There's no need for mystique or snobbery as wine is a gift from nature (and gifted winemakers and growers) for everyone to enjoy. It is about fun and friendship, relaxation and celebration. France offers a whole new world of wine to discover and enjoy. French wines are generally named after where they are from rather than the grape. With many regions and hundreds of sub-regions, it can make for confusing labels for the uninitiated.

A few of the most exciting wines in the world come from Burgundy. The region produces two of the most popular wines in France: Beaujolais and Chablis. The Bordeaux region is another important wine producing region in France and in the world. Whether it's sharing a glass of French wine with your loved one during your vacation or inviting friends to dinner or drinks at your luxurious abode, all you have to do is enjoy.

Australian winemaking results have been impressive and it has established benchmarks for a number of varieties such as Chardonnay and Shiraz. Interestingly, Australia makes some of the world's best wines, and sells it to more than 100 countries. It is in fact the fourth largest exporter of wine, and a highly acclaimed leader in combining tradition with new ideas and technology.

More than a hundred varieties of grapes are being used commercially by Australian wineries. You can savour an Australian "Bush Tucker" meal complemented by some refreshing wine and then get close to a Kangaroo or a Koala on Kangaroo Island. How about an exciting four wheel drive outback excursion to Australia's most spectacular vineyards? There is no end to the party in Australia…

Italian wines are among the best wines in the world. Italy produces around 8 billion bottles of wine each year. The vast majority of Italian wine is red, but there are also some wonderful white wines. Of all Italian white wines, those from the much maligned Soave region are perhaps the best known. These wines are made from the Garganega and Trebbiano grapes.

The central regions of Italy are responsible for what is probably the best known of all Italian red wine, Chianti. This DOCG wine hails from Tuscany, probably the best known and most travelled Italian wine region, as it is home to such beautiful destinations as Florence and Pisa. It is often said that Italian wines are best consumed with Italian food. With relatively higher acidity levels, Italian wines are full of earthy aromas and regional flavor.