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Fodor's Travel Tastemaker: Most Interesting Man in the World, Francis Ford Coppola

When it comes to living well, there are few who can match Francis Ford Coppola. He owns two wildly successful California wineries and five resorts spread between Belize, Argentina, Italy, and Guatemala. Here, the man (the myth, the legend) talks wine, food, and Italy.

Posted by Nicole Campoy on February 20, 2013 at 5:10:19 PM EST in Wine & Cocktails Tagged: Travel Tastemakers, Fodor's, Food and Wine
Undiscovered Mexico: 5 Places You Haven't Been

We've got good news for you. Even if you've explored its Mayan ruins, downed its mezcal, seen whales on its west coast, and lazed on its beaches, you still have a ton of Mexico left to discover. Start here.

Posted by Jordan Simon on February 11, 2013 at 2:59:44 PM EST in Trip Ideas Tagged: Mexico, Beaches,
What's New in Napa and Sonoma

You can't go to Napa or Sonoma too many times. There's always a wine you have yet to taste, a new restaurant to try, or activity to check out. Here are some of the coolest things that are new now.

Posted by Matt Villano on January 08, 2013 at 2:38:18 PM EST in Wine & Cocktails, Restaurants Tagged: Napa, Sonoma, California, Wine, Restaurants
Virginia is for Oysters: Kayaking, Wine, and Oysters in the Eastern Shore

What goes together better than oysters, wine, and kayaks? Apparently nothing, as our intrepid adventurer finds out when she hits the Eastern Shore of Virginia.

Posted by Jessica Colley on December 06, 2012 at 11:00:32 AM EST in Trip Ideas, Wine & Cocktails Tagged: Wine, Virginia, Outdoors
Michael Chiarello's Guide to Napa Valley

Acclaimed chef, author, winemaker, and lifestyle brand connoisseur Michael Chiarello is a Napa expert. And we got him to divulge all of his top spots (plus a secret request to make at his restaurant).

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on December 03, 2012 at 4:54:48 PM EST in Wine & Cocktails Tagged: Wine, California, Napa, Sonoma, Hotels
German Wine Regions 101

German wines seem...mysterious, don't they? Not as heavily marketed as their French, Italian, or even Californian counterparts, it takes a bit more homework to fully understand their regions and grapes.

Posted by Jessica Dupuy on October 23, 2012 at 4:58:57 PM EDT in Wine & Cocktails Tagged: Wine, Germany,
Just Back From: Sonoma County Grape Camp

Tasting wines in Sonoma gets you close to the source, but why not delve deeper? Sonoma County Grape Camp lets you get your hands (and feet) dirty while still supplying plenty of wine for the tasting.

Posted by Linda Cabasin on October 22, 2012 at 10:36:09 AM EDT in Wine & Cocktails, Trip Ideas Tagged: Sonoma, California, Wine
Bacara Resort Wants to Make a Winemaker of You

Wine tasting is one thing, but what about winemaking? At the hyper-luxe Bacara Resort, sitting just outside Santa Barbara, you can with their new "Bacara Crush" package.

Posted by Kristine Hansen on October 02, 2012 at 11:09:57 AM EDT in Wine & Cocktails, Hotels Tagged: Santa Barbara, California, Wine
Napa and Sonoma on a Budget

Who doesn't long for a weekend in California wine country? But from tastings to dinner reservations, its easy to blow your budget in an afternoon. So here are the secrets to doing it on the cheap.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on September 17, 2012 at 10:30:08 AM EDT in Trip Ideas, Travel Tips Tagged: Wine, Napa, Sonoma, California, Budget
Long Weekend in Half Moon Bay, California

Looking for a wine-soaked weekend in California without the crowds? Head south of Napa to Half Moon Bay, where wine is paired with strolls down Main St., sweeping ocean views, and Californian cuisine.

Posted by Maria Hart on September 06, 2012 at 1:50:44 PM EDT in Trip Ideas, Wine & Cocktails Tagged: San Francisco, California