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.
2023 OIV Ampelography course in Chile: Applications are open
For the first time in South America, the new edition of the course will occur from December 4th to 8th after a 33-year gap. During this edition, students will travel to Chile and learn about its wine regions, including Metropolitan, Maule, and Valparaíso.
Tres Sabores Winery: Taste Sustainable Terroir of Napa Valley
Being a regional Winner of the Best of Wine Tourism Award in the Sustainable Wine Tourism Practices category, the Tres Sabores estate on Napa Valley Rutherford Bench is home and the backdrop of every stage of owner and winemaker Julie Johnson’s winemaking process.
Napa Valley – the home of Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley is one of the most renowned wine regions in the world, known for producing exceptional quality wines from a variety of grape varietals. Among the many grape varieties grown in Napa Valley, there are several that are considered flagship grapes due to their popularity and significance in the history of the region.
Vineyard Richness of the Casablanca Valley
The Casablanca Valley has more than 5,000 hectares planted with vineyards. The most emblematic white grapevines are Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay, along with Pinot Noir and Syrah, which have received the widest recognition among red varieties.
Visit the Casablanca Museum
The Casablanca Museum, the Best Of Wine Tourism Award Winner in the Art & Culture category, was established by Municipal Decree on November 10, 1992, as a result of the need to create a space where the community’s heritage and cultural aspects can be appreciated in the same way they are valued in the community. This idea became a reality in 1994 when, by chance, a major archaeological find was discovered on Playa Grande de Quintay.
Bordeaux Flagship grape varieties
You can find a ‘Bordeaux blend’ all over the world, where ever wine makers harvest Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and perhaps Petit Verdot and Malbec. Blending is the Bordeaux signature, there are single varietal wines here, but they are the exception. Bordeaux blends its whites too, mainly Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon with a touch of Muscadelle.
GWC Webinar: Successful branding for wine tourism
This webinar brought together eminent wine (tourism) experts to share their knowledge on how to develop, build and manage brands in wine tourism.