Features

The younger generation

There has been tremendous focus on the behaviour of US millennials. But what about elsewhere? Dr Gergely Szolnoki and Prof Dr Simone Loose, researchers at Geisenheim University, investigate the situation in Germany.

The sommeliers of Beijing

It’s tough being a Beijing sommelier. The hours are long, the pay is poor, and the customers argue. But, says Jim Boyce, there are rising stars nevertheless.

A national strategy

One way to make a wine region flourish is to get everyone working together.

Going to the tourist

Another way to reach tourists is to go to where they congregate. For Cantine Ferrari, it means heading for the airport.

The wine portal

How do you introduce tourists to a complex and widespread wine region? Open a bar.

The art of blending

An innovative way to educate tourists about both wines and regions.

How to attract wine tourists

Food and wine tourism is the hottest trend in travel. Felicity Carter looks at outstanding examples of wine tourism offerings, beginning with a winery that turned itself into a destination by partnering with other businesses.

An expert looks at Germany

Sascha Speicher speaks to Sylvain Rouchy from Sopexa, who has considerable experience in Germany.