The Aegean Islands in Greece are a one stop

destination to a variety of vineyards of white and red

grapes. The island of Santorini is a large grape farm,

with about 1,200 hectares under wine. The perfect time

to enjoy this beautiful vineyard is during the August

grape harvest. The famous wine of the area comes

from the Assyritko grape, which produces an acidic,

crisp, and delightful wine. Other varieties include

Voudomato and Mavrotragano, an earthy wine, and

Aidani, a floral white win.

Aegean Islands, Greece

Valle de Guadalupe/Baja California, Mexico

Even though Mexico seems like the last wine country

destination, in the last decades the quality of the wineries

have improved significantly. Along Route 3 in the Guadalupe

Valley, there is the Ruta del Vino (wine route). Baja wine

country is perfect to visit all year long. Some of the perfect

wine-tasting locations are Alximia and the Hacienda La

Lomita. The wines tend to be high in alcohol with a black-fruit

flavor. The saltiness of the wines comes from the water used

for irrigation. Pick wins such Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot,

and Malbec for an immersive experience.

Texas Hill Country is the fifth wine-producing state in the United

States. Their grapes are bursting with flavor and are greatly

focused on the red wines. The area is a reminiscence of the Old

West. The best place to taste the Texan wine is at places like

Lewis Wines, a 27-year old company, and Flat Creek Estate,

which is 20 acre vineyard. Be sure to try the their famous red

wines such as the 2011 Tempranillo and the Petite Sirah.

Texas Hill Country, USA

Mendoza, Argentina

The Mendoza Province is perhaps one of the

most important wine locations, with 2/3 of the

country’s wine being produced there. Malbec is

the most prominent wine of the area, but Criolla

Grande and Cereza are pink-skinned grapes that

have been the backbone of the Mendoza

Province. Visit Atamisque or Bodegas Salentein

to taste some of the best wines in the area.

Sonoma, USA

Sonoma is one of California’s largest

producers of wine, even exceeding Napa

Valley. Traced back to 1812, Sonoma

County was the premier location of

vineyards. By the 1920s, there were 256

wineries established. The soil is so

diverse that Sonoma is home to a variety

of grapes, included Pinot Noir and

Chardonnay. Some places to try wine are

Arista and the Dry Creek Vineyard.

Baden, Germany

Baden is located in southwestern Germany

and has around 39,300 acres under vine as of

2008. Pinot variety grapes account for 55% of

the vineyards in Baden. Gutedel is also grown

here, making it the only place in Germany that

grows them. Taste wine at Schloss

Staufenberg and at Franz Keller’s.

Barossa Valley is the one of the oldest wine

regions in Australia and is heavily influenced

by the British because of the area was founded

by British settlers in the early 1800s. Because

of the hot climate, the grapes produced are

very ripe. They mostly grow Shiraz vines and

other popular grapes, such as Riesling,

Semillon, and Grenache. Rockford is a great

place to try wine and Two Hands is a relatively

new producers in the area.

Barossa Valley, Australia

Walla Walla, USA

Walla Walla Valley is located in Washington

and extends into the northeastern corner of

Oregon. This region is the second highest

concentrated vineyard in Washington, with

120 wineries and dozens of vineyards.

Cabernet Sauvignon is the most well known

grape in the area, followed by Merlot. April

through December is the perfect time to

wine taste in this region.

Languedoc spans to the Mediterranean

coastline and accounts for 700,000 acres

of vineyard land. This area produces more

than a third of France’s total wine

production and even produces more than

the entire United States. They grow

traditional grades like Mourvedre,

Grenache, and Syrah, but also have

international ones such as Merlot and

Cabernet Sauvignon. There are so many

diverse wins that it is especially difficult to

choose one. Try visiting Masion des Vins,

which allows you to try 32 wines.

Languedoc, France

The natural beauty of this wine country location is sure to

make any other experience incomparable. Umbria is called

the “green heart of Italy” because of its lush rolling hills and

green landscapes. Vines grow all over the region and thrive

because of the cold, rainy winters and dry summers. They

mostly produce white wines, which account for 60% of the

wine. Try some of their famous white wines at wineries such

as Arnaldo Caprai and Tenuta Castelbuono.

Umbria, Italy

We hope you have enjoyed these

wonderful wine country regions

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