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Chile, April 9 -13th – Santiago and Valparaiso

Posted on June 16, 2013 by

Santiago/Valparaiso. The Santiago Valley is home to one third to one half of the Chilean population. It is also the main wine growing region in Chile. The valley is sandwiched between the Andes and the coastal mountains, and is a … Continue reading →

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Beaune, France, October 2012

Posted on February 9, 2013 by

Beaune is the heart of the wine country of Burgundy. The old town is a walled village approximately 3km by 3km. We stayed inside the walled area in a modern “old” hotel – Via Mokis. The weather was overcast, and … Continue reading →

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Lyon, France October 2012

Posted on February 9, 2013 by

Lyon – the food capital of France did not disappoint. The local cuisine, wines and pastries proved to be a gourmet delight, and reasonably priced at that. Lyon is at the boundary of the Beaujolais and Rhone wine growing regions. … Continue reading →

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