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La Cité du Vin: Bordeaux’s Iconic Wine Journey

La Cité du Vin: Bordeaux’s Iconic Wine Journey

The opening of The Cité du Vin in 2016 was a turning point for Bordeaux. This unique cultural and viticultural space on the banks of the Garonne river is part of Bordeaux’s reinvention as a wine tourism destination. A trend already in place in the vineyards, now embracing and embraced by the city. It was also a turning point for the waterfront of Bordeaux.

Inspired wine tourism within an urban winery

Inspired wine tourism within an urban winery

In a ‘cellar door without a vineyard’, nestled in the heart of Havelock North village, visitors gain a meaningful connection to the Great Wine Capital of Hawke’s Bay on a number of levels thanks to the carefully considered innovative wine tourism experiences on offer at Smith & Sheth.

The Landscapes & Archictectures of the Famous Napa Valley

The Landscapes & Archictectures of the Famous Napa Valley

The Napa Valley wine tasting experience is about more than just the wine. Visitors come to experience the region’s famous hospitality, history, ambiance… and history-making architecture. What is known around the world as “Napa Valley style” originated with architects including Albert Schroepfer, William Turnbull, Cliff May, Howard Backen, and others helping to build out the dreams of Napa Valley’s wineries for wine tourism pioneers, like the Beringer Brothers and Robert Mondavi.

Riojan Landscapes and Architectural Marvels

Riojan Landscapes and Architectural Marvels

Discover the architectural gems that have transformed the Rioja wine region. These innovative wineries have not only redefined the concept of winemaking but have also become major attractions for wine tourism.