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NAPA VALLEY WORLD-CLASS WINE TOURISM THEN & NOW

NAPA VALLEY WORLD-CLASS WINE TOURISM THEN & NOW

In the heart of California’s Napa Valley, where the vineyards sprawl across undulating hills, a symphony of grapevines, passion, and innovation has played out over the years, transforming a once-sleepy region into a world-renowned wine destination.

Blending bubbles with motherhood

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.

Excellence from Rheinhessen

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.

Château Rol Valentin through the tasting glass

Château Rol Valentin through the tasting glass

Husband and wife team Nicolas and Alexandra Robin bought Château Rol Valentin, Grand Cru Classé of Saint Emilion in 2009, but they are no strangers to the region.
They studied winemaking, viticulture and commerce and travelled the world before coming back home to the region where their families have been making wines since the 1700s

Oliver’s Taranga Vineyards – McLaren Vale

Oliver’s Taranga Vineyards – McLaren Vale

2022 Wine Tourism Services People’s Choice Award winner, Oliver’s Taranga Vineyards is a sixth-generation family-owned business in the heart of McLaren Vale. The Oliver family produce a collection of small batch, handcrafted wines from their 100 ha property, hosting guests in their heritage cottage cellar door.