To many consumers Argentine wines are mid-level wines of good value. A decent Malbec could be $12 US on the shelf. These consumers may not realize that Argentina also produces premium wine. Kaiken Premium Wines is a prime example of an Argentine wine producer to consider. Photo by Michael Reiss I had a chance to judge the quality […]
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When we learned that Constellation Brands, a large corporate wine company, had purchased Franciscan Estate Winery we were concerned that Franciscan would loose its identity and stop making its distinctive wines. The fact is that Franciscan has only benefited from the corporate acquisition. We learned this by visiting the winery and interviewing key people there.
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No longer do savvy travelers zoom past Napa on their way to other destinations. The City of Napa has arrived and continues to blossom and flourish with new reasons to stay, eat drink and play. Downtown Napa offers all of the delights of the wine country experience without the traffic and crowds of its neighboring
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Just when you thought things couldn’t get any more dynamic in downtown Napa, up pops new programs at the recently opened Copia center. This spectacular venue–with its own vegetable and herb gardens, glorious vistas, state of the art kitchens, demonstration theaters, exhibit spaces, restaurant, retail shop and an outdoor amphitheater is ready to indulge your
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There are many reasons to find yourself in Amsterdam, one of the most pleasant being a pre- or post stay from a river or ocean cruise. As a popular port, Amsterdam attracts many visitors who otherwise might bypass this historic and lively capital. One of the best and most efficient ways to organize your time in
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