The research race is on, in Switzerland as elsewhere, to clarify how abiotic factors affect plants’ phenology: we’re scrambling to learn precisely what happens to grapevines during their growing seasons when climate change causes interlinked problems due to shifts in temperature, water, solar radiation, and atmospheric CO2 concentration(1).
Climate change focus for Hawke’s Bay wine
As evidenced by the disastrous impact from the recent Cyclone Gabrielle, Hawke’s Bay (including it’s wine growing community) is seeing significant impacts from increased weather variability. A severe drought in 2020 followed by difficult (particularly wet) growing seasons through 2022 and 2023 have brought discussions on climate change further to the forefront.
Climate Change in Bordeaux, the good, the bad and the hopeful
The hot, dry 2022 summer with its dangerously close forest fires brought climate change into sharp focus for Bordeaux. However, in the recent primeur tastings, the majority of 2022 wines showed extremely well, with even some wine makers expressing surprise (and definitely relief) over quality.
Future wine – a culture in transition
Frequent weather extremes such as late frosts, hot spells, extreme drought and heavy rain are increasingly endangering winegrowing. What does future winegrowing in Rheinhessen look like?
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.
Rosell Boher Lodge, dedication and respect for nature in Mendoza
Just 45 km away from the City of Mendoza, there is a wonderful and multi-award-winning lodge. We are talking about the Rosell Boher lodge that has a Guest-House with 3 spacious luxury rooms and 11 private Villas in the vineyards. They count with Jacuzzi, private cellar and fireplace on their terraces.
Hawke’s Bay Wine Region Joining GWCGN
The Hawke’s Bay wine region, supported by the twin cities of Napier and Hastings, located on the stunning east coast of New Zealand’s North Island, has recently been welcomed into the esteemed Great Wine Capitals Global Network, joining other top wine regions such as Bordeaux, Cape Town, and San Francisco-Napa Valley.
Cape Town Mayor’s Choice Wines
Cape Town is known around the globe as an iconic city to visit, but not all visitors know that Cape Town has a long history with the famous wines from South Africa.
Bodegas Beronia: Sustainability Is In Our DNA
Bodegas Beronia, the first winery in the world to gather the highest recognitions and awards for sustainable construction, is a must visit in La Rioja, Spain. Enjoy an exquisite wine tourism experience amidst a beautiful sea of vineyards.
Six Senses Douro Valley is a role model for sustainability practices
Six Senses Douro Valley has just become the first hotel in the Iberian Peninsula to receive certification from the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, recognizing and consolidating all its good practices