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10 Most Unique Napa Wineries You Need to Visit

Editor's Note: This guide to 10 of the best off-the-beaten-path and unique wineries to visit in Napa Valley is written by Winetraveler contributor and founder of Uncorked Adventures, Mark Aselstine. Mark has toured Napa…

By Mark Aselstine · Updated Sep 2023 · Winery Guide

10 Wine & Wellness Experiences in Napa and Sonoma

After a year of lockdown, we’re all eager to get out and about. Pundits are already predicting 1920s-esque decadence, which is easy to understand given the absence of in-person socialization for so long. But…

By Jamie Metzgar · Updated Jun 2022 · Tour Guide

3 – 4 Day Itinerary for St Helena, Napa Valley: Ladies’ Wine & Dine Getaway

Thinking about a new wine destination for your next ladies’ trip when everyone can get back on the roads and things are open again? Organizing a wine tasting trip to the Napa Valley for…

By Tania Tomaszewska · Updated Apr 2020 · Guide

35 Best Napa Wineries & Wine Tasting Tours for 2026

These are Some of the Best Napa Valley Wineries and Wine Tours, Along with Recommended Restaurants & Vineyard Hotels for Unique Tasting Experiences in 2026. Napa Valley is the most important wine region in the…

By Jamie Metzgar · Updated Jul 2026 · Tour Guide

5 Stunning Stops To Make Driving From Los Angeles to Napa

Ideal Los Angeles to Napa Valley Road Trip California is America’s preeminent wine destination. In fact, according to The Wine Institute, 90% of America’s wine is produced in California. If the state were its…

By Greig Santos-Buch · Updated Jun 2023 · Guide

Calistoga (Napa Valley) California Wine Travel Guide

Calistoga: Water into Wine The below travel guide to Calistoga (Napa Valley) is an opinion itinerary written by Winetraveler Contributor Jeff Bareilles. When I go to parties, and people ask me what I do,…

By Jeff Bareilles · Updated Apr 2020 · Guide

How To Spend a Bachelorette Weekend in Napa Valley

Whether you’re planning a long-awaited trip with your closest girls or you’re searching for an itinerary for you and the entire bridal shower, Napa Valley has just what you are looking for to plan…

By Cait Flynn · Updated Aug 2020 · Guide

The Napa Valley AVA – A Brief Summary and Regional Wine Guide

The Napa Valley AVA is considered one of the premier new world wine growing regions. This quick regional guide will give you an overview of Napa, its grape varieties, terroir and more. Be sure…

By Greig Santos-Buch · Updated Jul 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

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

6 Top Vegetarian & Vegan Food & Wine Pairings to Try

Vegetarian Wine Pairing & Vegan Wine Pairing Ideas The 1961 edition of one well-respected encyclopedia of gastronomy, the Larousse Gastronomique, had some curious advice for wine and food pairings. Soup, it said, pairs best…

By Emily McArthur · Updated Jul 2026 · 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

10 Best Charming Places to Go in Europe During Winter 2026

Learn About Some of the Top Destinations to Truly Experience Winter in Europe Traveling to Europe in winter is the perfect way to see some incredible spots without crowds of tourists and sweltering temps.…

By Lori Zaino · Updated Jan 2026 · Roundup

11 Seriously Awesome U.S. Road Trips You Can Take Right Now

Like many of you, most of our staff and readers here at Winetraveler are eager to get back on the road and fulfill the feeling of wanderlust in our hearts after a long winter.…

By Greig Santos-Buch · Updated Jan 2026 · Guide

15 Best Wine Regions in Europe if You Love the Seaside

If you're anything like the team here at Winetraveler, you love wine, food, Europe, and a trip to the beach. Believe it or not, it is possible to combine all your favorite things into…

By Lori Zaino · Updated Jul 2024 · Roundup

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

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 Parks in Europe to Visit: Stroll Through These Gorgeous City Park Gems

You don't have to get off the beaten path to enjoy nature in Europe. Just combine a city break with a city park visit. This way you can enjoy all the comforts of a…

By Lori Zaino · Updated Oct 2023 · Roundup

35 Best Sonoma Wineries & Wine Tasting Tours for 2026

These are Some of the Best Wineries in Sonoma, Along with Recommended Wine Tours, Restaurants and Places to Stay in the Sonoma Wine Region This Year Sonoma is the perfect balance to neighboring Napa:…

By Jamie Metzgar · Updated Jul 2026 · Tour Guide

4 Beautiful Central & Eastern European Cities to Explore

Recommended Central & Eastern European Cities to Explore               It's time to start planning that next adventure again! In fact, research shows one of the largest boosts in happiness…

By Kristy Wenz · Updated Jul 2024 · Guide

8 Haunted Wineries to Visit Around the United States

Haunted Wineries and Wine Tours Near You Across the US for a Different Kind of Wine Tasting Experience Looking for wineries to visit on Halloween? Or how about just an excuse to visit a…

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

Barcelona to Zurich: Ideal Europe Trip Itinerary

Cruise along the Mediterranean Sea, and traverse through the mountainous landscapes in the Pyrenees Mountains and the Central Alps. This ~1,000-mile road trip takes you from Barcelona, Spain, up into Andorra, along the southern…

By Lenore Parr · Updated May 2023 · Guide

Best Stellenbosch Wineries & Wine Tours (Updated 2026)

Learn About Some of the Best Wineries in Stellenbosch We Recommend Visiting in 2026 The Western Cape's Stellenbosch wine region is among the most notable and oldest wine-producing areas in South Africa. Although the…

By Lori Zaino · Updated Jul 2026 · Tour 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

Different Types of Sauvignon Blanc: Regions Around the World

In this guide, learn about the different types of Sauvignon Blanc wine produced around the world. From esteemed wine regions in Europe to new world regions crafting exceptional versions of this popular white wine…

By Carrie Dykes · Updated Jan 2024 · Guide

Interview with Chateau Montelena Winemaker Matt Crafton

There are few individuals within the wine industry who have not heard of Chateau Montelena. A once relatively unknown producer from California's Napa Valley founded back in 1882, Chateau Montelena helped to launch the…

By Greig Santos-Buch · Updated Oct 2019 · Guide

Interview With Newly Appointed Ehlers Estate Winemaker Laura Díaz Muñoz

Ehlers Estate is a 42-acre, organic winery in St. Helena appellation of the Napa Valley. It has a unique microclimate, lying between the Mayacamas to the west and the Vaca mountains to the east.…

By Carrie Dykes · Updated Mar 2019 · Guide

Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Itinerary for Adventurous Wine Lovers

After recently embarking on a 12-day journey up California's coastline, our Pacific Coast Highway road trip itinerary narrows down some of the best routes and cities to stop in. Regardless of what kind of…

By Greig Santos-Buch · Updated Jul 2021 · Guide

San Marino Itinerary: Top Things to Do in San Marino This Year

San Marino is a tiny country completely landlocked by Italy and situated on the slopes of Mount Titano in the Apennine Mountain range near the Adriatic Sea. It's one of the world’s smallest countries…

By Lenore Parr · Updated Dec 2025 · Guide

Sip Wine in These Sustainable Wine Regions Around the World

If you're going to sip, why not sip sustainable? You certainly won't be alone in your eco-drinking endeavors. With sustainability on the rise, it's no surprise that wine drinkers are willing to pay more…

By Lori Zaino · Updated Apr 2024 · Guide