WINE TRAVEL BLOG

Through sharing our own personal wine travel and wine tourism experiences (and occasionally those of our guest authors), we hope to provide you with travel inspiration and valuable information to plan your own amazing wine travel adventures in the best wine regions in the world!

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Australia

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Visiting wineries and vineyards around Canberra, ACT
Australia
Visiting wineries and vineyards around Canberra, ACT
Australia

Canberra may be Australia’s capital city and it probably doesn’t feature as prominently on the average visitor’s travel itinerary as say Sydney or Melbourne, but it’s one of Australia’s fastest growing wine regions! So we decided to drive into the Canberra wine district to visit some of the best Canberra wineries!

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Our Mudgee wine tour, New South Wales
Australia
Our Mudgee wine tour, New South Wales
Australia

So most have heard of the Hunter Valley in New South Wales, but not many have heard of Mudgee! Translated as ‘nestled in the hills’, Mudgee is one of Australia’s greatest food and wine destinations and the quintessential Australian destination - rolling hills, vineyards and lovely towns and villages….

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Hunter Valley wine tour from Sydney
Australia
Hunter Valley wine tour from Sydney
Australia

Hunter Valley in New South Wales is Australia’s oldest wine region and certainly one of its most famous! We took a couple of days to travel here from Sydney to visit some of the best wineries in Hunter Valley and to soak up one of the world's most famous wine regions and best wine destinations…

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Discover the Shoalhaven coast wine region, NSW
Australia
Discover the Shoalhaven coast wine region, NSW
Australia

The Shoalhaven region on the southern coast of New South Wales Australia, is fast becoming ‘the place’ to experience great food, award-winning wines, luscious green hills and countryside and some of the best Australian beaches! Shoalhaven is the ultimate example of Australian wine tourism…..

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Exploring the Southern Highlands, NSW
Australia
Exploring the Southern Highlands, NSW
Australia

The Southern Highlands in NSW is the closest wine region to Sydney, just 90 minutes drive away and often referred to as Sydney’s ‘Hamptons’. With over 60 vineyards and 17 cellar doors, there’s a lot to see , do and discover in this beautiful part of Australia!

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Austria

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Explore historic Dürnstein on the River Danube in the Wachau Austria
Austria
Explore historic Dürnstein on the River Danube in the Wachau Austria
Austria

Many visitors flock to Dürnstein on the River Danube, the ‘pearl of the Wachau’, to experience the beautiful setting, the culture, the history and the landmarks - and just a few minutes away are the 2 wine villages, Oberloiben and Unterloiben, home to some top Wachau vineyards and wineries…

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Austria
Discover Weissenkirchen in the Wachau Austria
Austria
Discover Weissenkirchen in the Wachau Austria
Austria

Weissenkirchen on the River Danube, is a beautiful wine town in the heart of the Wachau Valley. It is often referred to as the ‘heart of the Wachau’ due to its central location on this famous 18 miles stretch of the River Danube in Lower Austria, but it is also the Wachau’s largest wine community…

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Austria
Discover Spitz and the Spitzer Graben in the Wachau Valley
Austria
Discover Spitz and the Spitzer Graben in the Wachau Valley
Austria

Spitz an der Donau lies on the River Danube in Lower Austria, in the world-famous Wachau Valley - a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover this beautiful Wachau wine village and sample some of its famous wines, including those coming from the unique, high-altitude Spitzer Graben valley…

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Austria
Visit Kamptal Austria and enjoy an iconic food and wine experience!
Austria
Visit Kamptal Austria and enjoy an iconic food and wine experience!
Austria

The Kamptal wine region, in Lower Austria, is one of the most successful Austrian wine regions, with an unparalleled wine culture. It also has a reputation for producing some of the best Austrian wine and food - see our recommendations for experiencing this here!

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Austria’s ‘Gut Oggau’ - a visit and wine tasting experience
Austria
Austria’s ‘Gut Oggau’ - a visit and wine tasting experience
Austria

Gut Oggau by Lake Neusiedl in Burgenland Austria, is known for its superb biodynamic wine and natural wine as well as its distinctive wine labels! During a wine tour we had the opportunity to visit the iconic Gut Oggau winery and meet owner Eduard Tscheppe…

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Austria
Enjoy the annual Wachau Music and Wine festival at Domäne Wachau
Austria
Enjoy the annual Wachau Music and Wine festival at Domäne Wachau
Austria

Domäne Wachau in Austria's Wachau Valley is one of Austria's top wine estates and one of the world's top wine cooperatives. Each summer it hosts the Wachau Music and Wine Festival.

Read about our visit to this wonderful festival in June and learn about the unique Domäne Wachau...

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Austria
Discover Seewinkel National Park at Lake Neusiedl Austria
Austria
Discover Seewinkel National Park at Lake Neusiedl Austria
Austria

A key attraction in Burgenland’s Lake Neusiedl is the Seewinkel National Park, home to many unique habitats and a nature-lover’s paradise! What better way to discover it than by horse and carriage, learning about the park’s incredible nature as well as tasting some local wines!

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Austria
Discover Lake Neusiedl in Burgenland Austria
Austria
Discover Lake Neusiedl in Burgenland Austria
Austria

Lake Neusiedl - or Neusiedlersee - is a very popular holiday destination for Austrians and in our view, one of the best places to visit in Austria. We were keen to discover Lake Neusiedl and Neusiedlersee wines, so we organised a wine and bike tour there - read about our cycling holiday in Austria and how we discovered this beautiful Austrian wine region!

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Austria
Discover Austria’s real Kamptal on an e-bike wine tour!
Austria
Discover Austria’s real Kamptal on an e-bike wine tour!
Austria

Explore Austria’s Kamptal wine region - known as the ‘valley of fine dining and good living’ - on a guided e-bike tour with WinEcycle Tours!

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Austria
Discover Austria’s Wachau Valley on a ‘Wachaupur’ tour
Austria
Discover Austria’s Wachau Valley on a ‘Wachaupur’ tour
Austria

The Wachau is Austria’s most famous wine region and its scenic beauty, steep terraced vineyards, excellent wines and delicious foods make it a great wine tourism destination! Discover the ‘real’ Wachau with local experts ‘Wachaupur’ - read all about this excellent guided tour!

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How to spend 3 days in Austria’s Wachau wine region
Austria
How to spend 3 days in Austria’s Wachau wine region
Austria

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!

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France

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Discover Anjou Noir in the Loire Valley wine region
France
Discover Anjou Noir in the Loire Valley wine region
France

The western half of the Loire Valley’s ‘Anjou Saumur’ wine region is popularly known as L'Anjou Noir , so named because of its special, dark soils which have produced the most amazing ‘sweet’ Anjou Chenin Blanc wines over centuries - however today the wine world is excited by the potential of its stunning ‘dry’ wines…

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Saumur sparkling wine tasting at Bouvet Ladubay Saumur
France
Saumur sparkling wine tasting at Bouvet Ladubay Saumur
France

Anjou-Saumur lies in the popular Middle Loire section of France’s Loire Valley wine region - the section classified as a ‘World Heritage Site’. We spent time in the region around the beautiful town of Saumur, famous for its white sparkling wines and spent time with top producer Bouvet-Ladubay Saumur…

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France
Discover the delights of Amboise Loire Valley 
France
Discover the delights of Amboise Loire Valley 
France

Come with us as we explore Amboise, the Chateau Royal Amboise and Leonardo da Vinci’s house, as well as visit Chambord, the most magnificent of the Loire Valley castles and do some Amboise wine tasting!

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France
Discovering more Touraine wines - Vouvray and Montlouis
France
Discovering more Touraine wines - Vouvray and Montlouis
France

The Touraine white wine appellations of Vouvray and Montlouis are the home of Loire Chenin blanc - discover these fabulous wines and visit one of the most famous châteaux of the Loire Valley, ‘Château de Chenonceau…

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Discover Touraine - cycling in the Loire Valley France
France
Discover Touraine - cycling in the Loire Valley France
France

Touraine Loire Valley is the heart of this beautiful wine region and there’s no better way to discover it than by bike - here’s our 1 day Loire Valley bike tour discovering its top red wines and incredible châteaux!

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France
Southern Rhône bike tour - Rasteau and Cairanne
France
Southern Rhône bike tour - Rasteau and Cairanne
France

Rasteau and Cairanne - two Southern Rhône appellations - may not be as well known as their neighbours, but they produce some excellent, exciting wines! What better way to discover these lovely villages and their wines, in Southern France’s Vaucluse region, than by bike?

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Southern Rhône bike tour - Vacqueyras & Gigondas
France
Southern Rhône bike tour - Vacqueyras & Gigondas
France

Vaucluse in Southern Rhône is home to the famous wine wine regions and villages of Vacqueyras and Gigondas. The best way to explore these amazing wine regions, discover the wines and the stunning scenery, has to be by bike! Follow our 1 day bike tour of Vacqueyras and Gigondas!

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Recommendations for champagne tasting in Epernay
France
Recommendations for champagne tasting in Epernay
France

If you’re planning a wine tour in Franc’s beautiful, historic Champagne region, then spending time in Epernay, Champagne’s beating heart, is a must! But don’t just visit the big brand champagne houses, take time to discover ‘grower champagne’ and meet those who actually farm the land and produce the grapes…

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Suggestions for 2 top Reims Champagne tours
France
Suggestions for 2 top Reims Champagne tours
France

Visiting Champagne in France is one of the most top-rated wine tourism experiences, anywhere in the world - and part of this experience has to be a champagne tour at one of the world-famous champagne houses in Reims, the ‘champagne capital’! Let us help you plan your visit….

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France
Discover Chateau de Jonquieres-Terrasses du Larzac
France
Discover Chateau de Jonquieres-Terrasses du Larzac
France

Read about our visit to a wonderful winery and wine tourism destination, Château de Jonquières, the oldest family wine estate in Languedoc, located in the Terrasses du Larzac appellation - part of the beautiful Easter Languedoc wine region…..

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Germany

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Experience the best of the Rheingau wine region in a day
Germany
Experience the best of the Rheingau wine region in a day
Germany

We often get asked to help plan an itinerary for a one day tour into a wine region from a major city. A good example is a tour into Germany's beautiful Rheingau wine region from Frankfurt - here is a great example of a one day tour which includes visiting 2 icons of the Rheingau...

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Visit to Weingut Dr. Loosen in German’s Mittelmosel
Germany
Visit to Weingut Dr. Loosen in German’s Mittelmosel
Germany

Germany’s Middle Mosel wine region is home to some of the best vineyards in the world and some of the top wine producers. Dr Loosen is an icon of German Riesling and Mosel Riesling wine and a visit to the Mosel isn’t complete without a visit to Weingut Dr. Loosen…

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The Mittelmosel from Traben-Trarbach to Reil an der Mosel
Germany
The Mittelmosel from Traben-Trarbach to Reil an der Mosel
Germany

We explore this beautiful section of the Middle Mosel wine region Germany and discover two of its top and trailblazing organic and biodynamic wine producers…

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Germany
A Mosel bike tour from Piesport to Trittenheim
Germany
A Mosel bike tour from Piesport to Trittenheim
Germany

The middle section of Germany’s Mosel wine region, with its world-famous vineyards and stunning scenery, is said to be the ‘Mosel heartland’. We spent a wonderful day cycling between beautiful Piesport and Trittenheim - see what we discovered on our bike and wine tour!

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Mittelrhein wine and castles from Boppard - Koblenz
Germany
Mittelrhein wine and castles from Boppard - Koblenz
Germany

One of the best ways to appreciate the beautiful Middle Rhine Valley is by boat - read all about our Rhine river cruise from Boppard am Rhein to Koblenz, seeing a few castles and discovering some new wines along the way!

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Exploring Germany’s Mittelrhein from Bingen to Oberwesel
Germany
Exploring Germany’s Mittelrhein from Bingen to Oberwesel
Germany

The Upper Middle Rhine Valley - a Unesco World Heritage Site in Germany - famous for its spectacular scenery, romantic castles, legends and wines. We explore the beautiful section from Bingen to Oberwesel…

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Germany
Our e bike wine tour in north-east Rheinhessen Germany
Germany
Our e bike wine tour in north-east Rheinhessen Germany
Germany

See what we discovered exploring Germany’s north-east Rheinhessen wine region in 3 days by e-bike - including the vineyards around Ingelheim in the north and the Seltz valley and along the banks of the Rhine in the east, the Rheinterrasse…..

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Germany
Discover northern Rheinhessen Germany on a ‘Bottlestops’ tour
Germany
Discover northern Rheinhessen Germany on a ‘Bottlestops’ tour
Germany

We were delighted to join Jérôme Hainz, founder of Bottlestops, regional wine tour specialists on a one day discovery tour in the northern part of Rheinhessen, to find out more about Rheinhessen and Rheinhessen wines…

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Germany
An e-bike wine tour in the beautiful Rheingau wine region
Germany
An e-bike wine tour in the beautiful Rheingau wine region
Germany

An e-bike wine tour offers a superb way to explore and discover one of the world’s most famous, historic and beautiful wine regions - Germany’s Rheingau - read about our amazing e-bike tour with regional tour specialist ‘Cult-Touren’…..

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Germany
Visit the iconic Rheingau castles and monasteries
Germany
Visit the iconic Rheingau castles and monasteries
Germany

German wine history and culture was written in the Rheingau wine region - no trip here is complete without a visit to one or more of its historic castles and monasteries, to experience the birthplace of Riesling…

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Germany
Explore Germany’s Middle Mosel and Bernkastel-Kues
Germany
Explore Germany’s Middle Mosel and Bernkastel-Kues
Germany

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…

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Germany
3 day tour of Germany’s Rheingau wine region
Germany
3 day tour of Germany’s Rheingau wine region
Germany

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!

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Discover Germany’s ‘Lower Mosel’ wine region
Germany
Discover Germany’s ‘Lower Mosel’ wine region
Germany

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’…

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Germany

Greece

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Santorini wine tour - Discover Santorini & Santorini wines
Greece
Santorini wine tour - Discover Santorini & Santorini wines
Greece

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…

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Greece

Italy

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Discover Barbaresco Piedmont
Northwest Italy
Discover Barbaresco Piedmont
Northwest Italy

Barbaresco is one of the top 2 wine regions of Piedmont in Italy, the other being Barolo. Wine produced in Barbaresco is probably slightly less famous than its neighbour, Barolo, but they are both made from the Nebbiolo grape which grows so well in the Langhe hills and they are both world-famous red wines from Piedmont.

Read on to learn more about Barbaresco and its wines..

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Northwest Italy
Discovering Alba Piedmont and the beautiful city of Turin
Northwest Italy
Discovering Alba Piedmont and the beautiful city of Turin
Northwest Italy

We visit Piedmont Italy, one of the best wine regions in the world and discover its famous wine town, Alba, home to the famous Alba Truffle Festival. We combine with 2 days in Turin, capital of Piedmont and one of the most elegant, beautiful Italian wine cities...

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Northwest Italy
Explore the famous Barolo villages in Langhe Piemonte
Northwest Italy
Explore the famous Barolo villages in Langhe Piemonte
Northwest Italy

The village of Barolo in Northwest Italy is just one of 11 villages that make up one of the best wine regions in the world, where the world-famous Italian Barolo wine is made. Learn here about all of the 11 villages in the Barolo region and their most famous wines…

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Northwest Italy
Discover Serralunga d’Alba in Italian Barolo
Northwest Italy
Discover Serralunga d’Alba in Italian Barolo
Northwest Italy

Serralunga d’Alba is one of the famous 11 villages in the heart of the Italian wine region of Langhe Piedmont which can make Italian Barolo wines. We share our experience of its wines and visiting this magical place!

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Northwest Italy

New Zealand

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Discover the Waipara wine region - North Canterbury
New Zealand
Discover the Waipara wine region - North Canterbury
New Zealand

The tiny Waipara region in North Canterbury, just an hour’s drive north of the city, is possibly one of the most under-appreciated wine regions in the whole of New Zealand - but my personal favourite…

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New Zealand
Discovering the Wairarapa region and its wines
New Zealand
Discovering the Wairarapa region and its wines
New Zealand

With a climate similar to Burgundy, Martinborough Wairarapa, an hour’s drive north of Wellington over the Rimatuka Hills, has now become a huge destination for wine lovers, especially those who adore cool climate Pinot Noir…

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New Zealand
Discover the Nelson wine region
New Zealand
Discover the Nelson wine region
New Zealand

When it comes to wine tourism, the Nelson wine region is often overlooked in favour of other wine regions in New Zealand, especially Marlborough. However, although Nelson is considered underrated, it has many positive advantages, and as a region with plenty of potential, it certainly punches above its weight…

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Discover Auckland and Waiheke Island wines
New Zealand
Discover Auckland and Waiheke Island wines
New Zealand

Of all the New Zealand cities, Auckland on North Island, is probably the first to spring to mind. A vibrant, cosmopolitan city, it is also a gateway to the beautiful Greater Auckland region, with its fabulous food and wine culture, beaches and nature and stunning Waiheke Island…

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New Zealand
Exploring Central Otago and Central Otago wines
New Zealand
Exploring Central Otago and Central Otago wines
New Zealand

Otago is perhaps the most picturesque region in New Zealand and certainly one of the most scenic of the world’s wine regions. Wanaka and Queenstown have become destinations for travellers from all over the world, not just because of the amazing outdoor pursuits, adrenaline sports and spectacular scenery, but increasingly also for its wines and wine tourism…

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Discover beautiful Hawke’s Bay wines
New Zealand
Discover beautiful Hawke’s Bay wines
New Zealand

Marlborough may be the most internationally famous of the New Zealand wine regions, yet often overlooked Hawke’s Bay in the North Island is arguably the most underrated - Robert Giorgione shares his experiences of the beautiful Hawke’s Bay New Zealand wine region…

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New Zealand
Explore world-famous Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
New Zealand
Explore world-famous Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
New Zealand

When it comes to Sauvignon Blanc, It is now considered that, on a par with the Loire Valley in France, New Zealand sets the benchmark for this grape variety. Most of New Zealand’s production is planted in Marlborough….

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New Zealand
Discover Marlborough New Zealand wineries
New Zealand
Discover Marlborough New Zealand wineries
New Zealand

For most people, Marlborough is one of the first places that springs to mind when it comes to New Zealand wine - discover some top Marlborough New Zealand wineries and my ideal Marlborough wine tour!

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Portugal

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Discovering the ‘Historic Villages of Portugal’
Portugal
Discovering the ‘Historic Villages of Portugal’
Portugal

There are ‘12 Historic Villages of Portugal’ and all but one are in Beira Interior - here we discover the beautiful Portuguese villages of Castelo Rodrigo and Marialva…

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Exploring the hidden gems of Portugal’s Dão wine region
Portugal
Exploring the hidden gems of Portugal’s Dão wine region
Portugal

We get off the beaten track and visit Dão capital Viseu with its historic treasures, sample some of the best Dão wines in Portugal - and gastronomy - and enjoy what has to be one of the best gardens in Portugal!

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Portugal
Visit leading Alentejo wineries for wine and olive oil tasting
Portugal
Visit leading Alentejo wineries for wine and olive oil tasting
Portugal

Spend a day learning about and tasting Alentejo wine and olive oil - visit 2 top Alentejo wineries including Alentejo wine industry and organic farming pioneers, Esporão and wine innovators, Ervideira…

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Portugal
Visit top Alentejo wine hotel and discover Talha wine
Portugal
Visit top Alentejo wine hotel and discover Talha wine
Portugal

If you’re planning to explore Portugal’s incredible Alentejo wine region, make time to discover traditional Alentejo wines - Talha wine - and visit one of the top wine tourism destinations, Alentejo country hotel and wine hotel Herdade do Sobroso..

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Visit Evora - the capital of Portugal’s Alentejo wine region
Portugal
Visit Evora - the capital of Portugal’s Alentejo wine region
Portugal

Discover the heart of Portugal’s Alentejo and spend time in the ancient city of Évora - a UNESCO World Heritage Site - and learn about Alentejo wines and treat yourself to a lunch/stay in a top Portuguese wine hotel and wine tourism destination!

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A luxury stay in one of Portugal’s top wine hotels!
Portugal
A luxury stay in one of Portugal’s top wine hotels!
Portugal

If you’re planning a Portugal wine tour and fancy discovering one of Portugal’s top wine tourism destinations and wine hotels, then look no further than Hotel Herdade da Malhadinha Nova in the stunning Alentejo wine region…

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Portugal
2 days in the Minho region Portugal - Vinho Verde
Portugal
2 days in the Minho region Portugal - Vinho Verde
Portugal

As part of a tour of Portugal’s Vinho verde region, we ventured into the sub-region of ‘Basto’. Here we discovered the most amazing scenery, hospitality, history and of course, wines! We visited two very different wine and wine tourism estates and also spent time enjoying the amazing sights of the medieval city of Guimaraes.

Read all about our trip here…

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Portugal
Visit to Quinta das Arcas near Porto, Vinho Verde Portugal
Portugal
Visit to Quinta das Arcas near Porto, Vinho Verde Portugal
Portugal

Just 30 minutes drive north of Porto and you’re in Portugal’s wonderful Vinho Verde wine region, home to some of the world’s most beautiful vineyards and famous white wines! It’s also the location of top wine estate Quinta das Arcas - check out our visit here…

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Wine tourism & innovation at Soalheiro, Vinho Verde Portugal
Portugal
Wine tourism & innovation at Soalheiro, Vinho Verde Portugal
Portugal

Portuguese wine tourism is a really exciting and fast-growing sector and is very popular in Vinho Verde. Read about our visit to Soalheiro in Vinho Verde’s ‘Monção and Melgaço’ wine region, the original Alvarinho vineyard in the region and featured in the 2022 World’s Best Vineyards to visit at number 16…..

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Portugal
Discovering Vinho Verde Alvarinho with Anselmo Mendes
Portugal
Discovering Vinho Verde Alvarinho with Anselmo Mendes
Portugal

Top of the places to visit in Portuguese Vinho Verde wine country, is the sub-region of Monção and Melgaço, where the white wine grape, Alvarinho, dominates. Read about our visit to this beautiful region and our visit to top winemaker, Anselmo Mendes and his new wine tourism destination, Quinta da Torre….

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Portugal
Gastronomic tour of Trás-os-Montes - North Portugal
Portugal
Gastronomic tour of Trás-os-Montes - North Portugal
Portugal

A tour to discover the hidden gastronomic delights of Trás-os-Montes - a little-known wine region of Portugal, situated in the far north of the country, at the Spanish border.

Read all about the fantastic, artisan food and wine producers we visited and what we discovered about the region, its people and their way of life…

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Portugal
2-3 days discovering Portugal’s Dao wine region
Portugal
2-3 days discovering Portugal’s Dao wine region
Portugal

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….

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Portugal
Quinta de la Rosa review - one of the top Douro Valley wine hotels
Portugal
Quinta de la Rosa review - one of the top Douro Valley wine hotels
Portugal

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…

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Porto in 2 or 3 days - Visiting Portugal’s 2nd city
Portugal
Porto in 2 or 3 days - Visiting Portugal’s 2nd city
Portugal

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…

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Portugal
Douro Valley wine tour - top things to see and do!
Portugal
Douro Valley wine tour - top things to see and do!
Portugal

Discover the top things to do in Portugal’s beautiful Douro Valley wine region and the home of Port wine

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Portugal

Spain

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Discover Catalonia’s incredible Priorat wine region and Priorat wines
Spain
Discover Catalonia’s incredible Priorat wine region and Priorat wines
Spain

Priorat is a very special, beautiful and remote wine region in Spain’s Catalonia, with an incredible history and it also produces some of Spain’s most highly praised - and highly priced - wines…

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Top Penedes wines and Montserrat day trip from Barcelona
Spain
Top Penedes wines and Montserrat day trip from Barcelona
Spain

If you’re in Catalonia, take a day trip from Barcelona and discover the fascinating story behind iconic Jean Leon Wines in the heart of the Penedès region and visit the famous Montserrat Monastery….

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Visit top Cava producers in the Penedès region
Spain
Visit top Cava producers in the Penedès region
Spain

95% of Spanish Cava, the famous Spanish sparkling wine, is produced in Penedès, Catalonia, around the wine capital of Sant Sadurni d’Anoia.

Discover Cava and read about our Penedès wine tour and visit to 2 very different, but both top, Cava producers…

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Spain

UK

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Nyetimber - pioneer in sparkling English wine and top UK vineyard
UK
Nyetimber - pioneer in sparkling English wine and top UK vineyard
UK

Located in the south of England, Nyetimber is an English brand synonymous with quality, craftmanship and the pursuit of excellence. Nyetimber sparkling wine rivals the very best in the world and is widely regarded as the best sparkling English wine - discover more about Nyetimber and its history…

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UK
THE PIG restaurant and hotel in the South Downs
UK
THE PIG restaurant and hotel in the South Downs
UK

We were recently fortunate enough to enjoy a fabulous overnight stay and wine tasting at ‘THE PIG - in the South Downs’ - one of eight PIG hotels and restaurants in stunning rural locations in the south of England - and the only one currently to have its own vineyard! See our review here…..

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UK
UPDATED - Visit to Wiston Estate, UK winery & restaurant
UK
UPDATED - Visit to Wiston Estate, UK winery & restaurant
UK

Wiston Estate, located in West Sussex, in the stunning South Downs National Park was voted ‘Winery of the year 2020, 2021 and 2022’ by WineGB and is celebrated for its award-winning English sparkling wines. Not just a winery, it’s a special place to visit for lovers of wine, food, nature and great hospitality - the perfect wine tourism experience…

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UK
UPDATED - UK wine tasting & tour at Sandridge Barton, Devon
UK
UPDATED - UK wine tasting & tour at Sandridge Barton, Devon
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Read about our wine tasting and tour at beautiful Sandridge Barton Estate - the new home of Sharpham Wine - in the Dart Valley, South Devon. This is a fabulous new English wine tourism destination - discover what you can enjoy at Sandridge Barton and in this lovely part of Devon….

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UK winery - Visit & wine tasting at Harrow & Hope, Marlow
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UK winery - Visit & wine tasting at Harrow & Hope, Marlow
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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…

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UK wine tour & tasting at Oxney Organic Estate, E. Sussex
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UK wine tour & tasting at Oxney Organic Estate, E. Sussex
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There may be a growing number of excellent English wine producers in Sussex, but you won’t find many organic ones. Oxney Organic Estate is the largest single-estate producer of organic English sparkling wine. Given the challenges to be certified organic, we were intrigued to find out more..

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UK winery tour & wine tasting at Black Chalk Wines, Hampshire
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UK winery tour & wine tasting at Black Chalk Wines, Hampshire
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Black Chalk Wines in Hampshire is a relative newcomer to the English wine scene, but they are winning rave reviews for their excellent sparkling wines. With one of the best vineyard locations in England, a brand new winery and two very exciting winemakers, Black Chalk is definitely worth exploring!

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UK Kent vineyard tour at Balfour - Hush Heath Estate
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UK Kent vineyard tour at Balfour - Hush Heath Estate
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A beautiful 400 acre estate; a winning sparkling rosé in the 2008 International Wine Challenge; a state-of-the-art winery and visitor centre, onsite shop and restaurant, apple orchards, award winning cider - and a masterclass in ‘Wine Tourism’…

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UK Kent wine & cheese tasting at Gusbourne Estate
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UK Kent wine & cheese tasting at Gusbourne Estate
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We were intrigued to visit Gusbourne Estate in Kent - simply because we had heard that their English sparkling wines are amongst the finest. We had read that Gusbourne is also a trailblazer in the UK for ‘sustainable winemaking’ - we just had to go and check it out for ourselves!

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UK vineyard & winery tour at Hambledon, Hampshire
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UK vineyard & winery tour at Hambledon, Hampshire
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When you get the chance to visit the birthplace of English wine and home to England’s oldest commercial vineyard - and its got a reputation for top-class English sparkling wines - we didn’t hesitate!

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UK winery tour & wine tasting at Hattingley Valley, Hampshire
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UK winery tour & wine tasting at Hattingley Valley, Hampshire
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The name Hattingley Valley Wines kept popping up to us as being synonymous with top-quality English sparkling wine - so we had to go and check it out for ourselves. We weren’t disappointed!

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UK - Dorset vineyard tour at Langham Wine Estate
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UK - Dorset vineyard tour at Langham Wine Estate
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Langham Wine Estate was awarded the trophy for Sparking Wine Producer of the year at the ‘international’ IWSC 2020 - taking the trophy from 2019 winner, Veuve Cliquot! A good enough reason to visit? Absolutely & we weren’t disappointed!

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UK vineyard & winery tour at Stanlake Park, Berks
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UK vineyard & winery tour at Stanlake Park, Berks
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Stanlake Park Wine Estate is one of the oldest English wine producers and the largest vineyard in Berkshire. It has a broad range of still as well as sparkling wines and you can tour the vineyards and the winery….

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UK vineyard tour & wine tasting in Berkshire, at Winding Wood
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UK vineyard tour & wine tasting in Berkshire, at Winding Wood
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We were intrigued to visit the boutique Winding Wood vineyard in West Berkshire - to try its English sparkling wines but also to learn more about how the vineyards came to be and plans for the future..

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