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  • 5 Chateau Ste Michelle Limited Release Wines Review

    This Chateau Ste Michelle wines’ review covers five limited release wines, including the 2022 Eroica Riesling and 2019 GV Chardonnay, with tasting notes and food pairing ideas and recipes. All these wines are featured at the Chateau Ste Michelle Grand Tour [Read more]

  • All You Need To Know: Chateau Ste Michelle, Winery Visit Review

    For wine lovers exploring wineries near Seattle, Chateau Ste. Michelle stands out. Why? Read on to find out why this winery ticks all the boxes as the perfect starting point. [Read more]

  • Skydiving in Sequins: Col Solare Wines, an Outsider’s Perspective

    Imagine skydiving in sequins or Megan Thee Stallion & Cardi B bottled. Hot, flashy and in your face! That’s Col Solare wines. [Read more]

  • 2018 Clos Des Lunes, Lune D’Argent: Not Quite The Great Wine We Expected It To Be

    They say: “Clos des Lunes, Lune d’Argent is a good wine with a promise of greatness”. We say: Whoa! Hold your horses, Chevalier!” At $15, it’s a fair deal, but the excitement falters at $40. [Read more]

  • Madeira’s North Coast Table Wine Producers & Wines: All You Need To Know If You Plan A Visit

    In the 17th century, a fortunate accident led Madeiran winemakers to discover a method to preserve wine during long sea voyages, giving birth to the renowned fortified Madeira wine. In the mid-20th century, the winemaking landscape shifted. Fortified Madeira wine is no longer a popular choice for consumers. The Madeira winemaking industry has adapted accordingly,… [Read more]

  • Madeira’s South Coast Table Wine Producers & Wines: All You Need To Know If You Plan A Visit

    When you hear “Madeira,” fortified wines might be the first thought that comes to mind. But here’s a surprise: nowadays, most wineries in Madeira produce table wines instead! Even some of the well-established, fortified wine producers have hopped on this trend. So, who are these table winemakers, and, more importantly, how do their table wines… [Read more]

  • Fortified Madeira Wine Makers And Their Table Wines: All You Need To Know If You Plan A Visit

    In the past, fortified Madeira wine was the beverage of choice for the rich and famous or anyone who could afford it. Fast forward to today, and the fortified Madeira wine is no longer a popular consumer choice for an alcoholic beverage. Out of the handful of remaining fortified wine producers, most stayed true to… [Read more]

  • New Entrants Of Madeira’s 200 Years Old Wine Scene: A Visit And Wine Tasting At Terras Do Avo

    The Portuguese island of Madeira is renowned for its production of fortified Madeira wines. With the rise of table wines as a popular choice among consumers worldwide, the once-prevalent appeal on the global market of Madeira fortified wines has gradually diminished.In the early 1990s, Madeira Island saw a seismic shift in its winemaking landscape, leading… [Read more]

  • Vanessa Vineyards: What Makes a Winery Visit Great or Not?

    Wine tourism is a thriving industry! Just like any other form of tourism, the purpose of wine tourism is to have new experiences and enrich our lives. But what makes a wine tourism experience great? Does it all come down to the quality of the wines we taste when we visit wineries? Is there a… [Read more]

  • Exquisite Sips And Amazing Savors At The Phantom Creek Estates’ Restaurant

    It had been over a year since our last visit to the Phantom Creek Estate Winery located in the Osoyoos wine region of British Columbia. We were eager to return to Phantom Creek Estate Winery, this time to experience their wines while dining at their renowned restaurant. During our previous visit, we were mistaken for… [Read more]