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Sparkling Wine vs. Champagne: What’s the Difference?

In the world of bubbles, it’s important to note that Champagne is just one type of sparkling wine. Real Champagne must come from Champagne, France for it to be labeled as such on the bottle. Any other sparkling wine isn’t…

By Greig Santos-Buch · Updated Oct 2023 · Guide

Best Finger Lakes Sparkling Wineries to Visit this Year

Tour the Sparkling Wines and "Champagne" of the Finger Lakes Would you have guessed that the very first U.S. Bonded winery is in New York’s Finger Lakes region? And would you have guessed that…

By Emily McArthur · Updated Sep 2023 · Winery Guide

English Sparkling Wine

Putting on the Spritz: The Rise of English Sparkling Wine While the production of English Sparkling Wine is relatively new and not a time-honored tradition as it is in Champagne and other sparkling wine…

By Carrie Dykes · Updated Mar 2023 · Guide

Explore the Sparkling Styles and Regions of Asti and Moscato d’Asti

Where can we find the world’s premium, sweet DOCG sparkling wines from Piemonte, Italy? In Asti and Moscato d’Asti, of course! Having recently delved into these beautiful regions, tucked in the hills of Piemonte,…

By Cindy Rynning · Updated Nov 2023 · Guide

New World Sparkling Wines: Going Beyond Champagne

Ah, champagne. The magic in these tiny bubbles captivated our hearts long before the incomparable Don Ho sang those words. We saw champagne as decadent in the 1920s, with flappers and prohibition, and it…

By Jeannette LeBlanc · Updated Jan 2024 · Guide

Tasmania’s Derwent Valley: Non-Sparkling Wineries and Small Batch Distilleries

For some time now, Tasmania has been appreciated for its favorable climate to grow great Pinot Noir and Chardonnay specifically for Sparking wine. We can all thank the well-known producers of Jansz and Arras…

By Alexandria Sarovich · Updated Feb 2019 · Winery Guide

Try These Sparkling Wines from Around the World

We are bubbling over to share these selections with you! The world is full of Sparkling Wines that don’t get as much love as Champagne, Cava and Prosecco. As a traveling community, we are always…

By Carrie Dykes · Updated Jun 2023 · Guide

Willamette Valley Sparkling Wine: A Buyer’s Guide

When you produce some of the world’s most shining examples of “Champagne” grapes (Chardonnay and Pinot Noir), it is a natural transition to want to produce wine in a Champagne style. That logic and…

By Jon McDaniel · Updated Feb 2019 · Guide

10 Unique Places To Spend New Years in Europe in 2025

These Are Some of the Best Places to Spend New Years in Europe Heading into 2025 Celebrating New Year's Eve in London, Paris or Madrid is the party of the century. But why not…

By Lori Zaino · Updated Jan 2025 · Guide

Artwinery Shares its Story from the Front Lines of the War in Ukraine

Artwinery. Ukrainian. Heroic. Support the Heroes of the Ukrainian Wine Industry in Their Fight for Survival Part 1: A Terrible Decision to Make It’s March 16, 2022, and I am finally in telephone contact…

By Gayle Corrigan · Updated May 2023 · Guide

Best Long Island Wineries 2026: Complete Wine Tasting Guide

Where to Go Wine Tasting in Long Island in 2026 Long Island is the perfect place for Winetravelers to explore: it's easily accessible, it's dotted with wonderful wineries, and it's far more affordable than…

By Jamie Metzgar · Updated Jul 2026 · Tour Guide

Here’s Why You Should Add Setúbal to Your Portugal Itinerary

Portugal is a popular travel destination, from Lisbon, Porto, and Douro in the north, to the Algarve in the south, and out to the Madeira and Azores Islands. Lesser-known Setúbal is a working port,…

By Allison Levine · Updated Sep 2023 · Guide

10 Best Alsace Wine Tours & Tastings to Book in 2026

Take a journey to the storybook setting of the Alsace wine region with our carefully curated selection of private and customizable wine tours. Get to know the wines and producers in this acclaimed destination…

By Emily McArthur · Updated Aug 2026 · Tour Guide

10 Best Burgundy Wine Tours & Tastings to Book in 2026

For true oenophiles looking to sample the flavors of the legendary Burgundy wine region, we've compiled a list of our favorite wine tours in Burgundy to help you plan your trip and worry less…

By Emily McArthur · Updated Aug 2026 · Tour Guide

10 Essential Tips When Bringing Kids to Wineries

Regardless of what season it is, many of us will be planning wine travel and winery visits, maybe even as part of a family vacation. But as Winetraveler Somm Adam Sweders mentioned in his…

By Kristy Wenz · Updated Aug 2023 · Winery Guide

10 Key Facts About France’s Loire Valley Wine Region

Most of us know France as being one of the premier wine-growing countries in the world. Between world-renowned appellations such as Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne and the Rhone Valley, it's easy to forget that there…

By Greig Santos-Buch · Updated Jan 2024 · Guide

15 Best Provence Wine Tastings & Wine Tours for 2026

Book the Best Provence Wine Tours & Wine Tastings This Year When thinking of visiting Provence, the mind conjures up images of lavender fields casting purple hues on rolling hills that match the sunsets.…

By Emily McArthur · Updated Aug 2026 · Tour Guide

17 Best Catalonia Wineries for Wine Tasting in 2026

Catalonia offers those seeking truly impressive wine tourism experiences the opportunity to explore visually striking landscapes, top-tier wines from Spain, ancient monasteries and landmarks, and the ability to engage with winemakers truly dedicated to…

By Maisie Lyman · Updated Aug 2026 · Tour Guide

25 Best Things to Do in Porto This Year: City Guide 2026

Discover Some of the Best Things To Do in Porto in 2026 Porto, Portugal is one of Europe's most underrated cities -- and home to the world-famous Port wine. Often overlooked in favor of…

By Lori Zaino · Updated Jan 2026 · Roundup

5 Easy Fall Sangria Recipes To Try This Year

5 Sangria Recipes Perfect For the Fall Season The fall season is upon us once again! These Sangria recipes are great for holiday or autumn gatherings that everyone will enjoy. All recipes mentioned below…

By Greig Santos-Buch · Updated Sep 2023 · Guide

7 Things To Know About Pét-Nat Wine (Pétillant-Naturel)

Pétillant-Naturel Wine: What Does it All Mean? "Pét-Nat Wine" otherwise known as Petillant-Naturel or "methode ancestral" is actually one of the oldest methods for producing Sparkling Wine in the world. But aside from the…

By Greig Santos-Buch · Updated Jun 2023 · Guide

A Visit To Italy’s Garda DOC (Lake Garda Wine Region)

There's nothing more charming than a glass of well-made Italian bubbles and a warm summer afternoon. In a market dominated by Prosecco from the Veneto region, the Garda DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) aims…

By Amanda Claire Goodwin · Updated Jun 2022 · Guide

Best Mornington Peninsula Wineries & Wine Tours for 2026

The wine region of Mornington Peninsula in Australia is the perfect destination for #Winetravelers who love the ocean, quality wine and luxury. Read on to see our list of the best recommended wineries to…

By Pamela & Gary Baker · Updated Aug 2026 · Tour Guide

Best North Fork Wineries, Tours, Hotels & Restaurants

Top Wineries & North Fork Hotels Near Wineries The North Fork of Long Island in New York has long been in the shadow of its much more famous southern sister, the appropriately named the…

By Jamie Metzgar · Updated Jun 2023 · Tour Guide