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Fall in love with the Luberon AOC

In the centre of Provence you’ll find the alluring mid-mountain range of the Luberon. It...
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The Best Wine Tours in Champagne from Reims & Epernay

Visit the best champagne houses and wineries, and take a champagne tasting tour with Winerist,...
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The Best Wine Tours in Bordeaux

What better way to uncover the authentic Bordeaux than on a wine tasting and winery...
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The Best Wine Tours in Saint Emilion

Saint Emilion is full of opportunities for wine tasting tours. This world-famous Bordeaux appellation has...
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The Best Wine Tasting Tours from Lyon

So you’ve arrived in Lyon, toured the city and its gastronomic delights and now you...
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The other side of Bordeaux by Nicolle Croft

You might think that the Bordeaux wine region is all about grand châteaux and expensive...
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Best Wineries to Visit in Provence

Most famous for the production of perfectly pale, prettily pink rosé wine, Provence is home...
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Get ready for an Autumn Food & Wine Retreat

The ideal retreat for all lovers of fine food and wine this Autumn is in...
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The 5 Top Wine Tasting Tours of the Médoc

Producing some of the finest wines in France and in the world, the Médoc wine...
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The Best Châteaux To Visit In Bordeaux

Bordeaux châteaux have been celebrated for producing the best wine in the world for hundreds...
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The 5 Top Wine Tasting Tours in Saint-Emilion

Saint-Emilion, on the Right Bank of Bordeaux, is a beautiful wine region known as 'the...
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10 Top Things to Do in Bordeaux

Wondering what to do in Bordeaux? At its heart, the city and region of Bordeaux...
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Ventoux: The Rising Star Of The Wine World

When thinking about Mount Ventoux or the “Giant of Provence”, we bet the Tour de...
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A Wine Lover’s Guide To Beaumes De Venise

Just how much do you know about Beaumes de Venise? A lot, a little, nothing?...
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Where to stay in Bordeaux

Beyond the vineyards and tasting rooms, there are a handful of hotels where to stay...
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Eat like a Local in Bordeaux: Traditional Dishes to Try

Known especially for its red wine blends and grape varieties that thrive in the maritime...
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The Winerist Guide to Affordable Bordeaux

If you are feeling rather surprised by the title of this article (Affordable? And Bordeaux?...
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The Best Autumn Itinerary for Bordeaux

With 57 appellations, countless beautiful châteaux, tiny historic towns, and mile upon mile of undulating...
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The 5 Top Truffle Hunting Tours

Whether you're a truffle lover or are yet to try them; there's nothing quite like...
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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...
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Five Beaujolais Crus for Autumn and Winter

As much as we may prefer not to admit it whilst the sun is shining,...
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Best Wineries to Visit in the Loire Valley

Stretching luxuriously along the banks of the longest river in France, not only is the...
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Discover Champagne Jacques Rousseaux

In a small village named Verzenay, far from the big champagne houses of Avenue de...
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How to spend the perfect weekend in Provence

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

Facts: did you know? Which grapes are used in the Champagne blend? A great combination...
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Armand de Brignac Releases the Latest Edition of Its Rarest Champagne

There are few champagnes more luxurious and exclusive than Champagne Armand de Brignac – which...
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More than just reds: our guide to the diverse styles of Bordeaux

There is no such thing as a bad time to drink wine. Fact. Whether it’s...
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The Best White and Rosé Beaujolais to Try This Summer

When we think of Beaujolais, the first image in our minds is of the fruity,...
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Eat, Drink and Be Merry: The Festivals of the Languedoc

There’s a lot to celebrate in the Languedoc! From world-beating produce such as truffles, apricots...
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Winerist Travel Guide: The Languedoc

The Languedoc is a land drenched in sunshine, wine and fascinating culture, so it’s little...
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Wine Destinations in the Languedoc

The Languedoc is well known as one of the most expansive and prolific wine regions...
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Top 5 to Eat and Drink in the Languedoc

  There are many reasons why gastronomes, wine lovers and tourists of all kinds flock...
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Wines of the Languedoc: A Guide

  We at Winerist know that wine lovers enjoy nothing better than the discussion, appreciation,...
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Five Beaujolais Grand Crus for Spring and Summer

Beaujolais is once again being acclaimed as a source of elegant, easy-drinking reds made from...
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Spotlight on Armand de Brignac

When an exciting, new English chef asks to do some food and wine matching at...
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Best Wineries to Visit in Cahors, the Birthplace of Malbec

April 17th marks International Malbec Day, which commemorates the day in 1853 when the Argentinian president...
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10 Best Wine Bars in Bordeaux

There is no shortage of things to do in Bordeaux, a region known for its...
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Redefining age with Mumm

In the glass this week, we've got Mumm 6: a new cuvée which is 'redefining...
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Top 10 wine regions to visit in 2018

  You know about Bordeaux, Champagne and the Napa Valley - 2018 is the year...
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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...
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A new AOC for Burgundy

  Burgundy, in central France, has long been celebrated as one of the world’s most...
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You’ll Never Guess What Happens During Harvest…

Harvest season: a time for picking grapes, cultivating the vines and... taking nude photos? Ok,...
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Our Top 9 Loire Valley Wineries

Stretched along the mountains of central France, right out to the Atlantic, the Loire river...
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What’s On in November 2017 – Food and Wine Events Around the World

As autumn days get crisp and cool, November arrives with plenty of events to warm...
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What’s On in October 2017 – Food and Wine Events Around the World

What’s happening in the vineyard? The harvest season has started last August in the Northern...
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Wine Lovers Continue to Toast Worldwide

Consumers' love for wine has not deteriorated even after so many years. Despite the fact...
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Top 10 Things to Do in Lyon

  If you want to experience the real France I would recommend not Paris, not Nice,...
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Top 5 Activities Around Lyon

Lyon is such a wonderful city where there is so much to do for everyone....
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Best Wine and Food Tours for Cruise lovers – Top 5 destinations

For many people a cruise is the ultimate holiday, a destination that stays the same...
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Boutique Wine Hotels in France

France provides the perfect setting on your journey to becoming a wine connoisseur. For today, we...
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What’s on in May 2017: Global food & wine events

May is the perfect time for a vineyard visit, whether you are in the Northern...
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What to do and where to go in Languedoc-Roussillon

Perfectly located in the south of France, now part of the Occitanie region, the Languedoc-Roussillon...
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How to Spend a weekend in the Loire – Best Wine Tours and Places to Stay

  The romantic Loire Valley invites history and wine lovers to stroll around its magnificent...
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Ride and Wine: the Best Bike & Wine Tasting Tours

  Ride and wine, a bike or a vespa, for a day or a week,...
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Food and Wine weekend in Alsace

  With its blend of German and Roman influences, Alsace is home to one of...
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Everything You Need To Know About Drinking Champagne

Did you know that Champagne is actually a French Region? Champagne raises many questions for...
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Top 6 Wines to Serve for Thanksgiving

It’s almost that time of the year for family, turkey, football, and of course, gearing...
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What’s On in December 2016 – Food and Wine Events Around the World

What’s happening in the vineyard? Despite what one might think, there is still a lot...
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What’s On in November 2016 – Food and Wine Events Around the World

As autumn days get crisp and cool, November arrives with plenty of events to warm...
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What’s On in October 2016 – Food and Wine Events Around the World

What’s happening in the vineyard? The harvest season has started last August in the Northern...
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Top 6 Bordeaux Wine and Food Tours

Anyone who loves wine will know that Bordeaux is the big daddy of wine regions!...
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Top Languedoc-Roussillon Wineries to Visit

The wine region Languedoc-Roussillon lies in the South of France and stretches along the Mediterranean coastline, from...
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What’s On in September 2016 – Food and Wine Events Around the World

Summer is coming to an end in the northern hemisphere, and vineyards will soon show...
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What’s On in August 2016 – Food and Wine Events Around the World

What’s happening in the vineyard? August is the month of veraison (see below) when the grapes’...
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5 Reasons to Visit Alsace

Alsace seems to be France’s best kept secret for food and wine lovers. With the...
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The Perfect Pair – A Wine and Chocolate Pairing Guide

The Nobel Prize for Chemistry was awarded earlier this week to Eric Betzig, Stephan W....
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What’s On in July 2016 – Food and Wine Events Around the World

What’s happening in the vineyard? In the Northern Hemisphere, the young berries are starting to...
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5 Ultimate City Packages for Foodies

Delicious meals are often what you remember most when returning from a trip, so why...
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What’s On in June 2016 – Food and Wine Events around the World

With June comes the perfect excuse to start planning your wine and food summer holiday. ...
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What’s On in May 2016 – Food and Wine Events Around The World

May is the perfect time for a vineyard visit, whether you are in the Northern...
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What’s on in March – Food and Wine Events Around the World

Spring is almost upon us, so there's only one way to celebrate - discover the...
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What’s on in February – Food and Wine Events Around The World

February brings with it many great, global food and wine events and festivals. From the...
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Trending Destinations for Red Wine Lovers for 2016

As we showed in our Most Popular Destinations for Red Wine Lovers, the usual suspects...
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Christmas Wine Tips

Christmas is very much a time for traditions and every family has its own sacrosanct...
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Three Ways to Experience Bordeaux

One does not need to be a wine buff to take in all the wonderful...
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Most Popular Destinations for Red Wine Lovers

Whether you like it tannic or light, smoky or fruity, new or old world, young...
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Most Popular Destinations for White Wine Lovers

Are you a white wine lover? Check out where thousands of fellow white wine lovers...
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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...
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Discover the Fascinating Story Behind Carménère

It has been 21 years since the rediscovery of Carménère, Chile’s signature grape, and today...
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Le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrivé!

      Every year, the third Thursday of November in France announces the arrival...
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Happy International Merlot Day

We know Merlot lovers doesn’t need a special reason to enjoy a glass of their...
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TEST YOUR VINTELLIGENCE! 3rd NOVEMBER 2015

It's time for our weekly Vintelligence question! How good is your wine knowledge? 1. What...
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What’s on in November?

  As autumn days get crisp and cool, November arrives with plenty of events to...
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TEST YOUR VINTELLIGENCE! 27TH OCTOBER 2015

It's time for our weekly Vintelligence question! How good is your wine knowledge? 1. Which...
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International Champagne Day 2015

History of Champagne The 23rd of October is celebrating Champagne Day around the world.  Champagne...
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Mas du Soleilla Wines – Exclusive 20% for Winerist

We want to share with you a  little secret -  a personal wine recommendation from Mas...
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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...
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Glass Stoppers are Trending in the Languedoc

First time i encountered wine bottle glass stoppers was at the London Wine Fair a...
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7 Reasons Why Languedoc Should be Your Next Holiday Spot

Languedoc-Roussillon, popularly known as the Languedoc, is fast becoming the region on the lips of...
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Languedoc reinvented – the wine region to watch

The Languedoc, a land steeped in rich history, peppered with awe-inspiring natural beauty and brimming...
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Champagne & Burgundy UNESCOs New World Heritage Sites

Champagne flowed last Sunday in France as UNESCO announced that vineyards in Champagne and the...
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A Gastronomic Trip at the Heart of the Rhone Valley

The Rhone Valley is the official elected land of gastronomy. In this area where the...
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Rhone Valley’s Best Food and Wine Tours

The wines of the Rhône are internationally known and are even considered to be some...
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Discover Provence’s Best Wine and Food Tours

  Provence is a great destination for wine-loving travellers. Not only does it boast a...
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The Key Grape Varieties of Provence

  The history of wine in Provence goes back a long way, with evidence of the...
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The Top 8 Cooking Classes

Here at Winerist, we are obviously lovers of wine but our other great passion is...
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Can You Guess The Top Rated Bordeaux Red Wines?

The en primeur week in Bordeaux always brings about a flurry of activity in the...
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What’s On in May – Food and Wine Events Around The World

May is the perfect time for a vineyard visit, whether you are in the Northern...
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Bordeaux Diaries: A journey through Pontet-Canet

Winerist Co-Founder Diana Isac visited Chateau Pontet-Canet for a meeting and chat with the owner...
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The 6 Best Organic and Biodynamic Wineries to Visit

In celebration of Earth Day, we have pulled together some of our 6 best organic and biodynamic wineries to visit....
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Lavender Harvest Season in Provence

Provence's most beautiful season takes place between June and August, when the famous Provencal lavender...
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Can You Guess The Top 10 Wine Producing Regions of the World? Part 1

Can you guess the top 10 wine-producing regions in the world? | Create infographics Did...
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Discover Chêne Bleu and La Verriere, Provence’s Award-Winning Winery and Villa

In the heart of Provence’s beautiful countryside sits Domaine de la Verriere. Once a medieval...
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Test Your Wine Knowledge – Bordeaux vs Burgundy Quiz

The rivalry between the Bordelais and Burgundian winemakers runs deep, each proclaiming their wine to...
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The History of Champagne – Everything You Need to Know

Over the years Champagne has cemented itself as the go-to drink for momentous occasions. Every...
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6 Delicious Spring Food and Wine Pairings

A new season is upon us, so it’s time to spring clean your wine rack!...
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The Best Spring Breaks for 2015

Hooray! March is here, and of course that means that spring is on its way....
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Wine Therapy and the Anti-Aging Properties of Grapes

  Grapes are nature's antioxidant. We all know that the benefits of drinking wine (specifically...
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Battling Misconceptions in the Wine World

There are many myths surrounding certain topics within the wine industry, so we are bringing...
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Eat, Drink, Run – Who Knew Running a Marathon Was So Much Fun?

Calling all marathon-running wine lovers! There’s a marathon happening in the vineyards of Bordeaux this...
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5 Wine and Food Tours You Can’t Say No To

Choosing where to go on holiday is a hard task, we know. There are so...
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A Lesson in Terroir (and Wine Love) from Chateauneuf-du-Pape

For me, it was the Chateauneuf-du-Pape that started it all. I fell in love with...
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Three Stunning Venues for Your Destination Wedding

Destination weddings are pretty hot right now, and it isn’t hard to see why. You...
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Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Limoux, the Birthplace of Bubbles

Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity to open a special bottle of wine, but this...
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Why Should France Be Your Next Wine Travel Destination?

Hands up who feels like taking an epic tour through France? It is after-all one...
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Last-Minute Wine and Food Trips for February

February is a great month to travel - you’ve survived dreary January, a month when...
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Learn French at Arnaud’s Language Kitchen

Happy birthday to me! Arnaud’s Language Kitchen is one! Yes, one year-old already. One year...
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Best Wine Destinations for 2015

At Winerist we have a real thirst for travel which is centred around meeting real...
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Top Summer 2015 Destinations

Bordeaux is the indisputably one of the most famous wine regions in the world. While...
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Champagne Harvest: How to Press Red Grapes to Make White Wine

Whilst grape stomping is not uncommon to produce red wine or Rosé de Saignée in...
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What’s On – November’s Best Food & Wine Festivals

What’s On November – Food and Wine events from around the world November is packed...
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Digging for Gold – Europe’s Top Truffle Events

October brings about the much anticipated truffle season.  There are multiple varieties of truffles around...
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Grape Stomping in Champagne at Harvest

The word Champagne is generally not associated with red wine, and even less with grape...
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Exploring the Foods and Wines of Burgundy

If I have the choice between an elegant plate of paté and a comforting bowl...
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What’s On – October’s Best Food & Wine Festivals

October is one of the best times for food and wine lovers who enjoy the...
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Rhone Valley Wine Guide

Rhone Valley: who hasn't heard of it? However, if you’re thinking the wines are very similar here,...
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What’s on in September – Food and Wine Events Around the World

One of the most important times of year for vineyards in Europe, September hails the...
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Find the Perfect Short Break this Bank Holiday

The quickly-approaching end of August can mean only one thing: a bank holiday! And it's...
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A Day in the Gard

Why Go? We visited this region in the South West of France, named after the...
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The Rhône Valley: What to See and Where to Stay

The Rhône Valley wine region has so much to offer from a cultural point of...
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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...
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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...
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Wine Regions to Watch in 2014

      BORDEAUX: THE KING OF WINE TRAVEL A favourite of yours for more...
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48 Hours in Champagne with Winerist

  Our recent experiment ‘48 hours in Champagne’ was a most successful one! There is...
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Domaine des Escaunes Review – For a Family Adventure

Domaine des Escaunes probably has the most favourable position for sightseeing from all the hotels...
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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...
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Chateau de Varenne Review – For a Romantic Escape

Chateau de Varenne is a little Provencal gem set in a colossal 3ha park and...
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Metafort Review – Perfect Retreat for Wine, Food & Art Lovers

Perched on the highest top on Methamis, a cute little village in the Vaucluse region...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Tailored Wine Travel for Your Family

  With the school term almost over, it’s almost time for the family summer holiday!...
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Our Top Hotel of the Month – Grand Hotel de Bordeaux

  The Grand Hotel de Bordeaux is not your typical Winerist hotel. Historically we have...
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Bordeaux Diaries 2015: Your perfect itinerary in Bordeaux

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

En Primeur 2012 was marked by more than just one memorable moment. Our visit to...
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The world famous wines of Provence

Provence is one of those magical destinations which travellers dream about - blue skies, warm...
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The Spa Bunny

Do you find yourself daydreaming of the peace and tranquility provided by a luxurious bubble...
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A heartwarming wine trip at Domaine Rijckaert in Burgundy

Our first visit of the day 75 kilometres north of Lyon is nearby to Mâcon...
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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...
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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,...
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Languedoc: Small Harvest, Big, Hearty Welcome

Languedoc-Roussillon is a region on the move. Stretching from the Rhône Valley down to the...
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Meet Jiles – Our Champagne Expert

ABOUT JILES Jiles came to live in Champagne in 1996 after being recruited by Moët...
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10 Reasons to Discover Burgundy

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