Category Archives: Wine Country Travel

Russian River Valley destinations

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Bill Ward

Been sidelined by insane work sked (15 nights in last 17) and wine dinner (a friend “auctioned” me — actually, my wines — off for surprisingly big bucks; some of them below) and big party tomorrow.   But I took … Continue reading →

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Wine Country travelogue: Cafayate, Argentina

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Bill Ward

(This is one in a series of travel guides to wine regions by people whom I trust mightily.  Steven is a travel buff and wine savant with impeccable taste.) By Steven Walker South American wines offer value, taste and variety, and … Continue reading →

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Paso Robles addendum

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Bill Ward

I don’t have much to add to Reid Plumbo’s excellent roundup on Paso Robles. But since I was there recently – Reid was supposed to join us but couldn’t after switching jobs and losing vacation time – I’d like to share … Continue reading →

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Wine Country travel tips: Paso Robles

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Bill Ward

(This is one in a series of travel guides to wine regions by people whom I trust mightily. Reid has a great palate and appreciation for the good things in life.) By Reid Plumbo Paso Robles is going to be … Continue reading →

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Wine Country travel tips: New Zealand

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Bill Ward

(This is one in a series of travel guides to wine regions by people whom I trust mightily. Brian has a great palate and appreciation for the good things in life.) By Brian Tockman Wine tasting in New Zealand is … Continue reading →

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Napa Travel: Logistics, logistics, logistics

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Bill Ward

A few tips for navigating your way around the Napa Valley Hotels I have been fortunate enough to stay at a couple of fabulous places here at reduced media rates (still very spendy), plus one perfectly adequate spot that fits my usual … Continue reading →

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Wine Country travel tips: Walla Walla

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Bill Ward

The Dusted Valley Vineyards website describes Wisconsin native Chad Johnson (the dude on the right) as “winegrower and owner.” The website you’re reading describes Chad as a smart, funny, personable guy who, with fellow Cheesehead Corey Braunel (left), produces delicious, vibrant wines … Continue reading →

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Wine Country travel tips: Loire

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Bill Ward

(This is one in a series of travel guides to wine regions by people whom I trust mightily. Mindy is a savvy traveler with a finely attuned appreciation for food, wine and life itself.) By Mindy Matthews Like so much … Continue reading →

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A great read: Rick Kushman, ‘A Moveable Thirst’

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Bill Ward

Rick Kushman was one of the nation’s best TV critics before turning his attention to wine. The skills needed for writing about both topics jump off every page of “A Moveable Thirst: Tales and Tastes from a Season in Wine Country.” Displaying … Continue reading →

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Quite a site

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Bill Ward

With some sort of mystery precip in the offing, and maybe a major March storm right behind it, I sure-’nuff wish I was here right about now.

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