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There’s only one thing better than drinking a great glass of wine and that’s drinking that same wine at the source, surrounded by vineyards or barrels. That’s why we are pulling together this helpful interactive map showing wine tourism destinations; just for you!

If you’re planning a trip to wine producing areas and want to check out what wineries are there, and which ones are available to visit or stay at check out the map below. It will be updated regularly with new producers so keep checking back. Send us pictures or stories from your travels and we’ll include them too!

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Sep
03

Wine adventures in the Mosel and Rheingau

By Camilla Bowler

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Last year’s holiday was sun, sea and sand – and a lot of lounging around. This year, it was time for a change and off to Germany to see some vines. The Mosel may be short on sea and sand but it is certainly not lacking in dramatic scenery. This has got to be one of the world’s most beautiful wine regions: carpets of …

Aug
31

Sustainability at SAAM Mountain Vineyards

By Rob Pickard

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Commitments to environmental and ethical issues have come to the forefront of business strategy over the last few years, with Corporate Social Responsibility a key area for company investment.   Whether you feel these issues are important in the wine industry, or indeed whether eco-friendly wine production would influence the average consumer’s next wine purchase – many wine producers around the world believe in its …

Aug
27

Cooking over Vines – A Vine BBQ

by Rob Pickard

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BBQ opportunities on our beloved rain soaked island are few and far between, so if you’re going to do it, make every effort to do it properly!  Doing it properly can of course be affected by many factors, from meat, fish and veg selection, salads and accompaniments, pre BBQ beers, and importantly, wine selection.  However, what I discovered on a recent trip to Bordeaux …

Aug
25

News from Wither Hills & St Hallett – 30 Days Down Under Vol.1

By Dan Coward

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They say that a day is a long time in politics. Well imagine thirty long days of politics and you’ll get an idea of how ready Australia has been to vote in the general election. Not just because people want to do their democratic duty, but also so that we are spared any more negative political advertising. Both of the major parties have been …

Aug
18

On tour in Armagnac Part 2: Samalens

by Will Lowe, http://www.bibendum-spirits.co.uk/

The team arrive at Samalens Armagnac

Our second distillery of the day, Samalens, was an absolute delight. We were greeted by Pierre, the great-grandson of John Samalens who founded the distillery in 1882. Located in the heart of Bas Armagnac, the landscape was notably different from Tenareze – not least by the surprising abundance of sunflower …

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