Updated 10/13/2021 to include reviews of more puzzles plus a limited time, 20% discount for readers! 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 … [Read more...]
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.
Rhone Valley Adventures Part Two - Southern Rhone
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...]
Rhone Valley Adventures - Northern Rhone
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Take a Tour of Vinho Verde - Amarante and Lima
Explore the Amarante and Lima subregions of Vinho Verde, a growing area for wine tourism in Portugal. … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Exploring Carinena and the Vinas Viejas de Paniza Garnacha - 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...]
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...]
Delighting in the 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...]
A Hidden Gem - Exploring Slovenia And Its Remarkable (And Affordable) Wine
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...]
Weekend Wine Getaway in Temecula Featuring Monte De Oro Winery
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...]