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Editor’s Letter, Spring\/Summer 2020 issue of Touring & Tasting.<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cWine is one of the most civilized things in the world and one of\u00a0the most natural things of the world that has been brought to the\u00a0greatest perfection, and it offers a greater range for enjoyment and\u00a0appreciation than, possibly, any other purely sensory thing.\u201d\u2014Ernest Hemingway<\/h3>\n

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What a pleasure it\u2019s been to begin my tenure as editor in chief\u00a0of Touring & Tasting with a celebration of the magazine\u2019s\u00a025th anniversary!<\/p>\n

There are so many wonderful places to savor your way\u00a0around the incredible variety of wine-growing regions, and so\u00a0many great stories to be told. With such a vast and exciting\u00a0world of wineries, resorts, inns, hotels, tasting rooms, outdoor\u00a0adventures and other attractions to explore, this issue really is\u00a0a celebration of some of the most enjoyable things in life.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve got 25 terrific ways to enjoy touring and tasting<\/a>,\u00a0featuring a variety of top-notch destinations that are ripe for\u00a0the sipping (page 32), a look at the evolution of wine tourism\u00a0through the memories and insights of America\u2019s wine pioneers\u00a0(page 52), and a fun glimpse into our crystal ball at the future\u00a0of wine (page 96).<\/p>\n

When it comes to wine travel and easy access to amazing\u00a0wine, food and attractions, the world really is our oyster. In fact,\u00a0the famous Oregon Shakespeare Festival is right near Southern\u00a0Oregon\u2019s Rogue Valley wine country (page 28), Leavenworth,\u00a0Washington offers a slice of Germany in the Pacific Northwest\u00a0(page 26) and Paso Robles, California has the incredible \u201cField of\u00a0Light at Sensorio\u201d outdoor light installation (page 16), to name\u00a0just a few of the destinations we share with you on these pages.<\/p>\n

Touring & Tasting has been dedicated to exploring the best\u00a0of wine country for 25 years. It\u2019s an honor to be your guide.<\/p>\n

Cheers!<\/p>\n

Leslie Dinaberg, Editor in Chief,\u00a0Leslie@TouringandTasting.com<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Originally published in the spring\/summer 2020 issue of Touring & Tasting<\/a>. Click here to read this story and more! TT-SP20.digital<\/a><\/p>\n

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