Wine has got to be the world's favourite drink. There are more acres of grapes planted than any other fruit. The major wine producing areas of the world like France, Germany and Spain have had serious competition in recent years from New World Wine producing countries like Australia. Package holidays exploring wine regions are now very popular and are a great way to see these countries in a different light.
The English are the biggest fans of Bordeaux wines and the UK is the greatest consumer of these popular wines. Though this area is known principally for producing red wines, you can also find some excellent dry white wines around here including Sauvignon Blanc. As well as sampling some incredible wines here, you can discover the beautiful landscapes and quaint hamlets, which are home to some phenomenal rustic restaurants.
You'll find so many different wineries around here, which are the perfect place to discover more about the process of making wine as well as hopefully sampling some! You'll find so many different hotels around here, which are well situated for visiting the vineyards on your cheap holidays. The Chateau Haut Brion is a fantastic place to stay if you want to explore the main wine region of Bordeaux.
Australian wine has become one of the most popular wines in the New World category. After previously being thought of as tasting over-ripe, years of practice have meant that these wines have now been perfected. The grapes for wines such as Pinot Noir are now grown in the warmer climes of Tasmania. Whilst on package holidays around here, be sure to visit the Hunter Valley region, which has more vineyards than anywhere else in Australia.
Going on a wine tour around Napa Valley in California is something everyone should do at least once in their lives. Not only is the location incredible, with its lush surroundings, there is amazing warm weather throughout the year. Wine has been produced in this area for over 200 years, and after tasting a few glasses you'll see that they've definitely refined the process of wine producing! Here you can expect to try some dry and fruit Chardonnays and deep and smooth Merlots.
The English are the biggest fans of Bordeaux wines and the UK is the greatest consumer of these popular wines. Though this area is known principally for producing red wines, you can also find some excellent dry white wines around here including Sauvignon Blanc. As well as sampling some incredible wines here, you can discover the beautiful landscapes and quaint hamlets, which are home to some phenomenal rustic restaurants.
You'll find so many different wineries around here, which are the perfect place to discover more about the process of making wine as well as hopefully sampling some! You'll find so many different hotels around here, which are well situated for visiting the vineyards on your cheap holidays. The Chateau Haut Brion is a fantastic place to stay if you want to explore the main wine region of Bordeaux.
Australian wine has become one of the most popular wines in the New World category. After previously being thought of as tasting over-ripe, years of practice have meant that these wines have now been perfected. The grapes for wines such as Pinot Noir are now grown in the warmer climes of Tasmania. Whilst on package holidays around here, be sure to visit the Hunter Valley region, which has more vineyards than anywhere else in Australia.
Going on a wine tour around Napa Valley in California is something everyone should do at least once in their lives. Not only is the location incredible, with its lush surroundings, there is amazing warm weather throughout the year. Wine has been produced in this area for over 200 years, and after tasting a few glasses you'll see that they've definitely refined the process of wine producing! Here you can expect to try some dry and fruit Chardonnays and deep and smooth Merlots.
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For those that want enjoy cheap holidays in an interesting setting, consider going to one of the wine regions around the world. Fleur Fisher, a travel journalist, writes here about the best wine package holidays.
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