Connoisseurs have no qualms about building an entire vacation around wine. Whether you’re heading to Napa Valley, Tuscany, or an emerging wine region, you can find chic hotels and exquisite private villas that offer intimate access to top producers. Explore how wine is made on guided tours, and then relax with a grape-based spa treatment or a gourmet meal at a Michelin-starred restaurant. Whatever your preferred terroir, Travel + Leisure advises on the best vineyards, tasting rooms, winery hotels, and itineraries.

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12 of the Best Wineries in Temecula Valley — Southern California’s Answer to Napa
A vineyard in Augusta, Missouri
This Small Missouri Town Will Change the Way You Think About Midwest Wines
Vineyards and hills of Sonoma County with a glimpse of the San Francisco Bay in the background.
This California Destination Has Charming Small Towns, Incredible Wine, and a Stunning Coastline
Exterior of Château Troplong Mondot
7 Best Wine Hotels in France
A small airplane flying over Halter Ranch
This California Winery Has its Own Airport That Visitors Can Actually Fly Into
The walled terraces of the village of Château-Chalon
This French Region Is the Wine World's Best-kept Secret
A picnic lunch atop mountains complete with food and wine.
Traveling to Spain With a Luxury Wine Club Made Me Want a Membership ASAP — Here's Why
Glass of red Port wine overlooking Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto, Portugal
This Cultural Wine District in Porto, Portugal, Has 12 Restaurants and Immersive Drink Experiences — Here's How to See It
A summery day out at a beach in the Hamptons.
How to Have the Perfect Day in the Hamptons, According to the Woman Behind the Iconic Wölffer Estate
Aerial view of Stone Tower Winery
This Underrated Virginia Destination Has Delicious Wine, Outdoor Adventures, and Spectacular Scenery
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10 Under-the-radar Wine Regions to Explore This Year, According to Travel Experts
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The Best Wineries to Visit in Sonoma, According to an Expert
Water falls at Old Mans Cave, Hocking Hills State Park, Laurelville, Ohio, USA
This Underrated Midwest Destination Has Beautiful Walking Trails and a Surprisingly Large Wine Scene
Someone opening a cork wine bottle
How to Keep an Open Bottle of Wine Fresh, According to the Experts
Hotel Wallace, interior stylings and exterior rooftop view. Chic design.
One of the Most Charming New Wine Bars in Paris Is Also a Hotel
Swimmers and sunbathers at the pools of Porto Moniz, in Madeira, Portugal
The Madeira Islands Are Portugal's Best-kept Secret
Curving roadway and Texas Bluebonnets with Enchanted Rock in the distance
This Epic Texas Road Trip Visits Underrated Vineyards and Rolling Hills Blanketed in Bluebonnets
Porto Ercole, Argentario Peninsula, Tuscany, Italy
The Best Day Trips in Tuscany for a Wine-filled Adventure With Stunning Scenery
Harvesting grapes at Bedell Cellars, on Long Island in New York
A Food and Wine Lover's Guide to the North Fork
Terrace with a view at Delaire Graff Lodges And Spa, South Africa
16 Incredible Winery Hotels Around the World — from South Africa to Northern California
Grapes on a vine at Caduceus Cellars & Merkin Vineyards
9 Incredible Vineyards in the U.S.
Portrait of Denis Adams with a glass and bottle of wine
Making Wine in Napa and France With Denise Adams of ADAMVS: Season 2, Episode 17 of 'Let's Go Together'
Horseback riding on the beach in Uruguay; a dining table at Restaurante Garzón
Surf, Turf, and Plenty of Wine in Uruguay
Pier at Pismo Beach, in California
This Long-overlooked California Region Has Offbeat Hotels, Stunning Beaches and Hiking Trails, and Some of the Best Wines in the West
Friends on inner tubes on the Russian River
California's Russian River Valley is Full of Family-owned Wineries, Restaurants, and Hotels — Here's How to Plan Your Trip
Four wines paired with a picnic basket of treats, including cheese and salami made with Martinis Napa Valley Cabernet, duck rillette, truffle popcorn and a wild mushroom and truffle pizza, in Martini Park, at Louis M. Martini Winery, in St. Helena, CA,
This Is the Secret to Experiencing California's Wine Country Without the Crowds
Vines and winery building at Vinedos San Lucas, in Mexico
This Region Near San Miguel de Allende Is Home to Mexico's Next Great Wine Scene
Aerial view of Temecula Valley
Take a Hot Air Balloon Ride, Tour Wineries by Sidecar, and Shop One-of-a-kind Boutiques in This Underrated California City
Portugal's MiraDuoro Railway Line
I Saw Portugal by Traveling This Scenic Train Route — and I Can't Recommend It Enough
Chateau l’Hospitalet vineyard landscape under blue skies
The Best of Southern France, According to a Local Winemaker
Aerial view of Boundary Breaks Winery in the Finer Lakes region of New York
12 of the Best New York Wineries, From Brooklyn to the Finger Lakes
Wineries in Calistoga
The Top Vineyards All Around the U.S.
Cider, bread, and cheese on a table, with view to a field
Why the Finger Lakes Is Becoming the Capital of Cider
Mount Palomar Winery from above
Southern California's Wine Scene Is Seriously Underrated — Here Are 5 Vineyards to Visit
World Class Design, Buenos Aires, Argentina
19 Reasons to Visit Buenos Aires
A woman walking into the entrance of the Manalis Winery on the island of Sikinos in Greece
A Tasting Tour of the Greek Islands' Best Natural Wineries
Mustard flowers in a vineyard reflected in a pond.
Napa Valley Vineyards Are Covered in Bright Yellow Flowers Right Now — and You Can See Them by Train
Carmel, modern villa on the rocks of the beach.
7 Best Small Towns on the West Coast for Wine Tasting, Whale Watching, and Beautiful Views
Scenes from Baja Wine Tours
13 Best California Wine Tours for Learning, Sipping, and Sightseeing
Glamping tent at NewTree Ranch
Explore Redwoods and Wineries on Horseback at Northern California's Newest Barn Retreat
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Tour the Urban Wineries, Street Art, and Funky Shops of Santa Barbara in This Episode of 'Walk With T+L'
Mt. Tabor Wine Trail in Michigan
This Michigan Hiking Trail Takes You From Winery to Winery — and To-go Drinks Are Encouraged
The town square of Porto Covo, Portugal
Portugal Is Booming — but in This Tiny Seaside Town, Life Moves as Slowly as Ever
Kristina and Missy pose for a selfie in Napa for 'Meet Me in the Middle'
Two Sisters-in-law Reunite for a Weekend of Wine in Napa for Travel + Leisure's 'Meet Me in the Middle'
Abbots Passage mama and baby
What It's Really Like to Do Wine Country With an Infant, According to a New Mom
View from the Wine House Hotel at Quinta da Pacheca in Portugal
Sleep in a Giant Wine Barrel at Portugal's Quinta da Pacheca Estate
Hotel Healdsburg in Napa
This Luxury Sonoma Escape Includes Private Planes, Unlimited Spa Treatments, and the Best Wine in California