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    Wine Travel

    There’s nothing quite like tasting a wine right where it was made, whether that be in the beautiful Dry Creek Valley area in Sonoma, the classic Rhone Valley of France, or perhaps somewhere unexpected like a wine route through Slovenia. When your vacation plans include wine travel, we're here to help. These articles recap our travels through wine country all over the world as well as give some tips on how to best travel on a budget.

    Water & Wines Puzzle Reviews and Discount!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 4, 2021 Last Updated: October 10, 2022

    Water & Wines Puzzle Reviews and Discount!

    Updated: Discount is now expired. The most enjoyable way to learn about wine besides drinking it! The Water & Wines Wine Puzzles. We review the Spain, Italy, France and South Africa puzzles plus we've got a special discount for our readers to try the puzzles themselves. Ships … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Deals, Wine Accessories, Wine Travel

    Rhone Valley Adventures Part Two - Southern Rhone

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 12, 2019 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

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    Also be sure to check out Part One of this series, focusing on Northern Rhone. Today we turn to the second half of our Rhone Valley Adventure, focusing on the Southern Rhone. (For our post on Northern Rhone and an overview of the Cotes du Rhone appellation and all its … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Deals, Featured, France, France - Rhone, Wine Travel

    Rhone Valley Adventures - Northern Rhone

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 5, 2019 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

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    Includes an overview of the Cotes du Rhone appellation and its designations. Earlier this year I was invited by Atout France to partake in what amounted to a wine-lovers dream trip -- an exploration of the Rhone Valley from north to south. Today is the first half of what will … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Featured, France, France - Rhone, Wine Travel

    Famiglia Pasqua – Excellent Amarone and Much More

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 20, 2019 Last Updated: August 15, 2022

    Famiglia Pasqua – Excellent Amarone and Much More

    We found a lot to love, including Amarone, when we visited Pasqua Wine Cellars in Verona, Italy. We took the opportunity of a recent trip to Italy to drop in on several producers in the area, including one of our favorites, Pasqua Wines. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Amarone, Italy, Pizza Wine, Saturday Splurge, Wine Travel

    Argentinian Adventures Part 2: Malbec

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 16, 2019 Last Updated: August 28, 2021

    Argentinian Adventures Part 2: Malbec

    The variety that put Argentinian wine on the map. Last week, in part 1 of this series, we attempted to introduce you to the breadth of wines (beyond Malbec) that can be found in Argentina. We also gave you an opportunity to taste some of our favorites in our first ever Flash … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Featured, Malbec, Wine Travel

    Argentinian Adventures Part 1: Much More Than Malbec

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 11, 2019 Last Updated: August 28, 2021

    Argentinian Adventures Part 1: Much More Than Malbec

    A recent trip to Argentina revealed this region offers a whole lot more than Malbec. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Bulk Buy, Featured, Highly Recommended, Wine Travel

    Hostaria Verona - Experience The Best of Verona

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 27, 2019 Last Updated: May 28, 2021

    Hostaria Verona - Experience The Best of Verona

    Eat and drink your way through the sights of this amazing Italian city with the Hostaria Verona Festival. Immerse yourself in the culture of Verona in a truly unique way! Recapping our visit to Hostaria Verona in October. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Featured, Wine Travel

    VinGardeValise - Travel In Style and Safety

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 20, 2017 Last Updated: May 25, 2021

    VinGardeValise - Travel In Style and Safety

    The days of packing your wine in dirty clothes and hoping for the best when you travel are over thanks to the VinGardeValise. If you've ever wished you could safely and easily bring home wine when you travel, your pleas have been answered! Read on for our review of the … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Deals, Wine Accessories, Wine Travel

    Take a Tour of Vinho Verde - Amarante and Lima

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 2, 2017 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

    Take a Tour of Vinho Verde - Amarante and Lima Valley

    Explore the Amarante and Lima subregions of Vinho Verde, a growing area for wine tourism in Portugal. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Portugal, Vinho Verde, Wine Travel

    La Rioja - A Spanish Region That Is A Feast For The Senses!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 3, 2017 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

    La Rioja - A Spanish Region That Is A Feast For The Senses!

    The wines from Rioja, Spain are some of our most recommended here at Reverse Wine Snob. And while those wines are a great find at your local shop, there's nothing quite like tasting them right where they are made. That's why we're happy to present today's sponsored from GoEuro on … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Spain, Spain - Rioja, Wine Travel

    Swirl ‘Til You Spill in the Santa Maria Valley

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 22, 2016 Last Updated: May 28, 2021

    Swirl ‘Til You Spill in the Santa Maria Valley

    We love wine travel here at Reverse Wine Snob but with so many places to explore, how do you choose? After reading today's special sponsored post from Visit Santa Maria Valley we know one place that may just jump to the top of your list! … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Wine Travel

    Reasons To Choose Portugal As Your Next Travel Destination

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 19, 2016 Last Updated: May 28, 2021

    Reasons To Choose Portugal As Your Next Travel Destination

    How's that for an inviting view? Today we've got a special sponsored from Wine Tourism in Portugal that may have you packing your bags before you even get to the end of it. One of our favorite value spots for wine, Portugal offers an amazing experience to the tourist. We'll even … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Deals, Portugal, Wine Travel

    BottlePacker - Peace of Mind When Traveling With Wine

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 17, 2015 Last Updated: May 28, 2021

    BottlePacker - Peace of Mind When Traveling With Wine

    BottlePacker makes broken bottles (and wine soaked luggage) go bye-bye. If you love traveling and you love wine, then you've no doubt encountered the conundrum of how to transport your wine when flying. Relegated to the dreaded cargo hold and baggage handlers where anything … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Deals, Wine Accessories, Wine Travel

    Exploring Carinena and the Vinas Viejas de Paniza Garnacha - A Spanish Wonder

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 9, 2015 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

    Garnacha from Carinena - A Spanish Wonder

    Garnacha from Spain might be the biggest value in the wine world today and the region of Carinena is the new hot spot. We've been singing the praises of Spanish Garnacha for years here at Reverse Wine Snob and while we've talked a lot about the Calatayud as a fabulous … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Garnacha, Highly Recommended, Spain, Spain - Carinena, Wine Travel

    Wine Country Getaway: Lodi, California

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 2, 2015 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

    Wine Country Getaway: Lodi, California

    If there's one thing we learned on our wine country getaway it's that if you tell a Lodi winemaker or winegrower they can't do something, they're sure as heck going to do it. The region of Lodi, lying in the Central Valley of California, has a bit of a chip on its shoulder, … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, California - Lodi, Wine Travel

    Delighting in the Dry Creek Valley

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 23, 2013 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

    Dry Creek Valley

    Charming, idyllic and vibrant are just a few of the inadequate descriptors for the wonderful Dry Creek Valley region in northern Sonoma County. Read on as we explore the many delights to be found in this underrated region! Disclaimer: The following is a recap of a media trip … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, California - Dry Creek Valley, Wine Travel

    A Hidden Gem - Exploring Slovenia And Its Remarkable (And Affordable) Wine

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 21, 2013 Last Updated: February 25, 2021

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    A rich and historic wine culture combines with modern winemaking techniques to create what could be the next big thing in white wine.   Disclaimer: The following is a recap of a media trip to explore the wines of Slovenia paid for by p&f wineries. Slovenia, part … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Furmint, Refosco, Refosk, Slovenia, Wine Travel

    Weekend Wine Getaway in Temecula Featuring Monte De Oro Winery

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 27, 2013 Last Updated: June 11, 2015

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    Just a few weeks ago my wife and I decided to enjoy a little wine country getaway. In looking at our options, we were intrigued by Temecula -- being just an hour north of San Diego it would allow us the opportunity to have a wine country experience but also enjoy time in San … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Wine Travel

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