As New Zealand’s most diverse winegrowing region and home to the oldest winery, Hawke’s Bay has long attracted innovative and talented winemakers who have contributed to the region’s rich wine story. From one of New Zealand’s founding fathers to the country’s...
Jean Michel Cazes – Bordeaux’s Finest Ambassador
In June this year, Bordeaux lost one of its elder statesmen, a man who started the wine tourism revolution in the Medoc, alongside a lifetime of other wine achievements.
Blending bubbles with motherhood
“I can’t imagine myself without my professional career because it is part of who I am. The same thing happens to me with motherhood.” Ana Paula Bartolucci tells us in this inspiring interview.
Winemakers Who Have Revolutionized Rioja
Past and present four talented men stand out for their decisive contributions to the stylistic evolution of Rioja wines.
Penfolds and Grange: The View from the Top
I tend to actively avoid the word ‘iconic’ as it seems like a somewhat crass descriptor for most wines. However, for truly iconic wines, what other word applies? When tasked with the assignment to write about an iconic wine from Adelaide, South Australia, there seemed to be little contest. Penfolds Grange was the obvious choice. As I sit in Penfolds Chief Winemaker Peter Gago’s office at Magill Estate to discuss Grange’s role as an icon, Gago accepts its truth, but with a sigh.
Excellence from Rheinhessen
Germany has a long history of winemaking. Some 2000 years ago, the Romans introduced viticulture to the Germanic territories. Through the centuries, Germany established 13 wine-growing regions, mostly located in the west and southwest of the country, of which Rheinhessen is the largest.
Meet Kiara Scott Farmer – one of South Africa’s youngest female winemakers
Kiara Scott Farmer, of Brookdale Estate in the Cape Winelands was appointed as sole winemaker at the age of only 26, making her the youngest head female winemaker in South Africa.
Travel back in time with the Douro Historical Train experience!
The journey up the Douro Line between Régua and Tua, is a unique experience that allows to appreciate the awe-inspiring landscapes of the Douro Wine Region, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001, which stands as a testament to the harmonious integration of human efforts with the surrounding natural beauty.
Visit Rioja’s Centuries-old Underground Wine Cellars a Unique Wine Tourism Experience
These unique wine tourism experiences not only give visitors a glimpse of the long history of winemaking in the Rioja region but also show that granite archways and vaulted ceilings in ancient cellars are magnificent examples of winery architecture.
Try something unique in Hawke’s Bay, Food and Wine Country
Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand's Great Wine Capital, offers an incredible array of unique experiences which, more often than not, involve a delicious glass of wine at the end! From cultural tours and cycleways, to passing the afternoon at a secret cinema, here’s just a...
The Golden Grape
Last weekend, 11th and 12th November, the sweet wines of Sauternes and Barsac invited sports enthusiasts to come and discover the Bordeaux region and it’s wines.
Unique experiences in Rheinhessen
Mainz and Rheinhessen offer guests from near and far diverse and unique wine experiences in Germany’s largest wine region. Let’s take a closer look at two of them.