2018-11-29 19:03
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2018-11-20 18:35
Thanksgiving recipes to try!
Over the last 11 years, we have written about Thanksgiving ideas that are also wine related. You are likely to enjoy reading some of our earlier blogs that incl… Read More
2018-11-13 14:43
Terry Sullivan presenting to members of The Village in Howard.
In addition to writing books, articles and blog posts, Wine Trail Traveler also conducts wine presentations. For three years on… Read More
2018-11-09 17:18
2017 Georges Duboeuf Wildflower Merlot
We received three wines from the Wildflowers line by Georges Duboeuf. These wines are from the Pays d’Oc region in Southern France. The wines, al… Read More
2018-11-07 17:39
Alma Vitis, white wine in Portugal
On a pleasant, sunlit afternoon, we opened a bottle of Alma Vitis wine from Portugal. This particular Alma Vitis white wine was a gift from the mayor of a… Read More
2018-11-04 17:34
A recipe that calls for red wine and cherries!
Now that fall cooking is underway, it is a great time to start adding wine to your recipes. Of course, since you are unlikely to use the entire… Read More
2018-10-31 17:07
Happy Halloween!
In celebration of Halloween, check out Wine Trail Traveler blogs written over the years. Enjoy and Happy Halloween!
A Yummy Cocktail, Perfect for Halloween October 2017 A co… Read More
2018-10-30 14:14
Backsberg EstateCellars
While attending the informative session at the Embassy of the Republic of South Africa in Washington DC, we learned about tourism in South Africa, and also had the op… Read More
2018-10-23 11:38
Lugana & Valpolicella winetasting
We live in the mid-Atlantic region, so it takes us 1 1/2 to 2 hours to make a trip into the center of Washington, DC via car and Metro. We don’t m… Read More
2018-10-17 14:36
Sign outside the SA Embassy in Washington, DC
Early in October we visited the Embassy of the Republic of South Africa in Washington, DC for a presentation emphasizing the wonderful experienc… Read More
2018-10-12 16:22
Michel Drappier introduces his father André.
Not only is Champagne Day, October 19th, a day to celebrate by having a bottle of champagne from the Champagne region of France, it is a d… Read More
2018-10-11 16:27
Earlier Maryland Wine Festival photo at Carroll County Farm Museum
The 35th Maryland Wine Festival takes place Saturday, October 13 at the Carroll County Farm Museum, a wonderful location th… Read More
2018-10-09 20:03
Naylor Wine Cellars, PA
Did you know that October is Pennsylvania’s Wine Month? Enjoy traveling along Pennsylvania’s countryside roads while touring the state’s many wineri… Read More
2018-10-04 13:13
On Saturday, the Snyder County Libraries Evening of Wine and Art Fundraiser will include wine, entertainment and art. This fun wine event will also include a raffle and a silent auctio… Read More
2018-09-30 14:02
Discover wine, spirits and food at the NYCWFF in NYC this month!
The NYCWFF, a large festival in New York City, is almost here. This all-encompassing event begins October 11 and runs through… Read More
2018-09-28 16:00
South Shore Wine Company
The first time we traveled in Pennsylvania’s North East region (in the northwestern part of the state along Lake Erie) it was early Fall when grapes were ripe… Read More
2018-09-25 19:57
A couple of weeks ago we stopped by Tin Lizzie Wineworks, a teaching winery, in Clarksville, Maryland. This is an unusual winery where wine enthusiasts and wine lovers can produce their own… Read More
2018-09-24 17:31
A Vineyard in Ohio
Books and Wine! What could be a better match than pairing books with wine to support Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library?
The Books & Wine event takes place in Xe… Read More
2018-09-21 14:05
2017 Sauvignon Blanc from The Sisters in New Zealand
Last night we enjoyed a 2017 Sauvignon Blanc produced by The Sisters in New Zealand. The wine was a light yellow color w… Read More
2018-09-20 18:05
Gersing Cellars Shell Viognier
Late yesterday afternoon, after a day of preparing our gardens for fall, we decided to enjoy a glass of white wine on our recently renovated deck overlooking o… Read More
2018-09-18 19:58
Burnley Vineyards will attend the Annual Virginia Wine & Garlic Festival in October.
Like wine? Like garlic? Then the 28th Annual Virginia Wine & Garlic Festival is a festival you wa… Read More
2018-09-17 13:24
Legends Winery participates in Niagara Wine Festival
Check out the 67th Annual Niagara Grape & Wine Festival.
The Montebello Park Experience
The 67th Annual Niagara Grape & Wine Fest… Read More
2018-09-12 13:05
Photo from an earlier Annual Maryland Wine Festival at the Carroll County Farm Museum
One of Maryland’s very well-known wine festivals is the Annual Maryland Wine Festival. Due to the… Read More
2018-09-11 14:40
Biltmore tasting room
The North Carolina Wine & Grape Month takes place during September. Although North Carolina wines are not frequently in the national or world news, the wineries in… Read More
2018-09-07 15:32
Tzafona Cellars 2015 Vidal Icewine
On one of our trips to wineries in the Niagara Peninsula, we learned that if Icewine were a stringed orchestra, Riesling would be the violins and Vidal wou… Read More
2018-09-05 13:20
Try Herzog’s delicious dessert wine for Yom Kippur or anytime.
After working and almost finishing an outdoor project last week, we decided to relax with a glass of Herzog’s Late… Read More
2018-08-31 15:16
Gersing Cellars is an urban winery in Portland, OR
Last week we enjoyed a bottle of wine with our eldest daughter who gave us a bottle of the Gersing Cellars Bri0 Nebbiolo Ciel Du Cheval Vin… Read More
2018-08-30 15:30
Champagne Collet Esprit Couture enjoyed on our 46th wedding anniversary.
By the end of the day we were too tired to go out for dinner. Taking family to the airport, we stopped to do a bit of… Read More
2018-08-29 19:10
Estate wine at Catoctin Breeze Vineyard
With Labor Day Weekend quickly approaching, you may want to visit a winery with family or friends. Check out these upcoming events at wineries.
Saturd… Read More
2018-08-28 21:27
Ridgewood Winery
The Berks County Wine Trail, located in Pennsylvania’s south eastern region will be a delight for many wine and cheese lovers on September 29 – 30 and October 6… Read More
2018-08-25 18:42
The Merry Edwards Winery is located in California’s Russian River Valley. Wines to look for at the winery include: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. If you like a sweet wine… Read More
2018-08-24 11:01
We’ve heard of the unusual, incredibly hot summer that Portland, Oregon has endured this summer. There may be temporary relief for the heat for those 21 or over. Tipsypop is the new al… Read More
2018-08-15 16:59
Tallman Hotel in Lake County reopens after fire.
The historic Tallman Hotel in Upper Lake, CA has reopened after closing due to the recent devastating wildfires in California. This is… Read More
2018-08-14 13:38
DAOU winery in Paso Robles
The Pacific Wine & Food Classic takes place August 18 and 19. This event held in Newport Beach, CA will feature many wineries. regional chefs and restaurants… Read More
2018-08-13 15:50
Every now and then, we venture away from wine to a cocktail. In honor of National Rum Day on Thursday August 16th, we were provided this recipe and photo from a Spirits Consulting Group.
Aga… Read More
2018-08-11 18:13
While I don’t have an Instant Pot yet, I thought that with the popularity of the Instant Pot, many people would enjoy the recipe below for Braised Baby Artichokes Tuscan Style. At… Read More
2018-08-09 16:37
Photo by Tin Lizzie Wineworks
Tin Lizzie Wineworks just outside of Clarksville, Maryland offers a unique opportunity to make your own barrel of wine or to gather a few friends or relatives t… Read More
2018-08-03 19:03
Vineyards at Yorkville Cellars
In my last blog, I wrote about California’s Temecula wine region; however, California has many wine regions where wine enthusiasts can discover quality w… Read More
2018-08-02 17:56
Vindemia vineyards in Temecula, California
If you are traveling to San Diego, Orange County or Palm Springs, you will want to be sure to visit Temecula Valley where the vineyards are prolifi… Read More
2018-07-26 19:48
The wine caves at Archery Summit in Oregon
Portland, Oregon is a delightful city to visit; however, there are many other areas of Oregon that are equally pleasant to visit. Our two favorite… Read More
2018-07-23 16:35
Raven’s Glenn Vintage Ohio Wine Festival
Ohio wineries can be discovered throughout the state. While traveling to or through Ohio be sure to stop at a winery to discover the wines prod… Read More
2018-07-19 21:29
Doukénie Winery included in the Purcellville Wine & Food Festival
The annual Purcellville Wine & Food Festival in Northern Virginia takes place this Saturday, July 21. This fu… Read More
2018-07-16 21:40
Chateau du Bu De Wineyard & Winery
Maryland is a delightful state with a wide range of landscapes that include the beautiful Atlantic seashore, the mountains and the tree-covered hills… Read More
2018-07-13 21:13
Seneca Wine Trail sign helps travelers.
New York State’s Finger Lake region offers so much to summertime visitors. Among the many activities of hiking, swimming, fishing, boating and c… Read More
2018-07-12 21:46
Chateau Montelena is a member of ZAP
Zinfandel Experience a.k.a. ZinEX. is a special zinfandel event taking place January 17 to the 19th in San Francisco. Tickets will be available onli… Read More
2018-07-10 15:57
Owen Valley Winery
While enjoying a vacation in Indiana or winding through Indiana on your way to your summer destination, stop at one of Indian’s many wineries.
Do you know that… Read More
2018-07-08 18:33
This recipe for Crab Salad on Blini from J Vineyards in Sonoma County calls for one cup of white wine and champagne or white vinegar. Try it soon and enjoy!
Crab Salad on Blini
Serves 4-6
Cr… Read More
2018-07-06 16:00
Messina Hof Winery, Texas
Texas is home to many wineries. With so many wineries, it is quite easy to find a Texan winery to visit. Take time to visit the GO TEXAN website before leaving for… Read More
2018-07-04 16:53
Effingham Manor in Virginia
Hope everyone is enjoying a fun and safe 4th of July!
If you do not have plans to celebrate yet, why not stop by your favorite neighborhood winery tasting room? Y… Read More
2018-07-02 12:23
St. Francis Winery & Vineyards
Nothing says it’s like the 4th of July than grilled foods, oysters and yummy desserts. Try some of these recipes for your July 4th celebration this y… Read More
2018-06-29 16:01
A Maryland Sparkling Wine
The news has been reporting that travel over the 4th of July is expected to rise. Rather than getting involved in intense traffic congestion, why not stay clo… Read More
2018-06-28 17:05
Willow Vineyard, Leelanau Peninsula
Visitors to Michigan’s Leelanau Peninsula will discover a delightful combination of fun activities, quality wines and exquisite landscapes. Upon rea… Read More
2018-06-22 18:06
The day of the 12th Annual 12th Annual Maryland Wine Comptroller’s Cup Awards, dawned bright and clear. By 10:30am we were at Catoctin Breeze Vineyard, located outside of Frederick, Ma… Read More
2018-06-21 12:41
Kathy and I were invited to the awards event for the Best in Class winners of the Maryland Comptrollers Cup. The event was held at Catoctin Breeze Vineyard who won Best in Show for their 201… Read More
2018-06-18 18:33
Get your tickets now for the New York City Wine & Food Festival (NYCWFF) this fall. The dates are October 11 to October 14.
Tickets for this grand wine and food charity event are now ava… Read More
2018-06-15 16:20
Orfila Vineyards & Winery in California offers spectacular views!
Warm weather encourages wineries to offer more fun events. With Father’s Day this Sunday, many wineries are offeri… Read More
2018-06-07 18:24
Sangiovese Rosé from V. Sattui Winery in Napa
Saturday, June 9 is National Rosé Day! Do you have a rosé wine waiting to be enjoyed so you can celebrate National Ros… Read More
2018-06-05 21:02
Big Cork Vineyards attending Frederick Festival
Celebrate Maryland wines at the Third Annual Frederick Wine Festival this Saturday, June 9. The location is the Carroll Creek Urban Park in hi… Read More
2018-06-04 20:12
Potomac Point Winery in VA
The Wine Trail Traveler blog posts have not been frequent recently due to a broken arm during the second week of May – totally not wine related. Now that thi… Read More
2018-05-23 10:44
Atlanta, Georgia is the place to be from Thursday May 31 through Sunday June 3 for the 8th Annual Atlanta Food & Wine Festival. The long weekend celebrates culinary traditions of th… Read More
2018-05-18 20:23
The New Orleans Wine & Food Experience (NOWFE) begins Wednesday, May 23. Decide whether you want to learn how sausage is made, ride a bus to a variety of wine bars, go bowling paired wit… Read More
2018-05-17 19:58
Reif Estate Winery, one of many Niagara wineries
Planning to be in the Canada’a Niagara wine region in June? The Niagara Homegrown Wine Festival takes place June 16–17 and… Read More
2018-05-11 21:37
Pinot Rosé from New Zealand
Check out this special Pinot Rosé from The Sisters Wine Company in New Zealand. It would be delightful for Mother’s Day or any day of the year… Read More
2018-05-08 18:15
Château Guiraud wine at Hearts Delight
The annual Hearts Delight Wine Tasting & Auction benefits the American Heart Association. This special charity event takes place May 9… Read More
2018-05-07 14:59
Little Black Dress Rosé
Are you looking for a wine for Mother’s Day or maybe a yummy wine to enjoy during the warm summery months? You will want to consider the LBD Ros&eac&hell…Read More
2018-05-03 17:49
Pearmund Cellars is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with their special sangria!
May 5 is Cino de Mayo Day, a day celebrating the Mexican army’s victory at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. This… Read More
2018-05-02 11:41
Simonsig Wine Estate Kaapse Vonkel Brut Rose paired with smoked salmon
Last month Kathy and I participated in an online tasting of five wines from Simonsig Wine Estate in South Africa. These… Read More
2018-05-01 12:54
U.S. Congressman Mike Thompson to attend the Grand Opening of The Wine Spectator Learning Center
The Wine Spectator Learning Center at Sonoma State University is scheduled to open at the end… Read More
2018-04-30 23:49
This Friday, May 4 celebrate the start of May in Geneseo, New York. The town, located south of Rochester, is offering a May Day Sip & Stroll event from 5pm ’til 8pm. This fun event… Read More
2018-04-27 17:36
Willamette Valley Vineyards
Celebrate Oregon’s Wine Month beginning May 1. It’s not too early to start planning your visit!
To celebrate, a special sweepstakes has been planned… Read More
2018-04-26 13:47
Simonsig Estate in South Africa photo credit: Simonsig
Today Simonsig is producing a wide variety of wines including: a single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, red blends, white wines and sparkl… Read More
2018-04-24 17:33
Seven English wineries, located in Kent County, have formed a group known as the Wine Garden of England. The seven wineries are: Biddenden Vineyards, Chapel Down, Domaine Evremond, Gusb… Read More
2018-04-21 14:15
Valley Vineyards Winery
On May 12, 15 Ohio wineries will participate in the 1st Annual Vintage Ohio South festival. This fun-filled festival takes place in Springfield, Ohio at the Clar… Read More
2018-04-20 15:23
Wine tasting
In a recent blog about the Ribera and Rueda DOs in Spain, I noted that the Ribera del Duero D.O. region is known for tempranillo wines. It’s also good to know the differen… Read More
2018-04-18 00:01
St. Francis Winery & Vineyards grow Malbec
Malbec World Day, April 17th, celebrates the Malbec wine that originated in France. However, after many of the Malbec vineyards of France were… Read More
2018-04-16 17:17
In April, we attended a wine tasting in Washington, DC that focused on two wine regions in northern Spain’s Castilla y León plains area. The wine regions are Ribera del Duero D… Read More
2018-04-13 14:42
Although our last day in Portugal was jam-packed full of activities; we enjoyed every minute of it. After another terrific breakfast at The Yeatman hotel, we met with Beatriz Machado, wine d… Read More
2018-04-10 14:47
We extended our winery tour of Portugal’s wine region for a couple extra days. On the twelfth day of our our visit to Portugal, we visited three port lodges across the Douro River… Read More
2018-04-05 17:06
On our final day with e-Spain and Washington State University Viticulture and Enology wine tour to Portugal, we visited the Council of Vinho Verde located in Porto. The Council provided a pr… Read More
2018-04-03 16:06
On our last full day of the e-Spain and Washington State University Viticulture and Enology wine tour to Portugal, we began the day with a visit to the Vinho Verde wine region in northern Po… Read More
2018-03-30 17:23
Our wine tour with e-Spain and the Washington State University Enology and Viticulture tours added the intriguing experience of visiting a small barrel producer. In Porto one morning, we vis… Read More
2018-03-28 15:23
Our tour of Portugal’s wine regions continued on our eighth day with visits to two quintas in the Douro Valley. At Quinta do Portal, we had the opportunity to see a demonstration of a… Read More
2018-03-27 15:32
Yarden Gewurtztraminer
Are you interested in Passover wines? In late February, I received a press release with tips about pairing Passover wines and foods. The following is posted with permi… Read More
2018-03-26 12:22
DÃO
Our journey of Portugal’s wine regions through e-Spain with Washington State University took us to the Dão and Távora-Varosa regions.
Casa de… Read More
2018-03-24 10:20
The sixth day of our visit to discover the wines and culture of Portugal began with a visit to the city of Evora. It was a cold and rainy day and matched easily with a visit to the Chapel of… Read More
2018-03-20 18:17
On our 5th day in Portugal, we visited the Amorim Cork Factory. The company purchases the cork from cork tree growers. At this location the Amorim factory receives the stacked layers of cork… Read More
2018-03-18 21:09
Our 4th day of touring the wineries of Portugal continued with our group of about 30. The tour was sponsored by Washington State University which used the culinary expert tours of… Read More
2018-03-16 07:24
St. Patrick’s Day is almost here! Do you need a special cocktail recipe to celebrate the day? Any of these recipes from Sparkling Ice and Santa Margherita would be tasty any time of th… Read More
2018-03-15 05:16
Unique vineyard in Portugal
On Sunday we visited a very special vineyard where we saw a unique way of growing grapes that protects the grapevines from strong winds. In our March visit the gr… Read More
2018-03-13 07:01
We have had a fun filled, enjoyable experience with like-minded wine enthusiasts. Our tour (through e-Spain) while featuring wineries in Portugal also included cultural activities. Afte… Read More
2018-03-12 06:36
On our first evening in Lisbon, our tour group had dinner at the historical brewery Cervejaria Trindade. This brewery is known as Portugal’s first brewery.
Cervejaria Trindade dates ba… Read More
2018-03-09 09:52
Champagne in the lounge and on the KLM flight
This year marks the third trip we took with Washington State University Enology and Viticulture Department. Previous treks included New Zealand… Read More
2018-03-08 15:26
Willow Vineyards wine among the vines
If you enjoy snacks and wines, you will want to attend the Sips, Chips & Dips hosted by the wineries on the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail scheduled… Read More
2018-03-07 18:10
Vineyards at Romano Vineyard & Winery
During Maryland Wine Month, the Legacy Wine Trail is celebrating its opening on an auspicious day, March 17. The wine trail with four wineries is lo… Read More
2018-03-05 12:45
Last week there was a celebration of the 2018 Annual Virginia Governor’s Cup™ Wine Competition. Virginia’s gold medal winners poured their wines and the 2018 Governor&rsquo&hell…Read More
2018-03-03 14:29
Knapp Winery
On March 24 and 25, 14 Cayuga Lake wineries are celebrating the 4th Annual Bacon on the Lakein celebration.
Each participating winery will offer samples of bacon-infused di… Read More
2018-03-02 14:40
credit: Royal Wine Corp.
Last week I received an interesting and informative email about kosher wines.The following descriptive list about kosher wine is from the email with permission from… Read More
2018-03-01 12:02
Main Street Station Train Shed in Richmond, Virginia
On Tuesday, February 27th we attended the Virginia Governor’s Cup Gala held at the Main Street Station Train Shed in Richmond, Virg… Read More
2018-02-28 14:28
Catoctin Breeze Vineyard
Starting March 1, Maryland is celebrating the 2nd Annual Maryland Wine Month. March 1 is quickly approaching and what better way to celebrate the coming of spr… Read More
2018-02-27 12:37
Tonight in Richmond is the 2018 Virginia Governor’s Cup Gala event. This year 442 wines were entered into the competition from 100 different Virginia wineries. An amazing 99 gold medal… Read More
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