Dine at London’s top Argentine restaurant

Dine at London’s top Argentine restaurant

Win a meal for 2 with bottle of wine included at one of London's top...

Discovering Vegan Wine: Isn’t All Wine Vegan?

Today we are celebrating the International Vegan Day, but before opening your bottle to celebrate...

The Cultural Route of the Council of Europe – Iter Vitis Award 2022

We are proud to have received an award for our online booking widget, WineristGO! in...

How to keep wine fresh after opening with the eto wine preserver and decanter

If you're looking for the best way to store wine, preserve it and keep it...

Best wine and food tours in Mendoza

Argentina has so much more to offer than steak and malbec. Lush sceneries, vibrant nightlife,...

A short winebreak destination in Sardinia: Parteolla-Sinis-Barbagia

A 45 minutes flight from Rome and we land in Cagliari, the capital of Sardinia,...

The best wine tours in Chianti from Florence

So you've arrived in Florence, toured the city and now you want to explore the...

The 5 Best Places for Shopping in Bordeaux, France

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Eat and Drink Like a Local in Portugal

Portugal is often overshadowed by its Iberian neighbour, Spain, when it comes to renowned cuisine....

The Story of Sassicaia: Italy’s first Super Tuscan

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Meet The Entrepreneurs Behind VoChill

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5 of the Best Places to Drink Champagne in London

1. Bob Bob Ricard Photo credit: Bob Bob Ricard With a ‘Press for Champagne’ button...

The Best Places for Shopping in the Douro Valley, Portugal

Wine, dine, fine times. Oh my! While we could (and certainly will) sip and shop...

The 5 Best Destinations in Europe for Foodies

If you love food as much as you love to travel you're probably wondering how...

Weekend Inspiration – Alfresco Wining and Dining

Summer is here and there's no better way to celebrate than by enjoying alfresco wining...

50 Shades of Spain – A Whistle-Stop Tour of Rioja

Six years ago I had the opportunity to spend a few days in Spain, researching...

South Australia: New World Wine with History

The earliest evidence of vine planting in South Australia dates back to the mid 1800's....

Our Top Five New York Wine Bars

Vibrant, colourful, quirky and chaotic, New York City is an intoxicating destination for travellers from...

How to spend the perfect weekend in Provence

Rich in centuries of history and ancestral know-how, Provence brims with wonders to be discovered....

Sicily Diaries Part II: Mt Etna, Taormina and Isola Bella

Sicily is beyond beautiful. History filled, this island has it all: the vines, the mountains,...

Sicily Diaries Part I: The Wine and Food of the South of Sicily

A self drive trip through Sicily is a Winerist’s dream. The rich nature of this...

Wine Case of the Month and Wine Tasting with Xavier Rousset

We are delighted to invite you to the first of our 2021 Events Series on...

Your guide to seasonal wines for Easter

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7 Reasons to Visit Santa Barbara in 2020!

California’s Santa Barbara region is one of Winerist’s Top 10 Travel Destinations for 2020.  The...

Cheese and Wine: Have You Been Doing It Wrong All Along?

  Cheese and wine. Wine and cheese. A classic combination and the perfect way to...

The Best Books for Wine Lovers this Christmas!

One of the things that Team Winerist look forward to most over the Christmas break...

Top Picks of Wine Events and Festivals for January 2020

Happy January! Team Winerist are feeling particularly happy because of the wide range of wine events...

Taittinger: From One Generation to Another

Champagne Taittinger is one of the few modern Champagne houses which to this day is...

Cocktail: Thyme Tells

As Autumn rolls around, we kickstart the season of robust and hearty herb-based cocktails. Colder...

New Release From The Surrey Hills

Just a little over an hours’ drive from central London and a mere 15 minutes...

Perfect Drinks For Father’s Day

  Father’s Day is being celebrated this week on the 16th of June, both in...

Spotlight on… Rioja Alta

Driving down the highway from Bilbao airport through the verdant pine forests of the Gorbeia...

My Ladies Day at Cheltenham with The Wine Tipster

This month, I was fortunate enough to attend Cheltenham for the first time in my...

Eat and Drink Like a Local in… Moldova

  Tucked away in Eastern Europe, Moldova draws much of its cultural and gastronomic heritage...

Fen Chiew collaborates with William Curley for Chinese New Year

In the collaborative community ethos expounded at Chinese New Year, the luxury Chinese baijiu spirit...

Curated Gift Ideas for Wine and Food Lovers

This Christmas, our new food and lifestyle editor Kate Rowe gives us her guide to...

Cocktail: Feeney’s Hot Chocolate

We all need a little winter warmer and Feeney’s hot chocolate is the remedy for...

Cocktail: Opihr & Ginger

You don't always need something fancy to have a good time. Sometimes, all you need...

4 Gift Ideas for Wine Lovers

The great thing about buying gifts for wine lovers is the sheer range of choices...

Nacional: The Most Sought-After Port in the World

Amongst the windy terraces of the picturesque Douro valley, looking down on acres of vines,...

What is Tokaji Wine?

  Tokaj in Hungary is both an UNESCO World Heritage site and the oldest, yet...

The Perfect Red Wine For Your Christmas Meal

As we hurtle towards the end of the year, we have been thinking a lot...

What is Peated Whisky?

Peated whisky: because what’s the point of drinking whisky if it hasn’t been heavily flavoured...

Three Cocktails to Kick off a Great Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a holiday that celebrates not only a successful harvest but also the gratitude...

Spotlight on: The Balvenie Doublewood

Colin Hampden-White, our spirits editor and presenter in Amazon Prime series The Three Drinkers do...

The Three Drinkers do Scotch Whisky prepares for launch!

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How to do Sake in 2018

Craft beer, natural wine, artisanal spirits, mead, even... It’s all going on this year -...

Win a Weekend Wine Escape to a 15th Century Chateau in France!

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Winerist is Hiring: Editorial Assistant

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UK Wine Events This November

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Meet the Women who Empower Women in the Wine Industry

Women of the Vine & Spirits is the world’s leading organisation dedicated to the empowerment...

Inside… the Vineyard Hotel at Stockcross

Nestled deep in the countryside of Newbury, site a wine and food lover’s dream. For...

What do you get if you mix whisky with Oysters?

Glenmorangie helps clean up Dornoch Firth with the addition of 20,000 native oysters Oysters are...

PODCAST: Amanda Barnes talks South America

Lawrence Francis takes a virtual tour around the terroirs of South America with wine expert...

PODCAST: Champagne and food pairing at Claridges

Lawrence Francis sits down with Matt Starling, head chef at Fera, Claridges and Sara Rossi,...

PODCAST: Doug Wregg on Oregon wine

In this episode, Lawrence Francis talks to Doug Wregg about all things Oregon wine including...

PODCAST: Hungarian wine with Lilla O’Connor

Lawrence Francis chats to the founder of Wines of Hungary, Lilla O'Connor about how it...

PODCAST: Inside Good Neighbour, Camberwell, London

In this episode, Lawrence Francis talk to the owners of Good Neighbour in Camberwell to...

PODCAST: Inside the Brookyln Winery with Rachel Sackheim and Chuck Gergley

Lawrence Frances heads over to New York and talks wine and food culture in Brooklyn...

PODCAST: Inside Kanpai, London’s first Sake brewery

Lawrence Francis meets Tom and Lucy Wilson from London's first Sake brewery: Kanpai in Peckham...

PODCAST: Joe Fattorini on social media

Lawrence talks to Joe Fattorini about the importance of social media and podcasts when it...

PODCAST: Joe Fattorini talks about The Wine Show

Lawrence Francis meets Joe Fattorini who talks about the origins of the Wine Show and...

PODCAST: Meet Sarah Williams from Ham Yard Hotel

Lawrence Francis meets Sarah Williams from the Firmdale hotel group, including Ham Yard Hotel in...

PODCAST: Inside Neptune Restaurant at The Principal, London

Ahead of their launch this summer, Lawrence spoke to the team responsible for putting together...

PODCAST: Sarah Heller MW on the Chinese wine market

Lawrence Francis talks to Sarah Heller MW to discuss the MW programme and the Chinese...

PODCAST: The future of Burgundy

In this episode at the end of London Burgundy week, Lawrence Francis talks to three...

PODCAST: The People’s Choice Wine Awards

In this episode, Lawrence Francis talks to Janet Harrison from the People's Choice Wine Awards...

PODCAST: Meeting winemaker Tamra Kelly-Washington from Seresin Estate, New Zealand

In this episode, Lawrence Francis meets winemaker Tamra Kelly-Washington from Seresin Estate in New Zealand...

PODCASTS: Inside Frenchie, Covent Garden, London

Lawrence Francis sits down with Gregory Marchand to talk about the origin of Frenchie restaurant...

Winerist Best Harvest Photo Competition 2018

PODCAST: Helena Nicklin on wine content

This is part 2 of Lawrence Francis' interview with Helena Nicklin aka 'Winebird' on creating...

PODCAST: Talking Canadian Wine with Thomas Bachelder

Lawrence heads to Taste Canada to discuss all things Canadian wine with Thomas Bachelder. Did you...

PODCAST: Helena Nicklin on wine communication part 1

In this episode, Lawrence talks to Helena Nicklin (Aka Winebird and our Head of Content)...

PODCAST: Interview with Winerist founder Diana Isac

In this episode, Lawrence Francis talks to our CEO and founder Diana Isac about wine...

PODCAST: Meeting Wine Guru Michael Sager

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PODCAST: Red, white & sherry tasting at WSET with Lauren Denyer

In this series, Lawrence Francis from Interpreting Wine shares his podcasts recorded at the WSET...

Trailer released for The Three Drinkers Amazon Prime TV series

  The drinks trade will be buzzing today as the trailer is released for the...

The Best Wine Hotels in the Douro Valley

A target destination for holidaying in Europe, Portugal offers sun, scenery and a rich history...

BIB Wine Co. The Red Wines

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Win A Luxury Champagne Hamper Worth £500

Winerist’s Guide to Oktoberfest

Summer may be ending but the party needn't be over. Turn your eyes to Munich...

Louis M. Martini Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

From their beginnings in 1933, the Martini family has found success in their Cabernet Sauvignons....

Louis M. Martini Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Known as the King of Cabernet, Louis M. Martini founded his namesake wines in 1933,...

Drink like a local in Moldova: a guide to key grapes and wine styles

  Moldova lies at the eastern edge of Europe, where Eastern and Western cultures meet....

Helena Talks Pinot Noir on talkRADIO with Mike Graham

Mike Graham from talkRADIO is a secret wine buff, turn outs. I always enjoy our...

5 Lemon-based Cocktails for National Lemon Day!

On a day-to-day basis, it’s easy to overlook how often the lemon comes to our...

Food and Beer matching with the Brewers Association and US Beers

  Our beer expert Anthony Gladman takes us on a food and beer matching journey...

6 Things You Should Know About Prosecco

As our thoughts turn to celebrating International Prosecco Day on August 13th this year, we...

The Perfect Evening at the Opera with Champagne Deutz

The Garsington Opera is somewhat of an institution in England. It is one of the...

Castelnau Champagne launches special edition ‘cycling inspired’ label

In honour of the Tour de France and to celebrate its role as the champagne...

What is Bourbon?

It’s that time of year when America celebrates the anniversary of the signing of the...

An In-depth look at Organic, Biodynamic and Sustainable Winemaking

We live in times of great morality. Times in which war is waged on plastic...

What is Vouvray?

  The Loire Valley is one of the most celebrated French wine regions in existence,...

Win an £850 Bottle of Luvienz Caviar Sparkling Wine

6 of the Best Bars in London Right Now

There’s never been a better time to head down to London and imbibe an indulgent...

Your Guide to Bollinger Champagne at Ascot

It’s that time of year again when the great and the good don their most...

McGuigan Torode Adelaide Hills Tempranillo 2017

The infamous Neil McGuigan and John Torode have teamed up to craft this Adelaide Hills...

Top Tipples for Father’s Day

  Father’s Day is fast approaching, but what do you get the old man? Well,...

Vote for your new favourite Winerist writer!

The results are in! We were blown away by the response to our recent Winerist...

Gavi di Gavi: Robert Downey Jr. of Wine Styles #WEDWA

This post is one of the final three entries chosen in our Emerging Drinks Writer...

Announcing The Winerist Emerging Drinks Writer Awards

We have some exciting news! To celebrate the upcoming launch of the all new, online...

A Champagne Anecdote to Remember

Wine and food lovers tend to notice the most beautiful pleasures in life, no matter...

What to drink with your Easter Feast!

As you plan the festivities for the big day, don’t forget to pick up the...

6 of the best fish and chip spots in London (and some English fizz to wash it down!)

With English Tourism Week coming to a close, we decided to revist some of the...

WIN a trip to New Zealand with Yealands Family Wines!

How to enter Yealands Family Wines are giving away a 10 day VIP Extravaganza to...

Inside… Coworth Park for a very special champagne dinner

A truffle and Dom Pérignon dinner. What could be more hedonistic? Our friend, chef Sven-Hanson...

Redefining age with Mumm

In the glass this week, we've got Mumm 6: a new cuvée which is 'redefining...

Wonder Women Wines and Cocktails for International Women’s Day and Mother’s Day

It’s a double whammy this week, with International Women’s Day today, shining a light on...

WIN a night for two at a luxury spa hotel, plus fine wine and accessories!

At Winerist, we love a spa hotel, especially if it's a luxury WINE spa hotel! ...

The gadget no wine lover can do without!

Gone are the days of waiting for a really special occasion to pop the cork...

A Taittinger Champagne guide to the BAFTAs Red Carpet!

This week has been an exciting time in showbiz, with the BAFTAs, BRITs and London...

Last Minute Bubbles for Valentine’s Day

If you’ve left it too late again to find a Valentine’s present, a clever choice...

Winerist meets… Joe Fattorini from The Wine Show

Helena meets Joe Fattorini from The Wine Show to discuss top wine travel destinations for...

Winerist Presents – Our Top 5 Most Romantic Destinations!

  If it’s romance you’re looking for, there’s no better way to show your love...

Pants On or Pants Off? A Quick Guide to Sauna Etiquette…

We’ve all been there - you’re about to enjoy a lovely, cleansing sauna but you’re...

5 Top Places to Eat in Cannes

Famed for its sunny beaches and film festival (as well as many a rather fun...

Marathon du Médoc: The Bordeaux Wine Marathon

Joe Fattorini took on the Bordeaux Marathon in the latest episode of The Wine Show,...

WIN a BAFTA nominee’s goodie bag courtesy of Champagne Taittinger

As Britain gets ready to go to the BAFTAs on February 18th, we are celebrating...

Real Porn Star With Your Porn Star Cocktail, Madam?

  Q: How do you make a Porn Star Cocktail more authentic? A: Serve it...

Potato Crique recipe (as seen on The Wine Show)

If you’ve been watching The Wine Show these past few weeks, you’ll have noticed that...

Meet the Partner in… The Rhône Valley

Fine Wine Experts With the Rhône Valley playing such a major part in French winemaking,...

Sake for beginners at Sake No Hana, London

This week, Aidy Smith and I felt inspired by The Wine Show’s visit to a Sake brewery in...

6 of the Best… Places to Drink Sake in London

The latest episode of The Wine Show transported us to Japan to discover the ancient...

Win a holiday to Provence!

The Wine Show’s Matthew Goode, James Purefoy, Joe Fattorini and Jancis Robinson recently paid a...

Foodie Thursday – Canape recipe (Try The Wine Show recipe challenge for yourself!)

If you caught The Wine Show on Friday night, you were probably quite jealous to...

A word with… Rex Pickett, author of ‘Sideways’

The author of the novel ‘Sideways’ talks to Helena Nicklin about his thoughts on the...

Meet the partner in… Provence

La Verrière: A luxury villa in the heart of Provence Provence is one of France’s...

Discover your perfect wine in just sixty seconds! (And how coffee can help)

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by a particularly long wine list, or spent hours in...

A ‘Sideways’ Moment: One Winerist’s tour of Santa Barbara

As the first episode of The Wine Show sees Joe and Gina driving down California’s...

The Wine Show Warm-up

As official travel partner for the latest series of The Wine Show, Winerist cannot wait...

5 ways to learn about wine in 2018

The world of wine can be confusing: perplexing wine lists in restaurants with fluffy descriptions,...

A new AOC for Burgundy

  Burgundy, in central France, has long been celebrated as one of the world’s most...

10 Best English Sparkling Wine Producers

  At Winerist, we’ve been watching the English wine industry flourish over the past few...

Food & Wine Spotlight on…Northern Italy

Northern Italy is a beautiful part of the country, but with mountainous terrain, it can...

Spotlight on… Southwest France & Languedoc-Roussillon

Southwest France is one of the country’s most beautiful and diverse areas, from popular surf...

Hosting a fun (and low-alcohol) pre-NYE dinner party!

You haven’t left the house in days, you’re surviving off turkey sandwiches and you’re not...

Three tours to find some winter sun

It can be easy to forget what the warm sun feels like during winter, where...

Gaga for grape juice and ‘Bomb-ass’ Pinot? Meet the latest celebs to dive into the world of wine!

When she’s not touring the world, writing music or topping the charts with her quirky...

Ohsomm – A more personalised way to buy wine

At Winerist, we love a new wine product, especially when it’s one that we can...

Absolutely Champers: Behind the Bubbles of Bollinger with Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley

Having recommended some of the best biodynamic Champagne producers to visit during this very special...

Best Sweet Wines to pair with Festive Treats

December brings with it plenty of opportunities to let your hair down and enjoy the...

Wines to match a traditional Christmas meal

The wine! The wine! I used to hear this cry every Christmas as once again,...

Best Christmas Gifts for Wine Lovers

It's never easy to find the perfect Christmas present for a friend or a loved...

This week we’re visiting… Alsace, France

Alsace is one of France’s most beautiful and unique regions, thanks to both its Germanic...

Meet the partner in… New Zealand

Spotlight on Highfield Estate Famed for its iconic Tuscan-style tower overlooking the Wairau Valley, its...

Wine Grape of the Week – Zinfandel

Charismatic Zinfandel: our wine grape of the week We’re sure you’ve knocked back and enjoyed a...

Winerest recommends: ‘Finally! An alcohol free sparkling ‘wine’ worth getting excited about…’

Well, it’s finally December, and here at Winerist that means that we can officially start...

This week we’re visiting.. Rioja, Spain

Rows of fragrant olive trees, an eclectic mix of traditional and ultra-modernist architecture and, most...

Meet the partner.. in Champagne

Spotlight on Chateau de Rilly Photo Credit: Chateau de Rilly Home to some of the...

An evening with Abbotts & Delaunay and Woods Crampton Wines

When Laurent Delaunay - co owner of the Abbotts & Delaunay winery - met Nicholas...

10 Steps to become a Master Griller

There is nothing better than receiving your family and friends with the smell of the...

Meet the partner.. In Sicily

Spotlight on Monaci delle Terre Nere   Photo Credit: Monaci delle Terre Nere Nestled on...

Thanksgiving Traditions

Thanksgiving is a traditional American holiday which is celebrated every year on the 4th Thursday...

Beaujolais Day 2017

Happy Beaujolais Nouveau Day! Yes, today is a pretty special day in the wine industry...

Become a Chilean Master Chef with this Delicious and Quick Video Recipe

In April, we celebrate the traditions and typical recipes of one of the tastiest countries...

Food & Wine Spotlight on… Madrid

As International Tempranillo Day has recently come and gone, we thought we'd write an article...

Vote For You Favorite Harvest Picture – The Grand Final 2017

2017 finalists up for Winerist's Best Harvest Photo Competition!   5 finalists were selected from...

Inside the ‘Best Restaurant in the World’

The Black Swan, Oldstead, Yorkshire. Last weekend, I got lucky. In a foodie way (now...

Weird and Wonderful Wine Traditions and Events around the World

Whether it’s opening up a bottle for an impromptu celebration, serving a glass (or three)...

Reflections on the 2017 Wine Fires and how they have affected Napa, Spain and Portugal

This year has not been an easy one for winemakers. In October, devastating fires affected...

England’s Best Pubs

Pubs are deeply rooted in English culture, whether it be for an after-work drink with...

10 Restaurants with the Best Wine Lists in Paris

Paris is famous for its incredible food, as well as its vast variety of sensational...

10 Restaurants with the Best Wine Lists in London

There’s nothing worse than going to a restaurant that serves incredible food and realising that...

The 10 Best Wine Bars in London

Deciding on which wine bar to go to in London can be a nightmare, there...

5 Best Wineries with Restaurants in South Africa

The Cape Winelands has long been known as the golden gourmet trail of South Africa,...

Top 10 Wine Bars in Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne has just been voted the worlds most liveable city for the seventh year running...

The Hidden Wine Bars of Paris

If you’ve travelled to France, I’m sure you’ve enjoyed sipping a glass of fine wine...

Best Harvest Picture Competition 2017

If you are a winery, or work for a winery, this is a perfect opportunity to...

Brilliant Bubbly in Bordeaux

In September The Winerist set out in association with Planete Bordeaux to discover the story...

All About Wine by the Numbers

Tons of grapes are fermented and turned into wine to be enjoyed both locally and...

Air France In Flight Wines Presented in London

On August 15, 2017, our team was invited to Maison Assouline in Piccadilly Circus to...

How to Customize Your Wedding With Local Flavors

Many wedding planners go with the easiest option when it comes to catering a wedding....

Test your Vintelligence! 11 July 2017

It's time for our weekly Vintelligence question! How good is your wine knowledge? 1. How...

Test your Vintelligence! 4 July 2017

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Test your Vintelligence! 27 June 2017

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Test your Vintelligence! 20 June 2017

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Test your Vintelligence! 13 June 2017

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Partnerships & Sales Intern at Winerist

About Winerist Winerist is an award-winning travel website, the fastest growing online marketplace for wine...

Test your Vintelligence! 6 June 2017

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Test your Vintelligence! 30 May 2017

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Test your Vintelligence! 23 May 2017

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Bulgaria: Wine tasting in the Thracian Valley

There were no spittoons, just full glasses of generosity. As the dim light filtered through...

Test your Vintelligence! 16 May 2017

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Test your Vintelligence! 2 May 2017

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Test your Vintelligence! 25 April 2017

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Test your Vintelligence! 28 March 2017

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What’s On in April 2017 – Food and Wine Events Around the World

It's the start of bank holiday season, so you should make the most of the...

Test your Vintelligence! 21 March 2017

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Test your Vintelligence! 14 March 2017

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Test your Vintelligence! 7 March 2017

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Test Your Vintelligence! 28 February 2017

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Boating to your Wine Tour: the Best Wine and Boat Tours in 2023

  Here is our selection of the best boat ride and wine tasting experiences combined...

Test Your Vintelligence! 20 February 2017

It's time for our weekly Vintelligence question! How good is your wine knowledge? 1. Legally,...

Test Your Vintelligence! 14 February 2017

It's time for our weekly Vintelligence question! How good is your wine knowledge? 1. Gobelet...

8 Things All Wine Experts Do in the Spring

Photo credit: Serge Esteve - Pexels.com   A Sommelier is an expert trained in how to...

Test Your Vintelligence! 7 February 2017

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Test Your Vintelligence! 27 January 2017

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Test Your Vintelligence! 3 January 2017

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Test Your Vintelligence! 27 December 2016

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Test Your Vintelligence! 13 December 2016

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Test Your Vintelligence! 6 December 2016

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Test Your Vintelligence! 29 November 2016

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Test Your Vintelligence! 22 November 2016

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Test Your Vintelligence! 15 November 2016

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Test Your Vintellligence! 8 November 2016

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Eight of the Best Dishes to Have with Your Favorite Glass of Wine

One of the great pleasures of the table is to pair food and wine. The...

Test Your Vintelligence! 25 October 2016

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Best Harvest Photo 2016

  Winerist's Best Harvest Photo Competition has come to an end!   After weeks of...

Test Your Vintelligence! 1 November 2016

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Test Your Vintelligence! 17 January 2017

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Test Your Vintelligence! 24 January 2017

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Test Your Vintelligence! 18 Oct 2016

Our weekly Vintelligence question! How good is your wine knowledge? Do you know which ingredient Vermouth...

Test Your Vintelligence! 18 October 2016

  It's time for our weekly Vintelligence question! How good is your wine knowledge? 1....

Vote For You Favorite Harvest Picture – The Grand Final

  2016 finalists up for Winerist's Best Harvest Photo Competition!   5 finalists were selected...

Test Your Vintelligence! 11 Oct 2016

Our weekly Vintelligence question! How good is your wine knowledge? Do you know what kind...

Vote For Your Favorite Harvest Picture – Week 5, 10th October

  Winerist's Best Harvest Photo Competition has come to week 5!   Wine lover, this...

Test Your Vintelligence! 4 Oct 2016

Our weekly Vintelligence question! How good is your wine knowledge? Sanlucar city is important in...

Vote For Your Favourite Harvest Picture – Week 4, 3rd October

  Winerist's Best Harvest Photo Competition has come to week 4!   During this trip...

Test Your Vintelligence! 27 Sept 2016

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Vote For Your Favorite Harvest Picture – Week 3, 26th September

Winerist's Best Harvest Photo Competition has come to week 3! In the past weeks we...

Test Your Vintelligence! 20 Sept 2016

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Vote For You Favorite Harvest Picture – Week 2, 19th September

Winerist's Best Harvest Photo Competition has come to week 2! Again we challenged our wineries...

Test Your Vintelligence! 13 Sept 2016

Our weekly Vintelligence question! How good is your wine knowledge? Do you know which larger...

Vote For Your Favorite Harvest Picture – Week 1, 12th September

Winerist's Best Harvest Photo Competition is back for its 3rd year. 5 weeks - 5 of...

Test Your Vintelligence! 6 Sept 2016

Our weekly Vintelligence question! How good is your wine knowledge? Do you know which of...

Balkan Wine Tours – From Croatia, Slovenia, Romania, Bulgaria, Macedonia to Serbia

The Balkan region is a particularly interesting area of the world, and its ethnic diversity...

Test Your Vintelligence! 30 Aug 2016

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Test Your Vintelligence! 23 Aug 2016

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Funny Wine Quotes

What is wine? Wine is fermented grape juice. That's the standard answer. Actually wine is...

Test Your Vintelligence! 16 Aug 2016

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As a wine and food lover, there is nothing like exploring a beautiful city whilst...

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Test Your Vintelligence! 31 May 2016

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Test Your Vintelligence! 24 May 2016

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Test Your Vintelligence! 17 May 2016

Our weekly Vintelligence question! How good is your wine knowledge? 1. Which is considered the...

DRINKS+ MEDIA GROUP: PRESENTATION AND FIRST UKRAINIAN WINE TASTING ON TWO CONTINENTS

Winerist has been advocating Eastern European winemaking countries such as Moldova and Georgia for quite...

Test Your Vintelligence! 10 May 2016

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Test Your Vintelligence! 19 April 2016

Our weekly Vintelligence question! How good is your wine knowledge? 1. What are Austria's main...

Test Your Vintelligence! 26 April 2016

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Test Your Vintelligence! 12 April 2016

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The Providores & Tapa Room – Europe’s largest list of New Zealand wines and the best Laksa in London

On our hunt for London’s best wine and food spots, we came across this hidden...

Best Wine Pictures and Photographers – the Errazuriz Wine Photographer of the Year shortlist 2016

This year Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year, the world’s leading awards celebrating the...

Test Your Vintelligence! 5 April 2016

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Test Your Vintelligence! 29 March 2016

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Test Your Vintelligence! 22 March 2016

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Test Your Vintelligence! 15 March 2016

Our weekly Vintelligence question! How good is your wine knowledge? 1. Dairy flavours in wine...

Test Your Vintelligence! 8 March 2016

8 of March celebrates International Women's Day! So here is a question that many will...

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Italians Do it Better: Wine, Food and Culture Tours around Italy

Pizza, Pasta, Prosecco are some of my favourite things and they all happen to come...

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Christmas Wine Tips

Christmas is very much a time for traditions and every family has its own sacrosanct...

Apprentice – The Final 5 Wine Tasting Notes by Vana

Throughout my experience on the show, I have grown very fond of my fellow candidates...

NATURAL WINE TASTING AND DINNER AT COUNTER ALBION

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The Mosel-Wein-Nachts-Markt: Wine, Culture and Christmas Shopping on the Mosel

The Mosel-Wein-Nachts-Markt – Wine, Culture and Christmas Shopping on the Mosel If you have ever...

Become friends with Barone Ricasoli, the Oldest Italian Winery

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12 Facts You Didn’t know About Carménère

Merlot and Carménère were often confused but never thought to be identical. Carménère is one...

TEST YOUR VINTELLIGENCE! 17TH NOVEMBER 2015

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Winerist Announces Launch of Wine Club

Join us for a Unique Wine Tasting Event It’s been 3 years of building Winerist...

How to build your own wine cellar?

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Happy International Merlot Day

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TEST YOUR VINTELLIGENCE! 3rd NOVEMBER 2015

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What’s on in November?

  As autumn days get crisp and cool, November arrives with plenty of events to...

TEST YOUR VINTELLIGENCE! 27TH OCTOBER 2015

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Discover Assa Valley and the wines of Kazakhstan

Looking at green horizons of Assa Valley and its stunning pristine vineyards near Almaty, Kazakhstan,...

International Champagne Day 2015

History of Champagne The 23rd of October is celebrating Champagne Day around the world.  Champagne...

How is it to run the longest Marathon in Bordeaux?

  "Veni, vidi, vici". That pretty much sums up my experience with the Marathon du Médoc,...

Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa: your Wine Hotel near London

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TEST YOUR VINTELLIGENCE! 13TH OCTOBER 2015

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TEST YOUR VINTELLIGENCE! 6TH OCTOBER 2015

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Vote for your favourite Harvest picture – Week 2, October 13th

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How to Enjoy Your Cup of Coffee Around the World

Everyone has their own way of drinking coffee. Some people can’t imagine mornings without their...

TEST YOUR VINTELLIGENCE! 28TH SEPTEMBER 2015

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Vote for your favourite Harvest picture – Week 1, September 28th

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TEST YOUR VINTELLIGENCE! 22ND SEPTEMBER 2015

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Best Harvest Picture Competition 2015

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Gousto Wine and Food Pairing

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20 Wineries Offer Free Wine Tours on World Tourism Day – 27 September

Did you know that on World Tourism Day, on September 27th, you can get free...

A Wine Journey across the Andes

Today South America’s wine focus is on the high quality. And more and more of...

7 unexpected health benefits of drinking wine

We love wine. We know it tastes great but we didn’t actually know just how...

Harvest at Cooperativa Garriguella

In 2015, I have had the opportunity to spend 10 months filming at four vineyards...

The Best Harvest Tours around the World 2015

The winemakers’ and wine lovers’ most active and most loved season just started few weeks...

Tremiti Islands, a Short Journey from Puglia

The summer of 2015 will forever be a special one in my heart. This year,...

Test Your Vintelligence! 8th September 2015

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International Grenache Day

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Test your Vintellingence! 1st September 2015

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What’s Happening in September

Summer is coming to an end in the northern hemisphere, and vineyards will soon show...

Wine o’clock is officially a word in the Oxford Dictionary

Wine lovers, we have a reason to cheer and feel appreciated as the term 'wine...

Happy Cabernet Day!

The last Thursday of August marks the day to celebrate Cabernet Sauvignon and the wines it...

How to spend the perfect day in Rioja?

For many of you travelling to Rioja comes down to opting for a Day Tour...

Test Your Vintelligence! 25th August 2015

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Four Adventures in Valpolicella

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Why Czech wine? Because if you like red, white and blues you will like this

Most of today’s consumers have tried various wines from all over the world. People are...

Mas du Soleilla Wines – Exclusive 20% for Winerist

We want to share with you a  little secret -  a personal wine recommendation from Mas...

A Guide to the Minervois and the surrounding area

Why Go? Minervois and the surrounding area is an all too often over-looked gem in...

Glass Stoppers are Trending in the Languedoc

First time i encountered wine bottle glass stoppers was at the London Wine Fair a...

Test your Vintelligence! 11th August 2015

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Test Your Vintelligence! 4th August 2015

It's time for our weekly Vintelligence question! How good is your wine knowledge?  Either Higher...

What’s On in August – Food and Wine Events Around the World

What’s happening in the vineyard? August is the month of veraison (see below) when the...

Test Your Vintelligence! 28th July 2015

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Meet Ryan – Our Uruguay Expert

Ryan was brought up in South Africa in the heart of the Cape Winelands, a...

There’s an idea: PDO wine tourism in Greece!

A few years ago, I was member of a thinktank advising the Greek Wine Board...

All You Need Is Ecuador

With South America rapidly becoming a staple destination of travel enthusiasts everywhere, exploring Ecuador is...

Quinta do Tedo – a Douro Valley Wine Experience

Two years ago I was lucky to discover Portugal - a beautiful country with wonderful...

Top Tips on Pairing Wine and Food

Hosting a dinner party can be a stressful ordeal. There’s no doubt it’s fun to...

Wineries, Take Part in Our New Research Project!

Wineries, join our innovative new project by taking part in our annual survey.  Winerist prides itself...

Meet Murat – Our Thrace Expert

Our Thrace wine expert is Murat Yankı. Murat is professional tourist guide in English, French, Japanese...

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We're offering you the unique opportunity to advertise with us: boost your brand and gain...

A Journey Like No Other – Winerist’s Anniversary Celebration

The last 2 years have been a fantastic journey and we have grown to feature...

Wineries, We Need Your Photos!

We've got an exciting announcement to make to all our Winery Partners! From Monday the...

Welcome to the Newly-Launched Winerist

Have you noticed our glamorous new makeover? We've been busy upgrading our website to bring...

Sonoma County: Pairing Wine with Literary Arts

Touring and tasting your way through Sonoma is a thrilling experience for all the senses....

Perfect Summer Parties, Birthdays and Weddings in Wine Country – Part 1

Perfect Summer Parties – Organise them with Winerist! We all have at some point in...

Lake Garda

Lake Garda is a magical place. I've visited it twice and would happily go back...

DWCC and Winerist Blogger Announcement

Winerist and the organisers of the Digital Wine Communications Conference (DWCC) are pleased to announce...

Food in Crete and Recipes

The food of Crete is pure and raw and it is all about the freshness...

What’s on in July – Food and Wine events around the World

What’s happening in the vineyard? In the Northern Hemisphere, the grapes are ripening throughout July and...

Balsamic Vinegar of Modena: Ambiguity and Legacy of its making

In 1598, Cesare D’Este, forced by the Emperor to abandon his beloved capital Ferrara, transferred...

Independence Day Cocktail Suggestions

As the US celebrates one of its most favourite holidays today, 4th of July, we...

The Rise of Virginia Wine

The Rise of Virginia Wine Virginia is rich in history dating back to the original...

Discover the Top Wines and Wineries in Umbria

Umbria is giving Tuscany a run for its money. I hate to even tell you about the spectacular...

Boutique Winery and Wine Hotel in Tuscany where Luxury is King

While living in Milan, I had spent many weekends exploring the small enotecas and private...

Savouring Brazil – Your World Cup Wine Destination

All Eyes on Brazil This summer everyone has got eyes on Brazil. Yet, what comes...

Burgundy Wine Tasting London June 2014

Yesterday we attended a Burgundy Wines Masterclass by Discover the Origin and hosted by Jane...

Sonoma Valley Best Food and Wine events throughout the year

Sonoma Valley - with its picturesque landscapes, cultural heritage, old history and large variety of...

Top 10 Reasons to Visit Franschhoek Valley in the Cape Winelands

Franschhoek Valley is one of the most beautiful wine valleys in the whole world with...

A Visit to Purcari Winery – Our Top Winery of the Month

This month Winerist is thrilled to welcome a new Moldovan winery on our website, Purcari....

Rooms at the Winery Interview

We spoke to Lorna and Graham Wilkes, owners of Rooms at the Winery and Terlingham...

New Winerist Survey Reveals Wine & Food Travel is Most in Demand in 2014

Winerist is pleased to share the results of it's Wine & Food Tourists Survey in...

Winerist Reviews English Winery and Hotel: Rooms at the Winery

The Winerist team has just come back from a visit into the English countryside where...

Meet Maria – Our Salta Regional Expert

About Maria I was born in Buenos Aires and grew up in a nice and...

Enjoying the Bites, Sites and Sips in Charming Healdsburg

Enjoying the Bites, Sites and Sips in Charming Healdsburg A trip to Northern California’s wine...

Guilt Free Blueberry Pancakes

It's Shrove Tuesday, so let's all celebrate it with this fantastic pancakes receipe. If you...

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A Guide to the Vaucluse – What to Do and Where to Stay

The Vaucluse region in the South of France blends perfectly Provence and the Rhone Valley. We visited...

Meet Kara – Our Georgia Regional Expert

About Kara Former US government contractor turned Georgia guide! After two years in the Caucasus,...

Meet Oscar – Our Ribera del Duero Regional Expert

About Oscar Personally I have worked in the wine industry during several times in my...

Château des Briottières Review – A Warm Welcome at a Loire Family Hotel

Located in Anjou in the Loire Valley wine region, the Château des Briottières is a...

Romanian Wineries Not To Be Missed – The Newcomers

Young and respectful - this is what I would say about a handful of new wineries...

Christmas Markets 2013

The tradition of Christmas markets dates all the way back to medieval times. Nowadays, they...

Interview with the National Tourism Board of Chile

During the World Travel Market week in London, our CEO Diana Isac met with Milos...

Domaine des Escaunes Review – For a Family Adventure

Domaine des Escaunes probably has the most favourable position for sightseeing from all the hotels...

Mas du Clos de l’Escarrat Review – Countryside Cottage in Provence

Mas du Clos de l’Escarrat is a true find in Provence. It is set in...

Chateau de Varenne Review – For a Romantic Escape

Chateau de Varenne is a little Provencal gem set in a colossal 3ha park and...

Metafort Review – Perfect Retreat for Wine, Food & Art Lovers

Perched on the highest top on Methamis, a cute little village in the Vaucluse region...

Happy Birthday Winerists!

We cannot believe it has been 12 months since we launched our website and today...

La Bastide de Marie Review – The Full Wine Tourism Experience

The Hotel La Bastide de Marie is a stunning white stoned 15th century country house...

Autumn Truffle Hunting Season 2013 – Truffle Museum Mènerbes – Part 2

We uncovered in our recent post the most exciting places for truffle hunting experiences, and...

Successfully Cellaring Your Holiday Wine Purchases

You’ve tasted the wines in glorious sunshine, met the grower and maker, and ordered cases...

Wine Tasting in Umbria

Being a former Italy expat, I was excited to go back to and spend more...

Wine Tours in England: Wineries in Gloucestershire, Devon, Cornwall and Dorset

As keen advocates of English Wine, we spent a month this summer on a planned...

National Wine Day Moldova October 2013

National Wine Day returns to the Great National Assembly Square in on October 5th and...

10 Reasons to Experience Harvest

The most obvious reason for experiencing harvest is of course the tasting of wines, the...

Sud de France Festival on the Southbank: a Food, Wine and Music Celebration

On Saturday the 31st of August, the Southbank underwent a stunning transformation from the typical...

Cal LLop Hotel Review – Winerist in Priorat

  While visiting Barcelona on a long weekend break we decided to spend the last...

What’s On This Summer – Wine and Food Festivals Around the World

The height of the summer and tourist season is also the height of music and...

Celebrate the Year of Gastronomy in Santorini

Celebrating gastronomy in Santorini is a year-long event and 2013 is the perfect year for...

Our Top Hotel of the Month – Relais La Sommità

  Relais La Sommita is one of those wine hotels that truly showcases all of...

Meet Vedran – Our Istria Expert

ABOUT VERDAN: Vedran Obućina (born 1982) is a political scientists from Croatia, but he dedicates...

Our Top Hotel of the Month – Grand Hotel de Bordeaux

  The Grand Hotel de Bordeaux is not your typical Winerist hotel. Historically we have...

Bordeaux Diaries 2015: Your perfect itinerary in Bordeaux

Written by: Diana Isac, Winerist Co-founder Our Bordeaux Diaries continue with the Winerist 2013 journey...

Wine Country Fashion: What to Wear on a Wine Tour

You don’t have to be a wine country fashionista to want to look your absolute...

Bordeaux Diaries: Visit to Pontet-Canet

En Primeur 2012 was marked by more than just one memorable moment. Our visit to...

Malbec – The Future of Argentinian Malbec (Part 2)

In Part 1, we have uncovered the fascinating history of Malbec in Argentina and how...

The History of Malbec in Argentina

Here's  a short history of the Malbec grape in Argentina, which shows how Malbec production...

Barossa 2013 Vintage Report

Ask any winemaker what is the best vintage and they will usually tell you it's...

Interview with Monique Soltani, creator of Wine Oh TV

We are pleased to feature Monique Soltani, the San Francisco based creator of Wine Oh...

Happy International Women’s Day!

  As a women's only team we thought that there is no better day for...

Interviewing Leigh Vincola, a lifestyle and wellness coach from Puglia

Interview with Leigh Vincola, a lifestyle and wellness coach with a heavy dose of food...

An Italian Twist to Pancake Day: Pancake Nidi

Pancakes - they’re so good, we should be able to have them for every meal!...

Bacon Jalapeno Hoecakes for Pancake Day

Today is Shrove Tuesday. It is also called Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras and Pancake Day....

The Active Wino

Are you the type that enjoys active walks through historical places? Are you the first...

The Foodie

Like us, you think that food is not only there to be consumed, but enjoyed,...

Visiting legendary Napa – insider tips to touring the wine country

Napa Valley is a tiny place with a lot of wineries.  At the south end...

You know you are a WINO if…10 WINO definitions

For all the wine lovers out there - share or leave a comment if you...

Interview with Amanda Skinner from Private Cellar

We won't disclose a lot about the Private Cellar, but leave it to Amanda Skinner,...

The Three Wine Men

There is a lot to say about the wine scene in the UK and this...

A heartwarming wine trip at Domaine Rijckaert in Burgundy

Our first visit of the day 75 kilometres north of Lyon is nearby to Mâcon...

Enjoy the ‘Magic of Bubbles’ at the Franschhoek Cap Classique and Champagne Festival

Get the festive season into full swing with this year’s social calendar highlight - the...

A day in Provence with the winemaker of Domaine de Trevallon

Hidden in the hills of St Etienne–du-Grès in the protected Parc Naturel Régional des Alpilles,...

Special wine&food pairing evening at Domaine Virgile Joly

It is said that it was in Lebanon that Noah planted the first vineyard on...

Meet Colin – Our Loire Valley Expert

ABOUT COLIN Colin has been visiting the vineyards of France since he married a girl...

Meet Jiles – Our Champagne Expert

ABOUT JILES Jiles came to live in Champagne in 1996 after being recruited by Moët...

Meet Shoshanna – our Rhône Valley expert

About Shoshanna Shoshanna used to work for Michelin starred restaurants in England and wine and...

Meet Greg – our Tokaj expert

About Greg Greg is currently dedicating his life to Tokaj, Hungary's world renowned wine region....

Meet Mark – our Franschhoek Valley expert

About Mark I moved to Franschhoek in the Cape Winelands in 1981 and was immediately...

Meet Birgit – our Cahors expert

About Birgit Birgit has developed an interest in the wine world from a young age,...

10 Reasons to Discover Burgundy

Our Burgundy expert, Woodie Stephenson takes us through the wonders of Burgundy and explains why...

Meet Sharon – our Casablanca Valley expert

After leaving academia, Sharon, Ph.D. knew she would do something. Driving overland from Deadhorse, Alaska...

Meet Sharon – our Okanagan Valley expert

After leaving academia, Sharon, Ph.D. knew she would do something. Driving overland from Deadhorse, Alaska...

Meet Shoshanna – our Provence expert

About Shoshanna Shoshanna used to work for Michelin starred restaurants in England and wine and...

Meet Woodie – our Burgundy Expert

When did you discover your passion for wine? I was a wine lover from the...

Meet Ylenia – our Puglia expert

About Ylenia Ylenia is a Lecce native with over 10 years of tourism in Puglia,...

Meet Jeremy – our Galicia expert

About Jeremy Jeremy has an enduring love of wine and good food, which is why...

Meet Shoshanna – our Languedoc Roussillon expert

About Shoshanna Shoshanna used to work for Michelin starred restaurants in England and wine and...

Meet Barbara – our Umbria expert

About Barbara Barbara lives in Perugia, the capital city of the region of Umbria, the...

Meet Myfanwy – our Mendoza expert

About Myfanwy Myfanwy of Argentine-Welsh descent, was born in Buenos Aires, grew up in the...

Zuppa Inglese – a sweet suprise from Tuscany

On our recent wine trip to Tuscany, we were suprised to see the popularity of...

Meet Jason – our Barossa Valley expert

About Jason Jason has travelled the world and now calls Australia home. Before entering the...