Bordeaux: A History of the World’s Premier Wine Region When we think of the history of Bordeaux, the first thing that comes to mind is wine. It’s a port city that dominates the wine trade and has tens of thousands of acres of vineyards. The surrounding region produces over five million hectoliters of wine each year, …
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Many wine tours around the world have won awards, but without specific information about the type of awards or the specific time frame, it is difficult to provide a comprehensive list. However, here are a few wine tours that have won awards in recent years: Napa Valley Wine Train – This historic train tour in …
Wine Tourism in Italy Italy has a long and rich history of wine production, and wine tourism in the country has a similarly long and storied past. Wine has been produced in Italy for thousands of years, and it has been an important part of the country’s culture and economy for much of that time. …
Packing for a Wine Vacation You’ve been planning your wine country getaway for weeks, and now it’s almost time to go. You can hardly wait to explore the vineyards, sample award-winning wines, and take part in unique experiences such as pairings or private wine tastings. But before you hit the road, you need to make …
If you’re like us, sometimes you prefer to set up your own wine tour! Here is our guide to help you with a wine tour of Russian River Valley. Wine-tasting excursions across the Russian River Valley will take you along the picturesque backroads of Sonoma wine country. Beautiful country roads in the Russian River pass …
One of the most prominent and prolific wine-producing regions in the world is the Bordeaux wine region, located in the southwest of France. Over 7,500 wine producers, 10,000 unique wines, and more than 111,000 hectares of breathtaking vineyards dot the gorgeous countryside of the wine region, making a wine tour of Bordeaux something that should …
Burgundy, known for its legendary wines, is a must-visit location for everyone who values the finer points of the winemaker’s craft. In this region, you may tour some of the most prominent and historic vineyards in the world and sample wines that are frequently regarded as the best that France has to offer. Burgundy, one …
In this edition of our self-guided wine tours, we look at wine tour of Central Otago options (or, if you are a fan of The Lord of the Rings… the land of Rohan!) Some of the best Pinot Noir in the world, as well as remarkable, vivid white wines, can be found in this stunning …
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The Dundee Hills The Dundee Hills AVA (American Viticultural Area) is a wine region located in the Willamette Valley of Oregon, in the United States. The region’s most famous wines are made from Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris. The history of the Dundee Hills AVA dates back to the early 20th century when the first …
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What is the historic Sant’Antimo Abbey? The Sant’Antimo Abbey is a former Benedictine monastery located in the Val d’Orcia region of Tuscany, Italy. The history of the abbey dates back to the 9th century when it was founded by Charlemagne as a Carolingian-style church. The abbey underwent several expansions and renovations in the following centuries, …
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