There was a time when properties weren’t keen to open up their doors to visitors during harvest time. There’s a lot going on, pipes and pumps all over the cellar floor, busy cellar rats checking on fermentation temperatures, grapes arriving and general activity. More and more properties now realise just how much wine enthusiasts love this time. They love to the see the cellars in action rather than as hushed dark and cavernous halls of silent barrels of ageing wine or gleaming tanks waiting for the next weeks of activity.
Hawke’s Bay wine harvest celebrated with festivals and events
As the vineyards of Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand, prepare for their annual harvest, the region comes alive with a vibrant burst of colour, energy and anticipation.
Be enchanted by the beauty, comfort and wines of Quinta da Casa Amarela
The Quinta da Casa Amarela estate is situated on the left bank of the River Douro, in the spot classified by UNESCO as World Heritage
Exploring the World of Wine Tourism: Great Wine Capitals Conference Day 2023
A warm welcome to the exceptional 2023 edition! The Great Wine Capitals Annual Meeting returns, this time in tandem with the 6th edition of the “Swiss Wine Tourism Meetings.” This unique convergence offers an opportunity to connect with Swiss and international wine tourism stakeholders. It unveils the captivating initiatives adopted by a nation enriched with a deep wine-growing legacy, seamlessly blending tradition with innovation.
A bigger picture – Making Bordeaux inclusive
It’s understandable that vineyards look to their natural environment when thinking about sustainability, it’s a tangible and sometimes urgent challenge, but a broader definition of sustainability includes people.
The different shapes of inclusive wine tourism in Verona
When we talk about inclusive activities in the field of wine tourism, we can mention several initiatives through which a similar goal can be achieved. In fact, different approaches are now used in Verona to understand and put into practise the term “inclusivity”.
Hawke’s Bay wine industry, there for everyone
Known for its sun-drenched vineyards and picturesque landscapes, Hawke’s Bay New Zealand’s Great Wine Capital, has evolved into a vibrant hub of wine tourism that can be enjoyed by anyone and gives back to its own community.
Social inclusion through wine tourism activities
In the city of Porto, the Douro and Vinhos Verdes regions, there are several examples of projects and initiatives in wine tourism companies that promote inclusion and an awareness to equal opportunities.
Château Bellefont-Belcier : A stay in an 18th century property in Bordeaux
The Kwok family have had a lot to celebrate recently. 2022 was the 25th Bordeaux vintage for owner Peter Kwok, their Chateau Tour Saint Christophe entered the famous Saint Emilion Classification, Emmanuelle Fulchi d’Aligny joined the team as technical director after 25 years at prestigious neighbour Château Angélus and, of course, they won the regional Best of Wine Tourism for accommodation at Château Bellefont-Belcier.
Unique or unconventional gastronomic experiences: Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand
Hawke’s Bay Food and Wine Country is the ideal destination to discover a true taste of Aotearoa, New Zealand.
With a reputation as an agricultural and farming powerhouse, Hawke’s Bay delivers an enticing combination of fresh, quality produce as well as passionate producers, artisans and urban restaurateurs who serve up New Zealand’s foremost array of provenance-led, culinary experiences.
Napa Valley’s Unparalleled Gastronomic Experiences
Because Napa Valley is known both for its incredible wine and cuisine, it’s only natural that both wineries and restaurants would seek opportunities to pair them together in new and inventive ways.
The unique chic of chateau entertaining in Bordeaux
From private tables to restaurants or picnics in the park to food trucks, food and wine pairing has never been so much fun in Bordeaux.