Auckland has no shortage of restaurants, but finding the right place for a relaxed dinner in the city centre can be surprisingly difficult. The waterfront and harbour is full of restaurants, some with great views,
Mendoza in Argentina has made a huge success of growing malbec and selling it to the world. It started at the end of the 1980s. Malbec from Argentina became a brand. For a while, everyone
Most of us have felt it: standing in front of a restaurant wine list in Italy, utterly overwhelmed, or wandering in front of a wine shop shelf full of unfamiliar names. Elisabetta Tosi’s new book
The Côte des Bar, the southernmost part of Champagne, is a gold mine for those looking for exciting grower champagnes. The district is a bit isolated from the rest of Champagne. The city of Troyes
Now it is time to choose your autumn tour! You have two luxurious tours to choose from, an immersion in Bordeaux wine and gastronomy or an exploration of Champagne and Burgundy, with Chablis as a
New Zealand may be a small island nation, but its impact on the global wine stage is monumental. The country’s viticultural landscape has been transformed by the rise of Sauvignon Blanc since the 1980s and
Join us on this extraordinary wine tour through South Africa’s Western Cape, a region where world-class wines meet breathtaking landscapes and a rich, diverse culture. Our journey begins in beautiful Cape Town, at the foot
Embark on an unforgettable South American adventure, exploring the vibrant wine cultures of Argentina and Chile, the continent’s two largest wine-producing countries. These two giants, separated by the majestic Andes, offer distinct identities and world-class
Bordeaux is a wine region but can also be seen as a brand or a trademark that is recognised all over the world. Although the region is adapting to new consumer tastes it remains a
This 9-day tour offers an extraordinary opportunity to enjoy both the heart of Burgundy, one of France’s most iconic and revered wine regions, and Champagne, the world’s most famous sparkling wine. We will stay 4
A wine tour in New Zealand is both a great adventure and a fantastic journey of discovery. For example, you don’t have to be a dedicated sauvignon blanc enthusiast to go there (although you can
South Africa has long been an underrated wine country and still is to some extent. But when you come here and taste the wines and see the ambition, it is difficult not to be impressed.
Beautiful views over the vineyards in Roussillon. Most of it is probably grenache. After the first morning session of Grenaches du Monde
They do some odd things in New Zealand. For example, gigantic dogs and sheep in corrugated iron. And moses (?). I missed the stork in high heels. This is in Tirau, south of Auckland, New
Waiheke Island in Auckland Bay, New Zealand, is not a big wine region but it has several interesting wine producers. The biggest is Man O’War but we prefer to go to a smaller one. Podere
Admiring some of the most expensive farmland in the world. Looking out over the vines in the vineyard Le Montrachet in Puligny-Montrachet in Burgundy. They produce some of the world’s most highly appreciated chardonnay wines.
One of our favourite stops in Piedmont is at Bera. They are in Barbaresco but also make a number of other wines. For example, a vineyard barolo. We had a fabulous tasting of almost all
Sometimes it is not the most famous that impress. Not that Domaine Michel Magnien and Frederic Magnien, Morey St Denis, Bourgogne is a unkwown name. But it is slightly unusual. Eschewing barrel aging, in favour
We recently completed the last of our winter tours to the southern hemisphere. We did Chile-Argentina in January, South Africa in February, and New Zealand in March. We know many people are interested in the
If it is good weather, you’ll get brilliant views of the sea and of Auckland when you arrive in New Zealand. Auckand is not a very big city but do take a few days in
Touring South America is a great adventure. During our wine tour in January, we explore the two giants of the region, Argentina and Chile, neighbours separated by the mighty Andes. Today, both countries make top-class
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 with Champagne! Burgundy is a treasure trove of fantastic wines. But,
Travelling with us to New Zealand, it is quite possible that you will meet some legendary pioneers, like Nigel Dunning at Felton Road, Central Otago, New Zealand. Felton Road is one of the *greats* in
Maria Luz Marin is a true legend and pioneer in Chile. She created Casa Main and faced a lot of resistance from the “establishment” in the Chilean wine industry. Today she is supported by her
It is almost overwhelming, the aromas of truffles. There is plenty of truffles on the market in Alba that we visit on the Piedmont wine tour. But there are also many other delicious things, porcini
