As New Zealand’s most diverse winegrowing region and home to the oldest winery, Hawke’s Bay has long attracted innovative and talented winemakers who have contributed to the region’s rich wine story. From one of New Zealand’s founding fathers to the country’s...
Benguela Cove: A Pioneering Visionary in Wine Tourism Crowned Global Winner at the 20th Anniversary of the Best Of Wine Tourism Awards
Situated within the breathtaking landscapes of the Walker Bay wine region, Benguela Cove Wine Estate has cemented its place in history by becoming the Global Winner in the Cape Winelands of the prestigious Best Of Wine Tourism Awards 2024. This esteemed recognition, bestowed by the Great Wine Capitals Global Network during the 20th anniversary of the awards, is a testament to Benguela Cove’s unwavering dedication to innovative wine tourism practices and its commitment to promoting sustainable development.
Jean Michel Cazes – Bordeaux’s Finest Ambassador
In June this year, Bordeaux lost one of its elder statesmen, a man who started the wine tourism revolution in the Medoc, alongside a lifetime of other wine achievements.
Blending bubbles with motherhood
“I can’t imagine myself without my professional career because it is part of who I am. The same thing happens to me with motherhood.” Ana Paula Bartolucci tells us in this inspiring interview.
Winemakers Who Have Revolutionized Rioja
Past and present four talented men stand out for their decisive contributions to the stylistic evolution of Rioja wines.
Argentina’s No. 1 olive oil producer is in Mendoza
November, Spring is almost surrendering to the strong summer sun in the olive grower and olive oil producer Laur, located in the department of Maipú, cradle of wine and olive trees in Mendoza.
Penfolds and Grange: The View from the Top
I tend to actively avoid the word ‘iconic’ as it seems like a somewhat crass descriptor for most wines. However, for truly iconic wines, what other word applies? When tasked with the assignment to write about an iconic wine from Adelaide, South Australia, there seemed to be little contest. Penfolds Grange was the obvious choice. As I sit in Penfolds Chief Winemaker Peter Gago’s office at Magill Estate to discuss Grange’s role as an icon, Gago accepts its truth, but with a sigh.
Echapresto Eventos: Taking Michelin-Starred Cuisine Direct to the Customer
The idea of taking a Michelin-starred restaurant’s cuisine to customers earned Echapresto Eventos a 2023 Best Of Wine Tourism award for Wine Tourism Services from the Great Wine Capitals Global Network.
Vivanco Museum and Foundation Receives Special Achievement Award from the Great Wine Capitals
The Fundación Vivanco and its Wine Culture Museum received a very exceptional distinction: a Special Achievement Award, presented by the Great Wine Capitals Global Network’s at its 2024 Best of Wine Tourism Awards.
Excellence from Rheinhessen
Germany has a long history of winemaking. Some 2000 years ago, the Romans introduced viticulture to the Germanic territories. Through the centuries, Germany established 13 wine-growing regions, mostly located in the west and southwest of the country, of which Rheinhessen is the largest.
The welcoming feeling of Lavradores de Feitoria’s wine tourism services
In this unique project, sharing and associativism join together in a modern, reasonable and smart way to promote the wines and the region.
Mendoza is proud of 4 Michelin starred restaurants
Buenos Aires and Mendoza are the first two Hispanic destinations in South America to see restaurants recommended by the MICHELIN Guide.
The awards were unveiled in a ceremony held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on November 24th.