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The Spirit of Columbia

January 10, 2021 by Dave1 Comment

COLUMBIA, MO - Columbia has a reputation for world-class festivals, big-time collegiate sporting events and outstanding outdoor recreation. There's always a palpable feeling of excitement as the city does everything in style. And, that's no different for Columbia's burgeoning hand-crafted beverage industry, which includes acclaimed microbreweries, distilleries, a cidery and an award-winning large-scale winery. "Like many destinations, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Beer, Drinking, Festival, Film, Food and Wine, Missouri, Music, Nightlife, Restaurants, Village, Vineyards, Wine Tasting

The Most Unique Vineyard & Winery in the World

November 1, 2020 by Dave2 Comments

In 2002, Oenologue, Sébastien Thépénie responded to an ad to work at a winery in French Polynesia. Wait a minute. There is vineyard and a winery in the middle of the South Pacific Ocean? The answer is yes - on the remote Rangiroa atoll, one of the world's largest coral atolls. And certainly one of the most isolated vineyards on the planet. Today Sébastien oversees the viticulture and winemaking for Domaine Vin de Tahiti. This extremely unique … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South Pacific · Tagged: Art, Beach, Drinking, Europe, Harvest, Palm Trees, South Pacific, Tahiti, Village, Vineyards, Walking tour, Wine Tasting

Viking to Launch New Ship for the Mekong River

October 1, 2020 by DaveLeave a Comment

Set to Debut in 2021, Viking Saigon Will Set a New Standard for Modern River Cruising in Southeast Asia Los Angeles (August, 2020) – Viking® (www.viking.com) announced it will launch a new ship next summer for its popular Magnificent Mekong cruisetour. Currently under construction, the 80-guest Viking Saigon℠ is scheduled to debut for the August 30, 2021, cruisetour departure; the river cruise portion of the itinerary sails between Kampong … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Angkor Wat, Asia, Cambodia, Cruising, Culinary travel, Culture, Drinking, Fishing, History, Journey, Los Angeles, Markets, Rainforest, Russia, Shopping Mall, Spa, Vietnam, Vineyards

A Different Burgundy

August 30, 2020 by Cecile RiphagenLeave a Comment

After months of working remotely, tending the garden and repairing fences, early May allowed us to travel further than the restricted one kilometre from our house in Burgundy, France. Although the authorities still imposed restrictions to travel, we took an old fashioned map and drew a circle of 100 kilometres, the distance allowed, to find out where we could go exploring. Burgundy is famous for its wine, rolling fields and beautiful villages … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Chile, Food and Wine, France, Garden, Internet, Journey, Mountain Climbing, Ski Trip, Vineyards, Walking tour, Wildlife, Wine Tasting

Santa Ynez Valley’s Open Spaces and Natural Beauty offer a Welcome Escape

August 25, 2020 by DaveLeave a Comment

(SANTA YNEZ VALLEY, Calif.) — The Santa Ynez Valley has never been an ordinary wine country destination, and its abundance of outdoor recreation and amenities is a key reason why. Set along California's Central Coast, with the San Rafael Mountains to the north and the Santa Ynez Mountains to the south, rests a natural playground for hikers, bikers, horseback riders, outdoor adventurists, and more. Entering the valley and catching the first … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Bicycle, California, Culinary travel, Culture, Fishing, Hiking, Lifestyle, Los Angeles, Restaurants, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Shopping Mall, Vineyards, Walking tour, Waterfall, Wedding, Wine Tasting

7 reasons to visit McLaren Vale

August 7, 2020 by Kavita PLeave a Comment

Every region of Australia offers something unique to tourists. One of the best places to visit in South Australia is the town of McLaren Vale. It has a number of attractions including some of the region’s oldest wineries and breweries along with breathtaking landscapes. Here are seven reasons why you should plan your next trip to this beautiful town: 1. Fantastic Wine McLaren Vale is the oldest wine-producing region in southern … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Art, Australia, Beach, Culture, Food and Wine, History, Museum, Restaurants, Vineyards, Walking tour, Wine Tasting

Wines Deep in the Heart of Texas from Becker and Fall Creek Vineyards

May 7, 2020 by Steve MirskyLeave a Comment

Becker Vineyards It all began when the Becker family began searching for a log cabin to renovate for their Texas Hill Country get away from their main residence in San Antonio. Inspired by travels abroad where they developed a passion for wines, the Beckers felt that central Texas was ripe for supporting more top quality vineyards. They purchased a cabin in 1990 on 46 acres of raw land and quickly discovered that native mustang grapes left over … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Festival, France, Harvest, National Park, Sand, Texas, Vineyards, Wine Tasting

Brazilian Cachaça Trip, Day 4: Harmonie Schnapps and Velho Alambique

May 3, 2020 by Peter BanksLeave a Comment

On Friday morning, I headed to Harmonie Schnapps. I’d set up this visit before I’d left Brasilia and was excited to visit a distillery that had received so much praise from members of the cachaça community. Harmony, was a short, pleasant drive from Nova Petropolis. I left the clogged main roads and found myself on tranquil, well-maintained thoroughfares. Google hadn’t steered me wrong yet, and a little before 9:30 am, I saw that I was but a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: Brazil, Caves, Dessert, History, Restaurants, Vineyards, Wine Tasting

Brazilian Cachaça Trip, Day Three: Canela

April 20, 2020 by Peter Banks4 Comments

Gramado and Canela were two cities that I didn’t have much interest in visiting. I’d stayed in Gramado toward the end of 2018 with my family. It’s a town that is popular among Brazilians and notable for its effort to create a Northern-Hemisphere-Christmas-Atmosphere year-round, as well as its plethora of chocolate shops. Canela is a more relaxed cousin of Gramado, with a similar affinity for chocolate, without the Christmas spirit. I hadn’t … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: Bus Travel, Castle, Chocolate, Christmas, Drinking, Flowers, Food and Wine, Hiking, Mountain Climbing, Pizza, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Village, Vineyards, Walking tour, Waterfall

Brazilian Cachaça Trip–Rio Grande do Sul, Day One (cont.): Weber Haus

March 29, 2020 by Peter BanksLeave a Comment

Weber Haus is an increasingly big name in the cachaça community. It’s one of the few so-called artisanal cachaças that I can find at supermarkets such as Pão de Açúcar. With a burgeoning reputation, I was excited, that first day of travel, to visit the distillery to learn more about where they came from, where they are currently, and where they see themselves going in the near future. The parking lot was empty in the middle of the afternoon. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: Brazil, Drinking, Germany, History, Vineyards

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