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10 Things to Do in the Douro Valley

Douro Valley has been one of our most popular destinations year after year and it...
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The Best Wine Tasting Tours and Winery Visits in Mendoza

Looking for the best wine-tasting tours in Mendoza? Then you're in the right place! Whilst...
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5 Top Mendoza Wineries with Restaurants

Touring the Argentinian province of Mendoza typically implies visiting several wineries and tasting many styles of wines. Mendoza is...
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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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The 5 Best Wine and Food Tours in the Douro Valley

Portugal’s Douro Valley is one of the oldest and most beautiful wine regions in the...
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Food and Wine spotlight on… Catalonia

Catalonia, an autonomous community of Spain, is well known for its vibrant cities, sandy beaches...
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Top 10 Things to Do in Tuscany

At Winerist, we are in love with beautiful Tuscany. With its stunning landscapes, its beautiful...
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Napa – all year round guide to wine country

The wine world has never reached farther and wider or produced better quality wines than...
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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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Our Top 5 Greek Islands To Visit

Greece is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. A country renowned for...
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Explore the World of Wine with Discover Cars

Whether you're looking to take a self drive wine tour in Tuscany, or simply have...
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Best wineries to visit on the Greek Islands

Greece: the cradle of Western civilization, where democracy, political science, mathematical principles and the secret...
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Meet Sandra – Our Tuscany Expert

Sandra, our Tuscany expert, lives in Florence. Her family is from the region of Friuli...
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Best Wineries to Visit in Tuscany

Is it possible to look at Tuscany objectively? We must warn you - unsuspecting visitors...
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How to Do the Douro Valley by Train

Wine holidays to the Douro Valley is a must for wine lovers, whether you're a fan...
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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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The Top Wine Tours in The Douro Valley

Discover the perfect place to explore the rich history of northern Portugal with the best...
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Wine Tours in England: Best Wineries in Kent and Sussex

Ruth and Kelvyn are a husband and wife team living in the North East of...
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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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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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The best truffle hunting tours around the world

Whether they are black or white, big or small, French or Italian, the season for...
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Harvest in Spain and Night Harvesting

We’re approaching mid-September, which means that the grape harvest in Spain is in full swing. Here, in D.O. Rueda, the...
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Food and Wine in Southern Italy’s Puglia

Hidden in the deep south of Europe, Puglia is one of Italy’s leading local secrets....
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Surprising Wine Destinations You May Not Have Discovered Yet

Lovers of wine can reel off the world's best destinations with a click of their...
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The 5 Best Beach Holidays for Wine Lovers

Sometimes being a wine lover feels like you have to choose between going inland for...
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The 5 Best Destinations in Europe for Foodies

If you love food as much as you love to travel you're probably wondering how...
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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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Best Tips for Wine Travel in Croatia

Croatia is all about diversity! Diversity of geography, grape and terroir. It is about being...
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Franciacorta: The Champagne of Italy

There are countless challengers to Champagne’s position as the king (or queen, perhaps?) of the...
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The 10 Most Famous Spanish Wineries to Visit

For an unforgettable wine holiday, think of Spain - the country with the largest surface area...
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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...
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Healdsburg – The Food Capital of Sonoma

If you have not been to Sonoma yet, we insist you go. Not because we...
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The Top 10 Restaurants in Barcelona

Barcelona is truly a gourmet city, and many renowned chefs from Catalunya and the whole...
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Top 10 Things to Do in Australia

Beautiful scenery, exotic wildlife and… delicious wines; there’s no denying it, Australia should be on...
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6 Places in the USA to Put on Your Travel Bucket List if You Love Wine

While history buffs head to Washington D.C. or Paris, amusement park enthusiasts frequent Orlando or...
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Discover the best wines of the Ribera del Duero

Ribera del Duero is known for Tempranillo (known also as Tinto Fino and Tinto del...
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Discover the incredible region of Ribera del Duero

Spread along a 115km stretch, over the undulating contours of the Meseta Central, is the...
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Inside Six Senses: A luxury hotel in the Douro

“Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” The words of Roald Dahl...
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Wine, Dine and Relax in Douro Valley at The Yeatman Hotel

Arriving late at night at the Yeatman Hotel, nestled between Portugal's port houses, is like closing...
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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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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,...
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The Best Wineries to Visit in Puglia

An ancient region nestling at the ‘heel’ of Italy between the Adriatic and Ionian seas,...
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Best Wineries to Visit in Rioja

The most famous wine region in Spain, Rioja has it all. From traditional bodegas and...
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Disznókő – A one of a kind vineyard in Tokaj

The Tokaj region, about 200 kilometres northeast of Budapest, sits in the foothills of the...
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Luxury Travel in Italy – a Partnership between Winerist and NEBE

We were fortunate enough to meet with NEBE earlier this year and in November we...
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Discovering D.O. Rueda

Few winemaking countries on earth can boast such an incredible blend of stunning scenery, ancient...
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Lisbon, Cascais and Sintra

Lee Osborne has the lowdown on where to eat, drink, visit and shop in the...
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Santa Barbara: The Perfect Wine Destination?

Santa Barbara is one of Winerist’s Top 10 Wine Travel Destinations for 2020. Winerist CEO...
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Are These the Sexiest Valentine’s Day Travel Destinations in the World?

Is there anything that screams romance more loudly than a last-minute whirlwind adventure? We don’t...
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Top Trends for Savvy Travellers in 2020

  The world around us is changing more quickly than ever before – and, after...
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Top 3 Regions to Visit in Sweden in 2020

There are few places in Europe more perfect for a getaway at any time of...
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New Zealand Travel Guide – Northland

The most northerly region in New Zealand, the helpfully-named Northland is both a subtropical seaside...
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New Zealand Travel Guide – Central Otago

Central Otago resides in quiet natural splendour at the heart of New Zealand’s South Island....
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The Best Wineries in Casablanca Valley, Chile

Casablanca Valley, Chile has become a bucket list travel location for wine lovers and foodies...
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Top Wineries to Visit in Piedmont

One of the most revered wine-producing regions in Italy, Piedmont gazes regally down at neighbouring...
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The Napa Valley and its Wine Train

This article was first published on The wine show   Gizzi Erskine There are vineyards...
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Discovering the Wineries of Hampshire

There’s no denying that in the last few decades, English wine has undergone something of...
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Discovering the Wine Regions of New Zealand

It is now a rare thing to enter a wine shop or peruse a wine...
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Hawke’s Bay: A Travel Guide

Sun, Sea, Scenery, and Seriously Luxurious Wine. Nestled half way up the east coast of...
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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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The Best Hotels for Wine and Food Lovers in Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara There are very few hotels in the world that run...
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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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Father’s Day Recommended Tours

Many of you have been reaching out and asking for the Best Trips to Gift...
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Spotlight on… Rioja Alta

Driving down the highway from Bilbao airport through the verdant pine forests of the Gorbeia...
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5 Top Wineries to Visit in Salta, Argentina

Salta is a little known paradise for some of the best wines in Argentina. While...
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My Ladies Day at Cheltenham with The Wine Tipster

This month, I was fortunate enough to attend Cheltenham for the first time in my...
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A Noval Idea: Visiting the Douro’s Most Sought-after Port House

  Diana Isac is CEO and Founder at Winerist and has just returned from her...
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New Regions for the Wine Traveler

  England Sparkling wine is the highlight of this country as of late. Yes, England...
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Eat and Drink Like a Local in… Moldova

  Tucked away in Eastern Europe, Moldova draws much of its cultural and gastronomic heritage...
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The Amazing World of Wine Around Dubrovnik

To learn more about the hidden wine gems of Croatia we interviewed Croatian sommelier, Ksenija...
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Best Hotels in Puglia, Italy

Puglia, also known as Apulia, is easy to find on a map: it’s the heel...
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What is Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco?

On a recent trip to Italy, Jess Lamb got under the skin of prosecco to...
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Where to Stay in Sussex Near Wineries

The rural region of Sussex lies just to the southeast of London. It is perhaps...
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Best Things to Do in Maipo Valley, Chile

Roughly 50 kilometers southeast of the Chilean capital of Santiago sits the Maipo Valley, also...
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Best Casablanca Valley Wine Tours

Casablanca Valley is one of Chile's newest wine regions, conveniently located approximately one hour west of Santiago towards the...
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Best Food and Wine Tours in Paarl

Often described as the ‘pearl’ of the Cape Winelands, (Paarl means pearl in Dutch), Paarl...
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The Best Things to do in Casablanca Valley, Chile

Casablanca Valley, Chile is one of the most beautiful wine production areas in the world....
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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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The Best Wine and Food Tours in Champagne

About an hour and a half east of Paris, there is a storied land, home...
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3 Great venues for wine lovers in South East London

From the hustle and bustle of Borough Market to hipster hangouts in Peckham, the South...
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6 of the Best Wineries in Hampshire

John Mobbs from Great British Wine has been touring and tasting his way through England...
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7 Things to do in Stellenbosch, South Africa

In the heart of the Cape Winelands, just a half-hour drive from Cape Town, is...
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Winerist’s Best Wine and Food Tours in Bordeaux

When Queen Elizabeth visited Bordeaux, she couldn’t help but call it “the very essence of...
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Winerist’s 5 Best Wine and Food Tours in Puglia

Make the most of your Italian excursion and sample the delightful flavours of the Puglia...
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The Best Restaurants in Paarl, South Africa

A simple drive through Paarl is a wine lover’s dream. With vineyards dotting the vast...
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The 6 Best Wine Hotels in Stellenbosch

1. Delaire Graff Estate Photo Credit: http://www.delaire.co.za The standard of Stellenbosch excellence, this wine estate seems...
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The Best Wine Hotels in the Douro Valley

A target destination for holidaying in Europe, Portugal offers sun, scenery and a rich history...
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The Best Wine Hotels in Cape Town

Picking a place to stay in this day and age can be overwhelming. Between looking...
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Top Wine Hotels In Paarl

If you want the full wine experience in Paarl, you can’t do better than staying...
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The Best Places to Stay in Franschhoek, South Africa

The Franschhoek Valley is one of South Africa’s most famous wine regions, and for good...
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5 Iconic Restaurants in Chicago

Chicago was a hotspot in the heyday for the glitz and glam (with a dose...
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The Best Liquor Stores in NYC

New York City is famous for its incredible bar and restaurant scene. Sometimes however you...
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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....
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Moldova’s Key Wine Regions

It’s hard to imagine a country more dependent on wine than Moldova and Moldovans even...
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Best Traditional Restaurants in Moldova

Moldova is an incredible, untapped culinary treasure in Southeast Europe which has recently exploded with...
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The Best Things to do in Moldova

  Moldova is a land that is slowly growing in popularity, particularly with more flight...
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5 Reasons to Visit the Cape Winelands in South Africa

I went to South Africa on a wine research trip in January and while I...
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7 Top Moldovan Wineries Worth a Visit

  Purcari: For premium Moldovan wines Purcari has a long tradition of winemaking. In fact,...
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Spotlight on… Et Cetera Winery, Moldova

Any trip to Chisinau is not complete without a winery visit,and we thoroughly recommend our...
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Where in the World is the Largest Wine Cellar?

  The world’s largest wine cellar is something to behold. Stretching an impressive 200 km...
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5 Reasons to Fall in Love with Moldova and its Wine

  A beautiful, ancient history Beyond its green and quaint capital, Chisinau, lie beautiful hills...
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The Best Food and Drinks Spots in Mallorca

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Top 5 Wineries to Visit in Umbria

  The focus for inland Italian wine is most commonly on Tuscany, with the more...
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Best Gay Friendly Wine and Dine Spots in Sonoma

You’ve spent a few days exploring San Francisco (it’s never enough, you’ll have to come...
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Out Wine World: Russian River, Sonoma County California

  Right. You’ve done Sonoma Gay Wine Weekend and then spent the week resting, relaxing...
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Best Gay Friendly Wine Spots in San Francisco

When I imagine my perfect holiday, I imagine good food, a great villa or hotel...
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Meet the 5 Star Wine Spa Hotel Partner in Ribera del Duero: Monasterio de Valbuena

  The jewel in the crown of the Castilla Termal trilogy of hotels is the...
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Meet the partner in Ribera del Duero: Hotel Castilla Termal Burgo de Osma

  Basking in tranquillity in the outskirts of Ribera del Duero, sits a former university built...
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Meet the partner in Valladolid: Castilla Termal Balneario de Olmedo

One of three hotels in the Hotel Castilla Termal Spa series, this gorgeous 4-star thermal...
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Top 5 Wineries to Visit in Catalunya

Lying to the east of Rioja, Catalunya (AKA Catalonia) offers a diverse range of wine...
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Sicilian Wineries to Visit and Taste Marsala Wine

You’d be forgiven for thinking that Marsala wine is little more than a fancy ingredient...
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5 of the Best Distilleries and Whisky Attractions Near Edinburgh

You may have seen Peter's guide to the best whisky bars in Edinburgh recently and...
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5 of the Best Whisky Bars in Edinburgh

Ask anyone who’s ever travelled to Edinburgh about their impression of Scotland’s capital and most...
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8 Best British Country Pubs with Award-Winning Food & Wine

There’s nothing more satisfying, when it comes to eating out, than finding somewhere cosy and...
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Big News For Bordeaux Lovers!

  Visiting Bordeaux will soon become a whole lot quicker and easier - if you’re...
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A DIY Cruise For Wine Lovers

As the sun finally begins to shine here in the UK, we start thinking about...
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5 Ways Travel Will Help Your Career

Here at Winerist, we’ve always firmly believed that travel is good for your mind, body...
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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...
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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...
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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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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...
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Top 5 Wine Spas in Mendoza

With Argentina increasingly in the spotlight for incredible wine and food experiences, we asked South...
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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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Meet the Partner in… Chianti, Tuscany

    Spotlight on... Villa Dianella A Rare Find Villa Dianella is a charming Bed...
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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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Meet the Partner in… Priorat (Catalonia)

  Spotlight on Clos Figueras An introduction to the region In the 1980s, a group...
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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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Winerist discovers… Washington State

  Recently at Winerist, we’ve been getting into a region that is not nearly as...
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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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Top Australia Wine Regions and Wine Tours

With continued technological advancements and massive investments in R&D, the wine production in Australia has achieved...
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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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Top 7 Piedmont Wineries to Visit

Piedmont literally means 'at the foot of the mountains', because the wine region is surrounded by...
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Top 10 Things to Do in Piedmont

Piedmont is a stunning Italian wine region with a plethora of things to do to suit...
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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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What’s On in September 2017 – 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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Argentina and Mendoza – what to expect from wine regions in South America?

Gabriel Dvoskin is a journalist and founder of Vinicast. He spends his time writing about...
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Best Wine and Food Tours in Tuscany 2017

Discover our selection of the best wine and food tours in Tuscany. We have compiled...
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Unique Ways to Travel and Take a Wine Tour this Summer

Summertime is here! If you aren’t going to be stuck at home being a taxicab...
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What’s On in July 2017 – Best Wine & Food Events around the world

  What’s happening in the vineyard? In the Northern Hemisphere, the young berries are starting...
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What’s On in June 2017 – 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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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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Test your Vintelligence! 9 May 2017

It's time for our weekly Vintelligence question! How good is your wine knowledge? 1. Which...
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Exploring Haro – the Wine Capital of La Rioja

  One of the nicest ways to holiday, if you are a wine lover, would...
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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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Ultimate luxury with Evarae wine resort wear

Our CEO & Co-Founder, Diana Isac talks to EVARAE Founder Georgia Thompson about the EVARAE...
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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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How to Spend the Perfect Weekend in Mendoza

  Mendoza: Argentina’s largest and most important wine region. The climate and topography found here...
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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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The Best Harvest Tours around the World in 2017

  From Portugal to Puglia, we have selected the best harvest tours you should consider...
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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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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...
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What’s on in March 2017 – 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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Can we guess your Ideal Wine Destination?

The world is full of fantastic wine regions to discover, which sometimes makes choosing the...
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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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8 Things All Wine Experts Do in the Spring

Photo credit: Serge Esteve - Pexels.com   A Sommelier is an expert trained in how to...
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Best Wineries to Visit in Etna, Sicily

In the shadow of Mount Etna… grapes, vines and winemakers. Get ready to discover the...
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What’s on in February 2017 – 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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17 Georgian Grape Varieties to look out for in 2017

There are approximately 530 unique grape varieties in Georgian that have been recorded by a...
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A Guide to Poland’s Regional Food

Poland has swiftly become the city break of choice boasting European charm, natural beauty and...
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Thanksgiving Traditions: Food, Wine and Culture

THANKSGIVING HISTORY Thanksgiving is a traditional American holiday which is celebrated every year on the...
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What’s on in January 2017 – Food and Wine Events Around the World

With the annual festive craze coming to an end, relatives going home and friends coming...
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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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Where to Wine and Dine in Dubai

There is nothing quite like indulging in a delicious meal and an array of cold,...
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Block 78 Unveils The Top Historical Wineries In Mendoza

A beautiful bustling city with cosmopolitan cafes, alluring plazas and grand leafy avenues, Mendoza is...
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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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Eastern Europe Wine Tours – From Czech Republic, Hungary, Moldova, Georgia to Kazakhstan

When you think of Eastern Europe, a long troubled history of war and hard-line Communist...
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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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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...
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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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Top 6 Veneto Wineries to Visit

To discover the diversity of landscape and climate in one of the largest wine-producing region...
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Why Brazil is the next sparkling wine destination – On the Brazilian wine trail

Brazil is best known for the sandy Copacabana beaches and it's caipirinha, it's national cocktail....
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Discover the Food and Wine of Rioja

Discover more about Rioja wines & its traditional food Located in the north of Spain,...
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INTERNATIONAL ALBARINO DAY & FESTIVAL

International Alabarino Day was celebrated one day only in August. 2016 will see the celebration...
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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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Top Wine & City Tours

As a wine and food lover, there is nothing like exploring a beautiful city whilst...
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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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Dalmatian Sailing Route for Wine and Food Lovers

Magnificent architecture, striking rural and coastal landscapes, and phenomenal gastronomic pleasures- Croatia has it all....
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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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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...
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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 April 2016 – Food and Wine Events Around the World

It's the start of bank holiday season, so you should make the most of the...
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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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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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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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The World’s Most Spectacular Wine regions

From the stunning Santorini Island in Greece, to the exotic Casa Blanca Valley in Chile,...
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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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Trending Destinations for White Wine Lovers for 2016

Any white wine aficionado knows of Chardonnay from Burgundy, Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand or...
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Chianti Classico and Fattoria Viticcio

  My case is a real example of ‘visit Tuscany once and you will keep...
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What’s on in January – Food and Wine Events Around the World

With the annual festive craze coming to an end, relatives going home and friends coming...
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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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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...
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12 Alternative Christmas Markets around the World

In the weeks leading up to Christmas, we witness hundreds of wine, food and souvenir...
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IN SEARCH OF FORGOTTEN SECRETS: WINERIST TRIP TO VALENCIA AND ALICANTE – PART ONE

When one thinks about Spanish wines, first names that come to mind are of course...
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IN SEARCH OF FORGOTTEN SECRETS: WINERIST TRIP TO VALENCIA AND ALICANTE – PART TWO

Valencia DO Second day brought even more pleasant surprises. After a short stroll through the...
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What’s on in December?

What’s happening in the vineyard? Despite what one might think, there is still a lot...
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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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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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Great Tasting Experiences in Napa Valley

Napa Valley is the epicenter of high quality US wines. This despite the fact Napa...
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Interview over a glass of wine with Baglio Donnafranca

Please tell us a bit about your property, the region, its history, the people behind...
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Where to Taste Terrific Wines in Sonoma

Sonoma Valley’s hills and hamlets create a quainter feel than Napa’s broad valley. This region’s...
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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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Discover Assa Valley and the wines of Kazakhstan

Looking at green horizons of Assa Valley and its stunning pristine vineyards near Almaty, Kazakhstan,...
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Discovering Tuscany from Villa al Colle

Have you ever dreamt of going back in time and see what it would be...
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Four Adventures in Valpolicella

If you love adventure movies just like me, chances are you would love to be...
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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...
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Food Lover Culinary Explosion in Soho!

  Living in London for a long time and having been to quite a few...
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Dubrovnik Summer Festival

  Dubrovnik’s ancient trade rivalry with Venice is played out on the cultural front these...
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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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Japan’s Elite Grapes

  The joyous song of the cicadas under the blazing sun, surrounded by a delicate...
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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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Orange Wine is the New Pink!

It is not orange and is not made out of orange peels but it tastes...
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Travelling Tips to Greece

  With its warm summery days, it’s sublime historical heritage and its breathtaking beaches, Greece...
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Introducing Piedmont’s Finest Wineries – La Raia and Cascina Cucco

In the north-west of Italy you’ll find the beautiful region of Piedmont. Sitting at the...
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Visit The 6 Best Wineries in Sicily for True Marsala Wine

Once upon a time… the Marsala wine. To be honest, it still keeps on being produced, sold...
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Agriturismo Poggio al Tufo – the Perfect Tuscan Hotel

Italy has over 20 wine regions, each producing delicious and famous wines. It is, however,...
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Discovering Veneto from Villa Quaranta, and Tommasi Winery

The Veneto wine region in northern Italy is most famous for its production of the...
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Test Your Vintelligence! 23rd June 2015

It's time for our weekly 'Vintelligence'  question! The Winerist is exploring the Southern American Spirit...
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What To Wear Wine Touring

My cousins and I recently went on a wine tasting and touring weekend throughout the...
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Which Wine Hotel Was Made For You?

The world is full of fantastic hotels in gorgeous wine regions, which sometimes makes choosing...
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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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Quinta do Tedo – a Douro Valley Wine Experience

Two years ago I was lucky to discover Portugal - a beautiful country with wonderful...
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What’s On in June – 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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Winerist at the London Wine Fair

The Annual London Wine Fair rolled into town this week (May 18th-20th), just in time...
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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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Beautiful Photos of Vineyards from around the World

The land where grapes are grown, where wine is created, is magical. The rows of...
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The Best Wine Bars in Tbilisi

As Georgia’s capital and largest city, Tbilisi offers plenty of things to do. The city...
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Top 10 Wine Bars in Barcelona

Although Barcelona is not a wine region itself, it is surrounded by them. 15 minutes...
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Discovering Franciacorta and Monte Isola

Along the highway from Venice to Milan, lies the appellation of Franciacorta: a green sea...
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Prosecco, But Not As We Know It

There is a region in Italy where Spring begins before the traditional day of 21st...
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The Top 10 Hotels for Wine Lovers

Many hotels serve a functional purpose: a convenient place to rest for the night. But...
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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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Which Wine City is Perfect for You?

It's easy to think that wine breaks and city breaks have to be mutually exclusive,...
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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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Can You Guess The Top 10 Wine Producing Regions of the World? Part 2

Following on from part 1 of the top 10 wine producing regions of the world, here is...
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Meet Aleksander – Our Poland Expert

Our Polish expert, Aleksander is passionate about all things wine and food, and he loves...
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12 Stunning Spring Wine Instagram Photos

The competition has now closed. Click here to find out who won! Last year we...
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Discovering Santorini: The Wine Traveller’s Guide

Set against the backdrop of the impressive volcanic caldera and surrounded by the glistening Aegean...
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Meet Vaios – Our Santorini Expert

Santorini, Greece, is our region of the month for April 2015. There's so much to love...
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The Popular Choice Award Winner is….

Your votes are in from the nominations for the Popular Choice Award, part of the...
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What’s On in April – Food and Wine Events Around the World

With Easter just around the corner, it's the start of bank holiday season. Make the...
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The Winerist Blogger Awards 2015

Announcing the very first Winerist Blogger Awards 2015! We decided to launch the awards as...
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The History and Wine of Andalucia

If you are an aficionado of fine wine, Andalucía is definitely the place for you....
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The 8 Best Food Markets in the World

When visiting buzzing cities like Hong Kong, New York or London, fervent foodies can’t help...
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The Three Best Holiday Villas in Sicily

As the largest island in the Mediterranean, Sicily’s already got a lot to offer even...
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12 Top Tips for Creating the Best Wine Tour for You

Wine travel is on the up, and for any fledgling wine lover the next logical...
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Best Wineries in Lazio to Visit

Most travellers heading to Lazio for a holiday are coming to see the city of...
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Travelling through Napa – Wineries to Visit and What to Know

Napa Valley wine region is arguably the place that has put California wine on the...
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10 of the Best Wineries in Piedmont to Experience

Benvenuti a Piemonte. I’m sure you have heard of Tuscany and the Veneto, probably even the wine regions...
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Announcing the Winner of our Winter Vineyard Competition

Thanks to everyone who voted in our Winter Vineyard Photo Competition. The poll has been...
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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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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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Discovering the Czech Republic and the Moravian Wine Region

Living in the Czech Republic means I am surrounded by rich history, beautiful chateaux and...
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Get Your Wine Home Safely When You Travel

An Innovative Solution to Bringing those Special Wine Bottles Home It’s a typical story: you’ve...
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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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3 Wineries in Valpolicella to Get You Started

Never been to Valpolicella? If you are a wine lover, sooner or later you’re going...
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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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What’s on in January – Food & Wine Events around the World

Christmas is over, but that's not to say the fun has to stop. January is...
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5 New Year’s Resolution Ideas for Wine, Food and Travel Lovers

Setting New Year’s Resolutions often feels like something you should do, but a lot of...
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Top Things to Do in Buenos Aires

  You’ve bought the plane ticket, booked accommodation, Spanish dictionary is on hand and you’re...
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The Best Wine Tasting Destinations to Sail to

Now that it is winter and summer has come to a definite close, you may...
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New Year’s in Wine Country – New Year, New Adventures

It's that time of year again - when groups of friends start tentitively asking each...
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Give the Gift of Travel

The gift of travel is really a gift that keeps on giving back. We have...
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What’s On – December’s Best Food & Wine Festivals

December is that time of the year for family, friends, and of course, lots of...
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Winerist Wins Travel Website of the Year!

Winerist is happy to announce that we were named Travel Website of the Year at...
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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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A Journey Like No Other – Winerist’s Anniversary Celebration

The last 2 years have been a fantastic journey and we have grown to feature...
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Top 10 Things to Do in Santiago

  Santiago, Chile’s bustling capital, in the centre of Chile’s long, thin shape is a...
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Wine Tourism Day 2014 – How Will You Celebrate?

The second annual Wine Tourism Day will be celebrated on Saturday 8th November, 2014. During...
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5 Killer Facts about Dracula

  From Bram Stoker’s original novel and the countless film adaptations that have followed to...
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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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Europe’s Best Christmas Markets

    The clocks have gone back, it’s getting cold and it’s getting dark way...
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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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Top 5 Things We Love About Priorat

Winerist Co-Founders, Diana and Tatiana, recently took a trip to Priorat with the boys from...
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Wineries to Visit on the East Coast of America

People dream of vacations. People love to drink wine. People dream of vacations where they...
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The Top Argentine Wineries – Everything You Need to Know

Argentina; the land of tango, red meat, gauchos and, of course, red wine! Wine lovers...
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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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Top 10 Things to Do in Mendoza

  A trip to Mendoza is made up of stunning scenery, amazing foods and even...
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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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A Guide on the Best Wineries in Mendoza

Mendoza is Argentina's largest and most important wine region, producing nearly 70% of the country's wine....
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Meet Phil – Our Auckland Expert

I’m a fourth generation New Zealander who has lived in NZ’s best city, Auckland, for nearly 40 years. I ran...
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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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The Top 10 Best Wineries to Visit in Oregon

Oregon, home to world-class wines, has so many good wineries, which made it an almost...
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7 Must-Visit Wineries and Wine Bars in Auckland

It's a rare sight to see Aucklanders venturing out to try wines. For the most...
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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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The Beautiful Mistake of Clos Figueras

  In 1997 established wine exporter, Christopher Cannan, on the recommendation of Priorat “New Wave”...
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Discover Cal Llop in the heart of Priorat

Imagine with me if you will, or better yet dream with me if you can....
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Emerging Regions and Their Unique Wines

Winerist went along to the Emerging Regions Wine Tasting event in central London this week...
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Eating, Drinking, and Sightseeing: A Weekend in Rome

What comes to mind when you think of Rome? The cultured amongst us would say...
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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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Meet Katja – Our Slovenia Expert

  Katja Pandel’s knowledge and experience in various sectors of tourism and events organisation led...
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When in Rome…Let History and Culture Come Alive

Rome - the bustling centre of the Roman Empire, the seat of the Catholic Church...
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Meet Sarah – Our Rome-Lazio Expert

Sarah May Grunwald, originally from California, has lived in Australia and Germany before settling in...
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English Language Coverage Comes to Catalunya

Comprehensive English language coverage of the Catalunya wine region has a new home at catalunyawine.com. Launched...
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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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Wine, Food & the City

Did you know Winerist isn’t just about great wine locations? We also cater to wine...
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Welcome to the Newly-Launched Winerist

Have you noticed our glamorous new makeover? We've been busy upgrading our website to bring...
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Sonoma County: Pairing Wine with Literary Arts

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

Lake Garda is a magical place. I've visited it twice and would happily go back...
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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...
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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...
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Puglia: Your Perfect Summer Destination

Why Puglia? There are so many reasons why Puglia is considered an authentic southern paradise....
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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...
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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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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...
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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...
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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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Wine Regions to Watch in 2014

      BORDEAUX: THE KING OF WINE TRAVEL A favourite of yours for more...
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Top 2013 Experiences from Winerist

    As we are approaching the end of the year, we have selected the...
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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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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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Autumn Truffle Hunting Season 2013 – Part 1

  Autumn is all about wine and truffle harvest. It is the perfect season for...
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Wine Tasting in Umbria

Being a former Italy expat, I was excited to go back to and spend more...
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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...
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Wine Tour Itineraries in the UK

UK wine tours have finally arrived to Winerist! We have teamed up with some of...
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One Day In Monterey Peninsula

My girlfriend and I wanted to do something special for our upcoming anniversary. We talked...
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Celebrate the Year of Gastronomy in Santorini

Celebrating gastronomy in Santorini is a year-long event and 2013 is the perfect year for...
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Summer 2013 Top Wine Travel Destinations

This week marks the start of the summer season! With the longest day of the...
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Specially for Dad from the Winery

We're paying tribute to all the wonderful dads with a taste of Burgundy and Bordeaux. We...
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Our Summer Deals in Wine Country

Get inspired with a selection of our most exciting summer deals. From volcanoes to the...
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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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Pennsylvania Wine Trails

  The U.S. West Coast is well-known for its wine regions, but it’s time the...
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Santorini, Greece – Island of Sun and Wine

Santorini is Winerist's top region of the month of May. This is certainly one of...
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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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Great Wineries to Visit in Niagara, Ontario

When imagining vineyards and wine-making, we often picture rolling hills in Tuscany, the northern California...
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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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Wineries of Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley

Novas Scotia's bucolic Annapolis Valley located an hour from Halifax is a wine lovers dream...
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Discovering Prince Edward County, Ontario

When people think about Canadian wine British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley or Ontario’s Niagara Region tend...
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Meet the Winemaker in Chile

Dear Wine Traveller, here’s a question for you: what could be better than visiting a...
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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...
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The Active Wino

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

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

Turkey’s spectacular ruins are a popular tourist attraction. However, Turkey also has great potential for...
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Napa on where and how to taste

Winery Tours in Napa Valley Most wineries open to the public offer tours, generally by...
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One day wine itinerary around Spring Mountain Napa Valley

The Spring Mountain appellation sits on steep hills of the Mayacamas Mountains that separate Napa...
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Wine Regions to Watch in 2013

From usual suspects and classic wine destinations to well kept secrets of the wine world,...
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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...
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Napa – An in-depth guide to Calistoga

Napa Valley’s most northerly town - Calistoga, is a destination location for all seasons. For globe...
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Five Golden Offers this Christmas

To beat the holidays blues why not plan your next getaway to wine country? Winerist...
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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...