7 Favorite Wine Tasting Destinations

Love wine? Check out our 7 favorite wine tasting  destinations.

1. NAPA & SONOMA, CALIFORNIA

The most popular wine region on the United States boasts some of the world’s greatest wineries.  Within easy reach from San Francisco.

Our favorite tour:

Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Tour

If you love wine, you won’t want to miss the chance to visit the famous Sonoma and Napa Valley wineries on a day trip from San Francisco! You’ll taste wines from North America’s premium wine country, learn how the wines are made, and enjoy lovely vistas of rolling hills dotted with vineyards!  Read More…

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2. BORDEAUX, FRANCE

Bordeaux is the most extensive wine producing region in France, and produces some excellent red wines.

Our favorite tour:

Bordeaux Wine Day Trip

Explore the vineyards that have made Bordeaux wines famous the world over on this full-day wine tour. You’ll discover Bordeaux’s extraordinary wine heritage and history, and develop a taste for the fabulous wines of Bordeaux! Read More…

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3. TUSCANY, ITALY

Known for it’s Chianti, Tuscany manages to combine great wine and beautiful scenery like no other destination. Not to be missed if visiting Florence.

Our favorite tour:

Chianti Region Wine Tasting Half-Day Trip from Florence

Combine wine-tasting and a country drive through magnificent Tuscan landscapes on an afternoon excursion to Chianti. This popular Tuscan region is universally acclaimed for its classic wines and natural beauty. You’ll discover a magical world of woods alternating with vines and olive trees, Romanesque churches, medieval farmhouses, Renaissance villas and castles. Read More…

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4. STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA

Just an east of Cape Town, The Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek valleys form the main wine-growing region in South Africa.

Our favorite tour:

Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl Valley Wine Day Trip

Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or a lover of natural beauty you’ll be swept away on this wine tour to the famous Stellenbosch and Paarl Valley wineries. Combining historic villages, stunning scenery and fabulous wines, this day trip will have your senses working overtime! Read More…

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5. NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, CANADA

Best known for the famous Niagara Falls, Niagara is also a booming wine region. One of the best places to try ice wine.

Our favorite tour:

Niagara-on-the-Lake Wine Country Tour from Toronto

While visiting Toronto, discover Ontario’s booming wine industry with a day tour of Niagara-on-the Lake. About an hour outside of Toronto on the shores of Lake Ontario lies the quaint town of Niagara-on the Lake and many beautiful, world-class wineries. On this 9.5-hour tour, visit three wineries for tastings with your expert sommelier guide. Sample wine with cheese and charcuterie and have free time to explore Niagara-on-the-Lake after your tour. Read More…

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6. CHAMPAGNE, FRANCE

One of the most famous wine regions in the world, well known for it’s excellent quality sparkling wine. Accessible from Paris.

Our favorite tour:

Champagne Region Day Trip from Paris

Enjoy a glass of bubbly as you spend a day in the famous region of Champagne on a day trip from Paris. With its magnificent vineyards, impressive heritage and world class champagnes, the region makes a great excursion from the French capital. Explore the Moet and Chandon cellars in Epernay. Also visit the Mumm Champagne House and Reims Cathedral. Read More…

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7. PENEDES, SPAIN

This region of Spain is well known for Cava, and produces the most sparkling wine of anywhere on the planet! Just half an hour outside Barcelona.

Our favorite tour:

Wine and Cava Day Trip from Barcelona

On this wine-tasting tour from Barcelona, spend a relaxing day in the countryside as you sample wine and learn about cava (Catalan sparkling wine). You will venture into the Penedès region to discover some of Catalonia’s most iconic wineries. Learn how different varieties of wine are produced and, of course, taste them! Your local guide will lead you from one winery to another, entertaining you with interesting facts about Catalonia, wine and cava-making. Read More…

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