Beaune City Guide
Beaune, Capital of Burgundy Beaune is the capital of the Côte de Beaune, which together with the Côte de Nuits makes up the Côte d’Or, the heart of Burgundy. Côte d’Or is a small wine
January 19, 2018
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Olive oil and wine from Dievole, a producer in Tuscany
“ ‘Wine producers usually see the production of olive oil as a problem and not as an opportunity. Here at Dievole, it is the first time I see a long-term ambitious project’, says Stefano Capurso,
January 15, 2018
Mendoza: What to see and do, and where to eat | a quick introduction
It’s as if someone had laid out the city on a chequerboard. The streets form an orderly pattern of squares, in the historic centre at least, arranged around the central square, Plaza Independencia. Mendoza is
January 13, 2018
The Heel of Italy, Apulia, makes some excellent wines
“Elio Minoia is a low-profile winemaker and a big smile at the winery Valle dell’Asso. The winery is located in Galatina, just outside Lecce in Salento, at the bottom of the Italian heel, in Apulia
January 11, 2018
The biggest wine producer in the Loire Valley focuses on quality
“Maison Ackerman is a famous producer of sparkling wine in the Loire Valley. The company is part of a bigger group that owns 1120 acres (453 hectares) throughout the Loire Valley, from Muscadet close to
January 10, 2018
How to choose a wine tour operator: 8 things to remember
As the year begins it is time to make plans for the coming year’s wine visits. January is not the most cheerful month of the year, so it is the perfect time to plan visits
January 1, 2018
8 Barolos from 1970
“I had the opportunity to try eight barolos from 1970, recently bought, ranging in price from 50 euro to 100 euro, in a German online store. The Barolo 1970 vintage came at a period of
December 18, 2017
Château Bernateau In Saint Emilion: Great Wines With Organic Growing And High-End Equipment | Britt on Forbes
Bordeaux is not only about big, famous châteaux in Médoc. If you cross the rivers to the right bank you will find a myriad of smaller chateaux, often with less than 10 hectares of vineyards.
December 17, 2017
If only you could read this Champagne book
With regrets I have to tell you that you probably cannot read this rather unique book on Champagne. It is our latest book, number nine, but it is so far only available in Swedish. What
December 15, 2017
South Africa’s wonderful wines, food, and nature, a wine tour experience of a life-time
On the wine tour to South Africa the wine is only one part of the experience (but an important one). The food, nature and just being there is also a big part of the experience.
December 11, 2017
Experience the 7000 châteaux in Bordeaux | wine tour
The châteaux in Bordeaux are amazing, sometimes even spectacular. At least some of them. Others are more discreet. But all 7000 wine estates in Bordeaux are allowed to call themselves “château”. On this tour you
November 19, 2017
“You surpassed our high expectations “, what travellers think of the wine tour Three Classics, Champagne, Chablis, Burgundy
Some of the world’s premier white wines are made within just a few hours’ journey from each other. Near Paris, an hour and a half east, we have Champagne with its stylish sparkling wines. The
November 14, 2017
Ferdinando Principiano in three versions from Piedmont
Ferdinando Principiano is a small producer of high-quality wines from Piedmont. Principiano is based in Monforte d’Alba, in the Barolo region but Ferdinando also makes wines in other denominations. We recently had the occasion to
November 13, 2017
“A total success, what more could one wish for?”, said those who travelled on a wine tour in South Africa with BKWine
Few wine countries have such a dramatic contemporary history as South Africa. And few countries have seen such a steep rise in wine quality. Looking at the statistics, South Africa is still dominated by dependable
November 12, 2017
South Africa’s magnificent sparkling wine, Methode Cap Classique, as interpreted by Graham Beck
If Champagne has a sibling, it may be méthode cap classique. Specific to South Africa, cap classique employs the same “traditional method” used to make champagne, whereby the second fermentation occurs in bottle. And if
November 11, 2017
“I felt like an important VIP guest!”, said a traveller on a wine tour in Le Marche
Le Marche, on the eastern side of Italy, on the Adriatic Sea, is a treasure trove of well-hidden delicacies, both food and wine. You can find outstanding wines, often made from grape varieties that you
November 9, 2017
“A wine tour we will never forget”, said about our tour to Veneto-Valpolicella
“Everything was better than expected” Veneto, the wine region in north-eastern Italy, around Verona, is probably one of the most varied wine countries you can imagine. Today it is perhaps most famous for its powerful
November 9, 2017
“Fantastic experiences” – Say The Travellers On The Wine Tour In The Rhone Valley
In northern Rhône, Syrah dominates. In southern Rhône, everything is much more Provençal and Mediterranean. Here, grenache is the main grape, but many other grapes are also grown. Some of the most famous names in
November 8, 2017
The Wine Tour in Tuscany: “A fantastic tour in every way!”, and other customer comments
In fact, the landscape in Tuscany is just as archetypical Tuscan as one imagines… There are hills and cypresses and terracotta-coloured villas here and there. And narrow alleys in the villages. The wines are no
November 7, 2017
“A superb tour, so well-composed and organised” – Travellers on the Wine Tour to Piedmont
It’s not surprising that people become enthusiastic about Piedmont: amazing wines, delicious food and adorable scenery. When the weather is good you can see the peaks of the Alps when from the villages of Piedmont.
November 7, 2017
“A passion hard to beat, exceeding expectations”, said about the wine tour to Chile-Argentina with BKWine
The mountain ridges of the Andes, Buenos Aires’s lively streets, the warm and beautiful vineyard landscapes in Chile, Valparaiso’s gigantic harbour and colourful wooden houses and much more. The wine tour in South America, Chile
November 7, 2017
“Wonderful and Inspiring Wine Tour”, Said Those Who Travelled to Sicily with BKWine
One does not hear much about Sicily as wine district. Unfortunately. It is actually one of Italy’s biggest wine regions, the fourth largest. They make a great variety of wines and wine styles in Sicily.
November 7, 2017
Talking to Bruwer Raats, chenin blanc and cabernet franc specialist in South Africa
“Considered the driving force behind South Africa’s recognition for producing world-class chenin blanc, the burly South African wine maker Bruwer Raats specialize in high quality chenin blanc and cabernet franc sourced from a variety of
November 6, 2017
“Beyond expectations; overwhelming”, Said About the Wine Tour to Rioja
If you go on a wine tour in Rioja you can look forward to many happy surprises. Fantastic wines and amazing scenery. Traditional gastronomy mixed with modern tapas. The landscape is actually really dramatic. The
November 6, 2017
Travellers’ comments on a wine tour in Campania: “a lovely and interesting tour”
Just two hours south of Rome and you arrive in Campania, famous for its dramatic coast, beautiful old towns and for Vesuvius of course. But there are also some very good – but quite unknown
November 5, 2017
