The Great Wine Capitals Global Network is proud to announce the winners of the 2026 People’s Choice Awards, where the global public selected their favourite wine tourism experiences from this year’s Best Of Wine Tourism Award winners.
Rambaldi Apartments: Living the Legacy of lake Garda in Style
In the heart of Bardolino’s historic town center lies Rambaldi Apartments, a unique accommodation experience that offers more than just a place to stay. It is a living expression of the region’s centuries-old relationship with wine, architecture and noble tradition. For the luxury traveler looking to go beyond conventional hotels, Rambaldi Apartments presents the opportunity to immerse oneself in a refined yet authentic environment rooted in heritage.
Global 2026 Best Of Wine Tourism Award Winners Announced in Bordeaux
The world’s leading wine destinations gathered at the historic Palais de la Bourse in Bordeaux to celebrate the Global 2026 Best Of Wine Tourism Awards, honouring excellence and innovation across the international wine tourism industry.
Riding Towards Inclusion in Wine Tourism
Wine tourism is evolving beyond the traditional cellar door visit, and SA eBikes is leading the way in McLaren Vale.
Great Wine Capitals 25th Annual Conference Underway in Bordeaux, France
The 25th Annual Conference of the Great Wine Capitals Global Network is currently taking place in Bordeaux, running from 2 to 6 November 2025. Returning to its founding city for this symbolic milestone, the event brings together international delegates from the Network’s eleven member cities for a week of collaboration, innovation and celebration, guided by the theme “GENESIS”.
Maison Rémy Martin: Where Heritage Meets Innovation in the Heart of Cognac
In the rolling vineyards of southwestern France lies Maison Rémy Martin, one of the most celebrated producers of Fine Champagne Cognac. With roots reaching back to 1724, the House has become a symbol of exceptional craftsmanship and dedication to terroir. Over the centuries, it has elevated the art of blending eaux-de-vie into an enduring legacy that speaks to both tradition and refinement. Today, it continues to shape the future of spirits through immersive tourism, environmental stewardship, and a commitment to excellence that extends far beyond the cellar.
How Bodegas Campillo Pioneered Wine Tourism as Art Form
Bodegas Campillo, the 2025 Best Of Wine Tourism Award winner in Art & Culture, has revolutionized wine tourism in Rioja Alavesa by integrating contemporary Spanish art exhibitions with architectural excellence. Located in medieval Laguardia, this pioneering winery creates cultural experiences that transcend traditional tastings through its Martinez Zabala Gallery and rotating art exhibitions.
Art on walls and wine – Wonderground Barossa
Wonderground and the Mirus cellar door is a special space where art and wine intertwine, and where visitors are invited to experience the awe and wonder of South Australia’s iconic Barossa wine region through creative expression over a glass of wine.
Three Centuries of Craft: Weingut Manz Celebrates 300 Years of Winemaking in Rheinhessen
In the heart of Rheinhessen’s rolling vineyard landscape lies Weingut Manz, a family-run winery with roots that reach back to 1725. For eight generations, the Manz family has cultivated vines in and around the village of Weinolsheim, crafting wines that reflect not only the terroir but also the deep care and continuity that define this place.
Best Of Wine Tourism Awards 2026 Winners Announced: Seven Hawke’s Bay winners recognised and nominated for global awards
The winners of the 2026 Great Wine Capitals Best Of Wine Tourism awards have been announced, recognising seven Hawke’s Bay businesses for their outstanding contributions to wine tourism
All Aboard Innovation: The Napa Valley Wine Train’s Timeless Journey
In the heart of California’s most celebrated wine region, the Napa Valley Wine Train rolls along tracks laid in the 19th century. But its story is far from stuck in the past. What began as a means to bring wellness seekers to Calistoga’s hot springs has evolved into one of wine tourism’s most compelling experiences, where history, sustainability, and sensory delight converge in motion.
Blending the past + present with fortified wine
Fortified wines dominated Australia’s wine production in the mid 20th century – and now McLaren Vale Distillery (MVD) is bringing them back into the limelight, with a modern approach.