering an appealing array of luxurious self-drive watercraft, Le Boat provides wine tourists an unforgettable way to experience the South of France as they travel along the Canal du Midi.... Read More

Things to Do in Utah | Park City Activities Off the Slopes

Jan 19, 2012  |   Contributor: Tracie Silberberg

Park City, Utah might be renowned for its world-class ski resorts, but this alpine destination offers luxurious experiences off the slopes as well. For travelers seeking unique memories in the mountains, Park City has something for the adventurous and leisurely alike.... Read More

Boston Wine Expo Being Held Through January 22

Jan 18, 2012  |   Contributor: Kellie K. Speed

Boston celebrates a week of festivities at the Boston Wine Expo with some amazing wineries and local restaurants now through Sunday, January 22.... Read More

Online Wine Retailer Vitis Offers Lowest Prices, Storage & Expert Approval

Dec 15, 2011  |   Contributor: Carrie Coolidge

Attention oenophiles! A new website has launched that offers great wines from around the world at discounts of up to 70% off the retail price. Called Vitis, it is a daily sale wine site that sells a single type of wine at a time until it is sold out.... Read More

Trione Vineyards & Winery of Geyserville, California

Nov 23, 2011  |   Contributor: Touring & Tasting

As a tribute to the distinctive grapes of the Alexander and Russian River Valleys, the Trione family founded Trione Vineyards & Winery and started making wines of its own.... Read More

Surprising Results From The 2011 Air New Zealand Wine Awards

Nov 22, 2011  |   Contributor: Eric Rosen  |  1 Comment

Though producing just around 4% of the world’s wine, New Zealand has become an outsize powerhouse in the international wine industry. That’s why, when we heard Air New Zealand was hosting its 25th annual Air New Zealand Wine Awards in Auckland last week, we hopped a flight across the Pacific to see what they were pouring, which wines were winning the prestigious medals being handed out, and what we should be looking to buy in our own wine shops back at home.... Read More

Horton Vineyards of Gordonsville, Virginia | Producing 20 Grape Varieties on 100 Acres

Nov 9, 2011  |   Contributor: Touring & Tasting

Twenty years have passed since the first crop of grapes was harvested at Horton Vineyards and made into wine. Since then, the original 55 acres founded by Dennis Horton and longtime business partner Joan Bieda, have expanded to 100, with more than 20 grape varieties under cultivation. But that’s not what sets Horton Vineyards apart.... Read More

A Wine Discovery Week in the Douro Valley of Portugal

Nov 9, 2011  |   Contributor: Eric Rosen

Though wine has been made in Portugal since Roman times, the country’s spirits industry is experiencing a rapid rebirth as the world discovers its distinctive and increasingly acclaimed wines, especially from the renowned region of the Douro Valley, where the country’s eponymous Ports are made.... Read More

Profiled Master Sommelier | Eddie Osterland

Oct 24, 2011  |   Contributor: Stefanie Payne

As the first Master Sommelier in America, Eddie Osterland has evolved into the first speaker of wine over the past 25 years, conducting “Power Entertaining with Food & Wine” workshops to teach executives essentials for wining and dining international clients.... Read More

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