Neuchatel and some German-speaking Swiss areas opened the winery doors wide this weekend, and other cantons follow suite in the coming month. This is one of your best chances to sample regional wines and meet the winemakers. You’ll discover there are several other local open houses and events before the summer holidays; check out the listings, dates and web sites on the official Swiss Wine Promotion page.

Valais, 10-12 May; Ticino 19-20; Vaud 19-20; German language areas 24-25; Geneva 26 May.