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Merlot vs Cabernet Sauvignon: What Is the Difference?

Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon are the two most important red grapes of Bordeaux, and the two most planted red grapes in the world. They grow side by side, are frequently blended together, and yet…

By Emily McArthur · Updated Aug 2026 · Guide

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Pinot Noir vs Merlot: What Is the Difference?

Pinot Noir and Merlot are two of the most popular red wines for people who like their reds smooth rather than tannic. Neither is a big, chewy blockbuster, but they get there by different…

By Emily McArthur · Updated Aug 2026 · Guide

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The Best Food Pairings for Merlot

Merlot is the great crowd-pleaser of the red wine world, and that same easygoing character makes it one of the simplest reds to match with food. It is softer and rounder than Cabernet Sauvignon,…

By Emily McArthur · Updated Aug 2026 · Guide

10 Best Bordeaux Wine Tours & Wine Tastings for 2026

If you're thinking of visiting the stunning and historic wine region of Bordeaux this year, one of the best ways to have an authentic experience is to book a private guided tour of Bordeaux…

By Emily McArthur · Updated Jul 2026 · Tour Guide

10 Best Places to Visit in Arizona During 2026

Learn About Some of the Best Places to Visit in Arizona This Year Arizona is just the natural remedy you need, full of warm sunshine and clear blue skies. Of course, some areas in…

By Lori Zaino · Updated Jan 2026 · Roundup

10 Best Seneca Lake Wineries (2026 Wine Tasting Guide)

These Are Some of the Best Seneca Lake Wineries to Visit in 2024 If You Love Red Wine Despite the fact that Seneca Lake is gaining renown for being a top wine region to…

By Kate Meyers Emery · Updated Jul 2026 · Tour Guide

10 Best Wineries in Israel to Visit Throughout 2025

Top Israeli Wineries & Vineyards to Visit for Wine Tasting This Year Israel may not be top of mind when planning your next wine trip, but this is the perfect destination for those looking…

By Jacqueline Coleman · Updated Jan 2025 · Winery Guide

10 Lesser Known Wine Producing Countries You Probably Didn’t Know About

Lesser Known Wine Countries: Unique Regions Producing Wine You May Not Have Heard About As a wine connoisseur, you have probably visited some of the world's most popular wine regions. Perhaps, you've spent some…

By Emily McArthur · Updated May 2024 · Guide

10 Perfectly Picturesque Swiss Mountain Villages to Visit

If you close your eyes and imagine the Swiss Alps, chances are high that you'll conjure up images of snowcapped peaks towering over sweeping valleys carpeted in emeraldine hues of grass and clover. You…

By Margot Bigg · Updated Jan 2026 · Guide

10 Unique Wineries & Experiences You Must Try Around The World

Sarah Phillips recommends some of her favorite unique wine experiences and asks other #Winetravelers to share theirs. Let us know the most interesting moments you've encountered at wineries in the comment section at the…

By Sarah Phillips · Updated Jul 2023 · Tour Guide

13 Top French Wine Regions, Cities & Villages to Visit 2026

Best Wine Regions in France to Go Wine Tasting in 2026 France is currently the world's most popular tourist destination, boasting over 80 million visitors each year. Many people think of Paris when they…

By Greig Santos-Buch · Updated Jul 2026 · Guide

14 Epic Bucket List Places to Visit in Argentina

These Are Some of the Most Beautiful Bucket List Places to Go in Argentina During 2023 and 2024 With its astounding geological diversity, amazing cuisine, wine, and friendly locals, Argentina is one of the…

By Emily McArthur · Updated Dec 2023 · Guide

15 Best Luxury Wine Hotels & Vineyard Resorts Around the World to Experience in 2026

Wine is a luxury in itself — but basing a trip at a luxury wine hotel or vineyard resort is one of the most indulgent ways to travel. Staying directly on a working vineyard…

By Lori Zaino · Updated Jul 2026 · Tour Guide

15 Best Tuscany Wine Tours & Wine Tastings for 2026

Tuscany is the region wine travelers dream about — rolling Chianti hills, medieval hilltop towns, and estates where the Sangiovese in your glass was grown on the slope outside the window. The fastest way…

By Emily McArthur · Updated Jul 2026 · Tour Guide

15 Most Beautiful Castles in Europe to Visit in 2026

Best European Castles to Visit in 2026 and Why (Including a bit of History) Europe is the land of castles. All throughout the continent, you can visit, drink wine and even spend the night…

By Lori Zaino · Updated Jan 2026 · Guide

17 Best Catalonia Wineries for Wine Tasting in 2026

Catalonia offers those seeking truly impressive wine tourism experiences the opportunity to explore visually striking landscapes, top-tier wines from Spain, ancient monasteries and landmarks, and the ability to engage with winemakers truly dedicated to…

By Maisie Lyman · Updated Aug 2026 · Tour Guide

19 Surprising Red Wine Health Benefits to Know About

Editor's Note: New red wine benefits are included below! Remember, moderation is key to reap the most benefits. Resveratrol, Found in Red Wine, May Help Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease - Plus Ellagic Acid May Aid…

By Greig Santos-Buch · Updated Nov 2023 · Guide

2 Day Paris Itinerary: Make the Most of 48 Hours

2 Day Paris Itinerary: How to Make the Most of Your Trip Are you a first-time visitor to Paris? Maybe you have a long layover, or want to enjoy a Parisian weekend before heading…

By Lori Zaino · Updated Sep 2023 · Guide

20 Unique Wineries to Visit Around the World in 2026

Unique Wineries & Wine Tasting Experiences Not to Miss This Year All Over the World Sipping wine at a châteaux in France, Tuscan vineyard resort in Italy and at chic vineyards in Napa Valley…

By Lori Zaino · Updated Jul 2026 · Winery Guide

21 Best Naramata Wineries & Wine Tasting Tours for 2026

Best Naramata Wineries to Visit, Plus Where to Stay, Eat & Guided Naramata Wine Tour Options Naramata is home to more than 40 wineries, with loads of Merlot, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir to…

By Emily McArthur · Updated Jul 2026 · Tour Guide

29 Best Wineries in Tuscany & Top Vineyard Resorts 2026

Best Wineries in Tuscany, Winery Resorts and the Best Places to Go Wine Tasting in 2026 One of the most popular wine destinations in the world is undoubtedly Tuscany. Everywhere you go in Tuscany…

By Kristen Oliveri · Updated Jul 2026 · Winery Guide

3 Day Sonoma Itinerary: Plan a Perfect Long Weekend in the Valley

Learn How to Explore Sonoma Wine Country with Our 3-Day Itinerary Sonoma County is expansive, rugged, and wild. It spans from just north of Marin County up to Mendocino and is roughly twice the…

By Jamie Metzgar · Updated Jul 2024 · Guide

30 Best Bordeaux Wineries & Famous Vineyards to Visit in 2026

Discover the best Bordeaux wineries to visit in 2026, organized by different travel preferences and styles. Plus, learn about recommended wine tours and wine tasting experiences you can book in this remarkable region before…

By Greig Santos-Buch · Updated Jul 2026 · Winery Guide

45 Authentic Things to Do in Paris France in 2026

Known as the city of light and the city of love, Paris, France is equally filled with both. The city is world-famous for its delectable gourmet cuisine, magnificent tree-lined boulevards, an eclectic art and…

By Lori Zaino · Updated Jul 2026 · Guide

5 Best Malta Wineries to Visit for Wine Tasting in 2026

Malta (and the island of Gozo) are home to several wineries producing world-class wines that are really only just beginning to gain international acclaim. In this travel guide, we’ll take you through 5 of…

By Greig Santos-Buch · Updated Jul 2026 · Tour Guide

7 Best Paris Wine Tasting Day Trips & Tours 2026

Paris, the enchanting capital of France, is not only renowned for its iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre but also serves as a gateway to the rich and diverse world of…

By Greig Santos-Buch · Updated Jul 2026 · Tour Guide

Artwinery Shares its Story from the Front Lines of the War in Ukraine

Artwinery. Ukrainian. Heroic. Support the Heroes of the Ukrainian Wine Industry in Their Fight for Survival Part 1: A Terrible Decision to Make It’s March 16, 2022, and I am finally in telephone contact…

By Gayle Corrigan · Updated May 2023 · Guide

Best Anderson Valley Wineries to Visit in 2026

Featured image courtesy Fabian Jauregui Sip, Savor, and Indulge – A Guide to Wine Tasting in Anderson Valley: Discover Some of Anderson Valley's Best Wineries, Hotels & Restaurants for 2026 Headed to the Mendocino…

By Pamela & Gary Baker · Updated Jan 2026 · Winery Guide

Best Australia Wineries & Tours 2026: Complete Wine Tasting Travel Guide

Australia Wine Tasting Travel Guide for 2026: Sipping the Best of Australian Wine All Over the Country Are you a wine lover looking to explore new and exciting wine regions? If so, Australia is…

By Pamela & Gary Baker · Updated Jan 2026 · Tour Guide

Best Columbia River Gorge Wineries to Visit in 2026

Travel Through Wine: Best Way to Explore the Columbia River Gorge If there’s a prettier spot in the Pacific Northwest, we’re not sure we’ve seen it. Located within both Oregon and Washington State, the…

By Mark Stock · Updated Jan 2026 · Winery Guide

Best Columbia Valley Wineries to Visit for Wine Tasting

Washington State is the nation's second-largest wine producer with more than 55,000 acres of wine grape producing vineyards, over 940 wineries and 14 AVA's producing roughly 17.1 million cases of wine each year. Among…

By Emily McArthur · Updated Jul 2026 · Tour Guide

Best Florence Wine Tours, Wine Tastings & Day Trips 2026

Learn About and Book the Best Wine Tours & Wine Tasting Experiences near Florence, Italy Florence is not just famous for its Renaissance art, historic architecture like the Duomo, and the Uffizi Gallery, but…

By Greig Santos-Buch · Updated Aug 2026 · Tour Guide

Best Italian Wineries, Vineyard Resorts & Tours 2026

Best Italian Wineries, Vineyard Resorts & Wine Tasting Tours in 2026 Editor's Note: This is a recurring travel guide to visiting some of the best wineries in Italy. Note that this is by no…

By Greig Santos-Buch · Updated Jul 2026 · Tour Guide

Best Long Island Wineries 2026: Complete Wine Tasting Guide

Where to Go Wine Tasting in Long Island in 2026 Long Island is the perfect place for Winetravelers to explore: it's easily accessible, it's dotted with wonderful wineries, and it's far more affordable than…

By Jamie Metzgar · Updated Jul 2026 · Tour Guide

Best Niagara Escarpment Wineries to Visit this Year

For the past few decades, Buffalo has been the punch line of far too many jokes. Toss out a rustbelt quip and you’ll quickly see locals bristle because they know what you don’t: Buffalo…

By Jamie Metzgar · Updated Jul 2026 · Winery Guide

Best North Fork Wineries, Tours, Hotels & Restaurants

Top Wineries & North Fork Hotels Near Wineries The North Fork of Long Island in New York has long been in the shadow of its much more famous southern sister, the appropriately named the…

By Jamie Metzgar · Updated Jun 2023 · Tour Guide

Best Red Mountain Wineries to Visit for Wine Tasting in 2024

Don't Sleep on Washington State's Red Mountain Wine Region If you have not heard of Red Mountain, it’s only a matter of time until you do. Arguably Washington State’s most unique American Viticultural Area…

By Mark Stock · Updated Dec 2023 · Tour Guide

Best Walla Walla Wineries, Wine Tours & Tastings 2026

Going wine tasting in Walla Walla? Here's how to make the most of your visit. In a quiet corner of southeastern Washington State, the compact city of Walla Walla has been a darling among…

By Margot Bigg · Updated Aug 2026 · Tour Guide

Best Willamette Valley Wineries to Visit for Wine Tasting in 2026

Top Willamette Valley Wineries & Wine Tour Experiences for 2026 Oregon’s Willamette Valley stretches 150 miles from Eugene to Portland. A diverse agricultural region, the valley is filled with pastoral rolling green countryside, abundant…

By Pamela & Gary Baker · Updated Jan 2026 · Tour Guide

Best Wine Bags for Travel: How to Bring Bottles Home Safely

Bringing a Bottle Back: How to Protect Your Wine for the Flight Home As wine enthusiasts eagerly embark on bucket-list enotravel to visit the world's most renowned wine regions, the desire to bring home…

By Erlinda Doherty · Updated Jul 2026 · Guide

Best Wine Harvest Festivals & Grape Stomping Events 2023

For winemakers and wine drinkers alike, there’s hardly a more highly-anticipated time of the year. As we speak, labels across the northern hemisphere are washing their fruit bins and swelling their barrels, setting the…

By Mark Stock · Updated Aug 2023 · Guide

Best Wineries in New Mexico to Visit in 2026

Best Wineries in New Mexico to Visit: From Albuquerque to Santa Fe and Beyond: Complete Wine Tasting Travel Guide We began our journey through New Mexico’s wine country discussing the diversity of grapes, environmental conditions…

By Stacey Wittig · Updated Jan 2026 · Winery Guide

Beyond the Marina: Take the Wine Road to Karaova Valley in Bodrum, Turkey

We skipped the beach clubs for a day and headed inland, where small vineyards, native grapes, and a handful of ambitious producers are quietly shaping Bodrum’s wine identity. Wine travelers should not be surprised…

By Carl Giavanti · Updated May 2026 · Guide

Exploring Paso Robles at Night: Best Things to Do After Wineries Close in 2026

Editor's Note: At Winetraveler, we're always going beyond the vine. In this travel guide, learn about some of our favorite experiences and things to do in Paso Robles after dark this year. Plus, our…

By Cindy Rynning · Updated Jan 2026 · Winery Guide

Guide to Visiting the Tri-Valley, California’s Oldest Wine Region

The Tri-Valley region consists of three valleys – Livermore, Amador, and San Ramon. Its wineries are primarily centered in Livermore Valley. It benefits from natural air conditioning provided by the region’s proximity to the…

By Pamela & Gary Baker · Updated Aug 2026 · Guide

Healdsburg: The Best Things to Do in This Vibrant Sonoma Town

While the world cocooned, the popular Sonoma Wine Country haven of Healdsburg never stopped adding to its appeal, with new restaurants, bars, tasting rooms and hotels now ready and open for business. Healdsburg hosted…

By Virginie Boone · Updated Aug 2022 · Guide

How Red Wine Is Made: The Winemaking Process Step By Step

Learn How Red Wine is Made According to an Experienced Winemaker After harvest and crush, when the sweet juice of the fruit of the season is at long last captured, the real winemaking begins.…

By Maisie Lyman · Updated Oct 2023 · Guide

KinectAir Private Flights to Wine Country Give Winetravelers a Lift

KinectAir is jetting to wine country, and affordably. Chartering private planes has generally been for high net-worth individuals; business people, financiers, celebrities, sports and tech professionals. KinectAir aims to change that. Can you imagine…

By Carl Giavanti · Updated Sep 2023 · Guide

Lavaux Wine Tasting: Terraced Vineyards & Best Wineries (2026)

How to Go Wine Tasting in Lavaux's Terraced Vineyard Landscape in 2026 Located within the canton of Vaud along the shores of Lake Geneva, Lavaux and its terraced vineyards offer stunning views of the…

By Greig Santos-Buch · Updated Jul 2026 · Tour Guide

List of Recommended Wines to Try Each Month (And Why)

Try One Of These Wine Styles Every Month This Year If you're wandering through your local wine shop with apprehension, you're not alone. It can be tough to branch out and sample new wines…

By Lori Zaino · Updated Nov 2023 · Guide

North Adriatic Wine & Travel Guide: Exploring Italy, Slovenia & Croatia

Let’s explore the North Adriatic. I am referring to the northernmost part of the Adriatic Sea, which is a section of the Mediterranean Sea located between the Italian Peninsula to the west and the…

By Allison Levine · Updated Feb 2025 · Guide

Perfect San Francisco to Seattle Road Trip Itinerary 2026: Explore the Pacific Northwest

Taking a road trip from San Francisco to Seattle is one of the best ways to experience the Pacific Northwest. Learn how to plan your perfect road trip with this detailed itinerary. Road trips…

By Lenore Parr · Updated Jan 2026 · Guide

Siena: Yes, It’s Worth a Stop on Your Next Trip to Italy

Thinking of heading to Tuscany? Here's why you should visit Siena Italy certainly has no shortage of world-famous tourist destinations. It holds such beautiful cities as Rome, Venice, Florence, and many more. Siena is…

By Greig Santos-Buch · Updated Oct 2023 · Guide

South Island New Zealand: Itinerary for Winetravelers

Who goes to New Zealand's South Island? There are several answers to this question – are you the type of Winetraveler interested in exploring world class wine regions on roads less traveled? How about…

By Carl Giavanti · Updated Oct 2024 · Guide

Sulfites in Wine: Key Things to Know & Common Misconceptions

What are Sulfites in Wine? The term Sulfite is used to describe a chemical compound called sulfur dioxide (SO2). This compound is common and occurs naturally not only in grapes, but also in foods like coconuts…

By Greig Santos-Buch · Updated Aug 2023 · Guide

Top Small Towns in Italy to Visit Famous for Wine (2026)

Best Picks for Small Towns in Italy to Visit Famous for Wine (Wineries & Wine Tour Options Included) Editor's Note: This travel guide to some of Italy's best small towns famous for wine or…

By Kristy Wenz · Updated Dec 2025 · Guide

Ultimate Wine & Cheese Pairing Guide: This Wine, That Cheese

Wine and Cheese Pairing Tips for Different Kinds of Wine Is there anything more classic than a wine and cheese pairing? They’re natural partners for each other and they’re the perfect way to start…

By Jamie Metzgar · Updated Aug 2026 · Guide

Where To Go Wine Tasting in Malibu California

Top Wine Tasting Experiences in Malibu for 2026 For Winetravelers keen on wine and waves, Malibu is the place to go. What's more, you'll have opportunities for celebrity spotting, surfing, beachcombing, hiking, cycling, yoga,…

By Jeff Bareilles · Updated Dec 2025 · Tour Guide

Wine Tasting and Scenic Tours in Okanagan Lake Country

Have you not heard of Lake Country in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia, Canada? You may thank me for bringing this region to your wine-traveling attention. This article is about what to expect…

By Carl Giavanti · Updated Aug 2026 · Tour Guide

Underrated: why Nagano surprised me

Nobody plans a wine trip to Japan, and I get it, but Nagano genuinely surprised me. Cool-climate whites, some serious Merlot and…

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