September sips: The best holidays for wine lovers

Simon Calder's Travel Week

Sunday, September 17, 2023 Autumn is the perfect time of year to stomp around picturesque vineyards, take a tour of a winery and indulge in a tasting or decadent wine and food pairing. Discover the world's best wine regions where you're guaranteed a delectable trip Oenophiles rejoice; we've rounded up the best wine regions in the world, where you can swirl, sip and spit (or not) your way around renowned wineries, from Napa Valley to the Douro Valley. We've also hand-picked the best chateaux in France's Loire Valley, where you can combine tours of immaculate gardens with wine tasting and chic overnight stays. Want to try something different? Get inspired with this deep dive into Denmark's growing sustainable wine scene. Taste Croatia Istria, the northwestern corner of Croatia, has been producing wine for millennia. The vineyards draped over the Buje Hills are especially enticing. Sample the product at Veralda Winery. CROATIAN CULINARY TRAIL Island vineyards The vertiginous vineyards on the Portuguese island of Madeira include the spectacular Quinta do Barbusano, which offers daily tastings and tours. MADEIRA ISLAND CULTURE Get 50% off advance train tickets  The offer applies on journeys with Transport for Wales between October 1 and 16 Save £50 on TUI bookings over £800 Enjoy savings on 2024 holidays when using discount code NEXTSUMMER   Get 10% off all Virgin Experience Days Use code SAVING10 to save on everything from brewery tours to helicopter rides UK travel Sampling Sussex Touring the county's best vineyards on two wheels is as eco-friendly as it is flavourful. GET INSPIRED South America Nordic spirit How wine breaks to Denmark, Sweden and Finland became the latest trend for savvy travellers. READ MORE Winemaking is already a fresh and surprising part of the travel scene in the Nordic nations. Lucy Thackray Travel writer Hotels Where to stay in Cyprus  Our favourite places to stay in Limassol, Larnaca and Paphos, from adults-only hotels to family-friendly resorts. BOOK NOW Europe travel France's best vineyards The best wineries you can visit, tour and stay at on a grape-packed trip across the Channel. SEE OUR PICKS The best hotels in Florence for food, wine and luxury Wineries, castles and surf spots: Why visit San Luis Obispo Cruise the rivers of Bordeaux with Raymond Blanc on this tour through the Médoc wine region PICK OF THE WEEK: VALUE ADDED TRAVEL Experience the ultimate 12-night Thai adventure! Relax in Phuket at SunWing BangTao Beach Resort, embark on an unforgettable Elephant Hills safari, and unwind in Khao Lak at X10 Khao Lak Resort. Complimentary pick-ups, elephant encounters, and more included with saving up to 45%. Book now! This wine subscription service helped us discover an affordable alternative to champagne SHOP NOW The best rosé wines to suit all budgets – so you can make the most of the final days of summer SHOP NOW The Independent proudly partners with Refuge and the National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Join the conversation or follow us Download the free Independent app Please do not reply directly to this email   You are currently registered to receive The Independent's Travel newsletter   To unsubscribe from The Independent Travel newsletter, or to manage your email preferences please click here.   This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345 Read our privacy notice and cookie policy