Vietnam Wine Tours

Most people are too familiar with the medley of taste and texture of the centuries-old wine industry in European countries, but you’d also be interested in the thriving winery business in Vietnam. Vietnam wine tours, in particular, will take you on a discovery journey from up-close observation of the winemaking process to the exquisite wine tasting experience.

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Emerging Viticulture

Viticulture in Vietnam is growing

Originally, the French's attempt to develop the viticulture in Vietnam during the colonization was not successful because Vietnam’s grapes were too sour, along with the distinct tropical climate made it impossible to establish winemaking. Yet over the years, vintners have learned their way to grow a variety of grapes such as Cardinal, Chambourcin, end especially the infamous Black Queen.

Popular wine in Vietnam includes:

• Vang DaLat: Easily one of the most well-known local wine, Vang DaLat made from red grapes and fermented mulberry juice. The taste is sharp and somewhat acidic which suits those who like a strong flavor.

Vang DaLat is Vietnamese traditional wine

• Cardinal: The red wine lover’s favorite made from a type of table grapes in Western countries, but Vietnamese have found a way to create a rich and sweet, but not empowering, taste.
• Chambourcin: Chambourcin grapes are used to make red wines and rosé. As for red wine, it offers a strong but fruity flavor. When aged well, Chambourcin wine can have such a pleasantly earthy fragrance.
• Chardonnay: The renowned white wine supposedly belongs to the French or American culture only, but the Vietnamese version is just as good with a silky, buttery texture.
• Cabernet Sauvignon: Boasting of the fruity of berries and cherry flavor with a hint of pepper, licorice, vanilla, the heavenly liquor is a must-try on your Vietnam wine tours.

Where to Go on Vietnam Wine Tours

Vietnam wine tours are not for the elite or wine connoisseurs only. Partaking in discovering the winery industry is also an eye-opening experience in the nature and culture of Vietnam.

Visiting Vineyards on Your Vietnam Wine Tours

Ba Moi Vineyard

Address: Tinh Lo 703, Phuoc Thuan Ward, Ninh Phuoc District, Ninh Thuan Province

Ba Moi Vineyard

Ninh Thuan Province is considered a desert area of Vietnam, but Ba Moi Vineyard is like an oasis where you can escape from the heat and busy traffic. Upon arriving at the farm, you can try the juicy grapes and homemade grape syrup.

My Hoa Vineyard

Address: Quoc Lo 1A, Binh Quy Hamlet, Phuoc Dan Ward, Ninh Phuoc District, Ninh Thuan Province

The estate of My Hoa

My Hoa is a family company with the craft production at the back of the house and around 2 hectares of vines. You can visit the vineyard then observe the winemaking process then try some of the wine and grape syrup.

Thai An Vineyard

Address: Thai An Village, Vinh Hai Ward, Ninh Hai District, Ninh Thuan Province

A maze in Thai An Vineyard

The vast vineyard of Thai An is like a maze where you can take endless photos and escape the heat of the city. Thai An grapes are the pride of Vietnamese people in which you can take some home at the vineyard’s shop.

Wine Tasting in Da Lat and Phan Thiet

Da Thien

Address: Ward 8, Da Lat City

A corner of Da Thien Village

Apart from being home to the vast green forest, massive coffee plantations and tranquil lakes and rivers, Da Lat is reputedly the headquarter of winemaking in Vietnam. Da Thien is a traditional wine-making village that specializes in blackberries wine. Learning about the winemaking history in Vietnam and listening to the stories of local vintners are well worth a trip on your Vietnam wine tours.

Vinh Tien Wine Cellar

Address: 81D Hoang Van Thu Street, Ward 5, Da Lat

Vinh Tien Wine Cellar

The cellar exhibits hundreds of thousands of wine bottles as the path stretches out up to 200 meters. At the end of the cellar is the wine tasting area where visitors can enjoy the premium-quality liquor. Da Lat’s specialties such as dried fruits, jams, and tea are also displayed for intrigued visitors on the Vietnam wine tours.

RD Wine Castle in Binh Thuan

Address: Phu Hai Ward, Phan Thiet City
Homepage: https://www.sealinkscity.com/laudai/en/#

The majestic wine castle

The majestic Wine Castle takes you back in time with the European Renaissance architecture. On top of that, the collection of 20,000 bottles of the quintessence from all over the world creates a vibe of royalty and nobility. You can have a taste of 5 types of wine upon your visit.

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Vietnam Wine Tours in Ho Chi Minh

Ho Chi Minh is not particularly a huge wine manufacturing region, but the electric nightlife here promises a fulfilling trip on your wine tour excursion.

The Warehouse Saigon

Address:

• 15/5, Le Thanh Ton, District 1
• 94 Xuan Thuy, District 2
• 924 Tran Hung Dao, District 5

Opening hours: 9 AM - 9 PM (Sun-Fri) and 9 AM - 10 PM (Sat)
Homepage: http://www.warehouse-asia.com/

The Warehouse Saigon

The Warehouse is beyond the exclusive distributor of more than 800 wine brands. The premium service caters for all your needs and questions. There are also weekly tasting sessions for the wine aficionados.

Park Hyatt Saigon

Address: 2 Lam Son Square, District 1
Homepage: https://www.saigon.park.hyattrestaurants.com/

The Cellar Door bar

Park Hyatt is a world-class dining experience in Saigon. Apart from the unique menu, the restaurant usually has a wine tasting event in the Cellar Door with wine carefully selected by professional sommeliers.

Wine Embassy

Address: 41 Quoc Huong, Thao Dien Ward, District 2
Opening hours: 10 AM - 9 PM (Mon-Sat) and 10 AM - 7 PM (Sun)
Homepage: https://en.wineembassy.vn/

Wine tasting event in Wine Embassy

With the belief that good food and good wine equal great fun, Wine Embassy in Ho Chi Minh occasionally holds wine-talk events. The star of the events is the wine tasting where visitors can enjoy the finest wine with delicacies such as cheese or chocolate.

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Conclusion on Vietnam Wine Tours

Apparently, Vietnam’s wine needs a dramatic transformation before becoming a strong competitor in the winery industry. However, Vietnam wine tours can mean so much more than just learning about the alcoholic beverage, but also to learn about Vietnamese food culture and agriculture development.

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