67 Search Results for "vineyards"

• Stellenbosch Vineyards, Capeto

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• Southern France

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• Autumn in wine country

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    Autumn colors along Keuka Lake in New York state

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• Wine on the vine! Chateauneuf-

  • From: vvmitchell
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    Vines grown in rocky soil to maintain heat and sweeten the grapes.

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• Mustard Flowers in the Vineyar

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    Flowering Mustard plants in Napa Valley, California

     

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• Rambling Robles

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     Summer view of the vineyards in Paso Robles, California.

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• Alsace France

  • From: diane66
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    My husband and I loved to getaway to Alsace everytime we could while he was stationed in Germany with the US Army.  The village structures were painted in dazzling colors and in the fall the flowers bloomed everywhere.  The food was delicious and not over priced.  The local wines and cheeses were terrific.  We always took a day drive through the vineyards and stopped at the many picnic tables and had a romantic feast surrounded by hillside vineyards.

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• Sunset in the vineyards, CA

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• Vineyard in fall, Paso Robles,

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• Vineyard Paso Robles, CA

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• Vevay, Ind. "Birthplace of the

  • From: SwitzCntyTourism
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    Part of the Southeastern Indiana Wine Trail, the Ridge Winery in Vevay, Indiana (Switzerland County) is located in the "Birthplace of the First Successful Commercial Winery in America."  Guests can sip a glass of award-winning wine on the back deck of the Ridge Winery's Tasting Room while watching boats travel along the scenic Ohio River. Photo by Kendal R. Miller of Photography by Kendal.

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• Dining in the Hills of Tuscany

  • From: msbehavinmaiden
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    Dining in the hills of Tuscany.  The views are incredible.  More fairy tale than I ever imagined.

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• Grapes of Paso Robles, CA

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• Wine Tasting and Tuscan Cuisin

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    Tuscany has so much to offer, from Florence’s art and architecture and Siena’s Piazza del Campo, to Volterra’s alabaster masterpieces and San Gimignono’s town of towers.  However, when you need a break from the Renaissance paintings, and the medieval palaces and castles, head to Radda in Chianti for a wine tasting treat. 

    A trip to Tuscany wouldn’t be complete without at least one wine tasting adventure. When my family visited Tuscany we visited Castello d’Albola in Radda in Chianti for our wine tasting experience.

    Castello d’Albola dates back to the 12th century and was transformed into a villa during the Renaissance.  The Acciaiuolis, the Samminuatu and the Pazzi families, and the Princes Ginori Conti lived here through the centuries and shaped the history of this medieval complex.  Today, the Zonin family owns the Castello d’Albola winery and has restored the entire compound. 

    We gathered in the wine tasting room located off an inner castle courtyard at five o’clock on a Saturday for our tour of the winery. Surrounded by  the rolling hillsides full of Chianti vineyards, our English speaking tour guide led us to the Castello d’Albola wine cellars where we discovered wooden barrels aging Castello d’Albola's finest wines. Our guide gave us an informal, yet thorough explanation of how the wines at the complex were produced, including how their grapes are harvested, crushed, fermented, aged and packaged.

    Up next, wine tasting.  We returned to the wine tasting room and sampled some of Castello d’Albola’s premium wines, as our guide described the aroma and flavor of each.

    The predominant grape at Castello d’Albola is the Sangiovese grape. Their ruby red Chianti Classico (95% Sangiovese grape and 5% Canaiolo grape) is well-balanced and dry.  Indulge in a swallow or two and you’ll understand why it’s delicious with grilled meats and cheeses.  When you sip the Acciaiolo (65% Sangiovese grape and 35% Cabernet Sauvignon grape), another one of their ruby red wines, you’ll discover hints of cherries, wild berries and vanilla.

    Although white wines have never been dominant in Tuscany, don’t pass up a sip of Castello d’Albola’s dry Chardonnay.  You’ll enjoy its golden apples and ripe fruit aromas with just a touch of vanilla. 
     
    We also were treated to a taste of Castello d’Albola’s fruity flavored Olio Extra Vergine di Oliva (Extra Virgin Olive Oil).  We topped off our visit with a rich, fiery swallow of Grappa.  (Grappa is a potent, dry distilled beverage.)

    Time permitting, Radda in Chianti is worth a visit. Ancient walls and towers surround this small medieval town. The hub of this egg-shaped historic village is the Piazza Ferrucci square.  Here you’ll find the 15th century Palazzo del Podesta, a palace decorated with numerous coats of arms and fine frescos.  Since the Middle Ages the palace clock chimes on the hour.  Directly opposite the palace on a raised platform stands the church of San Nicolò. 

    Our designated driver headed for the restaurant La Bottega in Volpaia, fifteen minutes from the winery.  Volpaia is a tiny town of about 43 people. La Bottega is a family owned restaurant featuring a delicious Tuscan and Chianti style cuisine.  We sat out on their terrace and enjoyed a magnificent view of the Chianti hillsides and vineyards.
     
    La Bottega serves mouthwatering ravioli and tortelli, with fresh daily made pasta.  You might want to try their ribollita (a reboiled soup with a thick bean mixture made with vegetables over pieces of bread) for a real taste of Tuscan cooking.  One of their favorites is chicken with onions and pork roast spiced with the scents of Chianti.  Their chocolate and medieval cakes (and maybe a sip of Grappa) are a delightful way to top off the meal.
     
    IF YOU GO:

    For More Information:

    www.albola.it  Castello d’Albola, Via Pian d’Albola, 31 Radda in Chianti; tel. (+39 0577) 738019; open every day between 10:00am and 6:30pm from April until October; from November to March, Monday – Friday, 10:00am to 5:00pm; Free winery tours and wine tasting at noon, 2:00pm and 5:00pm.
     
    www.ristorantichianti.it/bottega   La Bottega, Piazza della Torre, 1 – Volpaia – Radda in Chianti (Siena)

    GETTING AROUND:

    By Air:

    Florence’s Amerigo Vespucci Airport (Peretola Airport) is about 33 kilometers (21 miles) north of Radda in Chianti. But it’s a tiny airport operated by a limited number of small international and U.S. airlines. We flew into Pisa’s Galileo Galilei Airport, about 85 kilometers (53 miles) from Radda in Chianti and served by major European and US airlines.

    By Car:

    We rented a car at the airport and took side trips during our stay in Tuscany.  As you map out day trips throughout Tuscany keep in mind that the roads are narrow and windy.  A trip of 15 to 20 miles might take an hour or more, so plan accordingly.

    www.globefeed.com  Includes a distance calculator to help plan your day trips in Tuscany. (Hit World Distance Calculator to get Tuscany)

    WHERE TO STAY: 

    My family stayed in a villa on the outskirts of Montespertoli in Tuscany, with a view of windy hills crisscrossed by vineyards. Montespertoli is about 32 kilometers (20 miles) from Radda in Chianti.  Six of us in a villa was definitely cheaper than staying in a hotel.  If you’re interested in renting a villa, check out VRBO (Vacation Rentals by Owners) Vacation Rentals.  There are hundreds of villas to choose from in Tuscany.  Costs vary by season and size of the villa.  The website is www.vrbo.com. 

    Photos by Maureen and Donald Bruschi             

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• View of Chianti vineyards from

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    View the Chianti vineyards from the terrace of the restaurant La Bottega. 

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• Rudesheim, Germany

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    This picture is taken from the hilltop over looking the vineyards in Rudesheim Germany.  The river below is the Rhein River.

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• Niagara Falls

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    We left Watkins Glen this morning and stopped at four wineries for a little more tasting and had a great lunch at one of them then headed for Niagara Falls. We checked into our hotel about 3 PM and then drove down to goats island and walked around. The falls are absolutely outstanding, even tho we have been here before, their magnificence will blow you away. I have already forgotten how many gallons a minute go over the falls, but will write it down next time and let you know. We were back to the hotel early (I think the wine finally caught up to us) and will be getting up early and heading to Canada and Niagara on the Lake which we have been told is one of the quaintest little towns they have ever seen. After Niagara on the lake, more of the falls and tomorrow night when they light them up, we will be watching. 

    What a full and wonderful day this has been. We crossed the border into Canada today with no problems and headed to Niagara on the Lake. Niagara on the lake is a small quaint community that is called the quaintest town in Canada and we have to agree. The town is adorned with spring flowers this time of the year and is filled with great shops and places to eat. We walked around for a couple of hours, took a lot of great pictures and headed back to Niagara Falls, but not before stopping at a winery for some wine tasting. We both commented that there seems to be more vineyards in this part of Ontario than we seen in New York. The wine was good and we headed back to the States side to again go on the Maid of the Mist. The wind today was in excess of 50-60 mph in gusts so part of the big observation tower was closed. The boats were running so we boarded the boat and headed to Horseshoe Falls, with the mist and the wind blowing, it was quite an experience, but one we wouldn't have missed for anything. We did get wet, but it was sure fun.

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• Rogues Hollar Winery

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    Unique winery in the Finger Lakes

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• Chianti Wine

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    Barrels and vines and wonderful wines along the wine roads near Greve in Chianti in the Tuscany Region of Italy!

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• Tuscan Vineyard in the mist

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