It's Time For A Trip To The Wine Country! A Few Decadent Tips For Wine Lovers!

Fall is here and just around the corner is the inevitable... Yes it is called the holidays. And now is the time to start thinking of gift ideas or preparing your wine cellar for those ever so decadent parties. And if you are an avid wine taster or just love to visit the luxury wine tasting areas out in the beautiful Napa Valley country, then we have got a few options for you that might just wet your tasteful palettes.

The Country Wine Tour - Go For A Wine Tasting Spin!

Napa Valley...Tuscany... France...all very discerning and wonderful palette adventures for the avid wine taster! Now if you are a wine collector then you most certainly have the most discerning of tastes when it comes to a trip aboard or locally here in the US. But if you are new to wine tasting and collecting here are a few tips sure to make your journey not a miss.

Napa Valley, CA

Often affectionately referred to as a modern-day Eden, Northern California's Napa Valley is beyond doubt the most famous wine growing region in America. Just 30 miles long and a few miles wide, the geographically striking swath of land is home to hundreds of wineries - some stunning, some simple, that produce wines proven to stand proudly alongside the top wines of the world. And while Napa's stellar reputation was inarguably built on the merits of its elegant Chardonnay and expressive Cabernet Sauvignon, many other grapes call the valley home and indeed thrive in its fertile soils.

Beringer Winery Established 1876 Napa Valley, CA

Beringer Vineyards is the oldest continuously operating winery in the Napa Valley . In 2001, the estate was placed on the National Register for Historic Places as a Historic District. Jacob Beringer's foresight in recognizing the quality and potential of grape growing in the Napa Valley is part of the living heritage of Beringer Vineyards . With the present use of state-of-the-art technology applied to age-old traditions, Beringer Vineyards ' wines continue to reflect a single-minded dedication to the making of memorable wines from great Napa Valley vineyards.

Beringer's focus on excellence is illustrated in its commitment to sustainable practices, and their wines express this attention to the environment. Each Beringer vineyard, with its own distinctive soil, climate and terrain, lends itself to particular grape varietals. These vineyards have become recognized as the primary sources of Beringer wines. Producing some of the best Chardonnays, Merlots, Semillon, and Penoit Noir wines.

Don Your Champagne Glass! - Try A New Elegance In The Champagne Wine Region Of France

Enjoy a glass of bubbly as you spend a day in the famous region of Champagne on a day trip from Paris. With its magnificent vineyards, impressive heritage and world class champagnes, the region makes a great excursion from the French capital. Explore the Moet and Chandon cellars in Epernay. Also visit the Mumm Champagne House and Reims Cathedral.

The sacred town of Reims is the capital of the Champagne region and known throughout the world for its sparkling wine, champagne. Reims is also the city of coronations where most of the French Kings were crowned.

In the morning, your orientation tour of Reims includes a guided visit of the Gothic cathedral. Then onto the Mumm cellars for a commented visit and a tasting of the famous Cordon rouge Champagne wine before stopping for lunch (own expense).
In the afternoon, enjoy the picturesque landscape of vines between Reims and Epernay. At Epernay you will visit the prestigious wine cellars of Moet & Chandon with the opportunity to taste their reputed wine.

Join A Wine Club - And It's Easy Online

If you are interested in exploring your more collective side, you may really enjoy joining a wine club. And they are easy to do, especially online. Online outlets such as SHOP.com, offer an excellent array of a 'Wine of the month club' to join. You have the choice of several different packages all varying in prices from $39.95 for month to month or $227.70 for six months. The choice is entirely yours. We liked the three month deal with Amazingclubs.com through SHOP.com. Which came down to a nice introductionary break. So if you are ready to explore, then do so, and you too can start slurping, swishing and sniffing!