Reading Time: [est_time] Hello! Welcome to As Drunk by Exotic Wine Travel, a weekly column where we feature interesting wines that we encourage you to seek out. The reviews featured in this series may be written by either one or the both of us. The featured wines
Charine and I are huge fans of Hungarian wines and jump at every opportunity to return to the country and taste.
Reading Time: [est_time] Hello! Welcome to As Drunk by Exotic Wine Travel, a weekly column where we feature interesting wines that we encourage you to seek out. The reviews featured in this series may be written by either one or the both of us. The featured wines
Two of the most famous Croatian wine islands in Southern Dalmatia are Brač and Hvar. The latter is known for its long history of viticulture and is home to the longest continuously planted vineyard site in the world, the Stari Grad Plain.
Giacomo Bologna Braida was one of (if not the) pioneer when it comes to high-quality Barbera. He was one of the first producers in Piedmont to drastically lower the vineyard yield and aged his Barbera in new French oak.
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
Reading Time: [est_time] Hello! Welcome to As Drunk by Exotic Wine Travel, a weekly column where we feature interesting wines that we encourage you to seek out. The reviews featured in this series may be written by either one or the both of us. The featured wines
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.