How to Plan Vineyard Road Trips Well
Learn how to plan vineyard road trips with smart pacing, scenic routes, cellar door tips, and village stops that make the journey feel special.
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Best Vineyard Stays in Italy to Book
Find the best vineyard stays in Italy, from Tuscan estates to Etna wineries, with tips on where to go, what to expect and how to choose well.
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10 Historic Towns in Spain Worth the Detour
These historic towns in Spain pair old stones, local wine and slow-travel charm with food, views and stories that linger long after you leave.
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7 Scenic Drives in Tuscany Worth Taking
Plan the best scenic drives in Tuscany, from Chianti to Val d’Orcia, with village stops, vineyard views and slow-travel tips for the road.
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Discover Cesanese Comune, the ancient red wine grape from Italy
Driving to the town of Olevano Romano, Lazio region of Italy in the pouring rain did not dampen our enthusiasm to discover Cesanese Comune, the ancient red wine grape from Italy. Cesanese Comune is an old and elusive vine of the Roman Empire dating back to the first century BC. The Romans were great consumers…
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The Awakening: A tale of budburst, shoots, vines, and wine
Book your flights and accommodation here! Early spring marks the awakening of sleepy vines in leafless vineyards. Join me as we are reminded of the annual tale of budburst, shoots, vines, and wine. Budburst or bud break is that momentous moment that happens in the vineyard each spring as the vines wake up from their…
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The best of Florence, Italy: Wine and cheese tasting in Tuscany
Florence, Italy, must be one of the best destinations to explore wine and cheese tasting in Tuscany. Located in central Italy along the Tyrrhenian coast, Tuscany is home to some of the world’s most notable wine regions. Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino, and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano are primarily made with Sangiovese grape whereas the Vernaccia…
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Strandveld Vineyards; the southernmost winery in Africa
Strandveld Vineyards is the southernmost winery in Africa. Located between Elim and Cape Agulhas, the winery derives its name from the belt of land that spans the tempestuous tip of Africa’s southernmost coastline. Inspired by early explorers, it was in 2001 that a group of wine lovers turned to the original navigation maps to seek…
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Visit Malta: The wines are awesome!
I am using the world’s friendliest online business engine…it’s free…forever! Malta is a small island in the central Mediterranean Ocean just 80km south of Sicily. Visit Malta to taste the superior wines of Malta. Malta is certainly one of the smallest wine-producing countries in the world. Wine has been present in Malta for thousands of…
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Awesome wine tasting and wine tours in Barossa Valley, South Australia
The Barossa Valley in South Australia is well-known for its red wine and in particular its Shiraz, also known as Syrah. Other main grape varieties grown in the region include Riesling, Semillon, Grenache and Cabernet Sauvignon. Fortified wines have been traditionally produced in the region as well. Join us to explore the awesome and best…
