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Malta’s wine heritage
Every year from late August through September, Malta enters Ħsad tal-għeneb, the traditional grape harvest. It’s not a staged spectacle for visitors, but a genuine island ritual where farmers, multigenerational families, and boutique wineries come together to bring in the year’s crop. Winemaking has been part of Malta’s identity for over 2,000 years, and visiting during harvest season lets you experience this living tradition up close. A quieter side of the island A short drive inland reveals a …
Estonia makes wine!
Gregor Alaküla and his mother, Tiina Kuuler, run Valgejõe Veinivilla , Estonia's northernmost winery. Gregor is also the founder of the Estonian Wine Trail , a network of Estonian family wineries that host guests and make wines from local ingredients. Here are Gregor’s thoughts on Estonian winemaking, wine tourism in Estonia, and his latest venture, Estonian Wine Safari . Read on and you’ll be ready to plan a wine exploration of Estonia ! Is Estonia a winemaking country? People don't think …
Raise a glass to Ireland
Europe's harvest season may evoke wines, but Ireland's special drinks have their own distinctive flavor. Across the island, vineyards, orchards, distilleries, and breweries invite visitors to meet the makers and savor every sip. Ireland's wine scene is small, but growing fast. County Wicklow ’s Wicklow Way Wines offers guided tours and tastings of its Móinéir wines, handcrafted from Irish berries. Dublin's Lusca Vineyard’s private tours with winemaker David Llewellyn explore grape growing in …
Celebrate Cyprus' Commandaria
As Europe's vineyards enter harvest season, Cyprus offers a grape story that stretches back thousands of years. On the sun-drenched southern slopes of the Troodos Mountains, the annual harvest is inseparable from the story of Commandaria , Cyprus' legendary sweet wine and the world's oldest named wine still in production. Every glass is a journey through time. The origins of Commandaria can be traced back to an ancient Cypriot wine known as Nama , while the name we know today emerged during …
Pick and stomp in Portugal!
Every year, as vineyards ripen under the late summer sun, Portugal's wine regions prepare for one of their most treasured traditions: the vindima , the grape harvest. More than the beginning of the winemaking process, it is a celebration of community, heritage and the land, inviting visitors to experience Portuguese wine culture first-hand. Portugal's long winemaking tradition is reflected in the diversity of its wine regions , each shaped by its own landscapes, grape varieties, and local …
Heaven for Wine Lovers
Thanks to a near-perfect location for wine and olive oil production, where ideal climate, distinct soil and passion mix to produce some seriously incredible wines, Croatian and Slovenian vintages are among the finest in Europe and the olive oils, well those stand up to the best too. Tradition and Wines Fit for Royalty With his typical bluntness and with pleasure-tinged exasperation, Anthony Bourdain asked, “Why, oh why, is there so much amazing wine in this country?” Croatia boasts a wine …
Escape to Germany's vineyards
As summer fades into autumn, Germany's wine regions reveal a special kind of magic. Harvest season transforms the landscape with colorful vineyards, lively festivals, and lively local traditions. From scenic wine hikes to memorable encounters with winemakers, it's the perfect time to experience Germany beyond the peak travel season. A land shaped by wine culture From north to south, Germany's 13 wine regions reveal an extraordinary diversity of landscapes, grape varieties, and centuries-old …
Austria: a reflection of Europe
In Austria, Europe’s history comes alive — off the beaten track. Magnificent palaces, abbeys and places where music, culture, and art took root tell of past eras and their lasting importance. Lavish royal living Austria’s castles and palaces reflect the power, politics and daily life of many centuries. At the center were the Habsburgs in Vienna, whose politics and culture spread throughout Europe. Today, visitors can experience history at close range by exploring opulent rooms, ceremonial …
Explore Switzerland's wine history
Autumn is one of the most rewarding times to visit Switzerland. As vineyards turn gold and crimson, the grape harvest brings together centuries-old traditions, breathtaking scenery, and passionate local producers. From sunny valleys south of the Alps to high-altitude vineyards and picturesque wine regions, visitors can experience Switzerland through local encounters, regional flavors, and unforgettable harvest traditions. In Valais , Switzerland's largest wine-producing region, harvest season …
Join Lithuania‘s autumn feast
Visit Lithuania in autumn to slow down, step outside, and experience the country through fall foods and traditions. Come in September when Lithuania settles into its golden rhythm. Days grow shorter, forests turn amber, and the season’s abundance begins to fill baskets, kitchens, and local celebrations. Autumn riches lie beneath pine trees, among moss and fallen leaves, and in forest-gathered berries. It is a season to walk, forage, taste, and share. Mushroom picking: Lithuania’s favorite fall …