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What are the Characteristics of the Syrah Grape?

Syrah is a black grape variety that most commonly makes medium to full-bodied dry red wine. In this guide, we’ll discuss the food pairings and tasting notes associated with the Syrah grape variety. Plus, we’ll learn how climate plays a…

By Greig Santos-Buch · Updated Sep 2023 · Guide

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What’s the Difference Between Syrah and Shiraz?

Could you explain the Syrah grape variety? Where is it grown, where is its best expression found, what does it taste like and where does it come from? What are ideal food pairings for Syrah Shiraz?…

By Alexandria Sarovich · Updated Jan 2019 · Guide

10 Best Luxury Wine Tours & Destinations in Greece

Best Luxury Wine Tours and Destinations to Visit in Greece Wine plays a significant role in Greek culture and religion. Back in the ancient world, Greece was one of the most important winemaking regions…

By Emily McArthur · Updated Aug 2023 · Tour Guide

10 Best Paso Robles Wineries for Wine Tasting 2025

Where to Go Wine Tasting in Paso Robles in 2025 Continuing on with more things to do in Paso Robles, it’s now time to head south and east of downtown for wine tasting. Spread…

By Kristy Wenz · Updated Jan 2025 · 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

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 Provence Wine Tastings & Wine Tours for 2026

Book the Best Provence Wine Tours & Wine Tastings This Year When thinking of visiting Provence, the mind conjures up images of lavender fields casting purple hues on rolling hills that match the sunsets.…

By Emily McArthur · 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 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 Best Wineries in Okanagan With Great Views 2026

These are some of the best Okanagan wineries for wine tasting if you're looking to soak up the scenery in this remarkable Canadian wine region during 2026. British Columbia is a sensory explosion every…

By Emily McArthur · Updated Jul 2026 · Winery Guide

16 Best Santa Cruz Mountain Wineries To Visit For Wine Tasting

There is literally something for everybody when visiting the Santa Cruz Mountains American Viticulture Area, or AVA, and it’s virtually unknown by comparison to the nearby Napa Valley and Sonoma County AVAs. With San…

By Jeff Bareilles · Updated Jul 2026 · Tour 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

25 Best Amador County Wineries & Tasting Rooms 2026

Best Amador County Wineries, Tasting Rooms and Tours for 2026 Now that we’ve introduced you to Amador County, it’s time to start planning a Winetraveler adventure through the region’s 3,700 acres of vines and…

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

25 Best Barossa Wineries & Wine Tours to Try in 2026

These Are Some of the Best Barossa Wineries to Visit & Wine Tours for Wonderful Wine Tasting Experiences in Australia Renowned by many as one of the world’s greatest wine regions, Barossa Valley is…

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

25 Best Temecula Wineries & Wine Tasting Tours for 2026

Learn About the Best Wineries in Temecula to Visit, Along with Recommended Temecula Wine Tours, Restaurants, Hotels & Vineyard Resort Options Editor's Note: This is not designed to be an all-encompassing list of Temecula…

By Jeff Bareilles · Updated Jan 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 Lodi Wine Tasting Itinerary: Unique Experiences Beyond the Wine

Creedance Clearwater may have written a song about getting stuck in Lodi, but after reading this itinerary, that won’t seem like such a bad deal. A quick trip from San Francisco or Sacramento airports,…

By Carrie Dykes · Updated Jul 2024 · Tour Guide

3 Luxury Hotels To Stay At in Provence France in 2026

Visiting Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur? You’ll Never Want to Leave These Luxurious Hotels and Resorts I first visited Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur one summer decades ago when my college roommate and I backpacked through Europe. It was in…

By Cindy Rynning · Updated Jan 2026 · 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 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

5 Day Maui Itinerary: The Best Things To Do

Maui, an enchanting Hawaiian island deep in the Pacific, is a paradise for all traveling styles. It is the second largest of the eight main islands that comprise Hawaii. Whether you’re looking to stay…

By Lenore Parr · Updated May 2023 · Guide

Azores Wine: Wineries & Wine Tasting on Portugal’s Stunning Azores Islands

Top Azores Wineries & Wine Tasting Experiences The Azores are just as exotic and beautiful as they sound. This Portuguese archipelago consists of nine islands dotting mid-Atlantic Ocean. Far-flung and verdant, the volcanic Azores…

By Lori Zaino · Updated Jun 2023 · Tour 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 Jul 2026 · Tour Guide

Best of Santa Barbara: Funk Zone Wineries, Tours & More

Santa Barbara's Funk Zone is an Urban Winetraveler's dream destination. Known as the "American Riviera" due to its Mediterranean feel, Santa Barbara allows wine lovers to taste amazing local wines in a vibrant beach…

By Jeff Bareilles · Updated Sep 2022 · Tour Guide

Best Paso Robles Wineries 2026: Tasting Guide & Insider Tips

2026 Guide to Wine Tasting in Paso Robles: The Wild West of Wine, Food, People and Touring Options Best Time to Visit Paso Robles Wineries Spring and fall are the most rewarding times to…

By Carl Giavanti · Updated Jul 2026 · Tour Guide

Best Southern Oregon Wineries & Wine Tastings for 2024

Learn About Some of the Best Wineries in Southern Oregon, Plus Travel Logistics and Things to Do in the Region Down near the California border, there’s a breathtaking stretch of Oregon where the wine…

By Mark Stock · Updated Jan 2024 · 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 Jul 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

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

Discover Australia’s Best Wine Regions & How to Visit

Australian Wine Regions: 65 Sub-Regions, Over 2,500 Wineries to Visit Recently, Wine Australia took to the States with a “Far From Ordinary” roadshow. The event, which housed the largest collection of Australian wineries under…

By Emily McArthur · Updated Dec 2024 · Guide

Fall Wine & Music Pairings: Autumn Sounds of Somms Playlist

A new season means a new chance to ask more wine professionals for their seasonal wine and song pairings. For fall, we asked our panel of professionals for a song pairing with one of…

By Jacqueline Coleman · Updated Oct 2022 · Guide

Finger Lakes Itinerary: How To Spend a Long Weekend in Seneca Lake

The Finger Lakes of New York State have long been a vacation spot for downstaters and for Western New Yorkers. Named for the long, narrow lakes that run north-south in the center of the…

By Kristy Wenz · Updated Apr 2024 · Guide

Friday Feature – Barnstormer Winery: A Unique Approach to Winemaking in the Finger Lakes

“The Finger Lakes is the Finger Lakes. We are not California, although I do love West coast wines. We’re cool climate, meaning shorter growing seasons, higher acid, food friendly wines, renowned whites and unique,…

By Adrian Prieto · Updated Aug 2024 · Winery Guide

Healthy Red Wine and Food Pairings: Delicious Dishes and Recipes

Exciting Healthy Red Wine and Food Pairings to Try In our previous healthy wine and food pairing article, we offered a range of lighter dishes to pair with white and rosé wines. This week,…

By Jamie Metzgar · Updated Jul 2026 · Guide

Here’s Why You Should Add Setúbal to Your Portugal Itinerary

Portugal is a popular travel destination, from Lisbon, Porto, and Douro in the north, to the Algarve in the south, and out to the Madeira and Azores Islands. Lesser-known Setúbal is a working port,…

By Allison Levine · Updated Sep 2023 · 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

How to Go Wine Tasting in California’s Edna Valley & San Luis Obispo Wine Country

Edna Valley wine country is compact, with 13 of about 30 total wineries within a few miles of downtown San Luis Obispo. Image courtesy Craig Stoltz. It was June of 2024, and I could…

By Craig Stoltz · Updated Jan 2026 · Tour 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

Pairing Wine with Asian Food: Top Sommeliers Discuss Their Favorites

How to Pair Wine with Asian Food Asian cuisine comprises flavor profiles that run the gamut from sweet, spicy, sour, salty, bitter to umami—with many dishes combining several in one. The expanse and combinations…

By Cheryl Tiu · Updated Jul 2026 · Guide

Sierra Foothills & Murphys Itinerary: Wineries, Restaurants, Hotels & Activities

The Sierra Foothills are the link between the past and the present. Here lies Gold Country, and it’s impossible to emphasize the significance of this enough. Before the Gold Rush of the 1840s-50s, California…

By Jamie Metzgar · Updated Jun 2022 · Winery Guide

Top Woodinville Wineries & Tasting Rooms To Visit in the Hollywood District

Just 30 minutes from the city of Seattle is a quaint little town with a big thirst for wine. Woodinville, Washington is a wine-tasting mecca of sorts for those who appreciate the nuances and…

By Jacqueline Coleman · Updated Jun 2023 · Tour Guide

Try Drinking These Wines During Christmas and the Holiday Season

Seasonal Sips: A Curated Selection of the Best Wines for the Holidays The holidays are upon us, and for many, it's been a very different year. It's fair to say that we all deserve…

By Lori Zaino · Updated Oct 2023 · Guide

Ultimate Guide to Visiting Châteauneuf-du-Pape’s Best Wineries in 2026

A visit to the Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine region is a must for wine enthusiasts with a passion for Rhone wines, especially Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre blends. In this guide, learn about some of the top…

By Andrew Hodson · Updated Jan 2026 · Winery 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 Jul 2026 · Guide

Understanding “Super Tuscan” Wines: What Does Super Tuscan Really Mean?

Super Tuscan Wine – A Wine for the Rebel I’m a big fan of wines that challenge the status quo – Super Tuscan wine makers did exactly that during the 1970s. There are a…

By Greig Santos-Buch · Updated Jun 2022 · Guide

Vegan Wine Guide: Answers to Common Questions & Recommendations

Plant-based eating is growing in popularity and, with it, the demand for vegan wine is increasing. While most people assume that wine is—by default—free of animal products, the actual situation is a bit more…

By Margot Bigg · Updated Jun 2023 · 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

Wines for Thanksgiving: Guide to Choosing Perfect Pairings

Thanksgiving day is near, and with it comes probably the most frequently asked question in the wine world: What wines should we have with Thanksgiving dinner? The good news is that there is a…

By Jamie Metzgar · Updated Jul 2026 · Guide