文 谢德兰 编、译 张恬熙

下一次当你在这些国家旅行的时候，让自己在葡萄酒产区里放松几天，尽情享受葡萄酒的生活方式吧！

对我而言，葡萄酒是一种常见的生活饮品，它可以很自然地与其他生活方式相结合，葡萄酒旅游就是其中之一。

尽管旧世界国家才是葡萄酒的起源之地，但最近看来，葡萄酒旅行可不仅局限于旧世界国家。虽然许多城市都有当地的葡萄酒节日，但是如果你想要拜访酒庄，还是需要提前预约。说实话，葡萄酒旅游可是兴起于新世界国家。

除了在酒窖品酒以外，葡萄酒旅游还包括享用美味佳肴，选择合适住所，欣赏壮丽景色，感受当地文化等多种多样的活动，这对非葡萄酒爱好者而言，也很有吸引力。打造一条“葡萄酒旅游”路线，并不是一个酒庄能够完成的任务，而是需要整个产区的共同努力。

在南非的西开普葡萄酒产区，就有20多条带有明显路标指示的葡萄酒路线。不少路线距离开普敦只有几个小时的路程。斯泰伦博斯、弗朗斯胡克、德班维尔和康斯坦提亚距离最近（从开普敦出发只需要1个小时），因此也最受欢迎，大多数酒庄都对游客开放。酒庄里的员工们非常热情好客，真正体现了南非的精神。葡萄酒品鉴内容丰富，也让人感觉十分舒适。如果你去拜访一家规模较小的酒庄，那就很可能会和庄主或酿酒师共享一瓶美酒。

一家带有餐厅的酒庄就有更多选择：从可口的野餐到高端的美食盛宴，并搭配各式各样的葡萄酒，你可以充分享受美食与美酒的味觉体验。酒庄内或附近的镇上有许多旅店，无论预算高或低都能找到合适的住所。非葡萄酒活动包括艺术展览、机动游戏、电动车骑行等，只要你想要，酒庄全部都有。南非的葡萄酒路线有神奇的魅力，就算不喝葡萄酒的人也会爱上南非的葡萄酒和这个城市。如果你需要更多信息，可以查看南非葡萄酒官网：http://www.wosa.hk/en/tourism.php?cat=23。

新西兰的葡萄酒产区覆盖面积很大，从北部的库妙河延伸至南部的中奥塔哥。因此对于旅客而言，一次性拜访两家以上的酒庄就很有难度。如果你只在奥克兰停留几天，去激流岛和玛塔卡纳岛最方便。中奥塔哥就是户外运动的天堂，你可以在这里徒步、骑自行车、划船和滑雪，一切都近在咫尺。产区还做了一本葡萄酒信息齐全的小册子，指引人们通过不同的活动方式，品味这里著名的黑皮诺葡萄酒。在霍克斯湾，包括其子产区—吉布利砾石区，葡萄酒的种类最多。附近的纳皮尔镇上还有有趣的装饰艺术建筑。

阿德莱德是南澳大利亚葡萄酒产区的基地，从城市出发到达阿德莱德山和麦克拉伦谷只需要1个小时。麦克拉伦谷拥有自行车小径和未被破坏的海滩，当地人喜欢在周末时“逃离”阿德莱德到这里享受生活。到达克莱尔谷和巴罗萨谷需要3个小时的路程，但按照澳洲人的旅游时间标准来说，也不算远。阿德莱德还是奔富酒庄的故乡，这就足以成为一大亮点了。

过去的6个月里我在这3个城市酿酒，我发现：南非能够提供最好的葡萄酒旅游体验，适合各种旅游需求。新西兰和澳大利亚虽然拥有最多的葡萄酒产区，却缺乏住宿和餐饮的选择，但并不影响这两个国家带给你一场难忘的葡萄酒之旅。

下一次当你在这些国家旅行的时候，让自己在葡萄酒产区里放松几天，尽情享受葡萄酒的生活方式吧！

Next time when you travel to these countries, treat yourself a few days in the wine regions to indulge in the wine and lifestyle experience.

To me, wine is a lifestyle beverage and therefore it’s logical that it goes hand in hand with other lifestyle choices. Tourism certainly is one of them.

Although Old World was where wine began but wine tourism was not an Old World‘thing’until recently. There may be various local wine festivals but visiting wineries still requires prior arrangement. Wine tourism really started in the New World.

Wine tourism is not only about wine tasting at cellar doors.It also encompasses culinary delights, accommodation options,breath-taking landscapes, cultural experience and other activities that also appeal to non-wine lovers. Therefore, it is not a task of a single winery but a joint effort of the entire wine region, hence the birth of‘wine routes’.

South Africa has over 20 well sign-posted wine routes in the wine growing region Western Cape and many of them are within a few hours from Cape Town. Stellenbsoch, Franschhoek,Durbanville and Constantia are the closest (one hour from Cape Town) and therefore the most popular. Most of the wineries are open to visitors. The staff, truly live up to the South African spirit,is very friendly and enthusiastic. Wine tastings are informative but cosy. In smaller wineries, it is quite likely that you will be sharing a glass of wine with the owners or winemakers.

For wineries that have eateries attached, choices are from delicious picnic baskets to top end gourmet meals, plus various wine and food tasting experiences. There are numerous accommodation arrangement both within the estates and at nearby towns that suit all budget. Non-wine activities range from art exhibitions and game drive to hiking and segway ride - You name it,they have it. South African wine routes just have that magic touch to charm even non-wine drinkers to love South African wine and the country. For more information, check out Wines of South Africa website:http://www.wosa.hk/en/tourism.php?cat=23.

New Zealand wine regions cover a wide area from Kumeu River in the north to Central Otago in the south therefore it is difficult for travellers to visit more than a couple in one visit. If you only have a few days in Auckland, then Waiheke Island and Matakana will be the most convenient. Central Otago is an outdoor activities paradise where hiking, cycling, boating and skiing are just round the corner.The region produces an informative wine booklet where one can savour their renowned Pinot Noir in between various activities.Hawkes Bay, including sub-region Gimblett Gravels, has the most varieties of wine and the nearby town Napier has pleasant art-deco buildings.

Adelaide is the base to visit South Australia’s wine regions where Adelaide Hills and McLaren Vale are only one hour from the city. With its un-spoilt beach and cycling trails, McLaren Vale is a popular weekend escape for Adelaide folks. Clare and Barossa valleys are three hours from Adelaide but the travel time is considered normal by Aussie’s standard. Adelaide is also the home of Penfolds Magill Estate that is an attraction on its own.

I spent the last six months making wine in these three countries, I found South Africa offers the best wine tourism experience as it ticks all the boxes. Most wine regions in New Zealand and Australia lack accommodation choices and dining options but nevertheless offer memorable wine tourism experience.

Next time when you travel to these countries, treat yourself a few days in the wine regions to indulge in the wine and lifestyle experience. !