Tourism
Denbies Wine Estate to Develop UK’s First Vineyard Hotel
Denbies Wine Estate in Surrey has begun construction on the UK’s first vineyard hotel with support from HSBC UK. The £4 million investment, which saw HSBC contribute £1.7 million towards the total will see the transformation of Denbies’ Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast converted into the country’s first UK vineyard hotel consisting of 17 en-suite rooms…
5 Sparkling Stays at English Vineyards
Whether you’ve ever fancied a staycation mini- or micro-break on an English vineyard, or even if you’ve never thought about it, you will probably be surprised to hear there are more than 50 vineyards that will be very happy to welcome you with a comfy bed and a delicious glass of English sparkling wine. Here…
A tasting and stay at Chateau de Pennautier in Carcassonne
Deep down in the south of France exists the world’s largest wine growing region, Languedoc-Roussillon, a wonderfully blessed area that benefits from fine weather, coastal breezes and foothills of the Pyrenees. One of the most famous towns of Languedoc-Roussillon is Carcassonne, a fortified city that is located in the department of Aude (11), its world famous hilltop La…
A visit to Château Haut Gléon
Deep in the south of France, just a short drive from the blue waters of the Mediterranean and alongside the Narbonnaise en Méditerranée Natural Regional Park you will find a worthy to discover gem of wine and wine tourism in Château Haut Gléon. I was very pleased to be able to spend a very relaxed day…
From East to West: Canada’s Coastal Wine
The whole world over is producing wine these days. There’s red, there’s white and there’s everything in between to choose from, with tastes varying by field miles, let alone country. How best then to choose a bottle for your brunch? By experience, by location, or by advice? Canadian wines have reigned supreme in North America…
Visit Languedoc-Roussillon – Heaven for Wine Tourism
As a lover of fine wine, it is highly likely that one has a bucket list of wine regions globally you’d love to visit in detail, for me Pays d’Oc certainly was a location that needed chalking off. Who could possibly resist not wanting to be drawn to this famous wine tourism location, with approximately 700,000…
Visit Wine Palace in Monte Carlo
Monaco is often called the top luxury holiday destination and the city-state provides some great opportunities to sample a glass or two of bubbly while visiting. Whether you’re looking for somewhere to enjoy an exceptional drink or you’re in the area for some Champagne shopping, a visit to Wine Palace Monte-Carlo will cover all your…
The Best Way to Discover the Champagne Region
While driving into the vineyard, you will be amazed by the diversity of landscapes, colours and architectural heritage passing before your eyes. The region, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015, is, first of all, a land of history. The place was already very active during Roman Empire. It has always been an economic…
10 Great Champagne Houses to Visit in 2018
I have been lucky enough to have visited over 100 different Champagne houses since launching Glass of Bubbly, from a quick pass-by visit and brief tasting to a night or two sleep over at a Champagne house’s own bed and breakfast along with tasting wines with selected food pairings. For anyone yet to visit the…