OUR WINE TRAVEL BLOG

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Discover the Bay of Arcachon near Bordeaux

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…

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Discovering Margaux wine, Bordeaux

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…

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Discovering Pauillac wines and top Bordeaux chateaux 

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 …

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Discover the northern Italy wine region of Custoza

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…

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Our wine tour to Hautvillers Champagne

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’…

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Visit the magical northeast Italy city of Verona 

Our guide to what not to miss in Verona - one of the top Northeast Italy places to visit, a beautiful, historic city at the centre of many of the famous northern Italy wine regions. Even if you have just one day, you can see most of the key sights including the famous Verona Arena…

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Spend 2 days in Bordeaux and visit La Cité du Vin

Bordeaux is a great starting point for visiting top vineyards and famous châteaux in France, but also take time to explore the beautiful city and its Cité du Vin wine museum—you won't regret it! Here’s our recommendations for spending 2 days in Bordeaux…

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Discover Saint-Émilion, right bank Bordeaux

Saint-Émilion is widely recognised as a jewel in Bordeaux’s crown. With a charming medieval village, a wine history dating back to Roman times and some of the best French wineries, this is one of the absolute top wine tourism destinations in the world!

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Exploring the beautiful ‘Sausal’ South Styria wine road

The Kitzeck-Sausal wine region in South Styria, Southern Austria is home to stunning landscapes and some of the highest vineyards in Europe. The best way to explore this beautiful wine region is to follow the Sausal wine trail and of course to try some of its amazing wines!

Read on to discover this little-known, but stunning part of Southern Austria…

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Visit to Weingut Tement, South Styria, in Steiermark, Austria

Weingut Tement is one of Austria’s a top wine producers, located in Southern Austria, in the South Styria - or Südsteiermark - wine region - right on the border with Slovenia. Not only do they produce some excellent wines, they farm some of the best ‘Grand Cru’ vineyards and do it all via totally organic and biodynamic processes…

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Discovering South Styria Austria - visit to Hannes Sabathi

South Styria - or Südesteiermark is known for its superb Sauvignon Blanc wines and its beautiful landscapes. The best way to experience it is on the South Styrian Wine Road with its top wineries, wine taverns and rolling ‘Tuscan’ hills - check it out here along with a visit to top winery, Hannes Sabathi…

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Uncovering the Austrian wine region of Kremstal

Kremstal may not be as well known as its neighbouring Austrian wine region, the Wachau Valley, however this classic wine region produces some of the best Austrian white wines - we uncover Kremstal and share our winery and wine hotel recommendations…

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