Wine has got to be the world’s favourite drink. There are more acres of grapes planted than any other fruit. The major wine producing areas of the world like France, Germany and Spain have had serious competition in recent years from New World Wine producing countries like Australia. Package holidays exploring wine regions are now very popular and are a great way to see these countries in a different light.
It’s not difficult to see why Bordeaux wines are so popular amongst the British – they are incredibly deep and delicious. Most of the wine produced in this area is red, but there are some brilliant sparkling white wines produced around here including Cremant de Bordeaux. It’s worth exploring around this area to discover some beautiful towns and villages that are the perfect place to come to enjoy a big glass of Bordeaux’s finest wines alongside some rustic food.
You’ll find so many different wineries around here, which are the perfect place to discover more about the process of making wine as well as hopefully sampling some! You’ll find so many different hotels around here, which are well situated for visiting the vineyards on your cheap holidays. The Chateau Haut Brion is a fantastic place to stay if you want to explore the main wine region of Bordeaux.
Australian wine has become one of the most popular wines in the New World category. After previously being thought of as tasting over-ripe, years of practice have meant that these wines have now been perfected. The grapes for wines such as Pinot Noir are now grown in the warmer climes of Tasmania. Whilst on package holidays around here, be sure to visit the Hunter Valley region, which has more vineyards than anywhere else in Australia.
At the forefront of producing New World wines is Napa Valley. This principal wine growing region of the USA is located just north of San Fransisco Bay. Vineyards were first planted here in the early 19th century and today there are over 300 wineries. The summers here are very warm allowing a wide range of grape varieties to be grown. These include Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Savignon, Merlot and Chardonnay. With plenty of wine tours around here you can discover more about the area whilst enjoying some of the best New World wine.