And, of course, many rave about the sparkling wine, the vineyard's specialty. Schramsberg Vineyards is located about a 30-mile drive north of downtown Napa and just south of Castello di Amorosa.

This wine was definitely the most unique of all ... Calistoga is only about 5-10 minutes up the road from Castello di Amorosa. For the life of me I cannot find what place we ate at for lunch ...

Luckily winery dogs are so prevalent in California ... recommend this stop for its fairytale-like castle setting. Castello di Amorosa is a replica of a Middle Ages Italian castle.

Highlights: While both the Napa Valley and Sonoma Valley regions are renowned as California’s Wine Country, there are family-friendly options too. Consider visiting places like the Castello di Amorosa ...

A sweeping view of the Castello di Ama winery. Alessandro Moggi Nestled in the picturesque hills of Chianti, Tuscany, just under an hour from Siena, Castello di Ama is a love letter to the land ...

Merlot is one of the most important Bordeaux varieties along with Cabernet Sauvignon. It's fleshier and ripens earlier than Cabernet, resulting in softer wines with plush tannins and fruit. Bordeaux ...

Brian Freedman is a wine, spirits, travel, and food writer; event host and speaker; and drinks educator. He regularly contributes to Food & Wine, and his first book, Crushed: How A Changing ...

Corked wine is bad wine. Here's how to tell if you have a bad bottle and what you can do to remedy the situation. Joey is a writer/editor, TV/radio personality, lifestyle expert, former ...

In simple terms, wine is an alcoholic beverage made from fermented grape juice. However, what ends up in the bottle is the result of many variables, including the grape or blend used and the ...

The fact that there are so many nonalcoholic (NA) options for wines, beers, and spirits on the market is proof of that. As a sommelier, I'm curious about NA wine options and have dried a bunch.

For a heavenly glass of vin santo, another popular varietal, visit Castello del Trebbio, a winery housed in a former palace skirting Florence. Arrive in September to attend some of the region's ...