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Wine Trip to Carmel By The Sea and Monterey

Written by shawn on date 30 November 2015 in Central Coast, Food , Wine Dinners, Wine Pairing , Wine Regions, Winemakers

Hahn Family Wines Sable Fish

Holman Ranch Wine Cave

Hahn Vineyards

When wine travelers are asked for what they look for in a wine trip, the response is typically interest in: beautiful locations, education, and good wines. For those feeling a bit adventurous and willing to break out and discover something new, consider Carmel Valley, Monterey County, and the Santa Lucia Highlands region of California's Central Coast.

After a recent trip to this region, I found fantastic discoveries that I would suggest are highly recommended. Here is a suggested guideline to use for planning your next trip to wine country.

Day 1:

Plan your stay in Carmel by the sea ...

Tags : Carmel by the Sea Central Coast Monterey

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Thanksgiving / Turkey Wine Pairings

Written by shawn on date 20 November 2015 in Wine Dinners, Wine Pairing , Wine Reviews

Thanksgiving Wine

Thanksgiving always has its special recipes, and the wine should be planned for in the same way. So how does one select the right wine for such an occasion?

The answer lies in the types of foods served, and those flavors that can contrast, or tie it all together. When thinking of thanksgiving flavors, some of the most prominent can often be rich flavors like in gravy, earthiness in things like cream of mushroom and herbs, buttery in turkey, breads, and many side dishes. There are certainly more, but these just might be a big part of the American standard ...

Tags : Languedoc Thanksgiving wine pairing

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