For wine lovers, building a vacation around a passion for the grape is a fantastic idea. From rolling vineyards and gorgeous coastal landscapes to cutting-edge architecture and interior design, wine destinations tend to be pretty exciting places to visit in their own right, making wine-themed travel a wonderful idea.
Now is the time to start planning your next adventure, so take a look at some of the fantastic luxury wine destinations below for some inspiration for your next vacation. Whether you fancy the idea of a California road trip or a Mediterranean cruise of a lifetime, these are the places to indulge your taste for the finest wines around!
Bordeaux, France
Bordeaux is a right of passage for true wine aficionados, the heart of one of the world’s most famous wine cultures, and a pretty delightful spot for a vacation as well. Wander through some of the most incredible vineyards in the world, as globally recognized names such as Latour, Lafite, and Margaux trip off your tongue with every tasting. From picturesque chateaux and the verdant, undulating landscape to the gorgeous Atlantic coastline and the mighty Garonne River, a vacation in Bordeaux is one to remember for a long time.
The Douro Valley, Portugal
The Douro is one of the world’s oldest demarcated wine regions, with wine produced here for over 2,000 years, and it is home to some genuinely mindblowing vintages. Sail down the river on a luxury wine cruise and discover Vinho Verde, Mateus rosé, palaces, and monasteries. Finish off your trip with a few days in stunning Porto, and explore the amazing port cellars of the city, the perfect way to complete a fantastic vacation.
Napa Valley, California
There are plenty of incredible wine locations in California, but Napa remains the bright star of the bunch. With great design-forward wineries, breathtaking views, and an almost perfect climate, there’s nothing quite like a gentle road trip through the vineyards and restaurants of California. With hundreds of wineries hidden in the rolling hills between San Francisco and Sacramento, you will be spoiled for choice.
Mendoza, Argentina
For a slightly wilder wine experience full of pioneer spirit, head to Argentina’s renowned Mendoza region, home to some of the best Malbec wines in the world. Here, you’ll explore the vineyards on horseback, taking in the extraordinary scenery and majestic vintages in an entirely different way. This is an experience all true wine lovers should try at least once!
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