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Elsbeth Wetherill - who has written 6 posts on Vagablond.


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Total Relaxation: Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa

Posted on 30 March 2007

We fell in love with Monterey many years ago, so when it came time to plant our vineyard, it was natural for us to find ourselves, spade and vine in hand, here in Monterey County.
As a young couple, we would pack our bags whenever we had the chance, and head out to Monterey, staying whenever [...]

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From the Hiking Trail to the Tasting Room :: California Wine Hikes

Posted on 27 March 2007

In addition to world-class wines, wineries and vineyards, California wine country offers many miles of beautiful hiking trails. If you love wine, and yearn to experience the great outdoors, a winehiking tour with www.californiawinehikes.com may be just the getaway you’ve been searching for.
From coastal waterfalls and high mountain streams to wildflowers and redwoods, California [...]

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European Wine Tours to Fall For: France & Portugal

Posted on 20 March 2007

BKWine has announced two brand new wine tours for fall 2007:
September 26-30: Burgundy: Côte d’Or, the heart of Bourgogne
Sample Burgundy’s world famous cuisine and discover how to find the best value, top quality wines in this classic wine producing region.
October 17-21: Alentejo in Portugal
Although the Alentejo region in Portugal is little known, it has made [...]

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Eat, Drink & Be Merry in France: Vintage Wine Fest 2007: May 2 - 13

Posted on 19 March 2007

How would you like to spend eleven days touring the French wine regions of Champagne, the Loire Valley, Cognac and Bordeaux?
On May 2nd, join Vintage Wine Merchants and BrandIt Event Travel on this exclusive tour, as you explore and learn about winemaking in the heart of French Wine Country.
Pascal Mineau, certified Sommelier, will be [...]

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WineQ: The Most Customizable Wine Club on Earth

Posted on 15 March 2007

WineQ is a brand new concept in customizable wine clubs. What makes this club so unique is that it works in a similar fashion to the delivery queues at Netflix - you get to choose your wines, how often your shipments are sent, and the quantity of bottles in each shipment.
With new wines and wineries [...]

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San Antonio Valley: The Central Coast’s Newest Premier Wine Region

Posted on 13 March 2007

If you haven’t yet heard of the San Antonio Valley, a warm and sleepy highland valley located just fifteen miles from Southern Monterey County’s beautiful coastline, this is a wine region you’ll want to keep a close eye on.
The newly established appellation is emerging as a serious player in the wine world, producing a [...]

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