Champagne is famous and prestigious, but it is not the only sparkling wine made in the world. Is there a big difference? Most of the time, yes. You will learn the reasons for the success
South Africa’s wine industry has come a long way since the end of apartheid in the 1990s. The export snowballed. The wines were often unpretentious and pleasant. But after a while, the ambitions grew as
Bordeaux has inspired many winemakers around the world. The grape varieties grown in Bordeaux and now spread all over the world. Nobody is in doubt about the excellency of the Bordeaux wines. To this, add
Our wine tour in New Zealand is a magnificent 2-week trip that shows a big part of the country. We will visit many of the wine regions. The variety of wine styles is impressive despite
South Africa has so much to offer, both in terms of wine, exciting winemakers and nature. The quality of the wines has developed enormously in recent years. Consumers finally realise that the country can do
It is hard to imagine that müller-thurgau was New Zealand’s most planted grape until 1996. Now it is almost completely gone (and not missed). Sauvignon blanc, pinot noir, chardonnay and pinot gris dominate the vineyards.
South Africa is a fantastic wine country with the wine world’s most beautiful scenery. The natural conditions for viticulture are superb. The climate is pleasant with sunny and warm, but not too hot, summers. The
Malbec is Argentina’s most important grape. You can find it in all price ranges, from entry-level to expensive prestige wines. Producers today go to a lot of effort to find the right places to plant
New Zealand is a new wine country. Admittedly, wine was made as early as the 19th century, but the wine industry did not gain momentum until the 1980s. After that, it has grown at an
Our popular and spectacular South America tour takes you to Buenos Aires, Mendoza, Viña del Mar, Casablanca, Colchagua and Valparaiso. We will cross the magnificent Andes by bus. The border between Argentina and Chile is
South Africa’s wines have come incredibly far in the last 25 years. Initially, South Africa was associated with pleasant but unpretentious wines. These wines still exist; maybe they even dominate. But on this tour, we
There are vineyards on both sides of the Andes mountain range. It’s very dry in Mendoza on the Argentine side. The wines are full-bodied with an abundance of fruit. They often have a good freshness,
Now you don’t have to choose whether to go to Bordeaux or Champagne. You can go to both of them. This tour combines these two great regions with centuries of history and fame. Some of
You feel like you know Bordeaux even if you have never been there. You have seen so many photos of the famous chateaux that they feel familiar. But still, nothing beats a visit in real
Champagne was born over 300 years ago. It has evolved over time, both how you make a champagne, and the taste. Still today, history imbues many of the aspects of champagne. This is what makes
New Zealand is a country that is almost everywhere affected by the proximity to the sea. The vineyards are mainly on the east side. In the west, it rains too much. On the east coast,
The white chenin blanc is the most widely planted grape in South Africa. They have always made a lot of white wine here, one reason being that they had a significant brandy industry. Today, not
In a dry climate like Mendoza (Argentina), irrigation is vital for the vines. The mighty snow-capped Andes contribute its water and are also a magnificent backdrop for the vineyards. Chile is on the other side
It can be hard to choose between going to Bordeaux or to Champagne. So why not go to both of them? We offer a tour that combines these two regions during a fabulous 9-day tour.
One typical feature of the Bordeaux wine region is the magnificent barrel cellars. All the grand châteaux have one, as many Bordeaux wines spend a year or two in oak before being bottled. The oak
Champagne is close to Paris, but the landscape changes as soon as you approach the vineyards. From being flat agricultural land, it turns into a pretty wine region with vineyard on slopes and quaint villages.
When sauvignon blanc from New Zealand took the world by storm in the 1980s, müller-thurgau was still the most widely planted grape in the country. Now this grape is a thing of the past, and
Now you don’t have to choose whether to go to Bordeaux or Champagne. You can go to both of them. This tour combines these two great regions during an intense 9-day tour. We will stay
The world has only really had South African wines since apartheid ended in the early 1990s. Now, these wines are a natural and important part of the wine world. And the wines are magnificent. Quality
Bordeaux is a reference in the wine world. Wine producers everywhere have been influenced and inspired by Bordeaux. The region’s grapes have spread across the globe. Bordeaux is part of the history of wine. But
