Wine vacation locations combine two amenities and have an advantage: after dignified tasting you can spend the night on the spot. Here are charming, elegant and unusual accommodations where you can discover wine, enjoy it and sleep in a cultured way.
Who invented it? Switzerland. You don't have to fly halfway around the world to enjoy an extraordinary vacation. In 2021, the Adula Hotel in Flims came up with an idea that is as smart as it is charming and will immediately flirt its way onto any travel bucket list: Deluxe glamping in a bubble including a jacuzzi, on a terrace with an unobstructed view of the stars. A cozy alpine hut has been there since winter 2024. It's called the 1001 Steilas Suite and looks like this - check!
Scotland meets Argentina - without air miles, but with first class aromas in the whisky glass. Also thanks to a stopover in wine casks. The Aberfeldy 21 Years Malbec Wine Cask Finish is the latest high-flyer in the Wine Cask Finish series - read on to find out what's behind it, what it tastes like and how to enjoy the adventure.
Smells like 2021 spirit: The Black Forest not only sets a scent mark with star cuisine and constant soccer coaches, but also with high-quality perfumes. They come from the fragrance studio L'Ateliero of the couple Rudi and Aurelia Bedy and envelop both gentlemen and gentlewomen in a multifaceted way. I have two men's fragrances times applied and the two fragrance DJs may ask a few questions.
Living la vida Rioja! Without Ricky Martin, but with a thirst for knowledge, we go on a long-distance glass trip to Spain. The Rioja region is reinventing itself and has exciting bottle dates in its shopping basket, not only for connoisseurs but also for beginners. Not only from the well-known red wines, white flirts are also tempting. In this wine shopping list, I present some personal matches, from beginner to advanced fodder - and information about the Spanish wine-growing region.