We found our book in an unexpected place
“Every time I go past a bookshop I pop into the shop to see if they have one of our books on the shelf. We’ve done nine wine books by now, nine published in Swedish
August 22, 2017
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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.
Brows the different posts and find what might be your dream wine tour destination.
One of the greatest chefs of France, Alain Senderens | Per on Forbes
It is not often you meet someone who has voluntarily given up on having three Michelin stars, even if recently we have seen a handful of great chefs do it, or claim they did it.
August 21, 2017
Rosé wines from Provence
Rosé wine has become amazingly popular in recent years. The consumption of rosé increases more than other wines. France is the world’s largest rosé producer. Provence is the region in France that is most famous
August 20, 2017
South Africa, wine and food in combination | a world class wine tour
South Africa has about 100,000 hectares (240,000 acres) of vineyards. This figure has been stable for a long time. What has changed is how the grapes are used. During apartheid, over 50% of the grapes
August 19, 2017
Are ”natural wines” still trendy? | article
Very strange things – even completely incorrect – are sometimes written and said about “natural wines”, the wine category that a few years ago became one of the hottest subjects among wine geeks (and that
August 18, 2017
Chile and Argentina, a wine tour filled with unforgettable experiences
Our wine tour to South America is filled with experiences. The wines, the nature, the people, the food. Every day will be different. Which wine will be your favourite? A Carmenère from Chile or a
August 17, 2017
Dare leave the main road in Franschhoek and discover Glenwood Vineyards
Glenwood Vineyards is hidden away in a small valley a few kilometres away from the busy town of Franschhoek. It is tucked away in the Robertsvlei Valley, with a micro climate all of its own.
August 15, 2017
A new generation of German wines | Britt on Forbes
“Ever since I started drinking wine I have had a fondness for German Riesling. I want them dry or, occasionally, very sweet. I have never been a fan of the off-dry or semi dry wines
August 14, 2017
Harvest time in Bordeaux | wine tour
End of September is usually a very busy time in the vineyards in Bordeaux. It is peak harvest season. But it is always different; sometimes harvest is later, sometimes earlier. This year it will be
August 11, 2017
South Africa, amazing wines with quality and ambition | wine tour
In the mid-1990s the export market opened up for South Africa. And since then we have not stopped drinking their wines. South African wine has changed a lot during these 20 years. Some associate South
July 26, 2017
Wine since 1453: Marchsi Mazze on Castello di Fonterutoli
“The Mazzei family has been active at their main property Castello Di Fonterutoli since 1435. More recently they have expanded operations with Belguardo in Maremma and Zisola in Sicily. Today, Francesco wanted to show some
July 24, 2017
Once-in-a-lifetime South American wine tour: Chile and Argentina
Although the wine is the star in this two-week trip, it is filled with other experiences as well. We will get to know these two countries, Argentina and Chile, South America’s most important wine countries,
July 23, 2017
Grower’s champagnes, the new trend, with four recommendations
“The tasting was solely of ‘growers’ champagnes’, as opposed to ‘house champagnes’. A ‘house’ (such as Pommery, Mumm, Dom Pérignon et al.) is in this context a producer who mainly makes his wine from purchased
July 16, 2017
Alentejo and Setubal, best of Portugal, with magnificent wine producers | wine tour
Portugal is a small country but an important wine country. First, it became known for its fortified wines, port wines and madeira. The port has made a comeback in recent years. High-quality Madeira is much
July 15, 2017
Discover ”vin de france”, the new generation French wines
Vin de france, roughly speaking, has no other requirements than that the wine should be produced in France. It may be a made from a single variety or a blend of different grapes varieties. The
July 12, 2017
Enjoy a world-class BKWine wine tour this autumn or winter
We have prepared a fabulous selection of wine tours for you to enjoy either in the autumn or in winter. Why not escape from the dreary cold and darkness for a few days or a
July 6, 2017
The 4 Different Kinds of Wine Tourism
And the 3 Different Wine Tourists “The BKWine Model of Wine Tourism and Wine Tourists” Wine Tourism — Why & How? Examples from wineries around the world, presented by Per Karlsson, BKWine AB, BKWine Tours.
July 5, 2017
New South Africa: five exciting producers | Britt on Forbes
“There is a wine revolution quietly going on in South Africa. Or more correctly, a second revolution. The first one was when apartheid ended and the KVW iron grip on the wine sector also came
July 4, 2017
South Africa: a new generation terroir wines, with sea and nature | wine tour
Our wine tour to South Africa starts at the end of February. It is still summer in South Africa, but not too hot. The harvest has just begun or has maybe been going on for
June 19, 2017
Lisbon and Evora, two magnificent places on the wine tour in Alentejo | wine tour
The wine tour to Alentejo begins in Lisbon. Portugal’s capital is located at the mouth of the river Tejo. It is a city built on hills, an exciting city where you will always find something
June 17, 2017
Revolutionary wines in South Africa
Do you think South Africa is a country that is good at making bulk wines, but that when it comes to quality and personality falls short? Then it’s time to wake up. Now! You are
June 13, 2017
Two new exotic wine tours to Chile-Argentina and to South Africa the coming winter | press release
Two exclusive wine tours for the winter season 2018 have just been launched by BKWine, the wine travel specialist: a wine tour to Chile and Argentina in South America on January 27 to February 11,
June 9, 2017
Wine tours autumn 2017 and winter 2018
You will find all information about our wine tours for autumn 2017 and our South America and South Africa tours beginning of 2018 on bkwinetours.com. You can choose between France, Portugal, Italy, Argentina & Chile
June 7, 2017
Hot news: Italian wine
“’Be careful, you can burn yourself,’ says Gerardo Vernazzaro. I stand on a crater overlooking the sea. From the ground, sulfur smoke rises into the air. The name Campi Flegrei means just burning fields. But
June 4, 2017
South Africa, wine, gastronomy and nature – an unbeatable combination | wine tour
We have now also published our program for South Africa 2018. The tour starts at the end of February, when it is still summer in South Africa. The harvest has just begun and there will
May 27, 2017
