Stopping in at the picturesque Cherry Hill Winery, I tasted was the Dijon Cuvee which is a combination of two different pinot grape clones spliced onto local stock that was developed by the University of Dijon in France. It was deliciously rich and smooth. I LOVED it.
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Beautiful Hills and Delicious Wine You’d be hard pressed (pun intended) to find a more beautiful place to go wine tasting than the majestic Willamette Valley wine country. The Willamette Valley is known for its beautiful rolling hills of vineyards, nuts, berries, flowers and grasses among other wonderful crops. It’s the perfect place for a
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Left Coast Cellars is a favorite of mine. It’s a spot where you can lounge under the shade trees and enjoy a pizza from the wood fired oven or munch on a fresh salad with your wine or cider. The estate is not only a vineyard but a winery and working farm.
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On a grassy hill overlooking a valley of Sicilian crops, orchards and the Tyrrhenian Sea stands a majestic Greek temple and Amphitheatre. If you’re looking for a Greek Temple experience without the crazy crowds, noise, and trinket vendors of Agrigento then the Temple of Segesta is exactly what you’re looking for.
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No trip to Sardinia is complete without a stop in Castelsardo! The medieval hilltop town was founded sometime between 1100 and 1250. The village is perfectly preserved and it’s a joy to explore the narrow paths of the fortress to the castle. Castelsardo Sardinia is a MUST.
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Van Duzer Vineyards in the Willamette Valley is a real treat for anyone looking to drink Pinot Noir, and take in the fresh air and gorgeous views.
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The drive to Cubanisimo Vineyards led us to a gorgeous view of both Mt. Hood and Mt. Jefferson in the distance overlooking the vines. I was in joyful bliss as I heard Merengue music being playing from inside the tasting room! I entered a piece of heaven as I strolled past the wine barrel tables to the bar.
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Founded by the Greeks in the 6th Century, Agrigento was an important and large city in it’s day. The ruins are located in the old city Akragas and the vast archeological ruins and sites show the importance of this once spectacular city. Some describe Agrigento as the Parthenon (Athens, Greece) of Magna Graecia which stands for ‘Greater Greece,’ a name given to areas of Southern Italy that were once inhabited by the ancient Greeks. It is known today as the Valley of the Temples.
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Cantina del Castello is a winery within the walls of Soave, Italy that is a medieval walled town in the Veneto dripping with charm and history. In this town is where you will experience an amazing winery.
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Nothing gives me joy like planning an upcoming trip, countdown Italia! My last trip to Italy was a somewhat quick one in September 2021 when I made my first international trip since Italy had eased it’s entry requirements.
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