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2024 Lake Erie AVA Harvest Concludes with Promising Vintage for Mazza Wines: Ideal Growing Season and Standout Grapes Set High Expectations for Wine Enthusiasts
Above: Chambourcin grapes nearing maturity hang on the vine in Lake Erie Wine Country. Photo by Chris Maas. On the south shores of Lake Erie, a massive body of water big enough for eleventh…
By Mark Stock · Updated Nov 2024 · Guide
Best Wine Harvest Festivals & Grape Stomping Events 2023
For winemakers and wine drinkers alike, there’s hardly a more highly-anticipated time of the year. As we speak, labels across the northern hemisphere are washing their fruit bins and swelling their barrels, setting the…
By Mark Stock · Updated Aug 2023 · Guide
Winemaker’s Perspective: When Are Wine Grapes Ready For Harvest?
How do you know when to harvest wine grapes? What sort of testing is done to ensure that they are ripe from both a visual and scientific perspective? How do underripe and overripe grapes…
By Maisie Lyman · Updated Sep 2018 · 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
15 Best Amalfi Coast Wine Tours & Luxury Hotels 2026
Have you been dreaming about taking that perfect wine trip to the Amalfi Coast in 2026? Learn about some of the best luxury hotels in Amalfi, Sorrento, Positano, Tramonti and beyond. Plus, take a…
By Greig Santos-Buch · Updated Aug 2026 · Tour 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
25 Best Rioja Wineries You Can’t Miss in 2026
Why Rioja Is Spain’s Most Iconic Wine Region If you're a red wine enthusiast and a foodie, you're going to find yourself in paradise when you visit the remarkable wine region of Rioja in…
By Greig Santos-Buch · Updated Aug 2026 · Winery Guide
Best Fall Foliage Travel Destinations in North America
Best Places to Travel for Fall Foliage This Year It's fall foliage time! That coveted time of year when colors burst in every seasonal shade: the muted reds, the burnt oranges, the sepia browns,…
By Lori Zaino · Updated Sep 2023 · Guide
Best Walla Walla Wineries, Wine Tours & Tastings 2026
Going wine tasting in Walla Walla? Here's how to make the most of your visit. In a quiet corner of southeastern Washington State, the compact city of Walla Walla has been a darling among…
By Margot Bigg · Updated Aug 2026 · Tour Guide
Best Wineries to Visit in Rías Baixas, Galicia 2026
“Green Spain” is where savvy Europeans head out to escape extreme heat during summer months. The lush, green landscape of Galicia in NW Spain is enhanced by the ubiquitous vineyards of Rías Baixas, who…
By Carl Giavanti · Updated Aug 2026 · Winery Guide
Crianza, Reserva & Gran Reserva – What’s The Difference?
There are a few main points to keep in mind when you hear the terms Crianza, Reserva, and Gran Reserva. First: They all have to do with Spanish Wine produced in DOCa Rioja. More often…
By Greig Santos-Buch · Updated Sep 2023 · Guide
Explore Yakima Valley: Top Wineries, Best Hotels, and Local Eats for a Perfect Wine Trip
Where would you go if you wanted to go wine tasting in Washington State? Do you head to Woodinville, a tasting hub 30 minutes outside of Seattle but nowhere near vineyards? Or do you…
By Allison Levine · Updated Aug 2026 · Winery Guide
Free Wine Fountain in Italy Now Open To The Public
Italy's First Free Wine Fountain Unveiled in Abruzzo, Italy As if you needed another reason to visit Italy -- Dora Sarchese Vineyard recently announced that they have built Italy's first-ever wine fountain, pouring wine…
By Greig Santos-Buch · Updated Jul 2024 · Guide
Friday Feature: Crushing on Washington State’s Columbia Crest Winery
We've all heard the term "crush" thrown around most of our lives, from that kid down the street you had a crush on in fourth grade, to the project you crushed at work this…
By Kristy Wenz · Updated Oct 2018 · Winery Guide
Guide to Visiting the Tri-Valley, California’s Oldest Wine Region
The Tri-Valley region consists of three valleys – Livermore, Amador, and San Ramon. Its wineries are primarily centered in Livermore Valley. It benefits from natural air conditioning provided by the region’s proximity to the…
By Pamela & Gary Baker · Updated Aug 2026 · Guide
How to Go Wine Tasting in California’s Edna Valley & San Luis Obispo Wine Country
Edna Valley wine country is compact, with 13 of about 30 total wineries within a few miles of downtown San Luis Obispo. Image courtesy Craig Stoltz. It was June of 2024, and I could…
By Craig Stoltz · Updated Aug 2026 · Tour Guide
North Fork Long Island: Fall Travel & Road Trip Guide
When the temperatures drop and the leaves begin to fall, the North Fork beckons. Locals and visitors alike have long loved making the pilgrimage out to the Eastern End of Long Island, known for…
By Kristen Oliveri · Updated Oct 2022 · Guide
Sauternes Wine: Complete Guide to Sauternes Wine and the Sauternes Wine Region
What is Sauternes? Sauternes is an AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée), established in 1936, and located in Bordeaux, France. The region produces an unfortified sweet wine, that can be made with Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle…
By Alessandra Esteves · Updated Aug 2024 · Guide
Spain’s Pig Paradise, the Sierra de Aracena: Jamon Iberico, Magestic Caves & Fine Wine
The classic images of Spanish culture usually come back to two notable creatures, the pig and the fighting bull. From Cervantes to Hemingway, Bunuel to Almodovar, references abound of dodging toros in the corrida…
By Greig Santos-Buch · Updated Jul 2023 · Guide
Ultimate Willamette Valley Oregon Itinerary for 2026
Willamette Valley Itinerary & Travel Guide: The Perfect Place to Go Wine Tasting in 2026 If you're an oenophile or experiential wine traveler with a passion for cooler climate varietals, lush green countryside, unique…
By Greig Santos-Buch · Updated Aug 2026 · Guide