Wine travel is a BIG THING right now. Everyone's at it. Wine tourism typically accounts for around a quarter of your average winery's revenue these days. It's predicted to generate US$138 billion by 2033. One producer says it's going to 'save' wine. People are excited - and intrigued. So what's the story?
This episode is your inside steer on how to do wine travel right. First things first: where best to go, from headliners like Napa, Douro, Stellenbosch and Rioja to lesser-known gems like Slovenia, Elqui and Aosta.
And then there are questions like: how to wangle your way into iconic producers who aren't normally open to the public? How to avoid falling asleep in your soup or falling out with your travelling companions? What are the best wine festivals and events? What's the proper visiting etiquette and wardrobe?!
Providing fascinating answers and all kind of useful tips and insights is wine travel guru Cindy-Marie Harvey (of Love Wine Food). We throw our two cents into the pot, plus we seek advice from an anonymous source inside an 'iconic' wine producer. Cloak and dagger!
This is our Season 7 finale. We appreciate you tuning in. THANK YOU also for subscribing to Wine Blast PLUS. We love to hear from you (including, for example, with your suggestions of top wine travel destinations or events) so please do get in touch! Send us a voice message via Speakpipe.
You can find all details from this episode, including thought-provoking listings of wine destinations and events, not to mention Susie's 'How To' video on spitting, on our website: Show notes for Wine Blast S7 E34 - Wine Travel: The Inside Steer
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