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Photo: Clay Gilliland · CC BY-SA 2.07–8 Nov 2026🇺🇸Wine & Food Affair
Healdsburg, United States
Northern Sonoma County's premier autumn tasting event, sending 50 Alexander, Dry Creek, and Russian River Valley wineries to open their doors with special food pairings — each winery creates a signature dish matched to their wines. The driving-tour format lets you explore the countryside at your own pace across two full days. November light in Sonoma wine country is spectacular.
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Photo: Rachel Claire7 Nov 2026🇺🇸Suwanee Wine Fest
Suwanee, United States
The 13th annual Suwanee Wine Fest is one of Atlanta's most beloved outdoor wine events, offering unlimited samples of 150+ hand-selected wines while strolling the beautiful Suwanee Town Center Park. Grape stomping, live entertainment, local vendors, food trucks, and games make it as fun as it is wine-focused. A great entry-level wine festival with a festive, outdoor-market atmosphere.
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Photo: IgorMar · CC011 Nov 2026🇸🇮Martinovanje (St. Martin's Day)
Nationwide (Slovenia), Slovenia
On November 11, Slovenians celebrate Martinovanje — the day when grape must officially becomes wine, blessed by St. Martin. The tradition is observed in wine regions across the country with ceremonial 'baptisms' of new wine, roast goose and duck dinners, and village festivals. The Štajerska (Styria) and Vipava Valley celebrations are among the largest and most atmospheric.
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Photo: Elliott Brown · CC BY-SA 2.013–15 Nov 2026🇫🇷Hospices de Beaune Wine Auction
Beaune, France
The world's most famous charity wine auction, held annually since 1859 in Beaune. Part of the three-day Les Trois Glorieuses celebrations across Beaune, Meursault, and Clos de Vougeot. Barrels from the Hospices' own vineyards fetch record prices at Sotheby's-managed auction.
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Photo: Math13–14 Nov 2026🇺🇸Salud! The Oregon Pinot Noir Auction
Dayton, United States
A charity auction benefiting healthcare for Oregon vineyard workers, held at Domaine Serene's Clubhouse in the Dundee Hills each November. The Big Board Auction & Pinot Party combines fine Willamette Valley Pinot Noir with a cause that resonates deeply in the wine community. The setting — surrounded by the same vineyards whose workers are being supported — makes this event emotionally compelling.
Festival detailsPhoto: Rachel Claire14 Nov 2026🇺🇸Tri-Cities Wine Festival
Kennewick, United States
Washington's Columbia Valley wine region's largest public tasting event, held at the Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick since 1981. The evening grand tasting format focuses exclusively on local Columbia Valley producers, offering one of the deepest regional surveys available to consumers. Now in its 44th year, it's a Pacific Northwest institution for Washington wine lovers.
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Photo: Kym WilsonWTG Pick🇫🇷Domaine de la Bongran
Burgundy, France
“A Burgundy rebel who makes Chardonnay on their own terms, far from the tourist trail of Beaune and Puligny.”
Chardonnay
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Photo: Carl-Emil JørgensenWTG Pick🇫🇷Domaine Huet
Loire Valley, France
“World-class Chenin Blanc with no queues, no hype, just pure Loire magic in a village setting.”
Chenin Blanc
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Photo: KWTG Pick🇮🇹Giuseppe Mascarello e Figlio
Piedmont, Italy
“One of Barolo's last true traditionalists, producing monopole wines in a garage-sized cellar with zero marketing.”
NebbioloBarbera
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Photo: Regina TommasiWTG Pick🇮🇹Gravner
Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy
“The birthplace of the modern orange wine movement — Gravner's qvevri cellar in a Slovenian border village is wine's most important pilgrimage.”
Ribolla GiallaOrange Wine
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Real Wine Country Trip Reports
Day-by-day accounts with real costs, honest advice, and insider discoveries.
Photo: Czapp ÁrpádEditor's Pick5 Days in Bordeaux
Bordeaux, France
💑 Couple5 days€2,850 totalMid-Range
Cycling through Pomerol's quiet vineyard lanes
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Photo: Helena Jankovičová KováčováEditor's Pick3 Days in Tuscany
Tuscany, Italy
👥 Friends3 days€1,680 totalMid-Range
Vespa ride through Chianti — pure freedom
By Marco, Elena, Luca & GiuliaRead report →
Photo: Gotta Be Worth ItEditor's PickA Week in the Douro
Douro Valley, Portugal
💑 Couple7 days€1,450 totalBudget
The Douro line train — worth the trip to Portugal alone
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Popular Wine Regions
The most sought-after wine destinations, from legendary appellations to rising stars.
France
Bordeaux
The world's most prestigious wine region
Italy
Tuscany
Rolling hills, Chianti, and Renaissance charm
USA
Napa Valley
California's iconic Cabernet country
USA
Sonoma County
Laid-back luxury and Pinot perfection
France
Burgundy
Terroir-driven Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
Spain
Rioja
Spain's beloved Tempranillo heartland
Argentina
Mendoza
Andean altitude and bold Malbec
Australia
Barossa Valley
Big, bold Shiraz under Southern skies
France
Champagne
Where every sip is a celebration
Germany
Mosel
Steep slopes and stunning Riesling
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