OUR WINE TRAVEL BLOG
Great overnight stop in Burgundy’s Pouilly Fuisse
If you’re looking for a great overnight stop in Burgundy’s Mâconnais wine region and fancy discovering more about Pouilly-Fuissé wines then look no further!!
Explore Germany’s Middle Mosel and Bernkastel-Kues
The middle section of Germany’s Mosel wine region - the ‘Middle Mosel’ is said to be the region’s heartland and home to some of the World’s best vineyards, winemakers and wines. Discover the beautiful, historic wine towns, including Bernkastel-Kues and cycle along the stunning River Mosel…
Santorini wine tour - Discover Santorini & Santorini wines
Santorini is perhaps the best known of all the Greek islands - famous the world over for its views, white-washed villages, sunsets, culture, gastronomy and also wines! See what we discovered when we visited beautiful Santorini…
2-3 days discovering Portugal’s Dao wine region
Portugueses Dão wines are some of the finest in Portugal but Dão is one of the least known of the Portuguese wine regions! In fact Dão is a beautiful, rural and very traditional part of Portugal and there is so much to discover….
3 day tour of Germany’s Rheingau wine region
Germany’s Rheingau is one of the most distinguished wine regions in the world, rich in history and tradition and home to the German Riesling grape. It’s also home to aristocratic wine estates and some of the world’s best wines and has scenery to die for! See our tips for discovering Rheingau in 3 days!
Banyuls & Collioure Roussillon wines on the Côte Vermeille
Discover the Banyuls and Collioure vineyards of the Roussillon wine region on the stunning Côte Vermeille in south-west France - explore this special Catalan region and its wines, between the Mediterranean and the Pyrenees just before the Spanish border…
2 days discovering Cabardès & Malepère wines in Languedoc
We spent 2 days exploring the little-known wines of 2 Languedoc AOCs, Cabardès and Malepère and discovered some amazing wines! See how we got on, using the spectacular medieval city of Carcassonne as our base…
Discover Limoux sparkling wine in France’s Languedoc region
Visit France’s Languedoc wine region and discover Limoux sparkling wines! Learn about French sparkling wine that isn’t Champagne and discover the difference between Blanquette de Limoux and Crémant de Limoux! Stay in Carcassonne….
Quinta de la Rosa review - one of the top Douro Valley wine hotels
Honest review and personal feedback about our 2 night stay, wine tour & wine tasting at the amazing Quinta de la Rosa wine estate - one of the Douro Valley’s best wineries…
Sparkling wines - a guide to the different sparkling wine types
Who doesn’t love a chilled glass of fizz - specially to mark an occasion? There are so many different types of sparkling wine to choose from - and Champagne is just one of them! Discover what differentiates them and how to select the perfect one to match your occasion, taste and budget!
A guide to Sweet Wines - an article from The Wine Society
An excellent article from The Wine Society, explaining all about the different sweet and dessert wines…
What is Port? A guide and useful tips for enjoying Port wine
Port is often a style of wine which is overlooked, but is one of the finest wines in the world! Read all about Port wine, how and where it is made and which foods to pair with it! Learn about Vintage Ports, Ruby Ports and Tawny Ports….
Porto in 2 or 3 days - Visiting Portugal’s 2nd city
Discover Porto in a few days - its fascinating history, its traditions, its food and of course Port wine! Explore the historic city of Porto and its neighbour across the River Douro, Nova de Gaia, famous for its port wine lodges…
UK winery - Visit & wine tasting at Harrow & Hope, Marlow
Harrow & Hope was named Winery of the Year in 2019 by Wine GB and has a reputation for making top-class English sparkling wines. Discover more about this small, family-run winery in Marlow…
How to spend 3 days in Austria’s Wachau wine region
Austria’s Wachau wine region in the River Danube Valley is famous its stunning white wines, especially Grüner Veltliner and Riesling wines, but is also a UNESCO World Heritage site - here’s our suggested 3 day itinerary to see the best of the Wachau!
Is wine vegan and can vegans drink wine?
A wine is only suitable for vegans if labelled as such - if not, animal-based products are likely to have been used in the winemaking process….
Douro Valley wine tour - top things to see and do!
Discover the top things to do in Portugal’s beautiful Douro Valley wine region and the home of Port wine
Wine with curry - our tips for pairing wine with curry
Pairing wine with curries is not always easy, but follow these core principles and discover fabulous wine alternatives to a cold beer!
Discover Germany’s ‘Lower Mosel’ wine region
The Mosel wine region is famous for its fabulous Rieslings and its steep vineyards - and the steepest are to be found in the northern-most part of the region, in what’s called the ‘Lower Mosel’ or the ‘Terrassenmosel’…
What is organic wine and is organic wine better for you?
Demand for organic wines is growing - what is organic wine, how is it different from normal wine and is a price premium worth it??