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Virginia wine country deserves to be treated as a real wine destination, not as a convenient add-on to a…
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Fiano Puglia gives wine travelers a different way to understand Apulia. The region is famous for powerful reds, but…
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The real Italian food and wine tour cost is not just the number at the top of an itinerary. A published package can…
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If you want one simple answer to the best time to visit Valle de Guadalupe, April into May and October into…
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Parmigiano Reggiano changes noticeably between 12, 24, and 36 months. At 12 months it is younger and more delicate.…
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When somebody asks me, “What is the best winery in Valle de Guadalupe?”, I do not give one name. There is no single…
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The types of salt for cooking are not equal in my kitchen, and processing is the first thing I look at. I want salt…
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My preferred way to travel from San Diego to Valle de Guadalupe is to use professional transportation and let…
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Can you visit Valle de Guadalupe as a day trip from San Diego? Yes — but for most travelers, the real question is…
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When somebody asks me whether they should stay in Ensenada or Valle de Guadalupe, my answer is simple: both. If you…
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If you are looking for the best restaurants in Valle de Guadalupe, start by planning the meals before the wineries.…
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People hear Mexico and sometimes assume the whole trip will cost less. That assumption can fall apart once you look…
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