Rüdesheim, the heart of the Rheingau
The first indication to us that we had arrived at Rüdesheim was the sight of the Niederwald Monument above the vast vine-covered slopes that bordered the Rhine river. Now, at last, we would get...
Category: Wine Travels
Bellbrae – on the Great Ocean Road
A popular holiday seaside destination in Victoria is the coast area along the Great Ocean Road. Towns such as Torquay, Anglesea, Lorne and Apollo Bay see their numbers swell during the summer holiday season,...
Coffs Harbour – Part 2
We so enjoyed our relaxing week’s holiday at Coffs Harbour the first time, that when friends invited us to go back with them the following year, we jumped at the chance. Co-incidentally, they had...
Beyond Barcelona
With a week for exploring Barcelona and its surrounds, we took advantage of a tour to Montserrat, and on another day, a game of golf at Real Club de Golf El Prat, a wander...
Bordeaux Wine Region – France
Our first taste of a TGV train was from Montparnasse to Bordeaux, where we were met by friends who kindly hosted us for three days in their home in the suburb of Le Haillan. It...
Champagne Wine Region – France
The region of Champagne-Ardenne which gives its name to the white sparkling wine produced there, is located about 100 miles (160 km) east of Paris. While the capital of the region is Chalons-en-Champagne, the towns of...
Vaucluse – Provence
The Vaucluse department of Provence incorporates the cities of Orange, Avignon, some very famous wineries such as those around Châteauneuf-du-Pape, and many touristic sites. This area is so rich in history with charming little...
Bendigo Wine Region VIC
The first vines in the Bendigo region were planted in the 1850s and by the 1880s had gained international recognition. Today the wineries in the region continue to win awards for their outstanding Shiraz and...
Top Spots for Food and Wine – Mornington Peninsula
A family birthday was the occasion for our drive, once again, to the Mornington Peninsula wine region, about an hour south of Melbourne. This region is known for producing high quality cool climate varieties,...
Just a little taste!
Finding ourselves with a little time on our hands on the way back home from a country wedding, we allowed ourselves a little indulgence in our long-time hobby of wine tasting. The two areas...
