To choose which tour operator to travel with is a bit like getting married. You don’t really know what kind of experience it will be until after you have made the decision. The only way
Winter 2018 Chile and Argentina, January 27 – February 11 (full) South Africa, February 23 – March 5 (full) Spring 2018 Bordeaux, April 25-29 Autumn 2018 Champagne, September 26-30 Bordeaux, October 10-14 Douro Valley in
“sans” – does it make sense? There is a new trend, still a bit discreet. But it will perhaps – probably – increase. We see it in France and it probably exists in other wine
It is not every day one can enjoy a wealth of Austrian wines in Paris. It’s a pity. I’ve been to Austria several times and the wines I have tasted are fantastic. Outstanding whites and
Cook Magazine is a very beautiful glossy magazine for restaurants, chefs, and hotels in Belgium. As many publications in Belgium, it is bilingual and publishes everything in two languages. A bit like BKWine Magazine by
You will have heard it (more than enough?) by now: our Champagne book, Champagne, the Wine and the Growers, was awarded the prize as “the best wine book on France” by the Gourmand Awards in
On the travel blog on BKWineTours we have recently published a selection of comments from people who have travelled with us to different wine destinations. We are always happy for feedback. Read what some of
Just before Christmas we received an email that was one of the best Christmas presents we could get. In the email we read that our latest book, “Champagne, the wine and the growers”, had been
Winter 2018 Chile and Argentina, January 27 – February 11 (full) South Africa, February 23 – March 5 (full) Spring 2018 Bordeaux, April 25-29 Autumn 2018 More to come: Bordeaux, October 10-14 South Africa, November
Safe bets or daring chances? A question that is certainly important when choosing wines for New Year! But first, let’s start with … some publicity, now as a new year begins, to make a good
Safe bets or daring chances? A question that is certainly important when choosing wines for New Year! But first, let’s start with … some publicity, now as a new year begins, to make a good
Many countries have special food traditions for Christmas. In Sweden, as an example, you have the “julbord”, with a specially prepared ham, special herring, special cabbage, and many other things. In France, curiously, they don’t
On our Champagne wine tours, we show both the grandiose and famous “houses” and the smaller growers’ champagnes (and much more) of this wine region. The cellars with millions of bottles in stock and kilometres
Wines for women? Recently, I heard about a survey about the alleged different tastes of men and women in wine. The report apparently killed that myth (but I have not read it myself). Anyway, we
Wines for women? Recently, I heard about a survey about the alleged different tastes of men and women in wine. The report apparently killed that myth (but I have not read it myself). Anyway, we
Portugal and Spain have also been hit hard by forest fires, just like the fires in California. A dry and hot October made it easy for fires to start. When the hurricane Ophelia came, the
We have not yet planned all the wine tours on the schedule for next year but you can already book some of them. This is what we have published so far (more will come): Chile
We have published some more comments on our travel blog on what customers, travellers, have had to say about our wine tour to Burgundy. On our tours in Burgundy we show both sides of the
It’s the kind of thing that makes you happy when it drops in in the morning. An email arrived this morning: I received your excellent new book about Champagne for my 60th anniversary this summer
Wine2wine is a big conference that attracts several hundred visitors. It deals with many different aspects of wine and wine business. The target audience is primarily wine producers but also many other people from the
Will there be a shortage of wine? The harvest this year will be the smallest one in a long time. It is the smallest production, counting the entire world’s volume, in around fifty years. Read
Will there be a shortage of wine? The harvest this year will be the smallest one in a long time. It is the smallest production, counting the entire world’s volume, in around fifty years. Read
This may sound absurd but it is true. The wine producers are not allowed to sell their wines at the cellar door. It is strictly forbidden. This is not in any normal wine country but
And why it is important who the wine importers are You may have noticed that we are trying to keep track of all the wine importers in Sweden. We probably have the most updated and
With 115 points the Swedish team won the “Blind Tasting World Championship” with an 8 points margin to the silver medallist United Kingdom with 107 points and the number three, Luxembourg with 100. The competition
We like collecting comments from people who have travelled with us. It’s not always easy to explain what experiences you will get on one of our wine tours. Then perhaps some feedback from previous customers
It is much debated (albeit less and less) whether global warming is a real phenomenon or not. I saw an interesting illustration of how the harvest dates have evolved in different wine regions in France
Every wine lover is familiar with some of the well-established wine regions in New Zealand, but they may not always have been so well-defined and protected from abuse. From July 27 new rules govern 18
The wine world is not only small picturesque vineyards in a rural setting with a horse pulling a plough between the vines. There are also large groups with international businesses. Euromonitor has listed the top
Wine myths… I recently wrote an article about a myth on wine that has been very difficult to kill. It struck me that it could be a good theme for a series of articles. There
To choose which tour operator to travel with is a bit like getting married. You don’t really know what kind of experience it will be
Winter 2018 Chile and Argentina, January 27 – February 11 (full) South Africa, February 23 – March 5 (full) Spring 2018 Bordeaux, April 25-29 Autumn
“sans” – does it make sense? There is a new trend, still a bit discreet. But it will perhaps – probably – increase. We see
It is not every day one can enjoy a wealth of Austrian wines in Paris. It’s a pity. I’ve been to Austria several times and
Cook Magazine is a very beautiful glossy magazine for restaurants, chefs, and hotels in Belgium. As many publications in Belgium, it is bilingual and publishes
You will have heard it (more than enough?) by now: our Champagne book, Champagne, the Wine and the Growers, was awarded the prize as “the
On the travel blog on BKWineTours we have recently published a selection of comments from people who have travelled with us to different wine destinations.
Just before Christmas we received an email that was one of the best Christmas presents we could get. In the email we read that our
Winter 2018 Chile and Argentina, January 27 – February 11 (full) South Africa, February 23 – March 5 (full) Spring 2018 Bordeaux, April 25-29 Autumn
Safe bets or daring chances? A question that is certainly important when choosing wines for New Year! But first, let’s start with … some publicity,
Safe bets or daring chances? A question that is certainly important when choosing wines for New Year! But first, let’s start with … some publicity,
Many countries have special food traditions for Christmas. In Sweden, as an example, you have the “julbord”, with a specially prepared ham, special herring, special
On our Champagne wine tours, we show both the grandiose and famous “houses” and the smaller growers’ champagnes (and much more) of this wine region.
Wines for women? Recently, I heard about a survey about the alleged different tastes of men and women in wine. The report apparently killed that
Wines for women? Recently, I heard about a survey about the alleged different tastes of men and women in wine. The report apparently killed that
Portugal and Spain have also been hit hard by forest fires, just like the fires in California. A dry and hot October made it easy
We have not yet planned all the wine tours on the schedule for next year but you can already book some of them. This is
We have published some more comments on our travel blog on what customers, travellers, have had to say about our wine tour to Burgundy. On
It’s the kind of thing that makes you happy when it drops in in the morning. An email arrived this morning: I received your excellent
Wine2wine is a big conference that attracts several hundred visitors. It deals with many different aspects of wine and wine business. The target audience is
Will there be a shortage of wine? The harvest this year will be the smallest one in a long time. It is the smallest production,
Will there be a shortage of wine? The harvest this year will be the smallest one in a long time. It is the smallest production,
This may sound absurd but it is true. The wine producers are not allowed to sell their wines at the cellar door. It is strictly
And why it is important who the wine importers are You may have noticed that we are trying to keep track of all the wine
With 115 points the Swedish team won the “Blind Tasting World Championship” with an 8 points margin to the silver medallist United Kingdom with 107
We like collecting comments from people who have travelled with us. It’s not always easy to explain what experiences you will get on one of
It is much debated (albeit less and less) whether global warming is a real phenomenon or not. I saw an interesting illustration of how the
Every wine lover is familiar with some of the well-established wine regions in New Zealand, but they may not always have been so well-defined and
The wine world is not only small picturesque vineyards in a rural setting with a horse pulling a plough between the vines. There are also
Wine myths… I recently wrote an article about a myth on wine that has been very difficult to kill. It struck me that it could
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