September is California Wine Month and we celebrate it with lesser-known wine regions across California Within California, there are 138 American Viticultural Areas producing whopping 85 percent of the wine made in the United States. Most people know about the Napa and Sonoma valleys, and few have heard of other wine-growing regions like the Amador County and Madera County, so it’s time to …
Riesling is one of the oldest types of white wine in the world, and the Germans do it better than anyone Despite centuries of expert winemaking, Germany remains a country solely associated with beer. While there might not always be a cry from the public for German wines, the enthusiasm of wine geeks and experts is very real and infectious. …
Germany isn’t your typical wine country, but they make some of the best wine in the world German wine may be one of the world’s best-kept secrets. For over 2,000 years, the Germans have pioneered vineyard practices and winemaking techniques to create some of the most complex, delicious wines on the market. It can be confusing to navigate a German …
Indulge in wine pairing, Cava making and brandy tasting while enjoying a grand food and drink holiday in the heart of Catalonia, Spain With 195 Michelin-starred restaurants in the country, Spain is a force within the food and wine industry. From Basque masters to young avant-gardists, every chef makes full use of the abundance of local produce to showcase creativity. …
Shaped by passion, the chardonnays of Margaret River in Western Australia have gained worldwide recognition, Agnes Emri shares the best wine producers Nestled in Western Australia, just south of Perth, Margaret River needs little introduction. In the last 50 years, it has transformed from a remote Australian outback town to a renowned wine region with over 150 wineries to explore. …
WorldTravelGuide works with Wine Paths to unearth the seven must-try wine experiences in the sun-kissed Sicily The largest island in the Mediterranean and blessed with dry summers and warm winters, Sicily is a year-round holiday destination. The rugged island is an amalgamation of ancient monuments, imposing volcanoes, delightful cuisine and stunning natural scenes, appealing to discerning travellers and celebrities alike. …
Experience warm hospitality, stunning scenery and fresh alpine air on a two-day Australian wine tour in the high country of Victoria’s northeast In this fourth feature of our “Go Beyond the Cellar Door series”, we explore the Strathbogie Ranges and the nearby Nagambie Lakes. The former is a cool climate wine region with high altitudes and granite-rich soils. This unique …
Bordeaux is synonymous with fine wines and French elegance, WorldTravelGuide works with Wine Paths to highlight the best kept secrets of Bordeaux Be it getting named Europe’s Best Destination in 2015, opening an exclusive wine museum called La Cité du Vin or recently reducing the train journey from Paris to just two hours, this charming city in the south-west of …
Next up in our “Go Beyond the Cellar Door” series, we head down under for a selection of bucket-list-worthy experiences at some of Australia’s top wineries With wineries doubling as art galleries, award-winning restaurants and luxury hotels, there’s never been a better time for an immersive food and wine adventure in Australia. For those with a taste for the finer …
In this “Go Beyond the Cellar Door” series, we scout the best vineyards in Australia in search of fine wines; and first on the list is our beloved Pinot Noir A perennial crowd-pleaser, Pinot Noir is a red wine that pairs well with all types of food – from duck to seafood and cheese – and is even light enough to be …
