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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 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 Texas Hill Country Wineries and Vineyards To Visit in 2026

These Are Our Top Picks for Wineries in Texas Hill Country to Visit in 2026 Editor's Note: This Texas Hill Country winery itinerary is part of our Travel Resource series. Exclusive content aimed at exposing…

By Greig Santos-Buch · Updated Apr 2026 · 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 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 McLaren Vale Wineries & Wine Tours to Try 2026

Best Wineries & Wine Tours to Experience in South Australia's McLaren Vale Wine Region The McLaren Vale wine region is just 40 minutes south of Adelaide on the Fleurieu Peninsula. The region’s proximity to…

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

2026 Guide to Ribera del Duero Wine Region

Your 2026 Guide to the Ribera del Duero Wine Region In the United States, Rioja typically tends to take precedence over wines from Ribera. However in Spain, where many of us Winetravelers really started…

By Greig Santos-Buch · Updated Jul 2026 · 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 Rioja Wineries You Can’t Miss in 2026

Why Rioja Is Spain’s Most Iconic Wine Region If you're a red wine enthusiast and a foodie, you're going to find yourself in paradise when you visit the remarkable wine region of Rioja in…

By Greig Santos-Buch · Updated Jul 2026 · Winery 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

25 Best Things to Do in Madrid in 2025: Madrid City Guide

These Are Some of the Best Things to Do and See in Madrid Throughout 2025 Madrid is a regal city, with breathtaking architecture at every turn and an electric vibe that never seems to…

By Lori Zaino · Updated Jan 2025 · Roundup

25 Best Things to Do in Porto This Year: City Guide 2026

Discover Some of the Best Things To Do in Porto in 2026 Porto, Portugal is one of Europe's most underrated cities -- and home to the world-famous Port wine. Often overlooked in favor of…

By Lori Zaino · Updated Jan 2026 · Roundup

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 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

5 Types of Spanish Cheeses Perfect to Pair with Wine for Tapas Night

Spanish Cheese and Wine Make for Perfect Party Starters Imagine hosting a tapas night that transports you and your friends straight to a bustling bodega in Barcelona or a cozy café in Madrid. The…

By Emily McArthur · Updated Jul 2026 · Guide

7 Best New Zealand Wine Regions to Visit

Editor's Note: Learn about 7 of New Zealand's top wine regions and what makes them stand out. Many of New Zealand's wine regions are crafting premium quality wines and offer unique wine tourism experiences…

By Greig Santos-Buch · Updated Jan 2026 · Roundup

7 Best Wine Bars in Chicago You Must Visit

Chicago is a world-class destination to visit any time of year as evidenced by the more than 60 million visitors to the Windy City year in and year out. The lakeshore with its fountains,…

By Kristy Wenz · Updated Oct 2023 · Roundup

Barcelona’s Architecture: 5 Must-See Gaudi Architectural Wonders

Because I really believe, after a long time of working and thinking and studying, that architecture...can only express this civilization we are in and nothing else. – Mies van der Rohe I grew up…

By Kristy Wenz · Updated Jul 2023 · Guide

Best 3 Week Spain Itinerary for Adventurous Travelers

Spain Itinerary: 3 Weeks to Visit Spain's Top Destinations If you're thinking of visiting Spain for a slightly extended period, whether it be for 2 or 3 weeks, you might consider the itinerary discussed…

By Greig Santos-Buch · Updated Sep 2023 · Guide

Best Lake County California Wineries, Hotels & Restaurants

Lake County is becoming one of the best places to turn to when we think of California wine. Overshadowed by its southern neighbor, Napa Valley, Lake County is actually one of Napa’s best-kept secrets:…

By Jamie Metzgar · Updated Jul 2026 · Winery Guide

Best Madrid Hotels to Book: From Luxury, to Boutique & Unique 2026

Thinking of traveling to Madrid? If you feel Spain's wine and tapas calling to you, the next step is booking that hotel. Madrid's hotel scene is growing rapidly, with more options to stay in the…

By Lori Zaino · Updated Jan 2026 · 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 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 Wine Regions to Visit Around the World in 2026

These Are Our Top Picks for the Best Wine Regions to Visit Heading into 2026 Editor's Note: This guide to some of the best wine regions to visit around the world is part of…

By Greig Santos-Buch · Updated Jan 2026 · 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

Best Wines to Pair with Different Kinds of Pizza

It's been a long week, and you simply don't feel like cooking. There's nothing more comforting than ordering pizza from your favorite takeout spot. Or maybe you're just pulling a frozen pie out? Now…

By Lori Zaino · Updated Jul 2026 · Guide

Crianza, Reserva & Gran Reserva – What’s The Difference?

There are a few main points to keep in mind when you hear the terms Crianza, Reserva, and Gran Reserva. First: They all have to do with Spanish Wine produced in DOCa Rioja. More often…

By Greig Santos-Buch · Updated Sep 2023 · 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

How To Spend a Luxurious One Week in Northern Spain

For those of you who enjoy experiencing excellent wine, abundant choices of exceptional local food, rich culture, and the history of ancient civilizations, all within a manageable pace and timeframe, consider having your next…

By Charlie Santos-Buch · Updated Jul 2022 · Guide

Pairing Pizza with Wine: Guide to the Best Matches

Here's How to Pair Wine with All Different Kinds of Pizza Who doesn’t love pizza? It’s a perennial favorite and can be enjoyed at home, at a restaurant, or in the classic New York…

By Lori Zaino · Updated Jul 2026 · Guide

Portugal Travel Itinerary: 10 Days in Porto, Lisbon & Central Portugal

Astrotourism, Venice-inspired canals, windswept beaches, mountain villages, gastronomy, and vintage trams -- the European country of Portugal has it all and more. Roughly the size of Pennsylvania, a road trip through Portugal is the…

By Lori Zaino · Updated Apr 2024 · Guide

Spanish Wine Labels: DO vs DOCa and DOQ

Spanish Wine Classifications & Spanish Wine Labeling Keen on Spanish wine? If so, you may know that Spanish wines are split into a number of appellations called Denominación de Origen (Denominació d'Origen in Catalan).…

By Jordi Ustrell · Updated Aug 2023 · Guide

Stunning US Wine Regions to Combine Wine Tasting with Outdoor Adventures

Wine thrives in rugged, picturesque areas where Mother Nature is in command. That’s also where fans of the great outdoors thrive, taking in awe-inspiring terrain through hikes, paddles, and weekend-long camping excursions.  Most American…

By Mark Stock · Updated Jul 2024 · Tour Guide

The 16 Best Wine Bars in Madrid, Spain to Visit in 2026

Best Madrid Wine Bars to Explore in 2026 Spain may have more land under the vine than any other country in the world, but in its capital city of Madrid beer still reigns supreme…

By Amy Bingham · Updated Jul 2026 · Guide

The Ribeira Sacra, Spain’s Secret Wine Region

For the casual fan of Spanish wines, it has been all about the Rioja. There are plenty of reasons why the rich reds of the region in the northeast of the country have conquered…

By Greig Santos-Buch · Updated Jul 2023 · Guide

This Comfort Food, That Wine: Guide to Pairing Cozy Comfort Foods

Wine is meant to be with food – that’s the point of it. Quick answerCozy comfort dishes are rich, fatty, and often sweet-savory, so the wine's job is to reset the palate and echo…

By Emily McArthur · Updated Jul 2026 · 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

Visit These 15 Charming Food Cities in Spain to Sample Spanish Cuisine

Enjoy Spanish Food and Wine? Here are Some of the Best Cities in Spain for Foodies to Explore Spain is the perfect place to visit for any type of traveler, thanks to its eclectic…

By Lori Zaino · Updated Oct 2023 · Guide

What’s the Difference Between The Three Sub-Regions of Rioja, Spain?

An In-depth Look at the Wine Region of Rioja Spain Rioja’s three sub-regions enjoy a diversity of soils, terroirs, and micro-climates, each making wines of unique personality and character. Rioja Alta: Located on the…

By Lydia Richards · Updated Jul 2026 · Guide

Where to Stay in Rioja: Luxury Hotels & Vineyard Resort Experiences

Best Rioja Hotels to Stay at This Year The term "five stars" is often used as a buzzword, like "reserve" or "natural wine," that has no legal definition to back it up. However, when…

By Ana Fabiano · Updated Jun 2023 · Tour Guide

Wine Tasting in Basque Country: A Tour Through Spain’s Hidden Gems

Above: Basque wine country near Getaria, Spain. Image courtesy Caroline Zumbiehl on Unsplash. Introduction to Spanish Basque Country Wines Basque Country has long been a destination for the world’s foodies, with San Sebastian having…

By Stacey Wittig · Updated Jan 2026 · Tour Guide

The Definition of Tannins in Wine: Why They Matter

What are Tannins in Wine? Tannins are a class of naturally occurring organic compounds that are commonly found in wine. They are polyphenolic in nature, meaning that they are composed of multiple phenol units…

By Greig Santos-Buch · Updated Aug 2023 · Guide

What’s the Difference Between Dry Wine & Sweet Wine?

Dry vs. Sweet Wine Explained One of the first things a sommelier attempts to determine during a deductive wine tasting is the sweetness level of the wine he or she is drinking. At the…

By Greig Santos-Buch · Updated Nov 2023 · Guide