Here you will find information about upcoming wine tours and about tours that have been. We talk about plans for future trips and tell stories about what’s happened when we travel in wine regions. Sometimes we have articles about wine tourism in general and also posts with lovely pictures from wine regions and wine countries that we have visited.
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
