4 wine festivals across 3 countries — with dates, tickets, and travel tips.
December brings 4 wine festivals into the calendar across 3 countries — led by France, Croatia and South Africa.
December is a quiet month — mulled-wine markets across Germany and Alsace, southern-hemisphere harvest preparation, and a small number of intimate cellar events.
Festivals worth planning a trip around — high marks for atmosphere, wine quality, or once-a-year exclusivity.
The Avenue de Champagne — home to Moët & Chandon, Perrier-Jouët, and other prestigious houses — lights up for a spectacular winter festival. Light shows illuminate the grand facades while champagne flows freely from open-cellar tastings. The village of Hautvillers hosts parallel events at Dom Pérignon's abbey.
View festival detailsThe world's only festival dedicated exclusively to méthode cap classique (MCC) — South Africa's answer to Champagne — held in the village of Franschhoek each December. Over 40 producers pour their traditional-method sparkling wines across multiple venues in this Huguenot heritage village. With Boschendal, Graham Beck, and L'Ormarins pouring, it is the definitive South African bubbly experience.
View festival detailsGrouped by country — 3 countries, 4 events.