The desert climate here is so still and pleasant, you want to be outside all of the time. And you will be with many “tasting rooms” happening right in the garden on farms, and many restaurants featuring patio dining, next to the vines your wine comes from.
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Drink in a little history in the historic town plaza here, left over from the town’s Mexican colonial days. Many would accredit Sonoma as the birthplace of winemaking in California, responsible for bringing us the first Zinfandel/Primitivo.
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Wine-makers in South Africa are going through their “experimental phase”, creating tons of new kinds of wine, plus making new clones of existing types. And the culinary scene is not to be missed; the culture is diverse, and you can dine on completely different fare almost every night. Plus you can sip and savor to the backdrop of incredible vistas, and the occasional runaway wild animal.
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The Finger Lakes region is really upping its game in wine production, so what was once a family friendly lake area, is now still that, plus a top wine destination. If you’re a wino traveling with little ones, everybody will find something to do here.
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The dry, arid climate here is ideal for wine production. Local bodies of water like the Yakima River keep vineyards lush and grapes bursting with flavor. And doesn’t a bold glass of red sound perfect for the frequent rainy days here?
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When you think wine country, Oregon probably doesn’t come to mind, but think again. Its wine culture is impressive, and extends beyond drinking. Many vineyards are available for family hikes and when you’re tired, try some of the famous white wine or bubbly from the area while you overlook the stunning valleys and mountains.
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Burgundy is tragically romantic with its dark, thick forests and rolling green valleys, filled with vineyards almost perfectly manicured—but the slightly uneven rows of vines are charming. Rent a small, European size car for the day and zip around to the countless vineyards to sip on wines you’ll probably recognize from restaurants around the world.
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You won’t have to question if it’s real champagne here—this is the only region in the world that puts out the authentic bubbly. The vineyards seem to go on and on here. It’s a perfect place for the wino couple.
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Most German wine is produced in the Western part of the country and that’s great for the traveler, because this region is covered in beautiful rivers, lush valleys and of course delicious Riesling.
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Greece is an up and comer as far as wine countries go. But that’s just one more reason to visit this beautiful country, filled with dramatic, cliff-side architecture and some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. For the record, Greece has been making wine for thousands of years, so they know what they’re doing.
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