Keely’s Wine Routes

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Keely’s Wine Routes

A Sommelier with way too many hobbies and a knack for planning trips!

22/05/2026

FORA Charlotte Chapter ✨ ✈️
Being a part of a community was something I didn’t necessarily imagine when I first entered the travel space. We’re a diverse group of travel aficionados supporting each other and growing side by side; how NEAT is that?

Every month, we take the convos out of the chat with our meet ups and workshops, and the last one was held at a fellow advisors brick and mortar travel store in Camp North End !

In typical Keely’s Wine Routes fashion, I poured wine and chatted about my favorite vineyards and producers, and highlighted FORA partner hotels in those regions. One of my favorite things about wine is its connection to regional culture and how easy it is to hold a conversation around it; this gathering was yet another prime example of that.

Big thanks to our chapter leader .softcheck and for making this happen! Can’t wait for next month 🌍

20/05/2026

Though my Portuguese experience was wine focused, the itinerary also leaned heavily into gastronomy. And rightly so! Food and wine go hand it hand, and you cannot experience a wine fully until there’s a bite or plate in front of you.

Southern Portugal is filled with fresh seafood, meat, vegetables, bread, and olive oil. Over 8 days, I never had a repeat dish- a feat I consider impressive.

May I present… the highlights: 🍽️

•bread in quilted warming blankets, served alongside olive oil and/or stew
•meats and cheeses to start off literally every meal
•Migas, a mashed potato-like consistency made up on bread crumbs, garlic, herbs, and green vegetables
•Pastel de Nata, a slightly sweet egg custard that serves as a perfect snack or breakfast treat
•Fio de Oros, thin strands of egg yolk and sugar
•Skate (similar to stingray) best when added to a pot of potatoes and lemon broth
•Black Pig (free-range Iberian pigs who eat acorns)
•Ox Tail
•Beef Cheek
•Pig Tongue
•Licor de Bolota (sweet liqueur from Acorns)

I’ll share some restaurant visits in my stories, but feel free to DM me for specific recommendations ✨

21/04/2026

TRAVEL NERDS ‼️ 🗺️
Make sure you stop by in Camp North End for all sorts of goodies.
A fellow advisor opened a brick & mortar travel store to satisfy all your adventure needs, from toiletries to location souvenirs to clothes.
My favorite part? The new provisions market where you can score items for your pantry. I walked out with Italian Olive Oil, French Chocolate, and even a dozen rainbow eggs from a local farm!
🥂

11/03/2026

WOMEN-LED WINERIES & WINE COMPANIES YOU SHOULD KNOW 🍇

Dr. Nancy Irelan is a scientist-turned-winemaker whose work blends academic rigor with hands-on vineyard practice.

Mary Taylor has reshaped the way consumers connect with European wine by highlighting small growers and regional authenticity through her négociant label. Her mission is simple but powerful: bring honest, traditional wines from everyday European producers to a wider audience.

Diana Seysses Snowden represents a new generation of globally trained winemakers, crafting elegant, terroir-driven wines in both Burgundy and California. Her work at Domaine Dujac and Snowden Vineyards reflects a rare cross-continental perspective on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

A fourth-generation vintner and physician, Dr. Laura Catena has become one of Argentina’s most influential voices in wine, championing high-altitude Malbec and elevating the global reputation of Mendoza. Through research, advocacy, and leadership at Catena Zapata, she bridges science and tradition to shape the future of South American wine.

Madame Louise Pommery was a 19th-century pioneer who transformed Champagne by popularizing the brut style we know today. As one of the first major female leaders in Champagne, she revolutionized both the business and the taste of sparkling wine.

Drink up! 🥂

06/03/2026

Behind some of the world’s most exceptional hotels is a woman who poured out her heart, soul, and genius into it. These aren’t just beautiful properties, they’re a different philosophy of hospitality.

Stay tuned for female-led wineries! 🍇

21/02/2026

What a group!! Connecting with fellow travel advisors in our Fora Charlotte chapter has been such a life changing experience. There is so much to learn and I am lucky to have the conversations and connections that I do.

Big thanks to Hugh at the Grand Bohemian for hosting us- I cannot wait to visit again!

04/02/2026

Our ladies are ready for Portugal! 🇵🇹

Last night, eight friends and much loved regulars of Foxcroft joined us at Southpark to cheers to their upcoming trip to Portugal led by local guide !

🍇 The trip will include touring the historic countryside, sipping wine with vintners overlooking the landscape, exploring UNESCO World Heritage sites, snacking on Petiscos, and enjoying vineyard picnics- sounds like the ideal trip to me!

If you’re interested in signing up for a tour like this, whether it be in Portugal or Italy or Oregon or Beyond, reach out to me (Keely 👋) and I can send you info!

❕And don’t forget… I can also customize your own personal trip- wine focused or not.

Saúde 🥂

Indirizzo

Florence

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https://www.foratravel.com/advisor/keely-rosenthal

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