If you want to try somewhere closer to home, there's some incredible vineyards in the UK and now is better than ever to visit them.
Wine Tasting At A Vineyard
The Perfect Glass In The Perfect Setting
Wine tasting is the ultimate combination: beautiful scenery, history and alcohol.
The experience is great to share with family and friends and makes for an ideal gift for even those that are hard to please. As you learn all about how it goes from grape to bottle, you get a real behind-the-scenes glimpse into how the wine is made.
There are a lot of great wineries right here in the UK. But, if you go to the likes of France or Italy, you’re more likely to find the sunshine waiting. Wherever you choose, be sure to sit back, relax and swirl your glass like a pro.
The Best Vineyard Tours
Tuscany is the home to Chianti wine and the tranquil rolling hills that they're grown in.
With France it's very difficult to pick one region, due to the sheer quality across the country.
Our Pick
Small-Group Champagne Tour from Paris Including 3-Course Lunch
Discover the delights of Champagne—both the drink and the region itself—on this full-day excursion from Paris. Visit multiple Champagne houses, including Moët & Chandon, to learn about production methods, see the cellars, and hear about the history of this beloved sparkling wine. Enjoy several tastings as well as lunch at a local restaurant. Round-trip hotel transportation is provided so you don't have to worry about getting there yourself.
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Other Destinations For Wine Tasting
Home to 5 local regions all with their own wine routes, one of them even has their own 'wine tram' service.
The most famous wine region in the USA, if you are drinking a wine from the USA, there's a good chance it's from this region.
Argentina has a long and rich tradition of wine making, and its Malbec is widely considered as the best in the world.
Faq?
A typical tour is a few hours long – perfect for a summer’s afternoon. Some people embark on fortnight-long tours which may sound like your idea of heaven or hell.
You begin by touring the vineyard and looking at where the grapes grow. If it’s the right time of year, you may be able to try some straight from the vine. Then you’ll observe the production process and finishing off by sampling the produce.
Spain in the winner with over 10,000 square kilometres of vineyards. This is followed by France, Italy and Turkey.
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