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The World of Georgian Ghvino, Saperavi and Qvevri Wine

December 13, 2022 Leave a Comment

The region that is now the country of Georgia claims a number of firsts: It was the first place in Europe to be settled by great apes or hominids (as evidenced by remains dated to 1.8 million years ago); It was one of the first areas to formally adopt Christianity (227 AD); and most importantly […]

Filed Under: Europe, Georgia, Wine Events, Wine Region, Wine Tasting Tagged With: Abkhazia, ActiveTravelExperiences, ActiveWineExperiences, Kakketi, Kvemo Svaneti, Qvevri, Racha-Lechhumi, Rkatsiteli, Saperavi

Wines of the Santa Cruz Mountains

November 8, 2022 Leave a Comment

The Santa Cruz Mountains are home to over 70 wineries and 200 growers. The area produces primarily Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Chardonnay, with lesser amounts of varieties such as Merlot and Zinfandel. The wines produce vary by microclimate but generally showcase concentrated fruit with an earthy mineral quality. Tasting Santa Cruz Mountains wines can […]

Filed Under: California, Featured-City, North America, Santa Cruz, United States, Wine Events, Wine Region, Wine Tasting Tagged With: ActiveWineExperiences

Australia’s Clare Valley Rieslings: Under the Screwcap

October 29, 2022 Leave a Comment

Clare Valley is one of Australia’s oldest wine regions. The valley’s most widely produced white wine varietal is Riesling, although reds—especially Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon—do account for roughly 80% of the valley’s total planted acres. The San Francisco Wine School and South Australia Tourist Commission recently held a seminar on Clare Valley Rieslings. The session’s […]

Filed Under: Australia, Clare Valley, Destinations, Oceania/Australia, South Australia, Wine Events, Wine Tasting Tagged With: ActiveTravelExperiences, ActiveWineExperiences, Riesling, San Francisco Wine School, screw cap, screwcap, South Australia wines

International Pinot Noir Celebration (IPNC)

August 24, 2022 Leave a Comment

If you love Pinot Noir wine, or just want to learn more about this finicky grape varietal, there is no better event than the International Pinot Noir Celebration (IPNC). The event takes place at the Linfield University campus in McMinnville Oregon. In 2022 we made our third visit to attend IPNC. Our first time was […]

Filed Under: Destinations, Featured-City, Willamette Valley Wine Region, Wine Events, Wine Region, Wine Tasting Tagged With: Dundee Hills, International Pinot Noir Celebration

Pre-IPNC Dinner in David Adelsheim’s Backyard

August 27, 2022 Leave a Comment

Each year on the night before the International Pinot Noir Celebration (IPNC) event held in McMinnville Oregon, several wineries stage big pre-dinner events. They pull out dozens of their premier and library wines along with the food (typically from a local restaurant or caterer) and entertainment. In past years we have attended events at …

Filed Under: Destinations, Willamette Valley, Willamette Valley Wine Region, Wine Events Tagged With: ActiveTravelExperiences, ActiveWineExperiences, David Adelsheim

Family Winemaker’s Tasting—2022 San Francisco

August 22, 2022 Leave a Comment

After several years of Covid-related postponements, Family Winemakers annual trade and consumer San Francisco wine tasting event has returned. Its 2022 event was held in a very nice venue in Oakland. Who are Family Winemakers? Family Winemakers is a non-profit group that was formed in 1990 by small, family wineries. They joined together to fight […]

Filed Under: Featured-City, San Francisco, Wine Events, Wine Tasting Tagged With: ActiveWineExperiences, Bella Grace Vineyards, Berghold Vineyards, Cabana Winery, Enriquez Estate, Glunz Family Winery, Howell Mountain Vineyards, Justin Wines, Landmark Vineyards, Lava Cap Winery, MAdrona Hills Vineyard, Pine Mountain Vineyards, Prager Winery and Port Works, Sakura Winery, Sarah's Vineyard, Se Novo, Tablas Creek Vineyard

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