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 […]
I don’t know about you, but our Christmas list is very short and “to the point this year.” There’s actally only one thing on it… A break!!!! 2020 has been a stressful year, and being able to relax and unwind […]
Have you been reminiscing about your best ever holiday during lockdown? Or is your best ever holiday still to come? If making memories is on your mind, why not enter ABTA’s brand new competition to win an Apple Airpod Pro? […]
In 2019, the Obamas enjoyed a week’s vacation in Avignon. In addition to following in their footsteps, there are so many reasons to visit this beautiful, historic city and its charming surroundings. Avignon became a UNESCO World Heritage site in […]
As the Beaujolais Nouveau release date is approaching, we have put together a little blog post for those of you who would like to find out more about the charming Beaujolais region and the famous Beaujolais Nouveau. Where is Beaujolais? […]
Normandy is a beautiful region in northern France with a lot to offer. Here are four reasons to add Normandy to your list of places to visit. Normandy is a haven for foodies In the region you can find four […]
I hope that you are keeping safe and well, and that if nothing else, the latest lockdown over here in the UK has provided you with another excellent excuse to start working your way through your wine stocks at home […]
Burgundy is the home of comfort food. The region is full of hearty dishes perfect to survive the gloomy winter days and we have selected a few of our favourites dishes to share with you. Gougères Gougères are small bites […]
Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro is another historical province of Portugal which has a lot to offer. Located in the north-eastern corner of the country, it is easily accessible from Porto and boasts pristine countryside with stunning mountains and charming rivers […]
