In Rheinhessen, late summer is slowly beginning to make itself felt: the days are getting shorter and the nights are cooling down to a pleasant 18 degrees. For the region’s winegrowers, this means one thing above all: it will soon be time to head back into the vineyards. Following a summer marked by high temperatures throughout Rheinhessen, the main grape harvest expected to begin as early as the start of September this year.
Rioja Harvest Insights 2026
An overview of the 2026 Rioja harvest, from production forecasts and the inventory-to-sales ratio to grape prices and the measures adopted by the Rioja Regulatory Board.
South Australia’s recipe of wine, events, and festivals is a winner
South Australia’s abundance of world-class food and wine, coupled with its lively events and festival scene, have long been crowd favourites with national and international guests.
Bodegas Ramón Bilbao Shines Through Constant Innovation
Bodegas Ramón Bilbao is breaking the mold of traditional enotourism. Backed by the 2026 Best Of Wine Tourism award, the winery combines interactive 3D mapping, sensory vineyard tours, and WSET-trained hospitality to connect with today’s demanding wine traveler before they even step foot in Haro.
Digital Innovation in Wine Tourism: How Mainz & Rheinhessen Connect Tradition and Technology
Mainz and Rheinhessen combine centuries-old wine culture with modern digital innovation. From online wine bookings and digital hiking routes to social media storytelling and smart wine vending machines, the region offers accessible and authentic wine tourism experiences for modern travelers before, during, and after their journey.
The Business of Wine Tourism in Rioja
As traditional consumption habits shift, the wine business is turning toward tourism for growth. In Rioja, the industry has moved beyond the “gift shop” model to offer creative, personalized experiences that align with modern traveler demands. With over €131 million in total regional economic impact, we evaluate the strategic steps needed to sustain this momentum and attract new consumer generations.
Where Creativity Feels Like Part of the Landscape
The Wonderground Gallery and Mirus Vineyard combines art gallery and sanctuary with vineyard and cellar door, covering 80 acres on Barossa Valley’s Western Ridge in the wine state South Australia.
Art on walls and wine – Wonderground Barossa
Wonderground and the Mirus cellar door is a special space where art and wine intertwine, and where visitors are invited to experience the awe and wonder of South Australia’s iconic Barossa wine region through creative expression over a glass of wine.
Olabisi Winery & It’s Innovation
Olabisi Winery just stumbled upon an entirely new way to experience Wine Country in California’s world-famous Napa Valley….
Introducing a New Voice in Fine Wine, Luxury & Global Terroir
Great Wine Capitals is delighted to welcome María Laura Ortiz Chiavetta as a new content contributor to the Network.
Rioja, a Dazzling Mosaic of Vineyards and Styles
Rioja, a dazzling mosaic of vineyards and styles, is more than just a single wine region. Learn about the recent shift towards single-zone and single-vineyard wines, reflecting a growing appreciation for the specific origins and unique expressions of this iconic Spanish wines.
Rioja Begins its Centennial Celebration
In 1925, after many years of tense discussions, wineries and grape growers in the Rioja region decided to create a series of rules to protect and defend the origin of their grapes and wine.