February is summer in South Africa, but we are also approaching harvest time. In fact, some have probably already started harvesting. We will experience a lovely, sunny, wonderful climate that not only we enjoy but
URGENT! BOOK NOW! Bordeaux is admired but also endlessly discussed. Actually, Bordeaux is changing along with consumer preferences and to adapt to a warmer climate. This is a slow process, but you can already easily
URGENT! BOOK NOW! Even if you know that Burgundy produces some of the world’s most expensive wines, it has a way of feeling unpretentious. Everything seems scaled down: small cellars, modest equipment, simple tasting rooms.
South America has been making wine for more than 400 years, but its true modern era began only about fifty years ago. Since then, the two giants of the continent, Argentina and Chile, have transformed
South Africa has a lot to offer the wine lover. The country has undergone a huge transformation in the last 30 years. It has taken time to change the image, and there is still a
URGENT! Book now! New Zealand is a faraway country that has a lot to offer wine lovers. But that’s certainly not all. Nature lovers and, not least, foodies will also get their fill. On our
Argentina is one of the world’s largest wine countries. Tradition and European influences meet the dramatic landscapes of the Andes. In Mendoza, vineyards spread out at the foot of snow-capped mountains, and modern bodegas like
New Zealand is a wine country where nature plays a central role. Here, dramatic mountains, green valleys and the big ocean are always close by. We start the tour on the North Island. We visit
Burgundy feels unpretentious in many ways. Small-scale, small cellars, basic equipment, simple tasting rooms, friendly people. It’s almost paradoxical, because in the middle of this unpretentious environment, some of the world’s most sought-after wines are
Bordeaux has long been one of the great reference points in the world of wine, loved and imitated. But even here, things are changing. Consumer tastes are changing, and although a classic Bordeaux never goes
New Zealanders talk a lot about the weather. Maybe to be expected in this country, a narrow country, an island thrown out into the Pacific Ocean. Almost all of New Zealand is influenced by the
Making wine in South Africa may seem easy; the climate seems ideal. Dry Mediterranean climate with cooling sea breezes and rarely too high temperatures. A really pleasant growing season for the vines. Often it is,
Argentina is a major wine-producing country, ranking about fifth in the world. It is a country with a long wine tradition. It is certainly a New World country. But it is also strongly influenced by
Burgundy and Champagne, the best combination for a tour with the best French wine and food. We start in Burgundy and finish in Champagne! The Côte d’Or in Burgundy, where this tour takes us, is
In Bordeaux, some of the world’s most famous wines are made in magnificent châteaux. These famous wines are expensive, sometimes very expensive. Yes, some luxury wines are made in Bordeaux. But that’s only half the
New Zealand has, in just 20–25 years, become a well‑known and highly respected wine country. It all began with sauvignon blanc from Marlborough, a style that put New Zealand on the wine map with its
This wine tour will take you through some of the most important wine regions of South Africa and will offer you a deeper look into South Africa’s vibrant wine culture. You will visit the historic
A tour through the wine regions of Argentina and Chile is a feast for the senses with dramatic landscapes, generous people and some of South America’s most exciting wine producers. The tour begins in the
Clotilde Legrand took over the family estate in Saumur-Champigny some years ago. Her cabernet franc wines are magnificent. She releases them late, now she is selling vintages 2016 and 2018 (except for the lovely easydrinking
Chateau du Petit Thouars in Chinon is a beautiful 15th century castle. Wine has been made here for more or less 400 years. Sebastian du Petit Thouars is the 12th generation! White and red Chinon
Chateau Gaudrelle in Vouvray shows the different sides of the chenin blanc grape with its superb wines. Unorthodox labels! As always in Vouvray, a cool, pleasant (especially when visiting during a heat wave!) limestone cellar.
Already the end of flowering at Domaine du Mortier in Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil. Tasted some lovely wines with owner Fabien Boisard. Cabernet franc of course but also pet nat and some unusual wines made
Burgundy and Champagne, what can be a better combination for a tour with top-notch French wine and food? We start in Burgundy and finish in Champagne! Burgundy consists of thousands of tiny vineyard plots, each
In Bordeaux, one expects firm, tannic wines that require ageing. These certainly exist, but today the variation is greater, and the wines are a bit softer. They can be enjoyed with pleasure much earlier than
There are, of course, those who love winter, with snow and sleet, short days and evenings in front of the fire (at best). But there are also those who want to enjoy wonderful summer weather,
