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We do (a lot!) of wine vacations. Our ideal getaway is to hike a beautiful mountain and then have a lovely glass of wine afterward to celebrate.

Some of our favorite wine experiences in North America include…

→     Brooks Wine in Willamette Valley in Oregon

→     Linden Vineyards in Virginia

→     Buena Vista Winery in Sonoma, California

Here are the wine regions we have visited in North America:

→     California (Sonoma, Napa Valley)

→     Oregon (Willamette Valley)

→     Virginia (Central Virginia and Northern Virginia)

We have visited both the classic and not-so-classic wine regions in Europe. For example, Santorini is known for more than just its cliffside white-washed building and blue roofs. It also grows an indigenous wine varietal called Assyrtiko. Our favorite European wine destinations include… 

→     Champagne, France

→     Burgundy, France

→     Goriska Brda, Slovenia 

Here are the wine regions we have visited in Europe:

→     Slovenia (Goriska Brda, Vipava Valley)

→     France (Champagne, Burgundy)

→     Spain (Catalonia)

→     Portugal (Douro Valley)

→     Greece (Santorini)

→     Italy (Tuscany)

→     Madeira

South Africa wine is really underrated. Stay in the charming town of Franschhoek and explore the surrounding vineyards. Uber does exist if you do not want to join an organized wine tour.  Our favorite wine tastings include…

→     Kanonkop Wine Estate at Stellenbosch

→     Storm Wines at Hemel-en-Aarde Valley

→     Hamilton Russell at Hemel-en-Aarde Valley

Here are the wine regions we have visited in Africa:

→     South Africa (Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley)

Coming Soon.

Here are the wine regions we have visited in South America:

→     Argentina (Maipú, Luján de Cuyo and Uco Valley)

→     Chile (Casablanca Valley)

Coming Soon.

Here are the wine regions we have visited in Oceania:

→     French Polynesia (Rangiroa). Yep, wine is even produced in French Polynesia! 

→     New Zealand (Central Otago)

→     Australia (Yarra Valley)