Tourism
‘Prosecco Road’ in Australia
King Valley River is a wine producing region in the Australian state of Victoria, home to the charming sparkling wine hub of ‘Prosecco Road’. A visit to the valley may make you think you’ve stepped into northern Italy thanks to the region’s heavy Italian influence – Prosecco in particular. It was Otto Dal Zotto who…
6 Reasons Why You Should Try South African Methode Cap Classique
Bubbly enthusiasts might know that South Africa is famed for its ‘Methode Cap Classique’ (MCC) wines. These are premium South African sparkling wines made in the Cape using the traditional method. South Africa’s sparkling wine region is growing and it’s an exciting time for the industry and for consumers who get to taste these delightful…
Reims: A haven for Champagne, History and Culture
Whether you’re a Champagne enthusiast or just a curious traveller, the Champagne region is an incredible, historic and beautiful place to see. Reims and Epernay are considered the commercial centres of the Champagne region, despite neither technically being the capital – which is in fact Châlons-en-Champagne, just south of Reims. There’s so much to see…
A Must-Visit Sparkling Wine Destination: Napa Valley, California
California is known for its warm weather, sunny coastlines, great cities and good wine! Each country has their own distinctive sparkling wines, so it’s fantastic to explore. The warm weather and incredible views don’t hurt either! Napa Valley is one of the most famous wine regions, with more than 450 wineries. Some big-name Champagne labels…
Discover Sparkling Wine from Tasmania
Australia has been long producing sparkling wines, with Tasmania the hotbed of production. Even though this region produces only 0.5% of the country’s total wine, it’s highly regarded thanks to the quality and pricing of the wines. Tasmanian sparkling wines are becoming more recognised in the UK market. However, it’s Australians who are lucky enough…
5 Picturesque Vineyards Close to London for a Day Trip
There are many fantastic sparkling wine producers right at home, with new ones popping up all the time. They make a great day-trip out of London, where you can tour the lovely vineyards and taste quality English bubbly. Here’s just a few options to try who offer a great variety of affordable tours, tastings, food…
2017 Vineyard Breaks: Which Region to visit?
Planning your summer holidays or just fancy a quick getaway? Why not make it a wine holiday – there are more stunning vineyards than ever right on our doorstep in the UK or you can venture further and escape the winter blues. Champagne, France The most famous wine country in the world. France is full…
Enjoy a Champagne Hot Air Balloon Experience
Looking for a special gift that will make this Christmas unforgettable. Let your loved one unwrap an adventure and give them memories they can treasure forever. Virgin balloon flights offer a wide selection of Christmas gift packages featuring their once-in-a=lifetime Champagne hot air balloon experience days. Each package enables your loved one to choose from…
Discover the Veneto Prosecco Region
Veneto is a valley north of Venice, located between Conegliano and Valdobbiadene, famous for its Prosecco. Veneto is one of Italy’s most important wine-growing areas, overall, Veneto produces more bottles of DOC wine than any other area in Italy. One-fifth of Italy’s foreign tourism head towards Veneto, which is the first region in Italy in…