Tag: wine
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Waddling Winemakers on Parade in Stellenbosch, South Africa
A fun and innovative winery near Stellenbosch, South Africa uses a 1,000-strong duck brigade to help eradicate vineyard pests.
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Piedmont, Italy: Monferrato’s Slow Food, Wine & Truffles
From vibrant food markets in Asti to joining Brill the truffle-hunting dog, Shawn and I dive into the rich slow food culture of Monferrato, in Piedmont, Italy.
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Tasting Central California: A Paso Robles Wine Tour
From historic old-vine Zinfandels to a fun concrete fermentation egg, Shawn and I explore the boutique side of Paso Robles wine country on a private tour.
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A Land of Hidden Gems: Moldova’s Wine, Food & Monasteries
From the heights of Old Orhei and Curchi Monastery to rich wine tastings at Château Vartely and Cricova, Shawn and I toast to Moldova’s hidden beauty.
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Soaking up the Details (and the Wine) of Saint-Emilion – Bordeaux, France
Enclosed by vineyards producing some of Bordeaux’s most esteemed wine, it’s no wonder that the village of Saint-Emilion is one of the region’s most alluring destinations. During a weekend trip there earlier this year, I found myself effortlessly charmed by Saint-Emilion’s elegant limestone buildings, its window-boxes brimming with beautiful blooms, its wine, and its almond-flavored macarons. By day, Shawn and I ascended…
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Grape Diplomacy in the Moldovan Countryside
In the late-afternoon light, the gingerbread homes of the Moldovan village, Rosu, were bathed in golden hues. The homes’ green and periwinkle-blue fences, and wooden adornments on their gables cast frilly shadows on the dirt road, as Shawn and I embarked on an evening stroll. The wire arbors over the homes’ driveways were brimming with…
