Not only is the Lanzarote landscape perfect for a sunny family holiday, it also makes for great wine making. That has been recognised again in the 2009 Agrocanarias Wine Awards. Top prize went to Moscatel Dulce de Licor from the Stratvs bodega in La Geria, a short excursion inland from Costa Teguise, and the Sands Beach Resort Hotel.

The awards were made in Santa Cruz, Tenerife by the Canary Islands government councillor for agriculture and fish, Pilar Merino and the winning choice beat off 103 other wines. There was also a special award for the best image, that went to Mozaga 75, from the Montaña Clara bodega, also in Lanzarote.

The Stratvs bodega is a dream come to fruition for owner Juan Francisco Rosa, and technical director, Alberto Gonzalez Plascencia. The 19 million euro, state of the art centre, took 12 years to develop, but boasts the most modern equipment, combined with traditional wine making skills and the flavours of Lanzarote’s volcanic soil.

Sands Beach Resort Hotel is proud to serve local wines among its selection at La Hacienda restaurant, Mai Tai pool bar, and the Soleil Bar. If you want to add to your drinking pleasure, ask at reception about excursions into the wine producing regions, where you can see the production process, and best of all, sample the wine.