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Secrets of a Wine Tour Planner

Posted on April 22, 2012 by admin

If you’re good at something, you make it appear easy to do. I marvel at electricians who work with live wires, or skaters who can twist several times in the air, or cheerleaders who can somersault, or pianists who can … Continue reading →

La Famiglia: Buccino & Festa della Madonna

Posted on July 4, 2011 by admin

Our stay in Buccino, Campania, has been full of exciting cultural events Continue reading →

Posted in Wine Tours | Tagged Aglianico Del Vulture, Amalfi, Bacchus, Barile, Basilicata, Black Plague, Botte, Buccino, Festa Della Madonna, Firework Display, Food, Fromaggio, Grottos, Highway Exit, La Famiglia, Melfi, New Jersey, Novecento, Ortona, Procession, Roman Times, San Gregorio, San Gregorio Magno, Vermi, Wikipedia, Winding Road, Wine Cellars | 1 Comment

“La Famiglia” in Naples

Posted on June 30, 2011 by admin

Naples has beauty and you don’t need to look too hard Continue reading →

Posted in Wine Tours | Tagged Alleyways, Anacapri, Archeological Museum, Buccino, Capri, Chairlift, Flickr, Galleria Umberto, Galleria Umberto I, Grotta Azzurra, High Heaven, La Famiglia, Mccown, Naples, Napolitan, Opera House, Port Of Naples, Positano, Ricotta, Roman Empire, San Carlo Opera, Santa Lucia, Sorrento, Walking Tour | Leave a comment

“La Famiglia” in Naples

Posted on June 30, 2011 by admin

Naples has beauty and you don’t need to look too hard Continue reading →

Posted in Wine Tours | Tagged Anacapri, Buccino, Capri, Galleria Umberto I, Naples, Positano, Roman Empire, Santa Lucia | Leave a comment

Day 9: We End with a Bang

Posted on April 14, 2011 by admin

Hard to believe but our journey that started late last month in Uruguay is about to end. What a day to end our visit! We start at the most famous Argentine winery, Catena Zapata. Nicolas was the one who started … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine Tours | Tagged Angelica, Argentina, Aromas, Belasco, Belasco de Baquedano, California, California Style, Catena, Chardonnay, Farewell Reception, Flavors, Grapes, High Altitude, Husband And Wife, Nicolas Catena, Redolent, Relais And Chateaux, Sourced, Spaniards, Uco, Uco Valley, Uruguay, Vines, Wine, Wine Industry, Wine Lodge, Wine tasting descriptors, Zapata | Leave a comment

Day 8 Mendoza: The Big & the Small

Posted on April 14, 2011 by admin

There is a French connection with our first visit. Altavista is French owned and they have applied old world technique to new world style. The facility is a wonderful recontruction of a winery from the 1800s. From our Altavista visit, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine Tours | Tagged Alfresco Lunch, Altavista, Automobile Accident, Dynamite, French Connection, Fruit Aromas, Grapes, Liar, Lujan, Mendoza, Old Friends, Petit Verdot, Quality Levels, Recontruction, Tannins, Temperature Swings, Terroir, Tropical Fruit, Uco, World Style | Leave a comment

Day 7: Mendoza

Posted on April 11, 2011 by admin

Our first day in Mendoza was a great one. After spending a restful night at the Sheraton in the heart of the city, we left for the Uco Valley, a 2 hour ride from Mendoza. It was worth the trip! … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine Tours | Tagged Apple Soup, Blue Cheese, Clos De Los Siete, Crux, French Connection, French Winemakers, Heart Of The City, Linda Flor, Merlot, Michel Rolland, Mushroom Risotto, Night At The Sheraton, Ragout, Restful Night, Robert Parker, Salmorejo, Sauvignon Blanc, Sorbet, Space Age, Winery Restaurant | Leave a comment

Argentina: Days 5 & 6/Salta the Pretty

Posted on April 10, 2011 by admin

In the native Indian language Salta means the pretty city and it truly is a well kept city of 500,000 with a small town charm. We had a walking tour of the center square area and the archeological museum with … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine Tours | Tagged Archeological Museum, Argentina, Center Square, Day Flight, Incan, Indian Language, Mendoza, Mummies, Pretty City, Prized Possession, Square Area, Town Charm, Walking Tour, Wikipedia | Leave a comment

Day 4 Argentina: Rubbing Shoulders with the Gentry

Posted on April 10, 2011 by admin

Today we had a special treat: our tasting at El Porvenir winery was conducted in the personal home of the owner. Juan Carlos Romero is a former governor of Salta Province and one of the richest men in the country. … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine Tours | Tagged Adamo, Alfresco Lunch, Amauta, American Oak Barrels, Cecelia, Dirt Road, El Porvenir, Etchart, High In The Sky, Juan Carlos Romero, Malbec, Michel Rolland, Months In French, Outdoor Oven, Pernod Ricard, Quiroga, Richest Men, Tannat, Vines, Wikipedia, Winemaker | Leave a comment

Day 3: Argentina

Posted on April 7, 2011 by admin

Image via Wikipedia Sunny weather; great hotel. I highly recommend the Hotel Altalaluna just outside Cafayate. It is so nice to be in the middle of a vineyard with a swimming pool and spa at your disposal, and a hotel … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine Tours | Tagged Alfresco Lunch, Argentine Beef, Delicious Blend, Destemmer, Dirt Road, Dream Tomorrow, Fabulous View, Fabulous Wine, Grilled Veggies, Hog Heaven, Lovers Dream, New Wine, Pietro Marini, Pool And Spa, Spontaneous Visit, Sunny Weather, Tannat, Wine Lovers, Wine Museum, Wine Production, Winery Visits | Leave a comment

Category Archives: Wine Tours

Secrets of a Wine Tour Planner

La Famiglia: Buccino & Festa della Madonna

“La Famiglia” in Naples

“La Famiglia” in Naples

Day 9: We End with a Bang

Day 8 Mendoza: The Big & the Small

Day 7: Mendoza

Argentina: Days 5 & 6/Salta the Pretty

Day 4 Argentina: Rubbing Shoulders with the Gentry

Day 3: Argentina

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