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Tailor-made private wine tours and tastings in Mendoza

So you're ready for an adventure, and Mendoza is in your sights but how do...
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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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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 Key Grape Varieties of the Douro Valley

The Douro Valley in Portugal is divided into three broad areas: Baixo Corgo, Cima Corgo...
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The best wine tours in Chianti from Florence

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

‘Life is for celebrating’, the joyous motto and philosophy of the Ridgeview family, a highly...
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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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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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Wine Tasting Etiquette: The Dos and Don’ts

Whether you are a wine newbie or an experienced taster, wine tasting events are a...
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What is Georgian ‘Orange’ Wine?

Drinking ‘orange’ wines has become something of a trend of late, with examples coming from...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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South Australia: New World Wine with History

The earliest evidence of vine planting in South Australia dates back to the mid 1800's....
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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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Port & Cheese – 5 Unexpected Pairings

I love wine and cheese on their own but I prefer them together. The two...
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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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Guide to Portugal’s Port Wine

Port – the real stuff, from grapes grown in the terraced vineyards of the Douro and made...
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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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A 3 Minute History of Port Wine

The English & Scottish Factor Port is an iconic wine with a lot of history...
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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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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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Inside … J Vineyards & Winery

J Vineyards & Winery produce a range of exceptional sparkling and varietal wines in Russian...
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Six D.O. Rueda Wines You Must Try

D.O. Rueda is undoubtedly one of the Spanish wine world’s best kept secrets. This diminutive...
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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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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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5 Things You Must Do in Santa Barbara

California’s Santa Barbara region is one of Winerist’s Top 10 Travel Destinations for 2020. The...
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7 Reasons to Visit Santa Barbara in 2020!

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

Not only is Argentina one of the most beautiful and diverse nations in South America,...
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Australian Bushfires: What Is Happening, and How Can I Help?

For most of us, the biggest worries we’ve had over the last few weeks have...
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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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Exploring Organic Wine with New Zealand Winegrowers

The topic of organics is one which has become relentlessly important over the last few...
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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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Best English Wines from Sussex

In our tireless efforts to share the very best of the wonderful world of wine...
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Best English Wines from Kent

The keen tasters of the Winerist team recently enjoyed an afternoon at WineGB, an industry...
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The Best Wineries in Franciacorta

Franciacorta DOCG sits in quiet splendour in the heart of Italy’s Lombardy region, producing some...
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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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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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The Best Wineries to Visit in Stellenbosch

South Africa is one of the most exciting wine regions in the world right now,...
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200 Years of Wine in New Zealand

It’s certainly fair to observe that the New Zealand wine industry is still in its...
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Discover wine events and festivals around the world this October

Wine lovers, get your palates ready for our incredible, worldly line up of the best...
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British Airways Celebrates 100 Years In the Air With Hattingley Valley Wines!

Time to celebrate – British Airways is 100! This iconic British aviation brand has officially...
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Hambledon Wines: England’s Oldest Vineyard

‘We’re England’s oldest vineyard, in the birthplace of cricket!’ exclaims Ian Kellett, owner of Hambledon...
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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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Visiting Orin Swift Cellars Remind us Napa Still has its Edge

For much of its history, California has been the focal point of counter cultural movements...
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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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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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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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What Are The Grape Varieties That Are Shaking Up New Zealand?

When we think of New Zealand wine, what’s the first wine or grape that comes...
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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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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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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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New Release From The Surrey Hills

Just a little over an hours’ drive from central London and a mere 15 minutes...
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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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Why Kiwi Sauvignon Blanc Endures As The Hero White of The Wine World

1973 seems to have been a year for iconic moments.  After months in the Abbey...
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The Best of Old and New in California Wine Country: A Spotlight on Louis M Martini’s New Winery

The Jewel in the Crown of California California is the largest and most significant wine...
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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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10 Key Varietals Of Georgian Wine

  Which grapes do you find in the wines of Georgia? With 500 indigenous grape...
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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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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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Napa Valley or Sonoma County? Spotlight on Louis M Martini

A tasting that changed the wine world A mere 42 years ago, the most illustrious...
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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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Festive wine events around the UK this December

Santa has come early for wine lovers this month with a wide range of events...
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What is Tokaji Wine?

  Tokaj in Hungary is both an UNESCO World Heritage site and the oldest, yet...
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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 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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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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Best Wineries to Visit in Umbria

Some embark on winery tours because they are true aficionados, but many — if not...
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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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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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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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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 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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What is Sekt? (And some to try)

With the rise of Prosecco and English sparkling wine, the world is looking to other...
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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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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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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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Wine 101: Pinot Noir

  If you watched The Wine Show this week you might have found yourself craving...
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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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Meet the partner in… Argentina

Spotlight on Entre Cielos In 2009, a group of 12 Swiss wine aficionados moved to...
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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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5 Top Grenache Wines in South Africa

Grenache used to be the most planted red grape selection across the world, with substantial...
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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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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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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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Best Wineries to Visit in Chile

Thanks to its extreme geography, Chile is a highly fertile ground for wine growers. Here is...
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Best Restaurants in Mendoza, Argentina

Searching for a fun foodie vacation? Mendoza, Argentina has come a very long way in...
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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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Wine and Food Pairing in Chile

Chile wine regions are the perfect destination for thrill seekers looking to embark on adventure...
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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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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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Wine Regions near Palermo

Palermo is the capital of Sicily. Sicily is the largest Italian region in terms of...
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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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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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Easter Food and Traditions Around the Globe

The chocolate Easter bunny has become a modern symbol for Easter, but this religious holiday...
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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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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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Love The Wine You Are With

When it comes to love, we tend to forget that wine and food matter. Winerist...
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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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Lady Gaga about to launch her wine label

The quirky Lady Gaga is a famous American singer and songwriter. Her career started in...
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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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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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Castello di Casole, Tuscany: An Authentic Tuscan Experience

Winerist had a quick chat with Laura Fiore, Sales and Marketing Manager at Hotel Castello...
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Visiting Vineyards in Madrid

What comes to mind when you think of Spanish wines? Maybe a trusty Rioja? Perhaps...
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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 Beer Guide to the Lake District

The Lake District is home to over 20 breweries, many with award-winning drinks that can...
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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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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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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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Errazuriz Encourages Excellence in Food and Drink Photography

Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year is delighted that Viña Errázuriz are once again...
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Tasting in the Dark: Infra-Red Wine

Infra-red wine  Laithwaite’s Wine launches first ever ‘Tasting in the Dark’ to put wine aficionados’...
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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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Best Harvest Photo 2016

  Winerist's Best Harvest Photo Competition has come to an end!   After weeks of...
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Vote For You Favorite Harvest Picture – The Grand Final

  2016 finalists up for Winerist's Best Harvest Photo Competition!   5 finalists were selected...
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Vote For Your Favorite Harvest Picture – Week 5, 10th October

  Winerist's Best Harvest Photo Competition has come to week 5!   Wine lover, this...
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Vote For Your Favourite Harvest Picture – Week 4, 3rd October

  Winerist's Best Harvest Photo Competition has come to week 4!   During this trip...
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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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Vote For Your Favorite Harvest Picture – Week 3, 26th September

Winerist's Best Harvest Photo Competition has come to week 3! In the past weeks we...
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Vote For You Favorite Harvest Picture – Week 2, 19th September

Winerist's Best Harvest Photo Competition has come to week 2! Again we challenged our wineries...
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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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Vote For Your Favorite Harvest Picture – Week 1, 12th September

Winerist's Best Harvest Photo Competition is back for its 3rd year. 5 weeks - 5 of...
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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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Meet the Winemakers from Bouchon Family Wines, Maule Valley, Chile

The Buchon family's winemaking story began in 1887 when Emile Bouchon settled in Chile having...
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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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ABC of Wine Travel – Part 2: N-Z

We are back with the highly anticipated part 2 of the ABC Wine Travel! Here...
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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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ABC of Wine Travel – Part 1: A-M

There are over 6,000 wine regions in the world which are mainly located around the...
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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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Discover Querciabella, One of Tuscany’s Premium Wineries

In July we visited Tuscany's Querciabella winery and had a great time. During our visit we...
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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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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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The Historical Thrace Wine Route: 6 Top Wineries in Turkey

  Vineyards have thrived in Turkey, a land of grace, hospitality and commerce, for millennia. We're...
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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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Torres Wine Tours – Award Winning Wine Tourism Experiences

The Torres Wineries are located in the heart of the Penedès County, only 40 minutes...
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Rioja’s Top Wine and Food Tours

Named after the River Oja, Rioja is the oldest DO (Denominación de Origen) in Spain,...
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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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Free Wine, Wine without walls led by Alice Feiring

While there are no legal criteria for the definition of “natural wine”, and calling wines...
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OperaWine at Vinitaly 2016 puts Music in a Bottle

Music and Wine are the two main protagonists for OperaWine 2016. This year’s list of...
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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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Where To Go And What To Do In Sonoma

Planning a visit to wine country is on every wine lover’s bucket list, but other...
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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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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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Starter Wine Club

Offer no longer available. Get in touch at www.winerist.com/bespoke if you would like to buy....
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Become friends with Barone Ricasoli, the Oldest Italian Winery

Love Chianti Classico, Bolgheri and Brunello di Montalcino? We do and are dreaming of a Tuscan...
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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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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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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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Cheers to Tempranillo Day!

The 12th of November we celebrate the International Day of one of wine lover’s favourite...
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TEST YOUR VINTELLIGENCE! 10TH NOVEMBER 2015

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

History of Champagne The 23rd of October is celebrating Champagne Day around the world.  Champagne...
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Review: Wine Bars of Covent Garden & Soho with SideCar City

London is not the world’s wine capital but it certainly has some great wine bars...
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Happy Cabernet Day!

The last Thursday of August marks the day to celebrate Cabernet Sauvignon and the wines it...
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How to spend the perfect day in Rioja?

For many of you travelling to Rioja comes down to opting for a Day Tour...
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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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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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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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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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Bodega Garzon Tasting with Branding Latin America

South America is renowned for its stunning landscapes from the breathtaking mountains,  the amazon jungle,...
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Reasons To Love And Try Greek Wine

Why hasn't Greek wine taken off in the UK? Andrew Barrow explains why we need...
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There’s an idea: PDO wine tourism in Greece!

A few years ago, I was member of a thinktank advising the Greek Wine Board...
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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! 16th June 2015

It's time for our weekly 'Vintelligence' wine-related question!  Yesterday we shared a great article by...
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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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5 Things You Can Find in a Sicilian Palmento

When you travel through Sicily, chances are that you come across some palmento, but what...
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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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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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Announcing the Winner of our Spring Vineyard Competition

We showcased some amazing spring vineyard photos from Instagram and let you decide which was...
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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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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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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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The Vineyard Dogs of Instagram Competition

The competition is now closed. Click here to see who the winner is!  Some of...
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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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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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4 Fantastic Tuscan Getaways at Poggio al Casone

In the heart of Tuscany is one of the most beautiful retreats for wine lovers...
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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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Meet Anna- Maria – Our Sardinia Expert

My name is Anna Maria Fara, I'm Sardinian DOCG even though I travelled and lived...
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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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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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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 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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Lawsuit Creates Panic over Arsenic in Wines – Should We Be Worried?

Does your wine contain dangerous amounts of arsenic? Here are the facts behind the lawsuit....
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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 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 Best Spring Breaks for 2015

Hooray! March is here, and of course that means that spring is on its way....
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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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Test Your Wine Knowledge – Old World Vs New World

Wine is truly a global product these days. There is hardly a country were wine...
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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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Greece and the History of Wine

  The Origins of Wine You can trace the origins of wine all the way...
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Putting British Wines on the Map

Did you know that there are over 400 vineyards in England and Wales? Despite lying...
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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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Test Your Wine Knowledge – Napa Vs Sonoma

Napa and Sonoma are two of the most famous wine producing regions in California, both...
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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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Advanced Wine Quiz – Test Your Knowledge

It's the final level in our Test Your Wine Knowledge series! This time the level...
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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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Intermediate Wine Quiz – Test Your Knowledge

Welcome to Winerist's second wine knowledge quiz - this time it's at an intermediate level!...
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Easy Wine Quiz – Test Your Knowledge

Welcome to the Winerist wine knowledge quiz! Do you know where Barolo comes from or...
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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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Celebrity Winemakers

The number of celebrity winemakers is on the up. Whether it’s linked to a personal...
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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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Vivino’s Top White Wine Styles Drank Around the World

Last week we revealed which red wines are most popular around the world. This week,...
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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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13 Incredible Winter Vineyard Instagram Photos

This competition has now closed! Click here to find out who won! After receiving so...
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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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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 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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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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Top 8 Foodie Stops in London’s East End

Some like it hot, some like it greasy, and some like an eclectic mix of...
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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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How Much of an Australian Wine Buff Are You?

How well do you know your Australian wines? Do you fancy yourself as a bit...
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An Introduction to Famous Australian Wines

  Australian wines are some of the most well-known in the world; to help you...
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Australian Grape Varieties – Reds

Red wine has been on the up-and-up in Australia for many years and Australian red...
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Australian Grape Varieties – Whites

Australia produces some of the world's most famous wine brands and is fast becoming one...
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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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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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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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Toast a Farmer

World Food Day is celebrated every year on October 16th to commemorate the creation of...
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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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Mix it up with Wine – 4 Tasty Wine Cocktails

Wine has been a way of bringing people together since ancient times. For as long...
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Italian Painter, Elisabetta Rogai, Turns Wine into Amazing Art

Florentine artist, Elisabetta Rogai is well established in the international art world, as she has successfully represented Florence...
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Reinventing the Wine Label – Speak Wines Interview

The founders of Speak Wines, Stephanie Fasi and Kerry Sutherland, have set out to re-invent...
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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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Poetry in a Bottle

In celebration of National Poetry Day, Winerist is taking you around the world with our...
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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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Catalunya Wine Opens Their Online Wine Store

After an overwhelmingly positive response to their English language coverage of the wine region of...
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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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Meet Mireia – Our Barcelona Expert

  I’m Mireia Pascual, from Barcelona. I studied tourism and have a Sommelier Certificate. I...
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Harvest Experience at Sherry Country

I moved to South Western Spain six months ago, when my partner and I realised...
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Spanish Winery, Finca Allende, Comes to London

In the midst of the city of London, where sterile bars and glass buildings are...
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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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Best Wineries of the Beautiful South

Last week Wines of Argentina, Wines of Chile and Wines of South Africa got together...
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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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Traditional Italian Truffle Hunting

Introducing TruffleHunter... TruffleHunter are a UK-based, family-run food business, sourcing Truffles from our Sibillini Mountain...
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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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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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Eating London’s East End Food Tour – A Review

With so much choice in London, finding the right place to eat is no easy...
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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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Mario Bemer – Master Artisan of Custom-Made Shoes

The ultimate shoe, an extension of the man – precision, attention to every slightest detail....
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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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Food in Crete and Recipes

The food of Crete is pure and raw and it is all about the freshness...
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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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10 Wine Holidays in the UK and Abroad

  We are celebrating July - one the busiest months of the year when it...
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Boutique Winery and Wine Hotel in Tuscany where Luxury is King

While living in Milan, I had spent many weekends exploring the small enotecas and private...
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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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Sonoma Valley Best Food and Wine events throughout the year

Sonoma Valley - with its picturesque landscapes, cultural heritage, old history and large variety of...
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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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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 Visit to Purcari Winery – Our Top Winery of the Month

This month Winerist is thrilled to welcome a new Moldovan winery on our website, Purcari....
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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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Argentina Wine Awards 2014

Wines of Argentina announced its winners for the Argentina Wine Awards 2014! The event is...
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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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Pressing Pause in Healdsburg: A Visit to Lambert Bridge Winery

A typical day of wine tasting involves visiting at least two or three wineries, sometimes...
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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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Romanian Wineries Not To Be Missed – The Newcomers

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

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

Being a former Italy expat, I was excited to go back to and spend more...
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London Cru Opens First Central London Winery

On the 17th of September we were fortunate enough to enjoy a private tour at...
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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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10 Reasons to Experience Harvest

The most obvious reason for experiencing harvest is of course the tasting of wines, the...
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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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One Day In Monterey Peninsula

My girlfriend and I wanted to do something special for our upcoming anniversary. We talked...
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Cal LLop Hotel Review – Winerist in Priorat

  While visiting Barcelona on a long weekend break we decided to spend the last...
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La Moresca Hotel Review

La Moresca is truly a special place to stay. From impeccable service to great modern...
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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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Top Wineries to Visit in Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia is an unlikely wine region, its climate of cool summers, short growing season and...
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Our Top Hotel of the Month – Relais La Sommità

  Relais La Sommita is one of those wine hotels that truly showcases all of...
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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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Clos Figueras – Meeting the Winemaker in Priorat

It was a hot sunny day in October when we visited Priorat, one of the...
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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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Malbec – The Future of Argentinian Malbec (Part 2)

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

Here's  a short history of the Malbec grape in Argentina, which shows how Malbec production...
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Barossa 2013 Vintage Report

Ask any winemaker what is the best vintage and they will usually tell you it's...
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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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My Perfect Day in Rioja

My perfect day starts with a lovely breakfast: a glass of orange juice, a crunchy...
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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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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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Most Planted Red Grape in Croatia – Plavac Mali

History Viticulture and wine production in Croatia was introduced by Greek colonists. The most prominent...
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Umbria Wine – The Ultimate Guide to the Wines of Umbria

Though Umbria has a wine-making tradition that began with the Etruscans over 2000 years ago,...
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Winerist Offers for Two

This is the week to spread some love. So spread the love by taking your...
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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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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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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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Meet Paul – our Bordeaux expert

ABOUT PAUL Paul has worked in fine wine for over 5 years and is the...
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10 Reasons to Discover Burgundy

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