Bakos winery

The Slovakian Tokaj has been a subject of an old argument between Hungary and Slovakia, and I am sure, the keyword in this case would not be the past or politics, but rather quality.

We are continuing our Wine Paddling series, which we began last year. This time we are going to visit the world's oldest appellation, the Tokaj Wine Region.

After a fire at the airport and a fourteen-hour ordeal, I finally arrived in Tbilisi.

I am really sorry that when they came up with the idea that our image should be that of fresh, young wines, I did not oppose it more vehemently.

Just like the grill terrace and the pool, wines also could mean a major attraction, as they sell 10-15,000 bottles here annually.

Fashion is changing quicker than we can plant; moreover it then takes five years for a vineyard to become productive, so we are probably flying a bit blind.

If there is a truly modern winery in the wine region that matches up to the spirit of a film studio lying on the top of the mountain, than it surely is the Etyeki Kúria.

The classic Champagne varieties feel at home here too, so it’s no surprise to find Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in nearly all wineries.

Dating back to 1267, the boundaries of Herdade do Esporão have remained unchanged until this day, despite changing hands many times throughout its history.

Quinta de Sant'Ana, a family winery in a picturesque village with whitewashed houses and a Baroque church, 30 minutes north-west of Lisbon.