Although the alcohol laws of Utah are amongst the most restrictive in the United States, they haven’t managed to deter winemakers from producing wines of note or keep breweries and distilleries from thriving.
Living on the west coast of Canada, there’s a certain pleasure we take in teasing our eastern counterparts: that it’s not only possible, but a very common practice, to ski and golf in the same day due to our climate and beautiful surroundings. But these boasts pale in comparison to our most recent trip which had us skiing, mountain biking and hiking our way through Utah over the course of one unforgettable week.
One of the great things about travelling to wine country is the accommodations. Wine’s agricultural roots mean small cozy towns, wide open spaces, rolling hills and usually proximity to water. The hotels, B&Bs and rental houses more often than not reflect their surroundings with their own wine country charm. On our recent trip to Paso Robles we had a terrific stay at the Olive Cottage B&B at the Alta Cresta Olive Orchard.
As you can probably tell from our blog, we love to travel. But despite our desire to search out new hidden gems, we are fully aware of how lucky we are to live in a place as beautiful as British Columbia. As a result, we always make a point to explore our own backyard just as often as we do someone else’s. And while we don’t take our proximity to this beauty for granted, we are often happily reminded of it when we get a chance to visit places like Rockwater Secret Cove Resort.
Spain is one of the world’s important wine growing countries and has a number of wine growing regions. The best known regions are Priorat, near the Mediterranean Coast and known for Garnacha, the Spanish term for Grenache and in the North are Rioja and Ribera del Duero, known for Tempranillo. These better-known regions have earned their reputations, and having been producing wines that have captured the praises of the wine press for decades. But there is a newcomer on the scene that is just starting to gather attention and that is the region of Toro.
Hidden Ridge Vineyard is one of those rare gems you come across that you instantly know is destined for greatness. And that destiny is quickly being achieved.
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