10 Best Wine Travel Destinations 2013
A sense of place—the sights, sounds, smells and spirit of a travel destination—can endear that area to a person forever. For wine lovers, there is no better way to cement that connection than to explore the world around those vines. As the wine market becomes ever more global, packed with offerings ranging from the most storied wine regions to the most offbeat, so does the wine traveler’s itinerary.
Each year, our editors travel the world to experience the best wine and food, and in turn, discover the most exciting places to visit. Our list for 2013 represents the wide swath of cultural and culinary experiences on the must-see list.
Whether your tastes lean toward the rustic climbing trails of South Africa’s Stellenbosch or a tour of a Puglian castle, this list promises outstanding travel experiences and unforgettable wines.
Rioja, Spain
Danube, Austria
North & South Forks of Long Island, New York
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Monterey County, California
Vale dos Vinhedos, Brazil
Willamette Valley, Oregon
Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia
Douro Valley, Portugal
Puglia, Italy
The Coolest Wine Museum in the World
Speaking of Dinastía Vivanco’s museum and winery (see above!), wouldn’t you love to tour thousands of corkscrews? The best wine museum in the world resides at this winery in Briones. Explore the Museo de la Cultura del Vino and its nearly 3,000 corkscrews and over 8,000 wine-related artifacts with stunning, interactive winemaking displays and the beautiful Bacchus' Garden of 220 different vine varieties. Thirsty? There’s no shortage of wonderful wine and foods with a tapas bar and restaurant.
From www.winemag.com/ Posted by Mags
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