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Les Grandes Marques de Champagne
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Les Grandes Marques de Champagne

Grandes Marques de Champagne (or the great brands of Champagne) refers to the internationally known Champagne brands like Moet, Krug, Veuve Clicquot, Bollinger, etc. Compared to the small producers, these big companies have a global presence and produce much larger volume of Champagne to fill the shelves that we see at our local wine retailers. The Grandes Marques will usually have…

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Wine Tasting in Baden-Baden
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Wine Tasting in Baden-Baden

Rebland region is the home for Baden-Baden vineyards and it is conveniently located only 30 minutes from the spa town. From the city centre, you can take the 216 Bus (direction BAD-Neuweier) and get off at WINZERGENOSSENSCHAFT. The bus drops you off directly in front of the winery. Here wine lovers can enjoy tasting Rotweine (red wines), Weissweine…

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Port Wine Tasting in Oporto
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Port Wine Tasting in Oporto

Porto (also called Oporto) is an absolutely charming destination in the northern provinces of Portugal. I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect prior to my arrival, but was pleasantly surprised by its beauty, friendly people and very lively atmosphere. In fact when we arrived, there was a huge festival taking place with fireworks and concerts…

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Côtes du Rhône Wine Road
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Côtes du Rhône Wine Road

The South of France! To me this place is like heaven on earth. It has everything I absolutely love- palm trees, sunny blue skies, beaches, the Mediterranean Sea, cafés, friendly people, and exquisite seafood. Like here in the U.S., the lifestyle in the south is more casual and relaxed than in the fast-paced northern cities. This is unmistakably where…

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Loire Valley
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Loire Valley

Situated less than 2 hours southwest of Paris, this beautiful region along the Loire River makes for a great destination to visit while in France. There are many grand châteaux with delightful gardens that are open to the public. Clos Lucé, former home of Leonardo da Vinci, is also open for tours and is within…

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