In the Press
Over 20 Years of Exceptional Wine Travel
At SmoothRed, we craft immersive wine experiences that blend refined taste with exceptional service. Our journeys through Europe and South America’s most celebrated vineyards have earned the attention of leading travel publications and writers who seek stories rooted in craftsmanship, culture, and authenticity.
From features in top-tier lifestyle titles to accolades recognising the quality of our bespoke wine holidays, we’re proud to see our work showcased by journalists who value thoughtful, experience-led travel. Each mention reflects our commitment to curating memorable, deeply personal moments for our guests and to championing the winemakers, regions, and traditions that inspire everything we do.
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Recent Awards and Coverage
Forbes
The Pythagoras Cup And Why Greek Wine Tourism Is Having A Moment Now
“An ancient Greek cup that drains itself when overfilled becomes a playful lens into Greek wine tourism, from Samos and Santorini to the modern appeal of drinking with history, place and restraint.”
Thank you very much to journalist Noel Burgess for including commentary from SmoothRed on the growing appetite for Greek wine tours.
Read NowEuronews
From Camembert to Gabietou: New tour lets you sample 100 of France’s most iconic cheeses
With the appetite for food-focused travel and culinary experiences in France set to rise nearly 16% over the next decade, we completely revamped our classic French Cheese and Wine Tour. Read what Euronews journalist Indrabati Lahiri had to say in her coverage.
Read NowWine Travel Awards
Travel Operator of the Year Nominee
SmoothRed are delighted to have been nominated in the fifth annual Wine Travel Awards in the category of Travel Operator of the Year. Public voting closes 31st March 2026, when the top nominees will advance to a jury round before winners are announced on 17th June 2026.
Learn MoreTravel + Leisure
This 7-day Train Trip Lets You Sample 35 Wines Across France
After seeing a surge in rail travel enquiries last year, journalist Taryn White covered our ever-popular French Rail Collection, a tour which takes travellers on an immersive wine journey through Champagne, Alsace and Burgundy, discovering over 35 wines along the way.
Read NowThe Times
9 of the best wine-tasting holidays in France
Journalist Anthony Peregrine shares some of France’s top regions for a wine-tasting holiday, featuring SmoothRed’s offering in Provence. With over 20 years of experience, SmoothRed can offer trips across the whole of France, as well as other destinations in Europe and South America.
Read NowThe Telegraph
September is the best month for travel. Here’s where you should go
Bordeaux, the region where SmoothRed first began running wine tours in 2004, was chosen by Telegraph Travel Correspondent Christopher Leadbetter as a top destination for September sun. Beyond sun, September is also a perennial favourite for wine travellers to see France’s best known wine region during the busy harvest season.
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