Two Unique Summer Cocktail Recipes
Filed Under Recipes, Wines & Spirits Mexico, Spain
There are some cocktails and summer beverages that seem intrinsically tied and associated to a specific place. A margarita is like that for Mexico, just as sangria is for Spain. But on your next overseas culinary vacation, consider trying some of the other local flavors by mixing it up with your drink order! In the meantime too you can craft your own cocktail with some inspiration from some of our… Read
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The Perfect Summer Drink: Rosé Wine
Filed Under Destination Features, Wines & Spirits France
The pink drink of Starbucks has been shared far and wide on social media this Summer, but don't forget the original pink drink of the summer: a deliciously crisp and light rosé wine. While a good rosé – with its pale pink hue – can be found all over the world, from Europe to South America, and even in the States, some of our favorite rosés for the Summer hail… Read
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Crafting a Cognac Cocktail for Summer
Filed Under Destination Features, Wines & Spirits France
Cognac may be best known as a brandy and aged spirit that is wonderful for sipping. Plus, with its warm and comforting earthy flavors, it's also often associated with enjoying it alongside crackling fires in the Winter. But come Summer time there are even more ways to enjoy this brandy on cognac tasting tours particular to the cognac country of France, located just a few hours from Bordeaux. Learn more… Read
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Culinary Trips with TIK: Wines of Argentina
Filed Under Destination Features, Travel Tips, Wines & Spirits Argentina
When talking about Argentinian wines, there is one name to remember: Mendoza! Whichever of the popular varieties of grapes grown in this mountainous land, chances are it is grown in the Mendoza region, which produces over half of the country's wine (although there are other provinces that produce wine as well, most notably neighboring San Juan, La Rioja, and Cordoba). So first, a quick geography lesson. Argentina is the second-largest… Read
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Discovering the Wines of Bordeaux
Filed Under Destination Features, Travel Tips, Wines & Spirits France
When talking about the wines of France, the discussion has to include Bordeaux, and not just because it's the largest wine-producing region in the country. From the historic city of Bordeaux, with interesting connections to the French Revolution, to the countryside with vineyards as far as the eye can see, the area is at once fascinating as well as delicious... perfect for a visit by the traveling wine aficionado and… Read
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Best 4 Portuguese Port Wine Cocktail Recipes
Filed Under Recipes, Wines & Spirits Portugal
It's Wine Wednesday! And since we're featuring Portugal this week, we're featuring one of our favorites, cocktails with port wine (or Porto). Port is actually a fortified wine, which means it is produced with the addition of alcohol (a neutral grape spirit called aguardente) during fermentation. This stops the fermentation and results in more sugars being left in the wine. Port is therefore usually a sweet wine and is served… Read
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