Carrie Dykes, Author at Winetraveler https://www.winetraveler.com/author/carrie-dykes/ Wine's complex. Travel shouldn't be. Fri, 03 Jan 2025 21:19:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://www.winetraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/cropped-Winetraveler-Logo-Red-Circle-32x32.png Carrie Dykes, Author at Winetraveler https://www.winetraveler.com/author/carrie-dykes/ 32 32 202258003 Uncork Virginia Wine Country: Rich History, Unique Experiences & Natural Beauty https://www.winetraveler.com/virginia/virginia-wine-country-region/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=virginia-wine-country-region https://www.winetraveler.com/virginia/virginia-wine-country-region/#comments Sat, 29 Apr 2023 19:15:16 +0000 https://www.winetraveler.com/?p=4720 Last Updated: April 29th, 2023 Virginia is for Wine Lovers Although some would say the wine industry in Virginia is in its infancy, there is a remarkable history that goes back the 1800’s, involving one ...

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]]> https://www.winetraveler.com/virginia/virginia-wine-country-region/feed/ 18 4720 10 Best Wineries in Sardinia & Vineyards to Visit 2025 https://www.winetraveler.com/italy/sardinian-wineries-itinerary/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sardinian-wineries-itinerary https://www.winetraveler.com/italy/sardinian-wineries-itinerary/#respond Mon, 24 Apr 2023 17:22:24 +0000 https://www.winetraveler.com/?p=10041 These Are Some of the Best Sardinian Wineries to Visit in 2025 Following up on the overview we did on the stunning island wine region of Sardinia and our discussion about the wines of Sardinia, we ...

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]]> https://www.winetraveler.com/italy/sardinian-wineries-itinerary/feed/ 0 10041 3 Day Lodi Wine Tasting Itinerary: Unique Experiences Beyond the Wine https://www.winetraveler.com/california/3-day-lodi-wine-tasting-itinerary/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=3-day-lodi-wine-tasting-itinerary https://www.winetraveler.com/california/3-day-lodi-wine-tasting-itinerary/#respond Mon, 11 Jul 2022 14:57:51 +0000 https://www.winetraveler.com/?p=16062 Creedance Clearwater may have written a song about getting stuck in Lodi, but after reading this itinerary, that won’t seem like such a bad deal. A quick trip from San Francisco or Sacramento airports, Lodi ...

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]]> https://www.winetraveler.com/california/3-day-lodi-wine-tasting-itinerary/feed/ 0 16062 Hudson Valley Wine Trail Itinerary: Best Wineries & Hotels https://www.winetraveler.com/new-york/best-hudson-valley-wineries-hotels-itinerary/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-hudson-valley-wineries-hotels-itinerary https://www.winetraveler.com/new-york/best-hudson-valley-wineries-hotels-itinerary/#respond Tue, 28 Sep 2021 13:25:14 +0000 https://www.winetraveler.com/?p=14746 The Hudson Valley has been an area for New York City dwellers to shake off some city living for eons. These days with domestic travel being so hot, it’s become a popular destination for travelers ...

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]]> https://www.winetraveler.com/new-york/best-hudson-valley-wineries-hotels-itinerary/feed/ 0 14746 Hot Springs, Arkansas Itinerary: How To Spend an Ideal 3-Day Weekend https://www.winetraveler.com/arkansas/hot-springs-itinerary-3-days/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hot-springs-itinerary-3-days https://www.winetraveler.com/arkansas/hot-springs-itinerary-3-days/#respond Fri, 09 Jul 2021 18:01:19 +0000 https://www.winetraveler.com/?p=14173 While Hot Springs may be a mystery to some, many local visitors and travelers from nearby states like Texas, Louisiana, and Missouri have been traveling to Hot Springs (yes, it’s actually the name of a ...

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]]> https://www.winetraveler.com/arkansas/hot-springs-itinerary-3-days/feed/ 0 14173 Best Father’s Day Gifts for Wine Lovers This Year https://www.winetraveler.com/gift-ideas/best-fathers-day-gift-ideas/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-fathers-day-gift-ideas https://www.winetraveler.com/gift-ideas/best-fathers-day-gift-ideas/#respond Wed, 02 Jun 2021 15:55:28 +0000 https://www.winetraveler.com/?p=13765 Pops That Pop Bottles: The Best Father’s Gifts for Wine Lovers If the man you are celebrating on Father’s Day knows his way around a wine list or can tell you the type of hops ...

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]]> https://www.winetraveler.com/gift-ideas/best-fathers-day-gift-ideas/feed/ 0 13765 Visiting Touraine France: Best Things to Do This Year https://www.winetraveler.com/france/touraine-loire-valley-travel-guide/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=touraine-loire-valley-travel-guide https://www.winetraveler.com/france/touraine-loire-valley-travel-guide/#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2020 18:42:33 +0000 https://www.winetraveler.com/?p=11356 Exploring the Heart of France’s Loire Valley in and around Touraine Castles, goat cheese, Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Franc, river tours, cobblestone streets—the Loire Valley is the quaint destination for all of these things. ...

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]]> https://www.winetraveler.com/france/touraine-loire-valley-travel-guide/feed/ 1 11356 Different Types of Sauvignon Blanc: Regions Around the World https://www.winetraveler.com/grape-varieties/sauvignon-blanc/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sauvignon-blanc https://www.winetraveler.com/grape-varieties/sauvignon-blanc/#comments Thu, 02 Apr 2020 19:15:09 +0000 https://www.winetraveler.com/?p=11283 In this guide, learn about the different types of Sauvignon Blanc wine produced around the world. From esteemed wine regions in Europe to new world regions crafting exceptional versions of this popular white wine grape ...

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]]> https://www.winetraveler.com/grape-varieties/sauvignon-blanc/feed/ 2 11283 How To Spend a Few Days in Door County Wisconsin • Yes, It’s Worth Exploring https://www.winetraveler.com/wisconsin/door-county-itinerary/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=door-county-itinerary https://www.winetraveler.com/wisconsin/door-county-itinerary/#respond Wed, 19 Feb 2020 21:21:26 +0000 https://www.winetraveler.com/?p=10796 Getting Hygge With It Lean into Winter Culture in Door County Wisconsin with this Itinerary It’s the tail-end of winter depending on where you live. It’s gray and cold and the winter holidays and celebrations ...

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]]> https://www.winetraveler.com/wisconsin/door-county-itinerary/feed/ 0 10796 Try These Sparkling Wines from Around the World https://www.winetraveler.com/wine-resources/sparkling-wines-to-try-from-regions-around-the-world/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sparkling-wines-to-try-from-regions-around-the-world https://www.winetraveler.com/wine-resources/sparkling-wines-to-try-from-regions-around-the-world/#respond Mon, 09 Dec 2019 23:09:44 +0000 https://www.winetraveler.com/?p=10163 We are bubbling over to share these selections with you! The world is full of Sparkling Wines that don’t get as much love as Champagne, Cava and Prosecco. As a traveling community, we are always looking ...

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