Less than an hour south of Lisbon lies the beautiful, secluded paradise of the Setúbal Peninsula - a wonderful holiday or wine tour destination, with incredible gastronomy and beautiful national parks along the Portuguese Atlantic coastline and majestic mountain ranges…

We visit what is arguably the prettiest town in the Alsace wine region and one of the four wonders of Alsace, the medieval village of Éguisheim. We also explore one of the most popular cities of Alsace, beautiful Colmar…

You may have a 'traditional German' market close at hand, but there is little to beat experiencing an ‘original’ Christmas market and that’s in Germany. Here’s our ‘Top 10’ best German Christmas markets where you can enjoy the festive spirit and discover some great German wine!

A one full day wine bike tour, cycling what is perhaps the most famous part of the Alsace Wine Route, around the medieval city of Colmar, incorporating ‘three of the four wonders of Alsace’ (the villages of Kaysersberg, Riquewihr and Ribeauvillé) and three of the best Alsace wine producers…

The Var region is one of the best places to visit in Provence, with its spectacular scenery, world-famous coastline, laid-back lifestyle and delicious gastronomy. It’s also known for its wines - including the world-famous Bandol wines produced uniquely from the Mourvèdre grape variety and regarded as one of the best appellations on the French Mediterranean coast…

With its bold, rich, and dark fruit flavours that come with great complexity and depth, yet sophisticated and refined character, Australian Shiraz is one of the most popular wines all over the world.

Don’t miss these great wine tips for choosing the right Australian Shiraz for the occasion and tips for storing and serving your wine too!

If you’ve ever found yourself dreaming of a day spent sipping world-class wines amidst rolling vineyards, indulging in gourmet meals and soaking in breathtaking views, then the Yarra Valley is calling your name. Enjoy this guest article about the fabulous Yarra Valley in Australia’s Victoria…

We discover the famous and historic vineyards around Hochheim am Main, on the Main River, a tributary of the Rhine and just east of Wiesbaden, in Germany’s Rheingau wine region…

Here we discover German sekt and uncork the best of German sparkling wine in the famous Rheingau wine region, where we visit Weingut Barth and Schloss Vaux…

Trier, in the heart of the Middle Mosel wine region, is Germany’s oldest city and has no fewer than seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites! See our guide to exploring this most beautiful and historic city…

If you need a break from visiting Bordeaux châteaux and vineyards, take a short drive west and you’ll find yourself on a spectacular coastline around the Bay of Arcachon, with miles of sandy beaches, Europe’s tallest sand dune, pine forests, beautiful villages and incredible seafood - especially Arcachon oysters! Find out more here…

France’s prestigious Margaux wine region, located on the Bordeaux left bank and home to a first growth Grand Cru Classé and more second and third growths than any other Bordeaux region. Check out our visit to beautiful Château Kirwan…

The great Bordeaux wine appellations are on the ‘left bank’ in the Médoc region and one of the most prestigious and illustrious Bordeaux wine regions here is Pauillac, home to 3 of the 5 top-rated Bordeaux growths - We visit Château Pichon Baron and Château Lynch Bages …

Custoza near Lake Garda and historic Verona is the wine region in Italy you probably haven’t heard of, but Custoza wine is growing in popularity and is located in what is regarded as one of the best places to visit in northern Italy…

We visit the wonderful, historic Lugana winery, Cantina Ottella, on the southern shores of Lake Garda, Italy, known for its superb wines as well as its contemporary design and art collection - an award-winning wine tourism experience…

The beautiful village of Hautvillers is known as the ‘birthplace of Champagne’ and must be on your list of places to visit if you’re in the Champagne region! Read all about our visit and our stay in the renowned Loisium Hotel Champagne in Mutigny - said to be a ‘perfect getaway for Champagne lovers’…

We discover beautiful Graubünden - or Grisons - in the wine region of German speaking Switzerland with Wine Tours Switzerland and discover the stunning Alpine scenery, picturesque villages, fabulous Swiss wines - and also the world of Heidi!

The best way to discover Lake Geneva Switzerland and the Lavaux vineyards in one day - a Lausanne to Montreux cruise and return by bike. The best day and we highly recommend doing this!!

The 760 hectares of steep terraced vineyards in the UNESCO World Heritage Site ‘Lavaux’ wine region, located between Lausanne and Montreux on Lake Geneva, Switzerland are truly spectacular and are a must visit for all wine lovers and wine enthusiasts…

Discover one of the most beautiful Italian lakes, stunning Lake Garda in the northern Italy wine region of Veneto and one of Italy’s most famous wine regions on its shores, Bardolino - famous for its delicious, light, red wines…