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Summer 2026 winery openings: the tasting rooms worth booking early

California

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13/05/2026

Summer 2026 winery openings: the tasting rooms worth booking early

First-time vineyard visits: the timing, transport and etiquette rules nobody tells you

California

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08/05/2026

First-time vineyard visits: the timing, transport and etiquette rules nobody tells you

Elegant style guide for what to wear to wine tasting in every season

Tasting Events

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04/03/2026

Elegant style guide for what to wear to wine tasting in every season

How to host an elegant wine tasting party at home: expert ideas, themes, and pairings

Tasting Events

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21/01/2026

How to host an elegant wine tasting party at home: expert ideas, themes, and pairings

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What to wear to a wine tasting: refined outfits for every wine country season

Tasting Events

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10/07/2026

What to wear to a wine tasting: refined outfits for every wine country season

Discover what to wear wine tasting in Napa Valley and other wine country regions: dressy casual outfits, smart layers, comfortable shoes, and winery-ready packing tips for every season.

by Sébastien Clairvaux

A refined guide to Taste of Sonoma: where wine, valley landscapes and estate gardens meet

Tasting Events

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09/07/2026

A refined guide to Taste of Sonoma: where wine, valley landscapes and estate gardens meet

Plan a Taste of Sonoma weekend like a seasoned wine traveller. Discover how to use the Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens festival to map future trips through Sonoma Valley, Dry Creek and beyond, with tasting strategies, digital planning tips and key stats.

Why Sonoma Restaurant Week belongs on every wine traveler’s calendar

Plan a wine-focused trip around Sonoma County Restaurant Week 2026. Discover how to pair vineyard visits with prix fixe menus, compare Sonoma to Napa and Oakland, and maximize tastings across Santa Rosa, Healdsburg, Dry Creek, and the Sonoma Valley.

by Jules Dupont-Dumas

How to plan an elegant spring barrel weekend in American wine country

Tasting Events

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05/07/2026

How to plan an elegant spring barrel weekend in American wine country

Plan a spring barrel 2025 weekend like a serious wine traveler. Discover key barrel tasting events in Yakima Valley, Palisade, Denver, and Siloam Springs, plus tips on tickets, itineraries, and tasting unfinished wines in American wine country.

Free tastings, festival hubs and the wine events that welcome you without a ticket

Plan family-friendly, low-cost wine travel with this guide to free summer wine tastings, European fairs, festival hubs, open cellar days, and smart use of passes and calendars.

The winery that sells 38% of its tickets online: how digital-first booking is reshaping who visits and when

Tasting Events

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22/06/2026

The winery that sells 38% of its tickets online: how digital-first booking is reshaping who visits and when

Digital booking systems, QR codes and data-driven tools are transforming wine tourism, reshaping who visits tasting rooms, how reservations work and what tech-savvy travelers should do before they book.

Oregon's sparkling surprise: inside the Willamette Valley's rise as America's Champagne country

Sparkling Wines

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12/06/2026

Oregon's sparkling surprise: inside the Willamette Valley's rise as America's Champagne country

Plan an insider Willamette Valley sparkling wine trip in Oregon, from Argyle and ROCO to Perlée and Method Oregon, with terroir driven tips for serious bubbles.

Budget vineyard trips that still feel luxe: how to access tasting quality without cellar-door prices

California

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12/06/2026

Budget vineyard trips that still feel luxe: how to access tasting quality without cellar-door prices

How to plan budget vineyard trips that still feel luxe, with smart tasting strategies, passes, timing tips and insider advice for Napa, Finger Lakes and beyond.

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

Tasting Events

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03/06/2026

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

Discover what to ask a winemaker on a vineyard visit, which questions to avoid, and the tasting room etiquette that earns you access to the real cellar and deeper wine experiences.

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

Tasting Events

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01/06/2026

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

Why hands-on harvest participation is replacing standard tastings, with insider guidance on vineyard work, timing, costs and choosing authentic wine harvest experiences.

Wine auction news for November: what travelers to vineyards need to know

Tasting Events

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23/05/2026

Wine auction news for November: what travelers to vineyards need to know

Wine auction news November 2025 is reshaping vineyard travel. Discover how Sotheby's, Christie's, and Hospices de Beaune results influence Beaune, Bordeaux, Napa Valley, and Hong Kong tasting itineraries, with practical tips on booking visits around record fine wine sales.

Inside Tasting Australia 2026: what ten days of eating and drinking across South Australia revealed

Discover how Tasting Australia 2026 transforms Adelaide into a launchpad for South Australian wine travel, from Town Square tastings to regional vineyard experiences and The Ghan wine journey.

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

France

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07/05/2026

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.

Wine festivals to circle this spring: where to sip, taste and discover in 2026

Tasting Events

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04/05/2026

Wine festivals to circle this spring: where to sip, taste and discover in 2026

Plan refined trips around the best spring wine festivals 2026 in the US and Europe, with insider tips on tickets, VIP value, family comfort and budget strategy.

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.

What to wear on a wine tour for effortless style and comfort

Elegant, expert guide on what to wear on a wine tour, with seasonal outfit ideas, smart casual tips, and practical advice for stylish comfort in wine country.

Elevating wine gifting: refined options for gift bags for wine lovers

Explore refined options for gift bags for wine lovers. Learn about materials, eco-friendly trends, personalization, and trusted suppliers for elegant wine gifting.

by Sébastien Clairvaux

A journey through the finest wine festivals in Europe: traditions, tastings, and regional celebrations

Tasting Events

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12/01/2026

A journey through the finest wine festivals in Europe: traditions, tastings, and regional celebrations

Explore the finest wine festivals in Europe, from iconic regions to immersive tastings, local food pairings, and expert tips for wine lovers and festival-goers.

by Kaelin Thornfield