While the exact dates for harvest change every year, and also change dependent on the winery’s schedules and the weather, harvest is an entirely unique time to visit a winery. Here are the top three reasons to visit during harvest, […]
If you ask us, the ultimate Tour de France is one which involves wine. As the 112th Tour de France winds its way through some of France’s most iconic wine regions, there’s never been a better time to be inspired. […]
Join Hannah, from the Grape Escapes team, on a wine weekend in Tuscany… I began along winding roads up and down the Tuscan hills on my way to the stunning Castello di Fonterutoli. Described as a ‘wine resort’, I wasn’t […]
We are delighted to be recommended for our wine-tasting holidays in both Bordeaux and Alsace in The Times, as part of Anthony Peregrine’s May 2025 round-up of ‘9 of the best wine-tasting holidays in France’. First up: Bordeaux. “The Bordelais […]
Ever thought about visiting Cognac? Here are all the reasons why Cognac is a reinvented drink, now a classic ingredient in all the best cocktails, and why visiting this quaint town in south-western France is not to be missed by […]
To kick off 2024, it’s only fitting that, 20 years after we first started, we go back to where it all began with a few days in Champagne. Still one of our best-selling regions today, we send thousands of our […]
One of the world’s most famed wine regions, Burgundy holds a golden reputation. Whether you have a favourite corner of Burgundy that you’d like to dive into and explore, or you’re on a mission to discover every hidden gem this […]
A few weeks ago, the whole Grape Escapes team packed their bags and prepared themselves for the annual team getaway to one of our bestselling destinations. This year, we had the chance to visit Bordeaux! We stayed in three luxury […]
We are delighted to announce that we have been voted the 2023 Wine Tours Global Winner at the World Luxury Travel Awards! We’re proud of our team for working hard this year to create and deliver exceptional wine holidays across Europe […]
Whether you’re visiting Europe from afar in search of an authentic wintery experience, or you’re based in the UK and thinking of a last-minute weekend getaway this festive season, look no further than France. We may be biased but it’s […]
