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Atwater Estate Vineyards

Established in 1999, Atwater Estate Vineyards is a family-owned winery located on eighty scenic acres on the eastern side of Seneca Lake in Burdett, New York. Our unique site boasts a microclimate ideal for grape …

J.R. Dill Winery

Founded in 2009, J.R. Dill focuses on hand crafted small batch wines. At J.R. Dill, we put all our efforts into what makes us proudest- making high quality, consistent, and affordable wines. RELATED: Meet Jeff …

Dusted Valley

With strong roots in agriculture, brothers-in-law Chad Johnson and Corey Braunel focus their wine growing philosophies in the vineyard with sustainable practices, low (or modest) yields and minimalistic winemaking. The resulting wines offer a sense …

Vina Robles Vineyards & Winery

Founder and Winemaker Kevin Willenborg came from Switzerland to apply his knowledge in the Central Coast of California. Vina Robles Vineyards & Winery is just three miles from downtown Paso Robles. Since 2012, all estate …

Daou Vineyards & Winery

DAOU Vineyards stands alone at an elevation of 2,200 feet, the mountain mostly contains calcareous clay soil, which yield high quality fruit that is carefully hand picked. This leads to elegant and memorable wines. Here, the …

Taylor Fladgate Port House

Taylor’s is an Iconic name for port wines, with 325 years of history, an independent company in which some family members play a leading role in all areas of the winery’s activity. Taylor’s is also …

Meet Jeff Dill: Owner & Winemaker at JR Dill Winery in the Finger Lakes

It was an uncharacteristically warm day in February when I first walked into JR Dill Winery. Winetraveler had a special breakfast tasting appointment with the owner, Jeff Dill. We were greeted with mimosas and a …

1 month ago

Franciacorta Itinerary: How To Spend a Week in Northern Italy

This spring was my first visit to the Franciacorta region in Northern Italy and I’ll be honest I knew little of what to expect. My only knowledge of the region was basic at best, and …

1 month ago

9 Essential & Authentic Things to Do in Paris, France

Known as the city of light and the city of love, Paris, France is equally filled with both. The city is world-famous for its delectable gourmet cuisine, magnificent tree-lined boulevards, an eclectic art and cultural …

3 months ago

A Conversation with Master Sommelier Fred Dame: Blind Tasting Like a Master at Somm Madness

Somms are the talk of the town these days, so much as the conversations pertain to wine anyway. From the increasing consumption of wine across multiple generations to the release of the wildly popular Somm …

3 months ago

How To Spend a Long Weekend in Seneca Lake – Finger Lakes Itinerary & Travel Guide

I first discovered the Finger Lakes in 2011 on a return visit from a road trip to the East Coast. Needing to break up the drive to Chicago, we were looking for interesting places to …

3 months ago

Somm Madness • The Ultimate Blind Tasting Event

Today, Winetraveler’s Sommelier and Wine Director for Chicago’s DineAmic Group explains the Somm Madness blind tasting event, hosted annually at the Builders Building in Downtown Chicago. A few years ago, I was asked by a …

5 months ago

Puglia

The Wine Region of Puglia Written by Maddalena Pistillo of AUTHENTICA Puglia is the second-largest producer of wine grapes in Italy, after Veneto, thanks to its warm climate moderated by the cool breeze from the …

Chablis

Chablis is a French wine region in northern-most Burgundy. It is part of France’s Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AC) system (an EU PDO area). Chardonnay is the only grape permitted for Chablis AC wines. Many Americans, …

DOK Malta

Malta is perhaps best known for its big-bodied red wines, in addition to its refined and refreshing white wines. Some of the more popular reds include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Grenache and Carignan. White wines …

Finger Lakes

Looking for an experience to tantalize your taste buds? Savor the flavors of Finger Lakes Wine Country! The most award-winning wines in the Northeast created by a fourth-generation, family-run winery? Check. Southern-style whiskey made with …

Walla Walla AVA

Thanks to a truly unique combination of climate, character, charm and culture, the Walla Walla Valley has become home to one of the finest wine regions in the nation, with 120 wineries and 2,800 acres …

Columbia Valley

Encompassing more than a third of the state, the Columbia Valley is by far Washington’s largest growing region at over 11 million acres. The appellation is located in central, south-central, and south-eastern Washington with part …