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08/16/2026

One company. One vision. One very good reason to book a trip to . 🍷

Stoller Family Estate has quietly built something rare in the Valley: a true all-in-one w**e destination. Two estate tasting rooms, two w**e bars, guest houses among the vines, and food rooted in local farms — all under a 200-year vision that started, believe it or not, on a turkey farm.

Our latest, from contributor Carl Giavanti : where to taste, stay, and slow down across Stoller Family Estate and Chehalem Estate

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🔗 Full guide at the link in bio.

08/16/2026

Some w**eries are worth a visit. Stoller Family Estate is worth a whole trip. 🍷

In the Willamette Valley, Bill Stoller has turned a former turkey farm into one of Oregon's only all-in-one w**e destinations — two estate tasting rooms (Stoller Family Estate & Chehalem Estate), two w**e bars in Newberg and Bend, guest houses right on the vineyards, and a genuine "stay, taste, dine, slow down" ethic. Add LEED Gold + B Corp certification and a stated 200-year vision, and you've got a place built to last.

Contributor Carl Giavanti maps out exactly where to taste, where to stay, and how to turn it into the perfect w**e-country weekend.

👉 Read it: https://www.w**etraveler.com/oregon/stoller-w**e-group-willamette-valley-destination/

📸 & words: Carl Giavanti

Chehalem Estate Stoller Family Estate

One company, One vision, one hospitality ethic. Multiple locations and products. A visit to any of the Stoller W**e Group properties is more than a w**ery visit. It’s a place to stay, taste, dine, and ...

05/06/2026

Bodrum beyond the beach clubs 🍷🇹🇷

Just outside the marina scene, ’s Karaova Valley tells a completely different story — rolling vineyards, olive groves, family-run w**eries, native Turkish grapes, and long lunches under the trees.

spent time exploring boutique estates like , , and **es tasting everything from wild-ferment Zinfandel to rare indigenous “soldier grapes” paired with freshly caught seafood from the Aegean.

If you’re heading to Bodrum and love discovering places most travelers miss, this w**e road deserves a spot on your itinerary.

Read the full guide now on **etraveler_com (link in bio) 🍇

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05/06/2026

Most travelers know for its marinas, beach clubs, and turquoise coastline. But just 30 minutes inland, Karaova Valley is quietly building one of ’s most interesting emerging w**e scenes — with boutique vineyards, native grapes, long vineyard lunches, and passionate w**emakers preserving ancient traditions.

In our latest guide from Carl Giavanti, we explore the w**eries, tastings, dining experiences, and hidden w**e road that offer a completely different side of Bodrum. From rustic wild-ferment Zinfandel to sea-to-table pairings with indigenous “soldier grapes,” this is one of the most fascinating w**e regions we’ve visited in recent years.

Read the full guide on W**etraveler:

https://www.w**etraveler.com/turkey/bodrum-w**e-travel-guide-karaova-valley-w**eries-tastings-dining/

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Discover Bodrum’s emerging w**e scene in Karaova Valley, Turkey. Explore boutique w**eries, native grapes, vineyard dining, and w**e tastings beyond the marina.

05/04/2026

Check out one of ’s oldest and most underrated w**e regions with our new guide to the -Valley, written by Pamela & Gary Baker. From historic w**eries and standout tastings to where to eat, stay, and explore, it’s a well-rounded look at a region just beyond the Bay Area that deserves more attention. Take a few minutes to dive in and start planning your next w**e country getaway.

Plan a trip to California’s Tri-Valley w**e country with this guide to top w**eries, tasting experiences, restaurants, hotels & easy travel tips from the Bay Area.

03/09/2026

New on W**etraveler: Carl Giavanti turns the tables on filmmaker and certified sommelier Jack Kauffman, whose latest documentary project, Uncorked Potential, explores the people and places shaping lesser-known w**e regions.

In this conversation, Jack shares how his background in w**emaking, global travel, and film production comes together to tell deeper stories about w**e beyond the classic regions. A thoughtful look at storytelling in w**e media and the inspiration behind one of the industry’s most ambitious documentary projects. 🍷🎬

Read the interview:

Interview with filmmaker and sommelier Jack Kauffman on his w**e documentary Uncorked Potential, global w**e regions, and storytelling.

01/14/2026

Looking for an easy w**e getaway near Chicago? Our latest guide on W**etraveler by Jaime Mazur rounds up some of the best w**eries in and around Northern Illinois—from classic stops to scenic vineyard escapes and even a few great urban tasting rooms.

Perfect for a weekend drive, a casual day trip, or anyone curious about the local Midwest w**e scene. Read the full list and start planning your next pour:

Discover the best w**eries near Chicago, from urban tasting rooms to Northern Illinois vineyards—perfect for day trips and weekend w**e escapes.

07/14/2025

Explore some of our favorite Santa Barbara w**e tours, tasting experiences, hotels and restaurants with this in-depth guide by Pam Baker and Gary Baker. From scenic vineyard excursions to boutique tasting rooms in the Funk Zone, this article uncovers the must-visit spots across Santa Barbara w**e country.

👉 Read the full guide: https://www.w**etraveler.com/california/best-santa-barbara-w**e-tours-w**eries-tasting-rooms-hotels-restaurants/

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Discover the best Santa Barbara w**e tours, tasting rooms & AVAs. Explore top w**eries in Santa Ynez, Los Olivos & downtown Santa Barbara with ease.

02/01/2025

Take a trip through the North Adriatic with Allison Levine as she explores the shared w**e traditions of Italy, Slovenia, and Croatia in her latest W**etraveler article. 🍷

Let’s explore the North Adriatic. I am referring to the northernmost part of the Adriatic Sea, which is a section of the Mediterranean Sea located between the Italian Peninsula to the west and the Balkan ...