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.
Dine local in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand’s Food and Wine Country
Hawke’s Bay is not just Aotearoa’s Great Wine Capital, we are also New Zealand’s Food and Wine Country. With fertile soils and a temperate climate, in Hawke’s Bay you are never far from a piece of land growing and nurturing the finest of fresh ingredients to stock your pantry and fill your fridge. It is little wonder that many of our region’s incredible wineries, restaurants and bars have local produce at the core of their menu offerings.
South Australia’s Alkina Wine Estate: A Global Beacon in Wine Tourism
In the heart of South Australia’s Barossa Valley, Alkina Wine Estate stands as a symbol of excellence in wine tourism. This distinguished estate has recently garnered global attention, not just for its exquisite wines but also for the unparalleled experiences it offers to visitors
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.
The most romantic Bordeaux addresses
As you take the winding roads through the vineyards of Bordeaux you’ll discover many romantic chateaux, views and villages. Here are a few suggestions to make your next Bordeaux wine tour the height of romance.
A romantic wine weekend in Porto: perfect getaways for couples
Treat yourselves to a romantic and exquisite weekend in Porto and in the Douro and Vinhos Verdes wine regions, in a perfect atmosphere to reconnect with your better half.
La Casa Cosme Palacio – A Sojourn into Timeless Elegance and Exclusive Hospitality
Located in the heart of Spain’s renowned Bilbao-Rioja region, La Casa Cosme Palacio offers a luxurious retreat for discerning travellers seeking an exceptional wine tourism experience. This distinguished “by invitation only” accommodation seamlessly blends the rich historical heritage of the Cosme Palacio winery—founded in 1894—with contemporary luxury, providing guests with an immersive journey through the region’s storied past.
Romantic Retreat in Verona: Hidden Gems Away from the City Hustle
In Verona, where everything exudes romance, you can escape far from the city lights and traffic. Among cypress trees, hills, and Renaissance gems, this city in the Veneto region is the perfect place for a relaxing love weekend.
Wine Tourism Meets AI: Best Of Club Bilbao-Rioja Explores the Future
Bodegas Baigorri has hosted a new gathering of The Best Of Club Bilbao-Rioja members. The focus of the meeting was to discuss how emerging AI technologies can create new opportunities for businesses in the wine tourism sector.
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.