Never One Bottle

On a recent trip to the wine country of Franconia, I paid visits to two villages with wineries.  This area of Germany is spangled with vineyards. The charmed settings made for pleasured experiences.  I could not resist tasting a few bottles of wine.   One lead to many more.  The hosts took pleasure in the… Continue reading Never One Bottle

Wine Mixed with a Staycation

Need a place to visit over the holidays. If you happen to be in Munich or the Bavaria Region I recommend trying wine country for a relaxing Staycation. There are many charming villages and areas around the Main River.

A Keeping It Real Wine Tasting

When thinking of wine tasting, what comes to mind? Romance and sophistication enters the head. In the town of Ipsheim, Franconia, the occasion was more real. A local feel, sitting around a kitchen table with a Lazy Susan in the middle. As we were trying one bottle after another, more people came in, sat down… Continue reading A Keeping It Real Wine Tasting

A Lot Charm In A Small Place

I visited Volkach on a late Saturday. Another wine country town situated above the Main River in the Franconia Region of Bavaria. A charming square in the centre, a high tower gate on the main street was picture perfect. I visited the 8.700 habitants municipality on a late Saturday afternoon. Being in the wine growing… Continue reading A Lot Charm In A Small Place