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Dishes of food at Chefs Warehouse, Beau Constantia

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The views across the stunning hilly landscape as the sunset highlights all the trees around the Eagle's Nest Winery, Constantia, South Africa

Essential Guide to Cape Wine: Districts, Wine Styles and Vineyards

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Panoramic sunset over a vineyard landscape in Bordeaux, France.

What to Eat in Bordeaux: Best Food Pairings, Restaurants & Regional Specialities

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Sunset over a vineyard in France's Champagne region

The Champagne Wine Region: Key Grapes, Vineyards and Villages

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Louma Main Barn patio view across vineyards to the sea

SmoothRed Explores Louma: Dorset’s Coolest New Luxury Farm Stay

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Aerial view of golden autumn vineyards and the stunning Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa

10 Things to Do in Champagne for Wine Lovers

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Badia a Passignano Abbey and Chianti Vineyards at Sunset, Tuscany

The Ultimate Guide to Wine in Tuscany: Regions, Classification & Vineyards

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Prosecco vs Champagne: The Definitive Guide for Discerning Wine Enthusiasts

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An outdoor dining area, with a vibrant breakfast served on the nearby table, before the stunning views of the lush vineyards and countryside of Tuscany, from the Borgo Pignano, in Italy.

Where To Eat in Tuscany: Top Food & Wine Experiences

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Three wine glasses containing white, rose and red wine on a barrel in a vineyard in Bordeaux, France.

Bordeaux Wine Styles: A Guide to Red, White and Sweet Bordeaux Wines

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Domaine Les Crayères Le Parc dining room tables near window

Where to Eat in Champagne: Best Food Pairings, Restaurants & Local Dishes

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Stunning chateau exterior facade overlooking swan pond at Hotel Grand Barrail in Bordeaux

Luxury wine travel Bordeaux: The ultimate guide 2026

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Dawn breaks over a champagne vineyard cloaked in autumn colours

Champagne’s Hidden Gems: 7 Lesser-Known Wineries and Vineyards

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A distant windmill overlooking its surrounding Champagne vineyards, France.

Where to go on a wine tour in France?

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A table set for two with glasses of champagne amongst a sunny vineyard in France, at the Château de Sacy restaurant.

The Ultimate Guide to Wine Tasting in Champagne (2026)

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Petite Champagne being poured from a barrel into a tall, thin glass in Cognac, France.

Is Cognac worth visiting?

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The vibrant skyline of Ostuni, The White Town, lit up by the sunset, overlooking the nearby Madonna della Grata church, in Puglia, Italy.

The best company with pasta? Primitivo in Puglia

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A Glass of sweet, orange wine leaning before a Tuscan vineyard on a gloomy, cloudy day in Vin Santo, Italy.

7 Of The Most Amazing Places To Go For A Glass Of Wine

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A wall full of stacked bottles of sparkling wine beyond endless rows of bottles of Franciacorta, Lombardy, Italy.

7 Sparkling Alternatives to Prosecco

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Appetizing spanish tapas with jamon, anchovies and green vegetables on wooden tray closeup in San Sebastian, Donostia, Spain.

Gastronomic Getaways for Lovers of Fine Food & Wine

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Chateau Sacy Champagne al fresco lunch setup with vineyard views

How do you properly taste wine?

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A wide range of delicious Pinchos and tapas, typical of the Basque Country, on display in a restaurant in San Sebastián, Spain, ready to be eaten.

The 6 Best Gastronomic Specialities from Europe’s Wine Regions

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Tower of Contini overlooking the vineyard covered hills of Canelli, as rays of sunlight shine through the dramatic clouds above the Langhe Monferrato wine region, Piedmont, Italy.

The 8 Best Wines For Summer

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The iconic architecture of Cite du Vin wine museum in Bordeaux, a must-see site on a wine lover's holiday through France.

Inside the Bordeaux Wine Museum

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A pair of dishes and wine glasses on a peaceful terrace at the Hotel Marqués Riscal, overlooking the large church in Elciego, Rioja, Spain.

A Wine Lover’s Guide to European Wine Tours

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A small old bridge crossing the calm Vienne river in Chinon on a clear sunny day in the Loire Valley, France.

The World’s Top Wine Regions… 2000 Years Ago

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Vineyards grown before a white church in Cafayate, overlooked by the stunning mountain range beyond Salta, Argentina.

Cafayate: The Highest Vineyards in the World

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Bodega Bouza, a famous winery seen beyond the nearby flora, on a beautiful day in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Uruguay: South America’s most underrated wine region

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The beautiful snow capped Andes mountains and vineyard growing malbec grapes in the Mendoza wine country of Argentina, South America.

Cycling the Vineyards of Mendoza

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4 sardines being grilled over the hot wood embers, in Portugal.

5 of Europe’s Best Spots for a BBQ

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A meandering road running through the lush, vineyard filled countryside, among the Prosecco hills on a beautiful day in the Italian region of Veneto.

6 European Road Trips for Wine Lovers

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