Travel – Social Vignerons https://socialvignerons.com The World of Wine's Got Talent Wed, 12 Feb 2020 11:41:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/socialvignerons.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Social-Vignerons-final-20-546ff546_site_icon.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Travel – Social Vignerons https://socialvignerons.com 32 32 79132981 Martell Cognacs – Tasting, Review, & Distillery Information https://socialvignerons.com/2018/12/06/martell-cognacs-tasting-review-distillery-france/ https://socialvignerons.com/2018/12/06/martell-cognacs-tasting-review-distillery-france/#respond Thu, 06 Dec 2018 12:19:25 +0000 http://socialvignerons.com/?p=13174 Founded in 1715 under the reign of Louis XIV by Jean Martell on the banks of the Charente river, Martell is the oldest of the great cognac Houses. The Martell Cognac houses owns two distilleries called la La lignères et Galienne, distilling themselves about 85% […]

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]]> https://socialvignerons.com/2018/12/06/martell-cognacs-tasting-review-distillery-france/feed/ 0 13174 Visiting Cognac: Prestige Tourism, Fireworks of Sensations https://socialvignerons.com/2018/12/03/visiting-cognac-prestige-tourism-fireworks-of-sensations/ https://socialvignerons.com/2018/12/03/visiting-cognac-prestige-tourism-fireworks-of-sensations/#respond Mon, 03 Dec 2018 09:50:32 +0000 http://socialvignerons.com/?p=13098 In the world of fine spirits, in the world of wine, and now also in the world of night clubs and jet-set parties, many know the joys of Cognac. Its pungent flavors of honey, caramel, dried fruits and sweet spices combine the concentration and character […]

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]]> https://socialvignerons.com/2018/12/03/visiting-cognac-prestige-tourism-fireworks-of-sensations/feed/ 0 13098 The Lifestyle of Languedoc – Wine, Food, Sun, & Good Times https://socialvignerons.com/2018/05/31/the-lifestyle-of-languedoc-wine-food-sun-good-times/ https://socialvignerons.com/2018/05/31/the-lifestyle-of-languedoc-wine-food-sun-good-times/#respond Thu, 31 May 2018 13:40:32 +0000 http://socialvignerons.com/?p=12343 Languedoc, the coastal wine region in the South of France, is known for its variety of quality wines, but not only… Everyone that has visited this area by the Mediterranean, knows that the culture, the food, and the people here are authentic, and rich of […]

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]]> https://socialvignerons.com/2018/05/31/the-lifestyle-of-languedoc-wine-food-sun-good-times/feed/ 0 12343 Tasting Wine & Grana Padano Cheese at Costaripa Winery, Valtènesi, Lombardy https://socialvignerons.com/2017/06/16/tasting-wine-grana-padano-cheese-at-costaripa-winery-valtenesi-lombardy/ https://socialvignerons.com/2017/06/16/tasting-wine-grana-padano-cheese-at-costaripa-winery-valtenesi-lombardy/#respond Fri, 16 Jun 2017 12:25:42 +0000 http://socialvignerons.com/?p=8341 Last week, as I was visiting the Lombardy region in the North of Italy, by the stunning (and big) lake of Garda, I visited a famous local producer Costaripa in the town of Valtènesi. This is a land of rosé wines, where the most popular […]

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]]> https://socialvignerons.com/2017/06/16/tasting-wine-grana-padano-cheese-at-costaripa-winery-valtenesi-lombardy/feed/ 0 8341 Tasting Bonny Doon Wines with Randall Grahm at Popelouchum https://socialvignerons.com/2017/05/14/tasting-bonny-doon-wines-with-randall-grahm-at-popelouchum/ https://socialvignerons.com/2017/05/14/tasting-bonny-doon-wines-with-randall-grahm-at-popelouchum/#respond Sun, 14 May 2017 04:06:54 +0000 http://socialvignerons.com/?p=8173 During a wine road trip around California, I had the immense pleasure and honor to meet Randall Grahm on his estate at Popelouchum near San Juan Bautista. Randall’s project and charisma are both equally fascinating, and having a chance to feel it first hand, if […]

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]]> https://socialvignerons.com/2017/05/14/tasting-bonny-doon-wines-with-randall-grahm-at-popelouchum/feed/ 0 8173 Exploring & Sharing Languedoc Wine Country: #LanguedocWeek https://socialvignerons.com/2017/04/28/exploring-sharing-languedoc-wine-country-languedocweek/ https://socialvignerons.com/2017/04/28/exploring-sharing-languedoc-wine-country-languedocweek/#respond Fri, 28 Apr 2017 14:24:38 +0000 http://socialvignerons.com/?p=8084 Every year, an important event gathering a bunch of wine writers, journalists, bloggers and influencers from around the world takes place in the South of France, more precisely in the Languedoc wine country. The event is called Terroir & Millésimes aka the #LanguedocWeek… What is […]

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]]> https://socialvignerons.com/2017/04/28/exploring-sharing-languedoc-wine-country-languedocweek/feed/ 0 8084 Wine Trip to Visit Raventós i Blanc: Catalan Fine Sparkling Wine Producer https://socialvignerons.com/2017/01/09/wine-trip-to-visit-raventos-i-blanc-catalan-fine-sparkling-wine-producer/ https://socialvignerons.com/2017/01/09/wine-trip-to-visit-raventos-i-blanc-catalan-fine-sparkling-wine-producer/#respond Mon, 09 Jan 2017 13:32:57 +0000 http://socialvignerons.com/?p=6923 About a month ago, just before Christmas 2016, I had the privilege of being invited by an historic family of Catalan winemakers and producers of some of the finest bubbles in Spain: the Raventos i Blanc family. Not only did I discover warm and welcoming […]

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]]> https://socialvignerons.com/2017/01/09/wine-trip-to-visit-raventos-i-blanc-catalan-fine-sparkling-wine-producer/feed/ 0 6923 Safely Fly with Wine: How to Check-In Wine with Confidence https://socialvignerons.com/2016/12/14/safely-fly-with-wine-how-to-check-in-wine-with-confidence/ https://socialvignerons.com/2016/12/14/safely-fly-with-wine-how-to-check-in-wine-with-confidence/#respond Wed, 14 Dec 2016 09:26:17 +0000 http://socialvignerons.com/?p=6655 The best memories of wine travel vacations come when that first bottle of wine is opened at holiday time with friends and family— and, it’s perfect! But that doesn’t always happen because the journey from winery to home cellar typically has to go through airports, […]

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]]> https://socialvignerons.com/2016/12/14/safely-fly-with-wine-how-to-check-in-wine-with-confidence/feed/ 0 6655 4 Top Wineries to Visit in Catalunya https://socialvignerons.com/2016/07/19/4-top-wineries-to-visit-in-catalunya/ https://socialvignerons.com/2016/07/19/4-top-wineries-to-visit-in-catalunya/#respond Tue, 19 Jul 2016 12:45:50 +0000 http://socialvignerons.com/?p=4933 Catalunya is an amazing region for wines! Once you’ve lived here for a while, you take for granted the fact that Spain’s appellation system ensures quality wines as is the case in Italy’s well-known DOC and DOCG wines. Catalunya features 10 wine sub-regions, all administered […]

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]]> https://socialvignerons.com/2016/07/19/4-top-wineries-to-visit-in-catalunya/feed/ 0 4933 Douro Valley – Unique Wine Region of Portugal https://socialvignerons.com/2015/11/05/douro-valley-unique-wine-region-of-portugal/ https://socialvignerons.com/2015/11/05/douro-valley-unique-wine-region-of-portugal/#respond Thu, 05 Nov 2015 06:10:43 +0000 http://socialvignerons.com/?p=2864 This guest article is the first of a 5-part Wine Travel Guide written by Nelson Carvalheiro exclusively for Social Vignerons.   There is no doubt that Douro Valley is one of the most beautiful wine regions in the world. As I am truly passionate with […]

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