Travelling through Napa Valley, we made a stop at Oakville Grocery. This is the place to be seen and the place to shop in wine country. It’s one of those places where you go in for a look and you come out with a bag full of delicious things and of course a bottle of […] The post Oakville Grocery: Where Napa Locals Come to Shop appeared first on Liz Palmer .
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France is considering legislative changes designed to simplify regulations governing wine and spirits tourism, potentially making it easier for wineries and distilleries to develop visitor experiences. A legislative proposal submitted to the French National Assembly on 6 October 2026 (Bill No. 3233) seeks to address licensing requirements affecting certain wine and spirits tourism activities. The […] The post France Proposes New Legislation to Support Wine and Spirits Tourism appeared first on Liz Palmer .
The Madeira Wine Festival held August 23 – September 13, 2026, demonstrated how a historic wine tradition can be transformed into a compelling, island-wide tourism experience. Taking place during harvest season, the three-week celebration extended far beyond conventional winery visits. Events unfolded across Funchal, vineyards, wine cellars and rural communities, connecting Madeira Wine with gastronomy, […] The post Madeira Beyond the Glass: How Wine Heritage Becomes an Island-Wide Experience appeared first on Liz Palmer .
Italy is bringing together two of its great traditions – historic rail travel and wine culture – with new autumn services connecting Milan and Turin to the celebrated wine landscapes of Piedmont. In October and November 2026, Fondazione FS Italiane will operate historic trains from Milan to Alba and Turin to Canelli, providing visitors with […] The post From Rail to Vineyard: Italy’s Historic Trains Create a New Model for Wine Tourism in Piedmont appeared first on Liz Palmer .
