2024-04-08 18:20
An American dream story filled with hard work, determination, people giving you a chance and good wine.
From making wine in Tijuana to making wine in Temecula, Javier Flores career is… Read More
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carpe travel is a travel blog that focuses on balancing balancing work, traveling with kids, family trips, “no kids allowed†travels and simply letting our wanderlust lead the way. Enjoy and thanks for reading…cheers!
2024-03-13 19:41
Unless you’ve personally visited Southern California, chances are you haven’t had the luxury of sipping wine from Temecula Valley. While the region is home to more than 40 wineri… Read More
2024-02-01 15:58
Don’t forget about the hotel concierge…
When Covid hit, hotels around the world trimmed down their offerings and services, including their concierges…a free service pe… Read More
2024-01-23 19:51
Where the Atlantic Ocean and the Douro River meet, the Douro Valley begins…along with the postcard-perfect town of Porto, famed for its port wine. However, to explore the region&rsquo&hell…Read More
2023-12-21 16:46
Milk & cookies aren’t the only OPTIONS…
Ah, Christmas cookies and wine! What a delightful way to celebrate the season. But fear not, finding the Christmas cookie wine pai… Read More
2023-12-16 21:12
And Wine Gift Giving Faux Pas to Avoid
Giving the gift of wine is never a bad idea. But the challenge comes when trying to decide what bottle of wine to gift? I’ve had several peopl… Read More
2023-12-04 17:28
Wine tasting with kids is totally do-able. It just comes down to a little planning.
The first time we walked into a tasting room with our two kids they were two and four-years-old. We wer… Read More
2023-11-10 16:22
American Wines for Thanksgiving
Pairing food is never easy especially when it comes to Thanksgiving given the variety of flavors we pile on our plate…and the added stress of family… Read More
2023-10-17 23:01
The Napa Valley is home to six main towns, each with their own story, wines and unique experiences. The most northern of the towns in Napa Valley is Calistoga, where you could spend an entir… Read More
2023-09-20 20:48
Ever notice the gold wire netting on wine bottles, specifically from Rioja? Why do some bottles have the the gold mesh and does it mean anything about the quality of the wine? The short answ… Read More
2023-09-18 08:30
Spain’s Rioja wine region is world-renowned for its winemaking. It’s also huge – 600+wineries – there is no way you can visit them all unless you’re spending a… Read More
2023-09-15 06:43
Yo amo España… Yes, I love Spain. The affair began this summer when the family and I spent a month traveling the northern portion of the country. (We jumped up to Bordeaux and… Read More
2023-09-12 19:45
When people think about Napa Valley in Northern California, one thing usually comes to mind: Wine. Yet, the region offers more than bucolic vineyards, majestic wineries and iconic wines. Rug… Read More
2023-05-16 10:28
Vinothérapy: Restorative and relaxing wine-infused soaks, scrubs, and sips
Wine has a variety of health benefits when sipped in moderation. But did you know wine can also be… Read More
2023-05-08 08:41
Wine 101 Guide to Lambrusco Wines, Pairings, Bottles to Try Now
Italians know a thing or two about wine and dining, so, when it comes to easy-drinking wines for casual lu… Read More
2023-05-02 11:42
Elevate Your Wine Country Getaway with These Hot Springs in the United States
In a world focused on wellness, pampering, and luxury, what could be better than a day spent soaking away you… Read More
2023-04-24 11:03
Temecula Valley is in between Los Angeles and San Diego, making it an extremely popular destination for a weekend getaway. Not only can you sip in more than 40 wineries in Temecula, 17+ brew… Read More
2023-04-20 19:28
Ever dream of leaving it all and escaping to a simpler life? Maybe working in a vineyard, a farm or a ranch? Most people don’t just quit and take off, but the growth in agritourism hig… Read More
2023-04-11 12:27
An insider guide to the history of winemaking in France’s famed Languedoc-Roussillon wine region. The best wineries to visit, where to stay—and what to do and eat.
In the Sout… Read More
2023-04-04 14:04
Interview with Taylor Simpson of Good Harbor Vineyards & Aurora Cellars in Northern Michigan
I sipped my first Michigan wines at a wine conference, years go. A group of wineos and I n… Read More
2023-04-03 09:05
An insider guide to the history of winemaking in Uruguay, the best wineries to visit, where to stay—and what to do and eat.
By Kathleen Willcox
Uruguay, literally translated, mea… Read More
2023-03-24 16:10
Rolling Hills Estate Winery is shaping the Champlain Valley of New York AVA in more ways than one.
Did you know New York state has 10 American Viticultural Areas (AVAs)? The newest &ndash&hell…Read More
2023-03-21 15:05
Visiting the Champlain Valley of New York AVA? This upstate New York wine region has a lot to offer whether you are coming alone, with friends and/or family or with a larger group. Here are… Read More
2023-03-21 15:04
Over the years I’ve interviewed a number of winemakers and have found a few trends when it comes to how people step into this career. Some were farmers who made the transition to vines… Read More
2023-03-20 18:55
The quick answer is, an American Viticultural Area (AVA) is an federally designated wine region in the United States.
The more depth explanation is that the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and T… Read More
2023-03-08 23:55
A Beginners Guide to Understanding Hybrid Grapes
Most of the wines we enjoy today – or rather are more familiar with – are wines produced from the European Vitis vinifera spec… Read More
2023-02-16 19:56
An insider guide to the best Rioja wineries, the regions history, and recommendations for restaurants and hotels.
If you know one Spanish wine region, it’s Rioja. And for good… Read More
2023-02-10 08:46
I might be the worst wine writer out there since I rarely acknowledge wine holidays. Yes, there is a day each month dedicated to celebrating a different wine and its grape. For me, every day… Read More
2023-02-07 08:32
California Wine Festivals to Sip In
Wine lovers will be happy to know that California wine festivals are back! Are there others you think should be included? Let us know in the comments… Read More
2023-02-06 23:51
Chambertin, Romanée-Conti, Clos de Vougeot, Montrachet, Corton and Musigny. The wines of Bourgogne, or Burgundy, as we’ve long called it in English, inspire a magical response f… Read More
2023-01-23 17:49
By Brooke Herron, Contributing Writer
Like many other wine regions in California, there were vineyards planted in Lake County for the purpose of making table wines in the mid to late 1800… Read More
2023-01-19 23:51
Get ready for Girl Scout Cookie wine pairing season!
Did you know I used to be a Girl Scout troop leader? Let’s just say I got sucked into it with crocodile tears my youngest dishe… Read More
2022-12-05 11:39
DISCOVER LIGURIA
ITALIAN WINE COUNTRY
One look at the Italian Riviera’s sparkling sea and you just know why it is a popular travel destination – who doesn’t… Read More
2022-11-28 09:59
Storybook villages of half-timbered houses. Facades in pastel hues to match window box flowers. Castles, canals, and vineyards stretching from town to the hinterland. For the first-time visi… Read More
2022-01-26 17:30
Why Are Some Wines Called Dry & Others Sweet?
The month of January has been dubbed “d… Read More
2022-01-20 17:31
Did you know Alba white truffles are nearly as big a draw to the Piedmont wine region as Barolo and Barbaresco?… Read More
2022-01-18 19:24
Let’s discuss where to stay in Alba, Italy (SPOILER ALERT: You may not stay in Alba at all!)… Read More
2022-01-14 17:32
5 Ways to Preserve Both Taste & Value When Storing Your Wines at Home
I purchased my first… Read More
2021-12-20 08:56
Who said you had to go to Europe to wine taste at a castle or luxurious château? You can bring out your inner royal wit… Read More
2021-07-28 11:12
Danielle Benjamin, Contributing Writer… Read More
2021-07-26 09:58
Your Next Wine Weekend is Just a Sip Away… Read More
2021-07-25 20:37
Danielle Benjamin, Contributing Writer… Read More
2021-07-21 15:15
A local guide to sipping in Lake Erie wineries in the Ohio wine country… Read More
2021-07-19 11:57
We’ve identified 10 of the best Ohio wineries to sip in based on the experiences offered and award-winning wines… Read More
2020-12-08 19:58
With more than a century of winemaking in the U.S., the Riboli Family of San Antonio Winery has a story worth sippi… Read More
2020-12-07 22:09
Sipping in the Walla Walla Wine Region with Ashley Trout of Book & Bull Cellars
When… Read More
2020-11-20 22:36
Exploring wine country from the comforts of home
Virtual wine tastings have become quite… Read More
2020-11-12 20:00
The colder it gets outside, the more I want to cozy up indoors in front of a fire with a delicious glass of win… Read More
2020-10-29 20:27
Uncorking Concha Y Toro and its Casillero del Diablo with Massimo Leonori
There hasn&rsqu… Read More
2020-10-13 17:17
Happy Amazon Prime Day! Yes, it’s actually a real day…actually TWO day. Today and tomorrow (October… Read More
2020-09-22 15:00
The Walla Walla wine region in Washington state has many well-established wineries dotted amongst its hillsides t… Read More
2020-09-11 23:39
It’s hard not to wonder why it matters and what the purpose is for all the different shapes and sizes of wi… Read More
2020-09-10 14:41
When you think of Arizona, arid desert scenes with the occasional swathe of prickly cacti come to mind. However… Read More
2020-09-04 22:46
Where to sip in the best of the Colorado wine country
When you think of visiting Colorado… Read More
2020-08-24 13:03
As you sit under the stars, sipping a glass of your favorite wine, do you find yourself pondering some of the greatest questions in the universe? Questions like whether you should decant you… Read More
2020-08-13 19:24
Pairing outdoor adventures in Colorado with local wineries made simple… Read More
2020-08-12 10:28
Since we’ve been talking all about the Piedmont region and its incredible wines, we thought you might want to give the… Read More
2020-08-11 08:26
Wondering where to stay in Piedmont wine country? Castello di Sinio FOR THE WIN(E).
As we conti… Read More
2020-08-10 10:13
Ah, Barbera wine pairing...
If you have a bottle of Barbera wine and want some wine pairing ideas, you… Read More
2020-08-06 11:18
Simone FM Spinner, CWS, MH
Have you always wondered how professional sommeliers come up with all of tho… Read More
2020-08-05 10:15
Your guide to understanding Icewine
By Simone FM Spinner, CWS, MH
What is Ice W… Read More
2020-07-30 16:55
Ready to learn about Barbaresco and Barolo wine pairings? Dig in!
Let’s start with some f… Read More
2020-07-20 13:52
The Royal Gorge Things to do and see
Like a… Read More
2020-07-17 06:41
Everyone is talking about this Northern Italy travel destination. But, really, what is Piedmont, Italy known for?!… Read More
2020-07-17 06:09
Turin is the capital city of Piedmont and a favorite cultural city of Europe for many reasons. But, two of the most fun, help y… Read More
2020-07-16 17:38
Travel has and is changing given the impact of C19. For a little inspiration, Carpe Travel has shared this to keep Italy in you… Read More
2020-07-16 10:13
Travel has and is changing given the impact C19. For a little inspiration, Carpe Travel has shared this – and more &ndash… Read More
2020-06-29 19:52
The Loophole that makes it legal to use the term California Champagne
Champagne isn’t just the world’s mo… Read More
2020-06-25 22:34
Everything you need to know about the pink drink!
Blushing a gentle pink, redolent with the fragrances of rose petals and fruit with an… Read More
2020-06-23 13:53
Diversify your palate with red, white and black wines
To say there is a lot going on in the world right now would be… Read More
2020-06-11 15:44
Forty-four years ago this May, the winners were declared at the Judgment of Paris and the world of winemaking changed forever. For that… Read More
2020-06-10 20:11
Switzerland is known for many things, including its wines.
By Anna Timb… Read More
2020-06-10 18:34
Everything is bigger in Texas, including the wine. With more than 300 wineries in the state, Texas has become the fifth largest wine-producing state in the U.S. Although, most of the wine it… Read More
2020-06-01 17:14
There's a lot to sip in on North Carolina's wine trails
By Simone FM Spinner, CWS, MH … Read More
2020-05-31 17:08
North Carolina has always been an agriculture haven, when it comes to viticulture, it continues to grow. The most recent AVA in North Car… Read More
2020-02-26 19:54
Sipping in Wine Country Without the Whine
The Napa Valley is world renowned for its award-wining wineries and stunning wine country, but it hasn’t always been paired with fa… Read More
2020-02-25 17:53
Doing Wine Country Without the Whine
People used to scoff about taking kids to wine country. I mean really, how entertaining would for kids to sit around and watch their parents s… Read More
2020-02-20 18:44
Missouri has a rich history in winemaking. The state's unoffical wine histrorian, Tony Kooyumjian of Montelle Winery spills the juice along with his story.
I had the please of me… Read More
2020-02-17 22:04
There's a lot to do in Cowtown that doesn't involve cows.Written in Partnership with Hotels.com.
The essence of everything cowboy related, Fort Worth in Texas was once home to cow… Read More
2020-02-13 15:45
With Presidents Day coming up, the time is ripe for you wine loving travelers to sip in a little American wine history lesson. For today’s lesson we’re talking about… Read More
2020-01-16 17:23
Your Wine Vacation Guide to a Great Grape Escape!
Welcome to the second in a series of articles for Carpe Travel’s Wine Vacation Guide to a Great Grape Escape. In this step… Read More
2020-01-15 17:08
Your Wine Vacation Guide to a Great Grape Escape!
Welcome to the first in a series of articles for Carpe Travel’s Wine Vacation Guide to a Great Grape Escape. In step one I… Read More
2020-01-14 19:47
Exploring wine country shouldn’t be complicated but many people I’ve talked to find it daunting to plan a wine trip. I get it. I’ve been there and still g… Read More
2020-01-10 11:00
Written in partnership with Hotels.com
Did you know San Antonio is in the heart of the Texas Hill Country wine region but sipping wine isn’t the only thing to do. Discover s… Read More
2019-12-12 16:50
This last Thanksgiving our travel plans fell apart pretty last minute, leaving us with the kids home from school for a week and The Husband on holiday for the same amount of time… Read More
2019-12-11 20:02
It’s fairly uncommon for a winery to have both a female head winemaker and female assistant winemaker, so when I learned that Garrison Creek Cellars in Walla Walla, Washing… Read More
2019-12-02 23:18
With more than 120 wineries, wine tasting is one of the top things to do in the Santa Ynez Valley, but you will miss out on a lot if you don’t go beyond the vines. The area… Read More
2019-11-20 11:17
The Willamette Valley spans some 150 miles and is one of the richest wine-producing regions in the United States. Visitors can easily spend weeks exploring the sprawling vineyards but there… Read More
2019-10-28 17:34
The Women Behind Walla Walla Wine Country
On my recent visit to Walla Walla wine country I sipped through 12 wineries and tasting rooms. Given there are about 120 in the Valley I know I m… Read More
2019-10-25 16:09
Wine is often times described with feminine qualities – sexy finish, voluptuous layers, delicate aromas – yet the job of a winemaker has traditionally been dominated… Read More
2019-10-22 16:38
While your time among the vines of Santa Barbara is pretty much guaranteed to create many great memories, to truly appreciate this beautiful place, it is important to fit a few other activit… Read More
2019-10-16 16:45
Did you know the State of Virginia is home to more than 360 wineries and eight American Viticultural Areas (AVAs)? The time is certainly ripe for visitors to sip their way… Read More
2019-10-11 17:07
Nestled in a stunning valley surrounded by streams, mountains and vineyards you’ll find Walla Walla, Washington. The area is often described as being one of the most fertile pieces of… Read More
2019-09-06 10:00
Written by, Federico Morelli, Contributing Writer
If you are planning a visit to Tuscany, you will be mesmerized by the region’s alluring undulating landscapes, splendid vineyards vie… Read More
2019-08-29 10:40
You guide to the best and worst things to do in New York during all four seasons of the year…according to a local.
By, Contributing Writer, Gilad Gamliel the author of Anxiou… Read More
2019-08-26 17:27
What should two parents do when both kids go away to summer camp for the first time? Go to wine country of course! That’s exactly what The Husband and I did this past month as we enter… Read More
2019-08-20 18:34
With 50 hotels and lodging options in the Santa Ynez Valley, finding a place to stay in wine country can be easy to uncork. However, not all hotels and B&B’s are created equa… Read More
2019-08-16 21:26
Have you heard of Uber Wine? I hadn’t until my recent trip to Santa Barbara County for wine tastings in the Santa Ynez Valley and was super excited to test out the special service. Rea… Read More
2019-05-07 10:00
Did you know New York ranks third in wine production in the United States and first among the states east of the Rockies? The Finger Lakes is the states largest – and tastiest –… Read More
2019-04-30 19:58
Looking for cool things to do in San Diego? This list has some well-known-but-worth-it destinations, along with a few off the beaten path ones to explore.
By Daria Bachmann, Contrib… Read More
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