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]]>However, wine tastings can be a little bit intimidating for some people, making you feel like you have to know some esoteric wine information or wine tasting procedures that nobody ever officially taught you. So we’re here to teach you—even though wine tastings are much lower pressure situations than you might think.
First, here’s what you can expect from a wine tasting. It may or may not begin with a tour of the winery grounds. Eventually, you’ll go to a tasting room where a sommelier will take you through a prepared wine tasting menu. You’ll get a glass with a small serving of each wine, some information about it, the opportunity to ask questions, and then you’ll get to taste it. Sometimes there might be bread or cheese. And that’s all!
Now what about tasting itself? You don’t have to do or say anything fancy. If you really want to get into it, give your wine a look and a sniff before swirling it, tasting it, and describing what you think. If you hate it, you don’t have to finish your glass. If you like it, go ahead! It’s all up to you.
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]]>“Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or find it not,” Sadler quotes Ralph Waldo Emerson, explaining the origins of her blog’s name. Indeed, when it comes to traveling, Sadler admits to having a bad case of wanderlust.
Like most travel bloggers, Sadler caught the travel bug fairly on, though she admits she didn’t come from a family that encouraged traveling. “My family didn’t really travel, other than to move from California to Texas and back several times,” she explained in a piece published on Wander With Wonder.
She then added that she probably got hooked on travel in grade school geography class. “I recall reading about places like Pompeii and the Black Forest. An entire city covered by a lava flow sounded like the coolest thing ever to me. I’m pretty sure my wanderlust was born in the classroom.”
According to Sadler, blogging came quite naturally to her as she’s always kept a journal, but the best part of being a travel writer is connecting with other people. “The best part of being a travel writer is the people I meet,” she notes. “My biggest challenge is staying focused on the task at hand; I’m very curious and easily distracted by sparkly things.”
A professional makeup artist, Sadler supports her travels by writing part-time and continuing her career. In addition, she hosts wine tastings for both private and retail customers. Her blog includes first-hand accounts (anything from picking grapes in Barolo to exploring the Grand Cru vineyards of Alsace), alongside intimate details of tours, wineries, restaurants, and hotels.
Grab a drink and get on board!
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]]>National Wine Centre
Not many cities can brag about having their own wine center, but that’s the case with Adelaide. The National Wine Centre of Australia is located in this city, and it’s the best place to explore the history of winemaking, learn more about this beloved beverage, and taste wines from all across Australia.
Adelaide Hills
If you want to explore some of Australia’s most beautiful vineyards in one place, the Adelaide Hills wine region is the place to be. Wirra Wirra Vineyards, Maxwell Wines, and Coriole Vineyards are some of the most popular spots with people who live and breathe wine visiting Adelaide.
d’Arenberg Cube
d’Arenberg is Australia’s leading wine company, so their vineyards definitely deserve a spot on your bucket list. While there, you should make sure to check out the d’Arenberg Cube – the unusual cube-shaped building that offers art installations, a restaurant, and a tasting room.
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]]>Mission Hill Winery
Mission Hill is the best of the best when it comes to the Okanagan region. Not only are the wines aged to perfection, but the winery itself is a work of art. It was designed by Tom Kundig to have the feel of a monastery about it, with an inner courtyard, amphitheater, and surrounding outbuildings. Each wine is superb, but if you have the chance try the Oculus, you won’t be disappointed.
Quail’s Gate Winery
Another excellent winery, which features a lovely shaded restaurant is Quail’s Gate. This winery has a magnificent view of Lake Okanagan and is designed with picnickers in mind. You can do a wine tasting, purchase a bottle of wine, and head over to one of the many picnic tables to enjoy a glass while looking over the water and the vines.
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]]>Here are a few spots for your wine tour:
These vines of Cab Sauv were the first planted here at Hunter’s; and stand between the road and our beautiful cellar door. Unfortunately, some of the vines are suffering a little from GLRAV-3 (grapevine leafroll-associated virus 3), which can be seen in the second photo. Whilst not directly affecting the grapes at all, it does result in a reduction of chlorophyll in the leaves (resulting in a red-ish colour to the leaves). This hinders the photosynthesis of the vine, delaying crop ripening and anthocyanin synthesis. Anthocyanin synthesis reduction subsequently results in a reduction of colour potential. Having said that, as these vines are Cab Sauv, a varietal that Marlborough isn’t famed for (owing to it not really being hot enough), these vines will rarely be used to make wine. I’m sure we can all agree what a beautiful decoration they are though! 
Pegasus Bay
A family-owned vineyard in the South Island Canterbury’s Waipara Valley, Pegasus Bay has been active for about 30 years, and now features a tasting room and an award-winning restaurant alongside a shop selling their products. They are particularly renowned for their Rieslings, Pinot Noirs, and Chardonnays.
Anyway, this plate was served up at Pegasus Bay Winery – equal parts beautiful and delicious. Shouldn’t all food be like that ? 
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Half an hour’s drive from Nelson, Neudorf is open for visitors seven days a week with their tasting room, shop, and deli providing their fresh products to enjoy on-site or buy for a later time. The Neudorf Moutere wines are all organic or converting to be, and their selection prides itself on its seasonality.
Villa Maria
Located in Marlborough, known locally as New-Zealand’s largest wine region, Villa Maria has been around for more than 50 years and is the country’s most awarded winery. They throw their own events and concerts and have a catering service and an on-site café with vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free options.
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]]>Stargazer’s Paradise
Elqui Valley is one of the best places in the world to observe the galaxies far, far away. Thanks to its beautiful clear skies, this region became one of the top stargazing destinations of the planet, and it’s home to many observatories where you can book a tour and take a closer look at the stars.
Wine County
Stargazing may be one of the top activities to do in this region, but wine tasting is right behind. Explore some of the world’s top distilleries while you’re here, and don’t miss out on the chance to taste the traditional Chilean brandy pisco.
Magical Camping
If you’re a passionate camper who enjoys falling asleep beneath the stars, Elqui Valley is the best place to do so – even though we wouldn’t judge you if you spent the whole night looking at the sky, since it may feel like you’re dreaming.
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