Representative landscape, not the estate: Terraced vineyards in the Douro Valley, Portugal. Photo: mat's eye · CC BY 2.0
Vineyard programme
From vine to wine in Lavaux
Half-day working alongside a winemaker in vineyard or cellar, snack and souvenir bottle.
- Lavaux (UNESCO), Switzerland
- Year-round experiences
The experience
Half-day working alongside a winemaker in vineyard or cellar, snack and souvenir bottle.
- Grape harvest
- Wine tasting
When to go
Listed experience months are a guide. Confirm the programme and availability with the estate before travelling.
Harvest season: Sep · Oct
A taste of where it comes from
There is more to a glass of wine than what is poured. There is a landscape, a growing season and the people who care for the vines. We explore these experiences to get closer to that story, and to savour what makes each place its own.
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