Comments on: Wine Not? Kicking off A Thailand Wine Weekend at GranMonte Vineyard

By: Alex

Alex — Tue, 21 Mar 2017 13:05:05 +0000

In reply to Alana. Hey Alana! Two I came across in my research were Mae Chan Winery in Chiang Rai and Chateau de Loei in Loei. If you make it to either, I'd LOVE to hear about your experience as I haven't made it up there in my wine mission yet :)

By: Alana

Alana — Thu, 16 Mar 2017 19:28:16 +0000

My husband and I are heading to Thailand in less than a month and I was SO excited to find your post about the wineries in country. So far every country we’ve visited, we try to bring back local wine and I had completely written it off for Thailand due to the lack of knowledge. My question for you is, are you familiar with any notable vineyards to visit in the Northwestern part of the country (Chiang Mai)? We unfortunately wont be in Bangkok long enough to explore the areas you mentioned above. I’ve been searching but not finding much. Any thoughts would be helpful! Can’t wait to explore.

By: Alex

Alex — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 14:38:56 +0000

In reply to Ryan. Believe it or not, the tax is exactly the same for local wineries. And so how could they possibly compete? Indeed, I believe the beer lobbies are to blame!

By: Ryan

Ryan — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 05:36:58 +0000

I know Thailand has a small local wine industry, and I hope it grows. In my opinion they would be smart to get rid of the ridiculously high tax on imported wine. We have to pay 700-1000 baht for French and Italian wines that should really cost no more than 200-300.

Lowering the barrier for common Thai folk to enjoy wine would increase demand for all wine, both domestic and imported. But I suppose the local beer makers lobby against it, thus the tax.

By: Alex

Alex — Mon, 05 Dec 2016 05:06:10 +0000

In reply to Kate Storm. Right!? Who knew there were so many vineyards waiting for us to explore! Hoping to hit up another one or two in 2017...

By: Alex

Alex — Mon, 05 Dec 2016 04:24:23 +0000

In reply to Amanda Williams. Thanks Amanda! So glad to hear that -- definitely stay tuned for my upcoming guide which will be massively pinnable as well :P

By: Alex

Alex — Mon, 05 Dec 2016 04:21:57 +0000

In reply to Chad B.. Hey Chad, not sure when you are referring to but this trip was actually early in 2016 :) Just catching up on blogging now!

By: Alex

Alex — Mon, 05 Dec 2016 04:15:17 +0000

In reply to Kacy. I'm the same way... for some reason I'm more drawn to the lesser known wine regions than the big ones. No desire to go to Napa, but spent weeks planning a trip around Khao Yai, ha ha!

By: Alex

Alex — Mon, 05 Dec 2016 04:14:35 +0000

In reply to Jo-Anne.

I feel that way about red wine… have yet to find one I love, only have a few I really tolerate! White wine, on the other hand…

By: Alex

Alex — Mon, 05 Dec 2016 03:09:24 +0000

In reply to Marni. Yup, once I get an idea, I'm like a dog with a bone! That's how the travel magic happens though :)