What About A Wine Tasting Holiday?
Are you bored of the same old holidays? Looking for something different to add something extra to your next trip abroad?
A wine tasting trip is a great way to give an interesting focus to a holiday. It’s fun, sociable and, contrary to popular opinion, is just as enjoyable for those who know very little about wine!
Wine shop by Claire (Europe Explored)
Where to Go
In order for wine to be produced, there needs to be lots of sun. Luckily for you, that means that any wine region that you choose to visit is likely to have very good weather while you are there.
If you are relatively new to wine tasting then it doesn’t really matter which wine region you visit to start with. Most regions will use a variety of different grapes to produce their wine so you will get to taste a variety of different wines. If you choose to go on an organised wine holiday, you may even be able to taste wines from neighbouring regions.
One of the primary considerations when you are planning a wine tasting holiday is what you will do when you aren’t tasting the local wines. For example, if you are into gardens or architecture you might choose to visit the Loire Valley wine region in France rather than some of the regions that are further south.
Vineyard in the Loire Valley near Chinon, France by La Chiquita
Who to Go With
Wine tasting is an incredibly sociable activity. Who you choose to accompany you on your trip can be a very important decision. Though wine tasting has always appealed to older people, it’s not a rule. If you have children who are now in their 20s, maybe a wine tasting holiday would be something you would both enjoy? This is especially true if you are new to wine tasting yourself. You can learn the ropes together. This can be great fun and add a completely new dimension to a holiday.
Booking Your Holiday
There are a number of ways to book a wine tasting holiday. The most obvious, but not always the best, option is to book the whole holiday from a tour operator. There are a number of operators who specialise in wine tasting trips; just be careful you don’t pay over the odds. The second option is to book your flights and accommodation separately and then sign up for a locally organised wine tasting programme. This can be preferable because you are able to benefit from local knowledge (very important when it comes to wine). Lastly, you might choose to book your accommodation and then simply make it up as you go along! This can be a little hit and miss, but it’s certainly the most fun!
Victoria Wills is the owner of Chateau de Milly which is set right in the heard of the Loire Valley. Chateau de Milly is available for rental throughout the year and is a perfect base for a wine tasting trip.
Category: Travel Tips
About Europe Explored
EuropeExplored.com serves as a resource of the very best travel destinations from within Europe, including natural attractions, cities, sights, museums, amusement and theme parks, and much much more. We hope that we can help you choose the best holiday destination for you, and ensure easier travel throughout Europe. If you have any questions, or suggestions, please comment below and We'll do our best to answer you.Subscribe
If you enjoyed this article, subscribe to receive more just like it.
