Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a historic village in the Provence region of southern France that’s famous around the world for its wines. The village, a half-hour…
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La Motte is one of the finest wine estates in the Cape Winelands of South Africa. Situated in the Franschhoek Valley, near the town…
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I stepped out onto the terrace of my suite at the Jordan Wine Estate. The birds chirped excitedly as the sun slowly disappeared behind…
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A gorgeous wine region you should know about
I’ve visited many wine regions around the world, from the Yarra Valley in Victoria, Australia to Stellenbosch in South Africa, and Tuscany in Italy…
Discovering the South Styrian Wine Road
South Styria. To be honest, I’d never heard of this region before until my recent trip to Austria. Situated about a two-hour drive southwest…
The Moscato di Scanzo meditation wine
I swirled the wine in the glass and marvelled at its silky texture and rich ruby-red colour. Despite its dark appearance, I noticed a…