wineries Archives - Traveler Dreams Traveler Dreams Thu, 22 Dec 2022 08:35:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://travelerdreams.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cropped-favicon-32x32.png wineries Archives - Traveler Dreams 32 32 Drink Your Way Through Wineries in Europe  https://travelerdreams.com/drink-your-way-through-wineries-in-europe/ Wed, 21 Dec 2022 10:35:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=21636 Some of the world’s best wines come from Europe, so why not base your trip around some of the best wineries Europe has to offer? If you’ve ever wanted to have a Bourdeaux from Bourdeaux, here are our top winery spots to visit on your next European getaway.  Bordeaux, France You could visit a winery […]

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]]> Some of the world’s best wines come from Europe, so why not base your trip around some of the best wineries Europe has to offer? If you’ve ever wanted to have a Bourdeaux from Bourdeaux, here are our top winery spots to visit on your next European getaway. 

Bordeaux, France

You could visit a winery in this area on a guided tour or arrive by foot, bike, or even boat. Visiting Bordeaux is a real treat for any red wine lover. Saint-Emilion is known for its superb wines, just under an hour from Bordeaux. And not only do tourists appreciate the wine but also its well-preserved historic village, making it the perfect location for all wine lovers. 

Tuscany, Italy 

Located in the center of Italy, with its landscape and artistic heritage, cities such as Florence are prominent tourist destinations in the Tuscany region. This rich and versatile landscape, from beaches to rocky mountains, creates an exciting yet unique taste to the wine, making for the perfect couples’ getaway. 

Champagne, France 

The Champagne-Ardenne region of France is known worldwide for its quality of vineyards, covering more than 30,000 hectares of terrain. Sellers are located in the center of the city, highlighting the wine tradition in this region. Champagne has an abundance of museums devoted to the land’s history and the in-depth flow of the wine-making process. Most importantly, most guided tours will almost always end with a wine tasting.

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]]> California Wineries to Visit for a Romantic Couples Experience https://travelerdreams.com/california-wineries-to-visit-for-a-romantic-couples-experience/ Sun, 28 Aug 2022 08:17:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=19870 California is a special place in that it’s got something to offer just about anyone. There are beaches and forests for nature lovers, great cities for those who prefer a more urban scene, and some top-notch theme parks for anyone looking for some good old-fashioned fun. The state is also home to some of the […]

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]]> California is a special place in that it’s got something to offer just about anyone. There are beaches and forests for nature lovers, great cities for those who prefer a more urban scene, and some top-notch theme parks for anyone looking for some good old-fashioned fun. The state is also home to some of the world’s best wineries—many of which offer tastings that make for an ideal date-night experience for couples in search of a little romance.

Beringer Vineyard

Beringer is the oldest continually-operating winery in Napa Valley, and its history can be traced back to the 1870s. The vineyard is located on a stunning property featuring vast floral gardens and 19th-century architecture. They offer several different tasting experiences as well as property tours.

Elyse Winery

This vineyard specializes in small-production wines and unique blends, including some that are made using the old-fashioned method of stomping grapes by foot. The beautiful estate overlooking the valley is the perfect setting for couples in search of an intimate date.

South Coast Winery Resort & Spa

We love South Coast for a longer getaway when a one-time tasting isn’t quite enough. Tastings are held on the breathtaking family-owned property every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evening. The spa even offers treatments that utilize grapes grown in the vineyard!

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]]> Pretty Vineyards to Visit in California https://travelerdreams.com/pretty-vineyards-to-visit-in-california/ Mon, 22 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=15668 California is a beautiful state, and one thing it’s known for is its many wineries and vineyards. Thanks to its warm climate, there are many lovely vineyards throughout the state where you can visit and enjoy wine tasting. If you’re planning a trip to the west coast, this is a great activity to consider especially […]

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]]> California is a beautiful state, and one thing it’s known for is its many wineries and vineyards. Thanks to its warm climate, there are many lovely vineyards throughout the state where you can visit and enjoy wine tasting. If you’re planning a trip to the west coast, this is a great activity to consider especially with friends or a partner. Here are some of the prettiest you can see for yourself.

Presqu’ile Winery

This winery is right on the coast, so you can enjoy ocean views and a sea breeze right along with your view of the sprawling vineyards. This winery has plenty of amenities including a beautiful tasting room, an outdoor lounge, and best of all, free concerts during the summer months!

Macrostie Winery and Vinyards

This Sonoma estate is up on a hiss next to the Russian River Valley. From the recently-built modernist estate house, you can look out over the valley and vineyards on its three different terraces and sample wine from a very reasonable price.

Long Meadow Ranch Mayacamas Estate

Take the walking tour of this estate’s 16 acres to feel transported from Napa to the Mediterranean. The Mayacamas Estate grows not only organic grapes (including a Tuscan variety), it also grows olives and ישד a garden from which you can taste the produce yourself.

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]]> Wine Tastings 101: Read This Before Visiting a Winery https://travelerdreams.com/wine-tastings-101-read-this-before-visiting-a-winery/ Tue, 06 Jul 2021 12:36:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=13742 A common activity that tourists do when traveling to locations with wineries such as California, Italy, Switzerland, Australia, Spain, and more, is wine tastings. And we definitely love this as something to do during your travels, as it is fun, educational, and helps you get to know the local culture in a unique way. But […]

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]]> A common activity that tourists do when traveling to locations with wineries such as California, Italy, Switzerland, Australia, Spain, and more, is wine tastings. And we definitely love this as something to do during your travels, as it is fun, educational, and helps you get to know the local culture in a unique way.

But if you haven’t been to a lot of wine tastings, it may make you feel a little bit awkward, uncomfortable, or intimidated. What if you don’t know anything about wine? How do you act like you do? Here’s a quick guide.

What Happens During a Wine Tasting?

First, let’s talk about what to expect at a wine tasting. You may or may not do a tour around the winery, but you’ll definitely end up in a tasting room where a sommelier will walk you through a tasting menu of wines made and sold at the winery. They’ll give you time to try each one, talk to you about them, and at the end, you’ll have an opportunity to buy wine if you want to.

How to Taste Wine

While it may feel like a high-pressure situation, the point of a wine tasting is to just to allow you to get an impression of a wine. So follow the 5 Ss: see it, swirl it, sniff it, sip it, and savor it. Afterward, spit it out or swallow it depending on what you prefer. And most importantly, don’t take it too seriously. This is just for fun, after all.

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]]> Best Wineries in Northern California https://travelerdreams.com/best-wineries-in-northern-california/ Sat, 24 Oct 2020 10:03:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=9134 One of the best activities you can plan for a visit to northern California is a winery tour. In one go, you’ll get to try amazing wine, see beautiful sights, and get a taste (pun intended) for the local culture. Here are some of the best wineries you’re highly recommended to visit next time you […]

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]]> One of the best activities you can plan for a visit to northern California is a winery tour. In one go, you’ll get to try amazing wine, see beautiful sights, and get a taste (pun intended) for the local culture. Here are some of the best wineries you’re highly recommended to visit next time you make it to Northern California.

Chalk Hill Winery

Full of rolling vineyards and lush gardens, Chalk Hill Winery is a family-owned winery known for its Chardonnay.

Brown Estate

Known for being Napa Valley’s first black-owned winery, Brown Estate is a stylish, cool place with a focus on Zinfandel and some amazing cheese boards.

Cakebread

If you’re wine tasting on a budget, Cakebread Cellars is for you. Their specialties are Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, and their tasting fee of only $25 will also get you a guided tour.

Horse & Plow

All about ethical and environmentally-friendly growing practices, Horse & Plow has the additional distinct advantage of offering cider in addition to their wine.

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Caraccioli

Located in picturesque Carmel-by-the-Sea, Caraccioli Cellars is known for being one of the finest sparkling wine producers in California, so you’ve got to give it a visit if you’re feeling like something bubbly.

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> wineries Archives - Traveler Dreams Traveler Dreams Thu, 22 Dec 2022 08:35:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://travelerdreams.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cropped-favicon-32x32.png wineries Archives - Traveler Dreams 32 32 Drink Your Way Through Wineries in Europe  https://travelerdreams.com/drink-your-way-through-wineries-in-europe/ Wed, 21 Dec 2022 10:35:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=21636 Some of the world’s best wines come from Europe, so why not base your trip around some of the best wineries Europe has to offer? If you’ve ever wanted to have a Bourdeaux from Bourdeaux, here are our top winery spots to visit on your next European getaway.  Bordeaux, France You could visit a winery […]

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]]> Some of the world’s best wines come from Europe, so why not base your trip around some of the best wineries Europe has to offer? If you’ve ever wanted to have a Bourdeaux from Bourdeaux, here are our top winery spots to visit on your next European getaway. 

Bordeaux, France

You could visit a winery in this area on a guided tour or arrive by foot, bike, or even boat. Visiting Bordeaux is a real treat for any red wine lover. Saint-Emilion is known for its superb wines, just under an hour from Bordeaux. And not only do tourists appreciate the wine but also its well-preserved historic village, making it the perfect location for all wine lovers. 

Tuscany, Italy 

Located in the center of Italy, with its landscape and artistic heritage, cities such as Florence are prominent tourist destinations in the Tuscany region. This rich and versatile landscape, from beaches to rocky mountains, creates an exciting yet unique taste to the wine, making for the perfect couples’ getaway. 

Champagne, France 

The Champagne-Ardenne region of France is known worldwide for its quality of vineyards, covering more than 30,000 hectares of terrain. Sellers are located in the center of the city, highlighting the wine tradition in this region. Champagne has an abundance of museums devoted to the land’s history and the in-depth flow of the wine-making process. Most importantly, most guided tours will almost always end with a wine tasting.

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]]> California Wineries to Visit for a Romantic Couples Experience https://travelerdreams.com/california-wineries-to-visit-for-a-romantic-couples-experience/ Sun, 28 Aug 2022 08:17:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=19870 California is a special place in that it’s got something to offer just about anyone. There are beaches and forests for nature lovers, great cities for those who prefer a more urban scene, and some top-notch theme parks for anyone looking for some good old-fashioned fun. The state is also home to some of the […]

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]]> California is a special place in that it’s got something to offer just about anyone. There are beaches and forests for nature lovers, great cities for those who prefer a more urban scene, and some top-notch theme parks for anyone looking for some good old-fashioned fun. The state is also home to some of the world’s best wineries—many of which offer tastings that make for an ideal date-night experience for couples in search of a little romance.

Beringer Vineyard

Beringer is the oldest continually-operating winery in Napa Valley, and its history can be traced back to the 1870s. The vineyard is located on a stunning property featuring vast floral gardens and 19th-century architecture. They offer several different tasting experiences as well as property tours.

Elyse Winery

This vineyard specializes in small-production wines and unique blends, including some that are made using the old-fashioned method of stomping grapes by foot. The beautiful estate overlooking the valley is the perfect setting for couples in search of an intimate date.

South Coast Winery Resort & Spa

We love South Coast for a longer getaway when a one-time tasting isn’t quite enough. Tastings are held on the breathtaking family-owned property every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evening. The spa even offers treatments that utilize grapes grown in the vineyard!

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]]> Pretty Vineyards to Visit in California https://travelerdreams.com/pretty-vineyards-to-visit-in-california/ Mon, 22 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=15668 California is a beautiful state, and one thing it’s known for is its many wineries and vineyards. Thanks to its warm climate, there are many lovely vineyards throughout the state where you can visit and enjoy wine tasting. If you’re planning a trip to the west coast, this is a great activity to consider especially […]

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]]> California is a beautiful state, and one thing it’s known for is its many wineries and vineyards. Thanks to its warm climate, there are many lovely vineyards throughout the state where you can visit and enjoy wine tasting. If you’re planning a trip to the west coast, this is a great activity to consider especially with friends or a partner. Here are some of the prettiest you can see for yourself.

Presqu’ile Winery

This winery is right on the coast, so you can enjoy ocean views and a sea breeze right along with your view of the sprawling vineyards. This winery has plenty of amenities including a beautiful tasting room, an outdoor lounge, and best of all, free concerts during the summer months!

Macrostie Winery and Vinyards

This Sonoma estate is up on a hiss next to the Russian River Valley. From the recently-built modernist estate house, you can look out over the valley and vineyards on its three different terraces and sample wine from a very reasonable price.

Long Meadow Ranch Mayacamas Estate

Take the walking tour of this estate’s 16 acres to feel transported from Napa to the Mediterranean. The Mayacamas Estate grows not only organic grapes (including a Tuscan variety), it also grows olives and ישד a garden from which you can taste the produce yourself.

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]]> Wine Tastings 101: Read This Before Visiting a Winery https://travelerdreams.com/wine-tastings-101-read-this-before-visiting-a-winery/ Tue, 06 Jul 2021 12:36:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=13742 A common activity that tourists do when traveling to locations with wineries such as California, Italy, Switzerland, Australia, Spain, and more, is wine tastings. And we definitely love this as something to do during your travels, as it is fun, educational, and helps you get to know the local culture in a unique way. But […]

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]]> A common activity that tourists do when traveling to locations with wineries such as California, Italy, Switzerland, Australia, Spain, and more, is wine tastings. And we definitely love this as something to do during your travels, as it is fun, educational, and helps you get to know the local culture in a unique way.

But if you haven’t been to a lot of wine tastings, it may make you feel a little bit awkward, uncomfortable, or intimidated. What if you don’t know anything about wine? How do you act like you do? Here’s a quick guide.

What Happens During a Wine Tasting?

First, let’s talk about what to expect at a wine tasting. You may or may not do a tour around the winery, but you’ll definitely end up in a tasting room where a sommelier will walk you through a tasting menu of wines made and sold at the winery. They’ll give you time to try each one, talk to you about them, and at the end, you’ll have an opportunity to buy wine if you want to.

How to Taste Wine

While it may feel like a high-pressure situation, the point of a wine tasting is to just to allow you to get an impression of a wine. So follow the 5 Ss: see it, swirl it, sniff it, sip it, and savor it. Afterward, spit it out or swallow it depending on what you prefer. And most importantly, don’t take it too seriously. This is just for fun, after all.

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]]> Best Wineries in Northern California https://travelerdreams.com/best-wineries-in-northern-california/ Sat, 24 Oct 2020 10:03:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=9134 One of the best activities you can plan for a visit to northern California is a winery tour. In one go, you’ll get to try amazing wine, see beautiful sights, and get a taste (pun intended) for the local culture. Here are some of the best wineries you’re highly recommended to visit next time you […]

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]]> One of the best activities you can plan for a visit to northern California is a winery tour. In one go, you’ll get to try amazing wine, see beautiful sights, and get a taste (pun intended) for the local culture. Here are some of the best wineries you’re highly recommended to visit next time you make it to Northern California.

Chalk Hill Winery

Full of rolling vineyards and lush gardens, Chalk Hill Winery is a family-owned winery known for its Chardonnay.

Brown Estate

Known for being Napa Valley’s first black-owned winery, Brown Estate is a stylish, cool place with a focus on Zinfandel and some amazing cheese boards.

Cakebread

If you’re wine tasting on a budget, Cakebread Cellars is for you. Their specialties are Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, and their tasting fee of only $25 will also get you a guided tour.

Horse & Plow

All about ethical and environmentally-friendly growing practices, Horse & Plow has the additional distinct advantage of offering cider in addition to their wine.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BY7STR2na-a/

Caraccioli

Located in picturesque Carmel-by-the-Sea, Caraccioli Cellars is known for being one of the finest sparkling wine producers in California, so you’ve got to give it a visit if you’re feeling like something bubbly.

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