Sip, Savor, Explore

03/06/2026

The cellar-door confession: what winemakers actually want you to ask during a vineyard visit

When the winemaker hands you pruning shears: why harvest participation is replacing the standard tasting

Tasting Events

01/06/2026

When the winemaker hands you pruning shears: why harvest participation is replacing the standard tasting

Aglianico among the ruins: Pompeii's 2,000-year winemaking revival and how to taste it

29/05/2026

Aglianico among the ruins: Pompeii's 2,000-year winemaking revival and how to taste it

Meursault gets a new address this July: Maison Le Chevreuil and what it signals for Burgundy wine travel

France

25/05/2026

Meursault gets a new address this July: Maison Le Chevreuil and what it signals for Burgundy wine travel

Spotlight

Burgenland by bicycle: Austria's quietest wine region at pedalling pace

06/05/2026

Burgenland by bicycle: Austria's quietest wine region at pedalling pace

Plan a Burgenland wine cycling tour around Lake Neusiedl. Discover easy bike routes, Blaufränkisch tastings, Seewinkel National Park detours and practical tips for bikes, bases and seasons.

The winery tour is over: what replaced it and why that matters

Discover how the future of wine tourism is shifting from scripted group tours to immersive, small-scale vineyard experiences, with France leading a global move toward deeper storytelling, sustainability, and higher-value visits.

29/04/2026

Eighteen million and counting: inside Italy's wine tourism explosion

Discover how Italy wine tourism 2026 is reshaping rural escapes for couples, from Vinitaly Tourism and FINE Italy to emerging vineyard regions beyond Tuscany and key planning tips.

Shipping wine home from vacation: customs clearance, packing tricks and duty thresholds

Learn how to ship wine home from vacation legally and safely, from US and EU customs rules to airline baggage limits, packing tips, and when to use professional wine shipping services.

Georgia's qvevri and SHUMI: the 8,000-year wine pilgrimage

03/05/2026

Georgia's qvevri and SHUMI: the 8,000-year wine pilgrimage

Plan a georgia wine travel qvevri journey, from SHUMI Winery in Kakheti to family marani cellars, with expert tips on routes, seasons, tastings and budgets.

Vinitaly 2026 signals a shift: Italy makes wine tourism a permanent pillar

How Vinitaly’s new wine tourism format in Verona is reshaping Italian vineyard travel, from economic data to curated routes across key wine regions.

Finding genuinely eco-friendly wineries: a checklist for the conscientious traveler

Sustainable Practices

07/05/2026

Finding genuinely eco-friendly wineries: a checklist for the conscientious traveler

Learn how to plan an eco-friendly wineries visit, understand organic, biodynamic, Salmon Safe and LIVE certifications, and choose sustainable wine regions like Oregon’s Willamette Valley and Sonoma without sacrificing wine quality or travel pleasure.

by Daiyu Zhang

When the vineyard goes green: how sustainability became wine tourism's new currency

Sustainable Practices

26/04/2026

When the vineyard goes green: how sustainability became wine tourism's new currency

Discover how to plan sustainable wine tourism: understand organic vs biodynamic vs sustainable wineries, verify eco claims, reduce your travel footprint, and choose vineyard experiences that genuinely support local communities and landscapes.

Sleeping among the vines: how to choose the right vineyard accommodation

California

06/05/2026

Sleeping among the vines: how to choose the right vineyard accommodation

Learn how to choose the right vineyard stay in California wine country, from winery-owned villas to farmhouses, with tips on pricing, value, booking strategies and what to expect from a true vineyard accommodation experience.

Wine Travel Awards 2026: Georgia, Venice and the Andes claim the spotlight

Discover how the latest Wine Travel Awards spotlight Georgia’s SHUMI Winery, Venissa Estate in the Venetian Lagoon, Austria’s Burgenland and Argentina’s Uco Valley, with transparent voting, no entry fees for wineries and practical details for planning high-end wine tourism trips.

Southwest Airlines' new 'Sip and Ship' lets you fly wine home for free

Southwest Airlines’ Sip and Ship program lets wine country travelers check one free case of wine from Santa Rosa, San Diego and Las Vegas, with clear baggage rules, packing tips and cost savings for Sonoma County and West Coast trips.

Planning a vineyard trip that delivers: booking windows, routes and the details that matter

California

21/04/2026

Planning a vineyard trip that delivers: booking windows, routes and the details that matter

Plan a California wine country itinerary with purpose: learn how many wineries to visit per day, when to book tastings, sample daily timing and costs, transport tips, and how to keep your vineyard trip relaxed and memorable.

Beyond the tasting pour: what an immersive wine experience actually looks like

Discover what truly defines immersive wine experiences, from harvest volunteering and vineyard tours to blending workshops and vineyard-to-table dining, plus tips for choosing authentic wine tourism offerings.

Which wine is sweet for refined palates on vineyard journeys

Learn which wine is sweet for refined vineyard travel, from dessert wines and port to moscato, with practical tasting, pairing, and itinerary advice.

Loire sauvignon blanc journeys through France’s most graceful valley

Plan an elegant Loire sauvignon blanc journey through France’s Loire Valley, with expert tips on terroirs, tastings, prices, and vineyard visits for wine travelers.

Pinot noir and pinot meunier: refined routes for vineyard and champagne travel

Plan refined wine journeys around pinot noir and pinot meunier, from Champagne to Napa, with expert tips on vineyards, tastings, and sparkling wine styles.

Alsace grand cru wines and the shift from varietal to terroir focused labeling

Understand how Alsace Grand Cru labeling moved from mandatory varietal mentions to terroir focus, and learn to read labels, plan vineyard routes, and taste with confidence.

Turkish wine journeys through Anatolia’s most characterful vineyards

Explore turkish wine across Anatolia’s vineyards, from kalecik karasi to Urla’s coastal blends, with expert tips for planning refined, wine-focused travel in Turkey.

A refined journey through d’Angerville: volnay premiers crus and meursault elegance

Explore d’Angerville through Volnay premiers crus, Meursault whites, and the historic town of Angerville for an elegant, terroir driven wine travel itinerary.

Miani wine in Friuli Venezia Giulia: an intimate journey through Enzo Pontoni’s vineyards