Uncategorized Archives

Valle de Guadalupe: How Mexico’s Premier Wine Region Became a Global Luxury Wine Tourism Destination

Uncategorized, Wine, Wine Marketing, Wine News, Wine Tourism / liz admin

Long regarded as the epicentre of Mexican viticulture, Valle de Guadalupe in Baja California has entered a new phase of international prominence. No longer simply Mexico’s leading wine-producing region, the valley is now recognized as a sophisticated wine tourism destination that seamlessly integrates terroir expression, gastronomy, architecture, sustainability, and experiential luxury. With Mediterranean climatic influences, […]

Valle de Guadalupe: How Mexico’s Premier Wine Region Became a Global Luxury Wine Tourism Destination Read More »

First Board Meeting of 2026 – Fédération Internationale des Journalistes et Écrivains des Vins et Spiritueux [FIJEV]

Global Wine Evemts, Leadership, Uncategorized, Wine, Wine Awards, Wine Marketing, Wine News / liz admin

I’m honoured to take part in today’s Board meeting of the Fédération Internationale des Journalistes et Écrivains des Vins et Spiritueux [FIJEV], engaging with colleagues on governance, global collaboration, and the evolving role of informed, ethical wine communication in a rapidly changing media landscape. Tradition matters. Rigour matters. So does adapting to what’s next. Academia

First Board Meeting of 2026 – Fédération Internationale des Journalistes et Écrivains des Vins et Spiritueux [FIJEV] Read More »

Global Tourism Rises 4% in 2025 Amid Strong Demand

Uncategorized / liz admin

International tourist arrivals continued their upward trajectory in 2025, increasing by 4% year-on-year as destinations across most regions reported sustained recovery and growth. According to the first World Tourism Barometer of the year, an estimated 1.52 billion international overnight visitors were recorded globally in 2025 – almost 60 million more than in 2024. This performance

Global Tourism Rises 4% in 2025 Amid Strong Demand Read More »

VIK, Chile, Named the World’s Best Vineyard 2025

Tourism, Travel, Uncategorized, Wine, Wine Marketing, Wine News, Wine Tourism, Wines of Chile / liz admin

The list of The World’s 50 Best Vineyards 2025 has been revealed at an awards ceremony in Margaret River, Western Australia, yesterday, with Vik (No.1), Millahue, Chile, named as The World’s Best Vineyard 2025. The list features vineyards from 15 destinations across six continents, with 11 new entries. Vik succeeds the 2024 winner, Bodegas de

VIK, Chile, Named the World’s Best Vineyard 2025 Read More »

G.H. Mumm Appoints Trina Smith as Terroirs Pacific Winemaker, Strengthening Sparkling Wine Excellence Across Australasia

Uncategorized, Wines of Australia, Wines of New Zealand, Women in Wine / liz admin

G.H. Mumm has appointed award-winning winemaker Trina Smith as Mumm Terroirs Pacific Winemaker, overseeing production across Australia and New Zealand. Recognized as one of Australia’s foremost sparkling wine specialists, Smith brings over two decades of global experience spanning California, South Africa, and Italy. Based in the Barossa Valley, she will lead winemaking for the Mumm

G.H. Mumm Appoints Trina Smith as Terroirs Pacific Winemaker, Strengthening Sparkling Wine Excellence Across Australasia Read More »

Barton & Guestier Unveils Limited-Edition Côtes de Provence “Tourmaline” in Collaboration with Isaure Atelier

Travel, Uncategorized, Wine, Wine and Food Pairings, Wine Marketing, Wine News, Wine of France / liz admin

Barton & Guestier (B&G), one of Bordeaux’s oldest wine houses, celebrating 300 years of French winemaking history, announces the release of the limited-edition Côtes de Provence “Tourmaline” 2024, created in collaboration with Montreal-based French artist Isaure Atelier. Known for her instinctive, expressive style, Atelier brings a fresh, vibrant interpretation to the iconic B&G bottle, all

Barton & Guestier Unveils Limited-Edition Côtes de Provence “Tourmaline” in Collaboration with Isaure Atelier Read More »

Raise Your Glass to New Zealand for International Pinot Noir Day – August 18th

Liz Palmer, Locations reviews, New Zealand Wine, Tourism, Travel, Uncategorized, Wine, Wine and Food Pairings, Wine Marketing, Wine News, Wine Review, Wine Tourism, Wine Trade, Wine Trends, Wines of New Zealand / liz admin

There’s something irresistibly seductive about Pinot Noir. It’s the grape varietal that makes sommeliers swoon, winemakers sweat, and wine lovers fall head over heels. And while Burgundy may have long been considered its spiritual home, New Zealand has been quietly (and sometimes not-so-quietly) redefining the Pinot Noir conversation. This August 18th, as the wine world

Raise Your Glass to New Zealand for International Pinot Noir Day – August 18th Read More »

Porto Reimagined: How Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia Hotel Is Defining a New Model for Wine Tourism in Northern Portugal

Portugal, Uncategorized, Wine, Wine News, Wine Tourism, Wine Trade, Wine Trends, Wines of Portugal / liz admin

An exclusive interview by Liz Palmer with Francisco Viana Brito, General Manager Northern Portugal has long lured travellers with its riverside romance, cobbled streets, and legendary port wine. But now, a new chapter in luxury hospitality is unfolding along the banks of the Douro. At the heart of it sits Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia, a

Porto Reimagined: How Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia Hotel Is Defining a New Model for Wine Tourism in Northern Portugal Read More »

Exploring the “Wines of Portugal” Tasting Room in Lisbon’s Terreiro do Paço

Portugal, Tourism, Travel, Uncategorized, Wine, Wine Marketing, Wine News, Wine Tourism, Wine Trade, Wine Trends, Wines of Portugal / liz admin

Lisbon’s vibrant energy flows through its grand avenues, pastel façades, and historic waterfront, yet one of its most compelling experiences lies quietly in a corner of the city’s most iconic square. Tucked into the western wing of Praça do Comércio, also known as Terreiro do Paço, the Wines of Portugal Tasting Room, operated by ViniPortugal,

Exploring the “Wines of Portugal” Tasting Room in Lisbon’s Terreiro do Paço Read More »

Hall Wines, Napa: A Legacy of Innovation Rooted in Napa Heritage

Articles, California Wine, Tourism, Travel, Uncategorized, Wine, Wine and Food Pairings, Wine List, Wine Marketing, Wine News, Wine Tourism, Wine Trends, Wines of California / liz admin

Nestled just off Highway 29 in St. Helena, Hall Wines is established on the storied Bergfeld Vineyard, an estate whose viticultural history dates back to 1885. This historic site was once home to the Napa Valley Co-Operative Winery, a pivotal institution that, at its peak, produced nearly 40% of the region’s total wine output, marking

Hall Wines, Napa: A Legacy of Innovation Rooted in Napa Heritage Read More »

Uncategorized

Valle de Guadalupe: How Mexico’s Premier Wine Region Became a Global Luxury Wine Tourism Destination

First Board Meeting of 2026 – Fédération Internationale des Journalistes et Écrivains des Vins et Spiritueux [FIJEV]

Global Tourism Rises 4% in 2025 Amid Strong Demand

VIK, Chile, Named the World’s Best Vineyard 2025

G.H. Mumm Appoints Trina Smith as Terroirs Pacific Winemaker, Strengthening Sparkling Wine Excellence Across Australasia

Barton & Guestier Unveils Limited-Edition Côtes de Provence “Tourmaline” in Collaboration with Isaure Atelier

Raise Your Glass to New Zealand for International Pinot Noir Day – August 18th

Porto Reimagined: How Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia Hotel Is Defining a New Model for Wine Tourism in Northern Portugal

Exploring the “Wines of Portugal” Tasting Room in Lisbon’s Terreiro do Paço

Hall Wines, Napa: A Legacy of Innovation Rooted in Napa Heritage

Awards

Quick Links

Events

Get in Touch

+1 416-371-94090

liz@liz-palmer.com