Beaune is the capital of Burgundy wines and is a great base to explore the surrounding vineyards of the Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits. But Beaune is also a charming town to explore and offers a hive of […]
One of my favourites places in Italy is the beautiful coastal area of the Cinque Terre. Located in Liguria, in the north western part of the country, the Cinque Terre is a string of five fishing villages tucked in the […]
More importantly… do you know WHICH is the largest wine-producing region in France? Bordeaux? Burgundy? The Loire Valley? It might come as a shock to you that it is none of the above! In actual fact, Languedoc-Roussillon is the region […]
A couple of weeks ago, we had the great opportunity to take part in a virtual Champagne and Chocolate pairing experience. The tasting was very informative, and we had a fantastic time! Whilst we would of course be delighted to […]
As we are just letting go of Christmas and turning to the New Year, this week we are looking at Spanish Christmas traditions. Nativity scenes Beléns or nativity scenes can be found everywhere across the country, from small ones in […]
Dear friends and fellow wine lovers, When I was winding down for Christmas and decanting my favourite vintage Port (Taylors 2003, which incidentally is on offer in Costco UK at the moment) in preparation for the festivities this time last […]
The shops might be closed, but don’t worry, we are still open! If you are looking for a Christmas present for the wine lover in your life, a Grape Escapes trip might be just the thing. We offer three types […]
Although here at Grape Escapes, we strive to make every trip memorable, having the BEST time on holiday is undoubtedly going to be more important than ever to us all next year and beyond. Our New Year’s resolution is definitely […]
Italy is one of our favourite destinations here at Grape Escapes. We love the beautiful landscape, the warm weather, the delicious, aromatic wines and local specialties and of course the friendly and welcoming Italians. As we have now entered the […]
As Christmas is just around the corner, we would like to talk about the region of Christmas markets, warm, comfort food and superb white wines: Alsace. Bordering Germany and Switzerland, in north-eastern France, Alsace is a unique region where the […]
