In a ‘cellar door without a vineyard’, nestled in the heart of Havelock North village, visitors gain a meaningful connection to the Great Wine Capital of Hawke’s Bay on a number of levels thanks to the carefully considered innovative wine tourism experiences on offer at Smith & Sheth.
5 stunning wineries in Adelaide, South Australia
Along with some of the world’s best drops, Adelaide, South Australia’s wineries offer a range of incredibly diverse and awe-inspiring landscapes and spaces. Adelaide’s 18 wine regions are continuously evolving their winery settings with unique materials, sustainable practices, and transporting design, to create world-class wine tourism experiences for local and international visitors.
Bubbles in the Old Town
Criteria Group has a long career managing wine tourism services in Rioja. They promote the original activity “Bubbles in the Old Quarter”, in collaboration with the Logroño City Council and the Logroño Old Quarter Association. “Burbujas en el Casco” is a self-guided route in small groups, which includes the tasting of four DOCa Rioja sparkling wines, served in four historical and cultural spaces in the old town of Logroño.
Napa Valley Vine Trail: A Walkable Symphony of Scenic Splendour and Cultural Connection
The Napa Valley Vine Trail is setting a new standard for wine tourism, offering more than just a picturesque route through the vineyards—it’s a dynamic connection to the region’s physical, artistic, and cultural treasures.
The “mile zero philosophy” transforming wine tourism around Porto
Wine tourism experiences and the culinary landscape in Porto, Douro and Vinhos Verdes regions through the sustainable “mile zero” philosophy.
Farm to fork bringing the land to the table.
Bringing biodiversity to Bordeaux wine tourism – Kitchen gardens are popping up in properties across the region, with produce destined for the chateaux dining rooms and taken home by the teams.
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
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.
Chef Juan Carlos Ferrando: “Haute Cuisine can also be Traditional”
Chef Juan Carlos Ferrando’s philosophy is that haute cuisine can be applied, undisguised, to traditional fare. Ferrando, a native of Buenos Aires, learned his trade following French culinary traditions at the Lycée Français in his hometown.
Seixo by Vasco Coelho Santos: an unforgettable culinary journey in the Douro Valley
This award-winning restaurant offers a unique gastronomic experience full of regional flavors in an exceptional location.
Summer in the châteaux – The best Bordeaux picnics
Bordeaux chateaux have lots of options for al fresco dinning here are some of the best picnics spots across the region.