wine

The divisive drink from Spain

Kalimotxo is a popular drink all over the Basque region of Spain, but tell Americans about it and Kalimotxo becomes…

2 months ago

Podcast: Georgian wine with Tommo from Eat This! Food & Wine Tours and Megsy from Food Fun Travel

Tommo from Eat This! Food & Wine Tours and Megsy from Food Fun Travel are back on the podcast to…

2 months ago

Podcast: Tbilisi, Georgia with Tommo from Eat This! and Megsy from Food Fun Travel

Tommo and Megsy are world travelers who have visited almost100 countries. But, several years ago, they set down roots in…

2 months ago

The Best Wineries in Haro, Spain

Grape growing and wine making dates back about 3,000 years in northern Spain. Today, Rioja is one of the most…

3 months ago

Wine Fight in Haro, Spain

Every June 19th, there's a spectacular festival in Haro. Statue depicting the Wine Fight in Haro (photo: Brent Petersen) Wine…

3 months ago

Fernando Po, a wine town close to Lisbon

Just an hour from Lisbon, this little village is a great daytrip for wine lovers. Fernando Pó origin story Vineyard…

4 months ago

French Wine with Erwan Leo from Secret Wine Door

Erwan Leo from The Secret Wine Door in Paris is a wine expert, but he didn't start that way. He…

4 months ago

Calle San Juan in Logrono, Spain

Brent is in Logroño, Spain for a Tapas crawl along the famous Calle del Laurel. He samples small dishes from…

4 months ago

4 Amazing Wineries in Rioja, Spain

Brent visits 4 incredible wineries in the wine capital of Rioja, Spain. He samples the unique white Tempranillo, a winery…

5 months ago

Fernando Po winery visits

Brent is in Fernando Po, a village an hour from Lisbon. He visits some local wineries, samples wines, and gets…

6 months ago

3 great (and 1 not so great) bar in Seville, Spain

Brent visits some fancy and not so fancy spots in Seville for Sherry, Cava, cocktails, and beer including a bar…

6 months ago

Vinho Verde, Portugal’s Green Wine

The Minho Region of northern Portugal is famous for Vinho Verde. Translated to "Green Wine" the name doesn't refer to…

7 months ago

The other Cuba (it’s in Portugal!)

Brent visits Cuba, Portugal where some people think Columbus was born. He enjoys wine served in a tiny cup made…

9 months ago

Federal Hill, the Little Italy of Providence, RI

Brent visit's Providence, Rhode Island's "Little Italy," Federal Hill for a delicious Zeppole pastry with some wine, eggplant roll ups…

10 months ago

The undiscovered Portuguese town of Cuba

While the island nation and this small town in Portugal have little in common, they do have a tenuous link…

10 months ago

My favorite place for a glass of wine in Beja, Portugal

Housed in a 16th century (or earlier) building, Os Infantes is a terrific place to get a glass of wine…

11 months ago

Wine Crawl in undiscovered Palmela, Portugal

Brent is in the Setubal region of Portugal to wineries in the town of Palmela. He samples wines made from…

12 months ago

Campo de Ourique, Lisbon charming cafes & natural wine

Brent returns to Lisbon's non-touristy Campo de Ourique neighborhood and visits a characteristic cafe and a natural wine bar. Plus,…

1 year ago

St. Martin’s Day

November 11th is a day wine lovers look forward to in Slovenia St. Martin's Day celebration in Ljubljana, Slovenia (Photo:…

1 year ago

Quinta do Piloto Winery, Palmela, Portugal

A short drive from Lisbon is a world-class winery with incredible views. Quinta do Piloto winery (photo: Brent Petersen)Seating at…

1 year ago

Champagne sorbetto, wine & mini pastry in Milan, Italy

Brent is in Milan, Italy to visit the Milan Cathedral and tries a sorbetto made with Champagne, yummy mini pastries,…

1 year ago

4 Great Neighborhood Bars in Setubal, Portugal

Brent is bar hopping Setubal to 4 different neighborhoods and 4 different bars. He samples wine, Moscatel, Beirão, and espresso…

1 year ago

Braga Wine Crawl & Churches

Brent visits Braga's stunning churches and enjoys some of the best ice cream in Portugal. Plus, he explores the local…

1 year ago

Port Wine Crawl in Porto, Portugal

Brent is in Porto, Portugal to try the namesake wine of the city. Ruby, Tawny, Rose, L.B.V., and even a…

1 year ago

Evora food & wine crawl and a visit to a creepy bone chapel

Brent visits Évora, Portugal to sample a delicious local dish called Ovos Mexidos com Espargos Selvagens (Scrambled Eggs with Wild…

1 year ago

Trying Moscatel, Portugal’s other fortified wine

Brent is in his adopted town of Setubal to try Moscatel, a local fortified wine. He sips Moscatel in a…

2 years ago

Cabo da Roca, Portugal

Continental Europe's westernmost point is marked with a monument on the windy cape. By far, the biggest tourist attraction in…

2 years ago

Quinta de Alcube

In the heart of the Parque Natural da Arrábida (Arrábida Park) is a charming little winery. Quinta de Alcube's production…

2 years ago

Colares – Daytrip from Lisbon

Colares is the smallest and oldest wine region in all of Portugal. Wine grapes have been cultivated here for 800…

2 years ago

Pizzolo in Sicily

In Greek mythology, Kalliope is the goddess of music, song and dance. She is also the muse of epic poetry.So,…

4 years ago

It’s time for a mug of smoldering wine

Every year around Christmas, Germans start enjoying Glühwein, a kind of mulled wine that dates back to Roman times. Glühwein…

4 years ago

I tried making homemade vermouth. Here’s what happened

Vermouth is enjoying a moment. If you want to make your own batch of the aromatic fortified wine at home,…

4 years ago

4 Dishes (and Some Wine) You Must Try in Slovenia

Tiny Slovenia is sandwiched between Croatia, Italy, Austria, Hungary and the Adriatic Sea. Her delicious cuisine takes cues from all…

5 years ago

Lisbon’s Best Beverages

Coffee, Wine, and sweet, local liqueurs. Lisbon is one of Europe's best cities for liquid refreshment. Ginjinha A Ginjinha, Lisbon…

5 years ago