Reading Time: [est_time] In the Spring of 2019, Charine and I were invited to the 8th Annual 'Balkans International Wine Competition & Festival' in Sofia, Bulgaria. The contest is open to wineries from all countries located in or around the Balkan Peninsula. In addition to the
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Istria is a heart-shaped peninsula that sits at the top of the Adriatic Sea. The region has often been dubbed "The New Tuscany" for its hilltop towns, Italian-influenced cuisine, and juicy wines.
Most visitors to Croatia flock to the islands, which are beautiful. However, there's a lot to be discovered on the Dalmatian mainland. It's home to unique wine grapes and regional Croatian cuisine.
We spent one week in Châteauneuf-du-Pape for the Les Printemps de Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2018. Our week was filled with the festival, judging a competition, and a few producer visits. The last winery on our agenda was the legendary Château de Beaucastel.
Reading Time: [est_time] The Loire is the third-largest wine-producing region by volume in France. The river is over 1000 kilometers (600 miles) in length and there are over 50 appellations in the region. The variety of wines produced here are staggering, everything from still to sparkling
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The Pelješac peninsula is the spiritual home to the beloved red Croatian wine grape Plavac Mali. The first two Croatian wine appellations Dingač and Postup are located on the south side of Pelješac.
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