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The Smart Traveller’s Wine Guide Series from Academie du Vin Deserves a Spot in Your Carryon
If you’re a regular to Grape Experiences, so you know how much I crave traveling to see family, friends, and wine regions around the world. And if this is your first foray into Grape Experiences, enjoy the ride, too! Now, to add inspiration to anyone’s wine travel mindset, bookmark this article because I was sent […] READ MORE The post The Smart Traveller’s Wine Guide Series from Academie du Vin Deserves a Spot in Your Carryon appeared first on Grape Experiences .
by Cindy Rynning25 viewseuropeevents-and-travelnorth-americaregional-winesrestaurantswine-events - news
Uncork La Dolce Vita at Vignamaggio in Tuscany
On screen direct from Italy, I had the most delightful conversation with Lucia Minoggio, General Manager at Vignamaggio. Having been sent six wines (as samples) for tasting and review, it was a joy to learn more about the 400 hectare estate (of which 65 hectares are under vine) located halfway between Florence and Siena in […] READ MORE The post Uncork La Dolce Vita at Vignamaggio in Tuscany appeared first on Grape Experiences .
by Cindy Rynning21 viewseuropeevents-and-travelred-wineregional-wineswine-reviewswineries - news
Pre-Game for Spring with Sips of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir to Complement Favorite Seafood Dishes
By the likes of it over here on the central coast of California, spring and (on many days) summer are coming in strong! Even if you still have puff coats and boots by the door (I’m talking to you Midwest and Northeast friends), start thinking about wines and food pairings to welcome a new season. […] READ MORE The post Pre-Game for Spring with Sips of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir to Complement Favorite Seafood Dishes appeared first on Grape Experiences .
by Cindy Rynning21 viewsentreesnorth-americarecipesred-wineregional-wineswhite-wine - news
Wines of Alsace and the Loire Valley Reflect the Energy of France’s Cool-Climate Heart
There are many wines from regions in France other than Bordeaux and Bourgogne, but you know that, of course. That said, I continue to explore the luscious offerings from the Rhone Valley, Provence, Roussillon, Languedoc, Southwest France, Savoie, Jura, and of course Champagne. Just recently, I was sent wines (as samples) from both Alsace and […] READ MORE The post Wines of Alsace and the Loire Valley Reflect the Energy of France’s Cool-Climate Heart appeared first on Grape Experiences .
by Cindy Rynning22 viewseuroperegional-wineswhite-winewine-reviewschenin-blancmuscadet - news
Sip the Sonoma Side of Serenity with Balverne Wines
Beautiful Notre Vue Estate & Winery, founded in 1992 by Bob and Renée Stein, is located in Windsor, California in Sonoma County. Consisting of 710 acres of which 250 acres are planted to 18 varietals and 350 acres are preserved as “Forever Wild,” the stunning estate encompasses the Chalk Hill and Russian River appellations. Wines […] READ MORE The post Sip the Sonoma Side of Serenity with Balverne Wines appeared first on Grape Experiences .
by Cindy Rynning19 viewsevents-and-travelnorth-americared-wineregional-wineswhite-winewine-reviews - news
Italy’s Top Bottles Take the New York Stage at Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri 2026
“Life is too short to drink bad wine”. Truer words were never spoken! When I walked into the massive Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City on a rainy day in March, and saw the list of producers in attendance, I knew this wasn’t something I’d have to worry about, at least not today. The entire […] READ MORE The post Italy’s Top Bottles Take the New York Stage at Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri 2026 appeared first on Grape Experiences .
by Ipshita Ray19 viewseuropeevents-and-travelred-wineregional-winesrosesparkling - news
What’s for Dinner? California Wines with Kitchen Standouts
One of my least favorite activities is figuring out what to make for dinner! With three children involved in several after school activities, a husband who worked constantly, my own job, and other diversions, contemplating dinners that appealed to all (yet didn’t take a great deal of time to prep and cook) led to a […] READ MORE The post What’s for Dinner? California Wines with Kitchen Standouts appeared first on Grape Experiences .
by Cindy Rynning22 viewsappetizersentreesnorth-americarecipesred-wineregional-wines - news
At Johan Vineyards, Biodynamics Meet the Cool Pulse of Oregon
Located within the Van Duzer Corridor AVA in Oregon’s Willamette Valley is Johan Vineyards that produces stellar wines from cool climate grapes. A total of 175 acres with 87 acres under vine, this certified Biodynamic estate has as its goal “to create a self sustained holistic farm system with the energy to produce an honest […] READ MORE The post At Johan Vineyards, Biodynamics Meet the Cool Pulse of Oregon appeared first on Grape Experiences .
by Cindy Rynning23 viewsevents-and-travelnorth-americared-wineregional-winesrosewine-reviews