We had the Croatia Lonely Planet Guide and chatted about which days we could get away to go see some of it, but hadn’t made definite plans. One afternoon, on our way back to our Dorsoduro apartment, located in the southwest corner of Venice, Italy, we popped in to the ferry terminal to check schedules and prices. With the odd hours of departures and arrivals, it turned out that our only options were...
This zesty, vivacious, and intensely aromatic example of Barbera is plain and simply delicious! Brandied cherry, star anise, and black currant flavors dominate the palate which is stitched together beautifully along a super bright core of acidity. A true hidden gem from Piemonte, Italy that drinks like a way pricier wine! Pair with grilled lamb kabobs with cucumber tzatziki or rigatoni with roasted...
No matter how you choose to celebrate Labor Day this year, be it at a pool party, a backyard BBQ, or a leisurely picnic in the park, cold libations will certainly be in order to help you beat the heat and toast your well-deserved day off from work. So set your favorite beers aside for Oktoberfest, and stock up on these quintessential warm weather wines. Perky and Affordable Bubbles While Champagne...
Wine & Food Travel is proud to present another contender for the country least likely to be associated with wine production: Russia. As of July 2011, British wine drinkers can enjoy a bottle of Abrau-Durso, or ten, at locations across the nation’s capital as its owners decide to target Europe with their wares. Britain’s first Russian sparkling wine is here, and may be staying for a...
Our 15-minute drive from Long Beach, Washington to the North Head Lighthouse was somewhat of a disappointment as we were not able to find the ancient weather instrument that blew away during a 150 mph gust nor did we find any evidence of the gale force wind that carried a wild duck out of its flight path into the lighthouse. These are weather observations made some time ago. After an intensive, forensic,...
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