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 …
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Anyone For A Glass
Galeries Lafayette Berlin is having a bit of a celebration and all are invited, Festival of Wines. Harvest season ended recently, that means a lot of bottles to open. The French department in Berlin’s Mitte district is holding a festival. A great selection of reds, whites and sparkling were placed on the basement floor. Having …
A Walk in Castell
A small village in Lower Franconia offering enchanting views and pleasant hikes. After all of this, a bit of wine tasting to top off a good day.
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 …
Walking After 7 Tastings
Over a few October days I wondered the Wine Country Franconia during some wine tasting while also enjoying the views. I must admit, after tasting severals different wines, walking is the vineyards is not as easy as it looks.
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 …
Nordheim Views
The charming area around Nordheim. The small Franconia village offers wine tasting front and centre. But that isn’t all-hiking, biking, swimming, and scenic views come with the local destination. The Scenic Path
The Hilly Wine Country of Franconia
A staycation this Easter 21, a trip to Wine Country Germany. No tasting this year but we managed to get a picnic with some great landscape views.
Sparkling!
There is always time for a Sparking Moment in Milan during Fashion Week.
Why Drink Champagne in the Spring?
There are seven reasons. Black and Paper recommends these cocktail recipes: Mimosa Champagne + Orange Juice Bellini Champagne + Peach Juice Pomegranate Mimosa Champagne + Pomegranate Juice Lemonade Mimosa Champagne + Lemonade Sorbet Float Champagne + Sorbet Strawberry Bellini Champagne + Strawberry Sparkling Julep Champagne + Mint + Tea Spoon of Sugar Use Veuve …