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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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,
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,
At small producer Champagne Michel Tixier in Chigny-les-Roses in Montagne de Reims, the riddling is made by hand.
Travelling with us to New Zealand, it is quite possible that you will meet some legendary pioneers, like Nigel Greening 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
We had a fabulous lunch in Barolo, Piedmont, with some very nice barolos when we did the October Piemonte wine tour. GD Vajra, Vietti… Food was delicious, just like the wines. It was hard to
Bordeaux wines are among the easiest to recognise in a blind tasting. Most (but admittedly not all) have a very special style. Of course, it has to do with the grape varieties, the climate, the
Champagne Rutat in Vertus in Côte des Blancs is managed by brothers Flavien and Baptiste. A visit here is always very informative. Flavien showed us the winter pruning – here they use the chablis pruning
