Originally published in July 2016 The tough decisions start just moments after you arrive at Grand Velas Riviera Maya. Do you want a traditional margarita, a tamarind margarita, spicy margarita, lychee margarita or mango margarita? The decision is made easier by knowing you’ll be able to sample all of them and more during your stay […]
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Barnsley Resort Holds Blue Rock Wine Weekend
A scenic and easy car ride from Atlanta, Barnsley Resort is the perfect weekend getaway. Whether it’s strolling the grounds, exploring the manor house ruins, relaxing by the pool or at the spa, or just enjoying a glass of wine on the porch of your private cottage, there’s something for every guest. This June Barnsley […]
Cahors Malbec Rosé
With an appreciation for tradition, winemakers in Cahors also seek to modernize Malbec for a new generation of wine lovers. Today the new trend is to produce a rosé of Malbec. The past few years have seen a surge in the popularity of rosé wines in the United States, particularly rosé from France. Though it […]
Snapshots from Saint-Cirq Lapopie
Your visit to the Cahors region is not complete without a day in Saint-Cirq Lapopie. The commune perched on a cliff overlooking the Lot River is classified as one of the “Most Beautiful Villages in France” (Les Plus Beaux Villages de France). In 2012 the French voted it their favorite village in the country. Take […]
A Visit to Clos Triguedina
When you arrive for a visit at Clos Triguedina, one of the first things you will likely say is “I would like to taste something.” It is a sentiment that has been expressed there countless times over many centuries. Cahors and Clos Triguedina are located along the Pilgrimage Route of Santiago de Compostela. In the […]
Cahors Crash Course Part 2: Terroir and Terraces
When getting to know Cahors Malbec, it helps to learn about the terroir. Sure we can go into detail on the geology, terrain and soil depth or type, but today we’re boiling it down to an easy to understand concept – terraces. These layers of alluvial deposits are what make for such a variety of […]
Cahors Crash Course Part 1: History
To say that Cahors Malbec has been the wine of kings, popes and tsars is not an understatement. From the Middle Ages onward the “black wine of Cahors” was enjoyed by such notable figures as Henry II of England, Eleanor of Aquitaine, King Francis I, Peter the Great of Russia and Pope John XXII (who […]
Epcot International Food & Wine Festival 2014
A trip to Epcot at Walt Disney World is even better when you go during the International Food & Wine Festival. From Friday, September 19th through Monday, November 10th, visitors have the chance to eat and drink around the world. The Amateur Gastronomer got a peek at what makes the Epcot International Food & Wine […]
From the Archives: A Guide To Gordes
Originally posted on October 1, 2010 Photographs are only able to capture a portion of Gordes’ beauty. There really isn’t anything quite like the first time you drive up the narrow winding road and then — through a break in the trees — get your first glimpse of the perched village. It’s no surprise that […]
Discover Georgia Wine During Dahlonega Wine Trail Weekend
Haven’t been to North Georgia wine country or are looking for the perfect time to visit? Head there the weekend of August 17th for the Dahlonega Wine Trail Weekend. On Saturday, August 17th from 12pm to 5pm and on Sunday, August 18th from 12:30pm to 5pm, five Dahlonega wineries will offer guests tastes of their […]