Leaving the City of Mendoza, just a few minutes on the highway separate us from the renowned Lagarde winery and its Zonda restaurant. As soon as we enter the grounds, we find traditional old houses with long galleries and a detail catches our attention: the doors and windows of the recycled constructions have not been modified. They still have a wear on the paint that makes us think that they have been preserved as they looked a hundred years ago. The marks of time lead to childhood.
The Swiss Bottle Back project wants to establish reusable wine bottles
“Bottle Back” is the first national project by winemakers aimed at reintroducing a common washable wine bottle. The goal is to reduce energy consumption, the use of raw materials, and the carbon footprint in the wine industry.
Local and Regional Agricultural Products: The Basis of the Riojan Lifestyle
Consuming locally and regionally grown foodstuffs is a longstanding tradition in La Rioja and Rioja Alavesa. This is not surprising given the amazing quality of the bounty from our fields, streams, mountains and the waters of the nearby Bay of Biscay.
It’s all about wine location
The three quality criteria for property are Location! Location! Location! – This applies even more to wine hotels. The wine boutique hotel Weinzuhause easily fulfils these requirements! It is located in the middle of a vineyard, right next to a winery and also offers a marvellous view. But location isn’t everything!
The Verde Sentido International Wine Tourism Conference will have the seal of approval of the Great Wine Capitals.
The Association of Municipalities of Douro and Tâmega and the Business Association of Amarante, as part of their “Verde Sentido” wine tourism project, are holding a conference in Amarante (northern Portugal) on 3 and 4 October, which has been awarded the seal of approval of the Great Wine Capitals Global Network.
Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley: A Five-Star Haven on a Pristine Working Vineyard
Imagine a sunrise welcome to Napa Valley. You’re softly awakened by glowing daylight in a luxury villa. As the sun rises above the mountaintops of the Palisades range, your breath catches. Not only do lush vineyards surround you, they reveal you’re in the heart of a working Napa Valley winery. This is a one-of-a-kind stay – and a remarkable way to experience wine country’s bounty, brought to you by Calistoga’s most accoladed Forbes Five-Star resort.
Historical and refined ambiance combine at Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo
Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo has amazing historical and luxurious ambiance to convey a complete wine tourism experience in the Douro Valley
Friends across the ditch: Hawke’s Bay visitors in Adelaide
Caitlin Davies and Chloe Grainger from the Adelaide, South Australia Great Wine Capitals Steering Committee recently welcomed winemakers from neighbouring Great Wine Capital Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand.
Château Fage
This unique venue was opened in 2021 to share the beauty of the region and it’s wines with guests from around the world, winning a 2024 Regional Best Of Wine Tourism for its accommodation.
Great Wine Capital signposts spring up in Hawke’s Bay
Last year Hawke’s Bay earned a spot in the elite group of the Great Wine Capitals of the world, confirming the region’s reputation as New Zealand’s Food and Wine Country.
This week signposts to the 11 other global Great Wine Capital locations have been installed in three high-traffic areas for visitors and locals alike!
The most romantic Bordeaux addresses
As you take the winding roads through the vineyards of Bordeaux you’ll discover many romantic chateaux, views and villages. Here are a few suggestions to make your next Bordeaux wine tour the height of romance.
A romantic wine weekend in Porto: perfect getaways for couples
Treat yourselves to a romantic and exquisite weekend in Porto and in the Douro and Vinhos Verdes wine regions, in a perfect atmosphere to reconnect with your better half.