The Mosel’s Ruwer wine region may be small in size, but it’s one of the world’spremium wine regions for cooler climate Rieslings and home to iconic Grand Cru vineyards. Here we take a look at two of its greatest wine estates, Karthäuserhof and Maximin Grünhaus…

The Saar is a tributary of the river Mosel and part of Germany’s wonderful Mosel wine region. Famous for its Saar Riesling wines we explore some Saar wineries, enjoy the scenery along the Saar cycle route and discover the enchanting town of Saarburg on the river…

Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in the world, the second-oldest European capital city after Athens and mainland Europe’s westernmost capital city. It is also consistently rated one of the top cities in the world to visit and in our opinion justifiably so…

Lisbon is consistently rated as one of the best cities in the world to visit and did you know that you could combine a fantastic city break here with a day trip or a few days exploring some fantastic vineyards near Lisbon, as well as beautiful and historic resorts along Portugal’s Atlantic coast?

Travel just 30 minutes north of Lisbon and you enter the Torres Vedras DOC, where you can explore some amazing Portuguese wines, enjoy the epic surf and beaches of Portugal’s Silver Coast, play one of the best golf courses in Portugal and visit one of Portugal’s most spectacular and historic sites - the National Palace of Mafra…

Portugal offers some of the best wine tourism experiences in the world, combining wine, gastronomy, history, culture, incredible scenery and sport and wellness activities. If you love wine, golf and surf then head to the centre of the Lisboa wine region, around Peniche and Óbidos…

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…