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Luxe accommodation: Stay at Beresford Estate

Luxe accommodation: Stay at Beresford Estate

When a panel of wine experts says your winery accommodation is a ‘luxe offering in a beautiful setting’ that offers an ‘exceptional stay and complete experience for guests’ it’s worth paying attention.

Le Agriesperienze: A Taste of Ticino’s Wine & Farm Traditions

Le Agriesperienze: A Taste of Ticino’s Wine & Farm Traditions

Switzerland’s Italian-speaking region, Ticino, is a paradise of rolling vineyards, traditional farms, and breathtaking landscapes. While it’s famous for its Merlot wines, there’s a hidden layer of depth to its agritourism scene, offering visitors something far beyond a simple tasting session. At the heart of this movement is Le Agriesperienze, an initiative that combines immersive food and wine tourism with hands-on agricultural experiences.

Wine tourism can also be sustainable

Wine tourism can also be sustainable

Visitors to the Paulinenhof in Selzen, Rheinhessen, experience what sustainability feels like as soon as they arrive: at the champagne reception in the blooming garden, wine lovers enjoy the sparkling wine in a natural setting with tantalising aromas.

Sustainability at the forefront for Church Road Winery

Sustainability at the forefront for Church Road Winery

In the Best Of Wine Tourism Awards announced in September this year, Church Road Winery scooped the award for Sustainable Wine Tourism Practices. Sustainable practices are something Hawke’s Bay can be proud to say are at the heart of so many of its wineries. It’s...

Bodegas Bilbaínas: Where Rioja’s Legacy Meets Modern Elegance

Bodegas Bilbaínas: Where Rioja’s Legacy Meets Modern Elegance

Tucked into the storied Station Quarter of Haro, Rioja’s winemaking epicenter, Bodegas Bilbaínas offers an experience as timeless as its wines. With over 120 years of history, this iconic estate is not just a winery—it’s a journey through the art, culture, and passion of Spanish viticulture.

Chateau de Reignac

Chateau de Reignac

Has yet another Best Of Wine Tourism award under it‘s belt, this time for Sustainable wine tourism practices. Previous wins include Architecture and Landscape in 2015, Innovation and Discovery in 2016 and a Gold award for innovation and experience.

Pine Ridge Vineyards: Where Sustainability Meets Excellence

Pine Ridge Vineyards: Where Sustainability Meets Excellence

As a sustainability-driven Napa winery, Pine Ridge Vineyards looks to the future – while heralding its past. This Stags Leap District mainstay remains committed to preserving the natural beauty of Napa Valley, proving that environmental responsibility and exceptional winemaking can—and must—go hand in hand.

Signorello Estate: Built for the Future

Signorello Estate: Built for the Future

When a Napa Valley winery was destroyed by wildfire, one man decided to rebuild – and become the most efficient, eco-ready winery possible. Meet the re-imagined Signorello Estate: 100% off-the-grid, fully solar-powered, and built for the future.