Best of Wine Tourism Guide 2012 Out Now

Planning a vineyard holiday this year?

Castello da Verazzano

If you are planning a vineyard holiday to any of the major wine regions, make sure you check out the latest ‘Best of Wine Tourism Guide 2012 that just came out. The guide published by Great Wine Capitals Global Network  is a great guide to renown wine regions of  Bordeaux, Florence, Cape Town, Rioja, Mainz, Mendoza, Porto, Napa and Christchurch.

Why it does not cover Australia vineyards, we don’t know, but there’s plenty to choose from.

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The Grand Crus of Burgundy Tour

A tour for true Burgunian wine lover.

Sommelier At Large owners Jimmy McGavin and Andre Kok have put together a Grand Crus of Burgundy tour of this famous wine region.  If you are planning on visiting or just a big Burgundian wine connoisseur, this may just be the trip to take. Tour is from June 5-9, 2012 and they are only taking 16 guests.

This is a well planned out tour of Burgundy which includes visits to the finest Grand Cru vineyard like Domaine de la Romanee Conti, Cote de Nuits and Cote de Beaune. 

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Top 5 Things To Do in Médoc

Medoc revisited.

To any wine connoisseurs, ‘Médoc’ holds a special place thanks to the fame of their classified growths. Wines from Médoc are renowned for the remarkable quality and the uniqueness of their terroir. So, if you’re planning a trip to this part of the world, which we strongly recommend, here are our top 5 things to do in Medoc.

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Wine Tasting + Hot Air Balloon Ride in Yarra Valley

A unique wine tasting adventure.

The Australia Wine Tour Co. is offering wine enthusiasts a different kind of wine tour which includes a hot air balloon ride over Melbourne and Yarra Valley and four wine tastings at Yarra Valley’s more famous vineyards – Domaine Chandon and Yering Station.

A unique wine tasting adventure.

The Australia Wine Tour Co is offering wine enthusiasts a different kind of wine tour which includes a hot air balloon ride over Melbourne and Yarra Valley and four wine tastings at Yarra Valley’s more famous vineyards – Domaine Chandon and Yering Station.

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Hotel Rooms: Banyan Tree Samui

Set to open in Koh Samui this July 2010.

Banyan Tree is scheduled to open a new resort in July 2010 on the south eastern coast of the Koh Samui island on Lamai Bay, entitled Banyan Tree Samui.

This will mark the third destination for Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts in Thailand since its flagship resort, Banyan Tree Phuket, opened in 1994. The new hotel is situated in the most picturesque bay, surrounded on all sides by cliffs and thick jungle to create a unique atmosphere of seclusion and tranquility.

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Waldorf Astoria to Open in Shanghai

Get ready for more luxury hotel openings in China.

The Waldorf Astoria Shanghai is set to open late July 2010. Located at the former heritage building of the Shanghai Club on the Bund, the new property will house 20 suites and all the grand luxurious details that is to be expected of a Waldorf hotel.

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