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…

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…

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…

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!

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…