Is Your Glass Half Full? A Trip For Wine Connoisseurs

Every true wine lover would tell you that it’s impossible to pick just one favorite bottle or one single wine region to visit. The wine industry is rich in history and flavors. So it’s fair to say that it’s impossible to limit yourself to one type of wine tourism only.

There is so much to see and experience to understand the depth of wine. Wine is a beverage that reflects on the particular soil of a region, its culinary habits, and its culture. It’s not just a matter of filling a glass with dinner. It’s about discovering what the earth has to offer and how people interact with their wine in different parts of the world.

Indulge in a private wine tour

There’s a sense of luxury in each drop of wine. It’s no mistake that wine had its own god in the Greek and Roman mythologies. It’s a drink that honors the soil and, in its way, enjoying it was a way of thanking the gods for the year’s harvest. So, it seems a little disproportionate to simply book a walking tour through the local vineyards when you can jet off to wine country like a modern day rock star.

You can book a private air charter to get you to your vineyards of choice. Imagine hopping on a private plane to visit the Bordeaux region with your friends to explore the historic wine region that was established over 2,000 years ago.

Saint-Emilion in the Bordeaux region

Have you tried the tinto de verano?

If you spend time in Europe over the summer, you definitely want to try a glass of tinto de verano in one of the local pintxos houses in San Sebastian. Literally translated as the red wine of summer, tinto de verano is a mix of red wine and casera, sweet soda water with a citrus flavor.

It’s the perfect way to drink the sweet Spanish wine on a hot summer day. It’s refreshing, and it suddenly reminds you that wine, before it acquired its holy status, used to be the everyday drink as water wasn’t safe for consumption.

Plan your winter break in Germany

If you prefer the winter variation, you can visit on the original German Christmas market throughout December to try a glass of mulled wine. You can still find artisan shops offering homemade versions, where you can smell the sweet perfume of red wine being gently warmed up. It may not be a gourmet wine experience but it’s part of the wine history, and it’s deliciously satisfying on a cold day.

A cup of mulled wine

The delight of wine and sushi

Last, but not least, you want to expand your horizon by trying something new. If you haven’t tasted Japanese wine, it’s time to head to the Hokkaido region where they have their largest vineyard. Japanese wine is varied and flavorsome. But more importantly, you can finally understand how to pair their particular wines with a sophisticated and light cuisine. You’ll fall in love with the delicate pairing of sashimi and wine.

If you’re a wine lover, it’s time to boost your knowledge by discovering the vineyards of your favorite wine producers. From the ancient Bordeaux vineyards to the newly established vineyards in Japan, there is a lot to see and taste to understand your wine!