10 Best Wine Travel Destinations 2013

  • January 9, 2013
10 Best Wine Travel Destinations 2013
Each year, editors travel the world to experience the best in wine, food and cultural adventure, and discover the most exciting places you must visit. From classic regions to lesser-known corners, this year's list represents just that–the best in overall cultural experience, timeliness, travel infrastructure and, of course, wine quality.

"A glass of wine has the transcendent ability to transport your palate to a new location. For wine lovers, there is no better way to cement that connection than to explore the world around those vineyards," stated Publisher and Editor Adam Strum. "We are thrilled to use our expertise to name these incredible destinations as our selection of the ten best locations to visit to further discover one's passion for wine through travel."

As the wine market grows more global, so should the wine traveler's itinerary. That's why Wine Enthusiast's 10 Best Wine Travel Destinations includes a range of regions,'with profiles featuring where to dine, where to stay, budget tips and prominent wines, plus local-in-the-know suggestions and the best time to visit.

The 10 Best Wine Travel Destinations of 2013

Rioja, Spain
Danube, Austria
North & South Fork of Long Island, New York, United States
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Monterey County, California, United States (pictured above)
Vale dos Vinhedos, Brazil
Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States
Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia
Douro Valley, Portugal
Puglia, Italy

To read the full profiles of the 10 Best Wine Travel Destinations of 2013, pick up the February issue of Wine Enthusiast Magazine, available digitally at WineMag.com and on newsstands January 22, 2013.

Wine Enthusiast is giving away four trips; one to each of the following regions: Rioja, Spain; Monterey, California; Stellenbosch, South Africa; and the Danube region of Austria. Here's the link to the contests: https://buyingguide.winemag.com/features/destinations/2013/contests