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Can Wine Tourism Take Umbria Global? Italy’s Green Heart Builds a New Destination Strategy
Umbria has the vineyards, medieval hill towns, gastronomy and cultural heritage of a major Italian wine destination. Now is looking at how wine tourism can play a greater role in attracting international travellers and generating economic value across its rural communities. A recent high-level discussion in Montefalco brought together wine producers, regional representatives, researchers and […] The post Can Wine Tourism Take Umbria Global? Italy’s Green Heart Builds a New Destination Strategy appeared first on Liz Palmer .
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25 Years of UNESCO: How Wine Tourism Transformed Portugal’s Douro Valley
Portugal’s Douro Valley is marking 25 years as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and new figures demonstrate just how significant wine tourism has become to the region’s economy. When the Alto Douro Wine Region was inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List in December 2001, the designation recognised a cultural landscape shaped by centuries of viticulture, […] The post 25 Years of UNESCO: How Wine Tourism Transformed Portugal’s Douro Valley appeared first on Liz Palmer .
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Assouline Wine & Travel USA: Exploring America Through Wine, Terroir and Travel
A review of Assouline’s Wine & Travel: United States of America by Enrico Bernardo, exploring American wine through terroir, gastronomy, hospitality, culture and sense of place. Wine tells us far more about a destination than what is poured into the glass. It tells us about its landscape, climate, food, people and culture – and increasingly, […] The post Assouline Wine & Travel USA: Exploring America Through Wine, Terroir and Travel appeared first on Liz Palmer .
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Budapest Wine Festival at 35: How Wine, Heritage and Gastronomy Strengthen Destination Tourism
The 35th Budapest Wine Festival, held September 9–12, 2026, demonstrated how successful wine tourism can extend far beyond the traditional cellar-door experience. For four days, the historic terraces and courtyards of Buda Castle became a showcase for Hungarian wine, gastronomy and culture, bringing producers, wine professionals and wine tourists together against one of Budapest’s most […] The post Budapest Wine Festival at 35: How Wine, Heritage and Gastronomy Strengthen Destination Tourism appeared first on Liz Palmer .
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MICHELIN Guide Unveils Bordeaux Grape Selection 2026: Nine Châteaux Receive Top Three-Grape Distinction
The MICHELIN Guide has expanded its new Grape distinction to Bordeaux, recognizing 83 estates across some of the region’s most celebrated appellations and awarding its highest Three-Grape distinction to nine châteaux. Following the launch of its first Grape Selection in Burgundy, The MICHELIN Guide has turned its attention to Bordeaux, unveiling its inaugural 2026 selection […] The post MICHELIN Guide Unveils Bordeaux Grape Selection 2026: Nine Châteaux Receive Top Three-Grape Distinction appeared first on Liz Palmer .
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When Great Wines Tell Their Story: An Evening of Rare Bottles, Friendship, and the Art of Cellaring
There is something special about gathering around a table with friends who share a passion for wine. The conversation becomes richer, every bottle tells a story, and each cork pulled represents years, sometimes decades, of patience, anticipation, and careful cellaring. This weekend I had the pleasure of spending a fun evening with fellow wine enthusiasts […] The post When Great Wines Tell Their Story: An Evening of Rare Bottles, Friendship, and the Art of Cellaring appeared first on Liz Palmer .
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Spanish Wine Tourism: Discovering the Hidden Treasures of the Arlanza Wine Route
Over the coming days, I’ll be travelling through one of Spain’s most fascinating yet underappreciated wine tourism destinations – the Arlanza Wine Route in Castilla y León. While regions such as Rioja and Ribera del Duero often dominate the spotlight, Arlanza offers something refreshingly different: authentic medieval villages, centuries-old monasteries, underground wine cellars, remarkable gastronomy, […] The post Spanish Wine Tourism: Discovering the Hidden Treasures of the Arlanza Wine Route appeared first on Liz Palmer .
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Pre–New Year’s Dinner: Why Louis Roederer Collection 245 and Cristal 2016 Redefine Celebration
Some evenings feel like prologues. The eve before New Year’s Eve is one of them, less noise, more contemplation. It’s the space where conversation deepens, and Champagne becomes less of a party trick and more of an essay in liquid form. This year, my pre–New Year’s dinner is guided by the ethos of Louis […] The post Pre–New Year’s Dinner: Why Louis Roederer Collection 245 and Cristal 2016 Redefine Celebration appeared first on Liz Palmer .
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Champagne Deutz: A Holiday Standard
Nestled in the premier cru village of Aÿ, in the historic Champagne region of northeastern France, Maison Deutz occupies a place in the pantheon of classic Champagne houses that feels both rooted and unexpectedly electric. Founded in 1838 by William Deutz and Pierre-Hubert Geldermann, this house emerged from the great era of négociant ambition, carving […] The post Champagne Deutz: A Holiday Standard appeared first on Liz Palmer .
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Champagne Laurent-Perrier: Two Iconic Expressions for the Holiday Season
Among the many Champagne houses that balance intellectual rigour with pure pleasure, Laurent-Perrier stands confidently at the top of the pyramid. For the holiday season, two cuvées in particular capture my attention, both for celebratory exuberance and contemplative depth: Grand Siècle No. 26 and Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé. Each expresses a different philosophy of luxury – […] The post Champagne Laurent-Perrier: Two Iconic Expressions for the Holiday Season appeared first on Liz Palmer .
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A Classic Hostess Gift for the Holidays: Nicolas Feuillatte Réserve Exclusive Gift Pack with Two Flutes
Amid the endless swirl of holiday gifting, a few offerings strike the elusive balance between polish and pleasure quite like the Nicolas Feuillatte Réserve Exclusive Gift Pack, complete with two refined Champagne flutes. It is an effortlessly gracious hostess gift – considered, celebratory, and refreshingly unpretentious. Tasting NotesAt its core is Nicolas Feuillatte’s Réserve Exclusive […] The post A Classic Hostess Gift for the Holidays: Nicolas Feuillatte Réserve Exclusive Gift Pack with Two Flutes appeared first on Liz Palmer .
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