Switzerland Wine Tasting & Switzerland Vineyards

October 19, 2007

Lavaux, Switzerland, celebrated its recent designation as a UNESCO World Heritage site in September by throwing a festival showcasing its wine appellations. “Chasselas is ubiquitous; and with their concentration on this one white grape to the exclusion of all others, Vaudois vignerons—particularly those at Dézaley, St. Saphorin, and Epesses—produce some of the best Swiss wines,” says Maja Gartmann of Switzerland Tourism. “And low-priced Gamays have recently taken on imported French Beaujolais with some success.” Pinot noir is another specialty of the region.

What makes the shores of Lake Geneva particularly attractive—in addition to the backdrop of the Alps—is that you can follow a foot trail through the vineyards. Granted it’s a healthy walk (20 miles), but what better way to spend a day? For those less inclined to hoof it, there are trains, including the Lavaux Express, a mini train similar to one you find in a theme park. No freight-hopping experience necessary: Le Petit Train des Caveaux stops at cellar doors during its two-hour ride (why else would they give you a souvenir glass?).

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