Get ready for an unforgettable adventure! From interactive tours to beautiful viewpoints over the “sea of vineyards”, these wineries in Rioja, Spain, have something for everyone!
Families come in Bordeaux too.
With the summer holidays on the horizon, families have never been more welcome in the vineyards in and around Bordeaux. Although children will not be tasting the wines (but there’s always grape juice), there are plenty of activities designed just for them and others they can share with their parents.
Unveiling Weltevrede Wine Estate: Your Passport to Extraordinary Wine Adventures
Nestled within the heart of South Africa’s Winelands, a treasure trove of wine experiences awaits at Weltevrede Wine Estate. Crowned with the coveted Best Of Wine Tourism Award for Innovative Wine Tourism Experiences, this enchanting estate invites you to step into a world where tradition meets innovation, hospitality is an art form, and natural splendour takes your breath away.
Sip, Savour, Save: Grapes for Good Pairs Wine and Wildlife Conservation
Nestled in the picturesque region of Langhorne Creek just an hour from Adelaide, South Australia, a remarkable partnership has blossomed between six leading wine producers and Zoos South Australia (Zoos SA). Launched in November 2021, Grapes for Good is a visionary initiative that aims to support the conservation efforts underway at the nearby Monarto Safari Park. This unique collaboration not only fosters a deep sense of community and environmental stewardship but has also garnered recognition at the 2023 Best Of Wine Tourism Awards by the Great Wine Capitals Global Network.
A wine tour in a vintage car
Katja Campe with her wine tours through the region “Rheinhessen” in the style of vintage car rallys is a Great Wine Capitals prize winner in this field.
Bordeaux Fête le Vin 2023 : Enjoy, share, savour and be amazed !
The leading wine-tourism festival – Bordeaux Fête le Vin – is back from 22 to 25 June on the quays of the Garonne, with a preview in restaurants and cultural venues across the Bordeaux metropolitan area from 15 June. Hosted every year, this popular event focuses on promoting the Bordeaux destination through its wines, including organic and responsible productions, its local and artisanal products and its heritage. On the programme: wine, music, culture and sailboats!
V. Sattui Winery – Where Everyone is Welcome
The 2023 Regional Winner for Innovative Wine Tourism Experiences, V. Sattui Winery is a fixture in the Napa Valley. The iconic property on Highway 29 features distinct stone buildings, beautifully manicured gardens and two acres of picnic grounds shaded by 250-year-old oak trees.
Chateau La Tour Blanche sharing a passion
Sauternes is a wine that requires passion, it’s a challenging wine to make and to sell. Luckily for Sauternes lovers, there are passionate producers across the appellation working together to produce and promote these golden wines. Many have already been championed by Best of Wine Tourism awards. Châteaux La Tour Blanche, Lafaurie-Peyraguey, Sigalas-Rabaud, Rabaud-Promis and Rayne Vigneau have all come together to create a circuit for electric scooters through their vines.
Matetic Winery: An innovator at the forefront of sustainable wine tourism practices
Situated in Chile’s Rosario Valley, Matetic Winery is a boutique winery known for its production of cold climate Syrah since 1999. It’s the winery’s steadfast dedication to sustainable wine tourism practices that truly sets it apart, a commitment that recently led the Great Wine Capital Network to name Matetic Winery as the Global Winner for Sustainable Wine Tourism Practices at the 2023 Best Of Wine Tourism Awards.
Bosman Hermanus
Nestled in a sweeping landscape beneath a majestic tree, the Frame House, a wood and iron structure, houses the wine tasting venue for Bosman Hermanus in the Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley.
BORDEAUX EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF SMART CITY
The European Capital of Smart Tourism award recognises cities for their exemplary achievements in tourism in 4 categories: accessibility, sustainability, digitalisation and cultural heritage.
La Vigne: The Swiss Wine Therapy You Need
Nestled in the beautiful hills of Chexbres, Lausanne, La Vigne is a luxurious establishment offering unique and innovative wine lovers therapy and awarded the Best Of Wine Tourism prize. But it’s not just about the wine; it’s also about sustainability and responsible tourism. No wonder La Vigne was awarded the prestigious Best Of Wine Tourism Award for Sustainable Wine Tourism practices.