By Sarah Cribari The towering snow-capped Alps jutted into the sky behind us, shrinking as we drove southward through the gently rolling green hills. Dark church steeples and shadowy medieval towers dotted the distant landscape, barely visible through the receding fog. As we wound our way through the twisting side roads, neat rows of vineyards zipped past the window, … [Read more...] about Barolo—A Hidden Wine Town in Northern Italy
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Five Things to Do in Guadalupe Mexico
By Reese Jones Picturesque beaches, endless fiestas, and bottomless tequila are usually what come to mind when people think of Mexico. But nestled in the hills of Baja California is the hidden gem that is Valle de Guadalupe. Valle de Guadalupe has come to be known as Mexico's response to California’s iconic Napa Valley and the fast-rising Temecula Valley— minus the hefty … [Read more...] about Five Things to Do in Guadalupe Mexico
A Taste of the American Dream in Napa Valley
By Angella Arndt I recently visited Darioush Winery located in Southern Napa Valley. With its picturesque hills, 400+ wineries, and temperate climate, Napa Valley is one of the world’s premier wine-producing regions. Every year 3-million people flock to this region to bike, hike, eat delicious cuisine, and enjoy some of the world's most excellent wines. Darioush … [Read more...] about A Taste of the American Dream in Napa Valley
A Texas Hill Country Weekend—Beer, Wine, Music, and Food Trucks
By Jeffrey Benson ITWPA member The Texas Hill Country is a place where cowboy meets white collar, rural meets metropolitan, and hills and bluffs meet flat land—the contrasts and diversity bring harmony and wonderment to this area and beckon you to stay a little longer. Here are four experiences that will give you the Hill Country perspective. Savor the cherry and … [Read more...] about A Texas Hill Country Weekend—Beer, Wine, Music, and Food Trucks
Wine Dine and Play in Temecula—Southern California’s Wine Country
By Noreen L. Kompanik ITWPA member With over 40 wineries dotting the map here in Southern California’s wine country (and more on the radar), Temecula Valley welcomes more than two million visitors a year. Not bad for a region that planted its very first grapevine in 1968. There’s a reason they come, and it’s not just for the wineries alone. Conveniently located 60 … [Read more...] about Wine Dine and Play in Temecula—Southern California’s Wine Country