If you’re a fan of champagne, then you’ll definitely want to visit the Champagne region of France. One of the best places to experience the magic of champagne is in the city of Reims, where you can visit some of the most famous champagne houses in the world. From Veuve Clicquot to Pommery to Taittinger, …
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McMinnville is a historic town in Oregon’s Willamette Valley and one of the best places to base yourself if you want to explore the famous wine region. With a population of 35,000, McMinnville is big enough to have all the services you’ll need, all while maintaining small-town charm. A key reason to base yourself in …
Nestled between the Mediterranean Sea and the gorgeous Montserrat Mountains, the Catalonia region offers a stunning backdrop for exploring wineries near Barcelona. Catalonia has two thousand years of winemaking history and is home to more than 300 wineries and 12 Designations of Origin regions (including the famous Spanish sparkling wine cava). So how do you …
When you think of the United States and wine, I imagine your mind takes you straight to California. But did you know that Washington State is the second largest wine-producing state in the US? And that it is home to more than 1,000 wineries? As prices rise in California’s best-known wine regions like Napa, more …
I was pleasantly surprised by how un-touristy the Rioja region felt. Despite the fame of this wine region, there was a relaxed and easy-going feel to the area that I very much enjoyed. When I was planning my trip I found it difficult to work out which Rioja wineries I should visit and whether I …
Did you know that for centuries the economy of the Greek Island of Santorini was built on wine? I was very surprised to discover that this was the case. When I first heard about wineries on Santorini and its famous assyrtiko grape I thought wine from such a warm climate can’t possibly taste good. I …