At Winerist we have a real thirst for travel which is centred around meeting real people, experiencing the best wineries, meeting the winemakers, learning to cook with the locals and stays in authentic boutique hotels. The history, terroir and climate of the regions selected below makes them very special. There is something in there for the wine destinations buff, the beginner and for the avid traveller who wants to go off the beaten track.
The Wine tours are a great way to spend a holiday, you get to go to amazing places, see beautiful landscapes and drink some great wine destinations. Many places offer wine destinations tours but we has chosen to show you the places where you will get that extra little something. An area with world class restaurants, places with hilltops overlooking acres upon acres of vineyards and of course.
Middleburg, Virginia
Middleburg, tucked into the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Northern Virginia, is famous for both horses and wine, but if it’s the latter you’re after, begin at The Boxwood Winery. The state-of-the-art red-wine producer helped establish the Middleburg AVA in 2012 and offers tastings in a modern fieldstone complex designed by Jacobsen Architecture, the D.C. firm behind such prominent works as an addition to the United States Capitol. Another of the area’s 30-plus wineries to try is Greenhill Winery & Vineyards, an expansive estate where you can enjoy wine and charcuterie on the tasting room terrace.
Moldova and Queen Elizabeth
Moldova is still one of the most authentic destinations in Europe and voted No 1 Destination for off-the-beaten-path travel in 2014, it truly is one to watch. Although small, Moldova has over 10 internationally recognised, award winning wineries. Very few will know that it makes wine which has been enjoyed by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II these are the wines made by the Purcari Estate, now also available at Brothers & Rudd.the main reasons to visit are its wines, food and people.
Woodinville, Washington
Woodinville Washington More than 100 wineries and tasting rooms populate this part of the Sammamish River Valley just 30 minutes from downtown Seattle. Between widely distributed favorites, such as Chateau Ste. Michelle, and more boutique vineyards, Woodinville’s producers package about three million cases each year. Two of the area’s originals Chateau Ste. Michelle and Columbia Winery operate tasting rooms seven days a week, plus offer a slew of special events and concerts onsite.
Palisade, Colorado
Palisade may not look like your best wine region, what with the red-rock mesas surrounding it, but the terroir here in Colorado’s fruit capital is suitable for wine grapes as well as orchards. Palisade’s winemakers produce a fair amount of fruit vino, but also rich cabernet francs and robust chardonnays, with some of the best found at Canyon Wind Cellars’ and Grande River Vineyards’ tasting rooms. This being outdoorsy Colorado, there’s no better way to navigate between Palisade’s wineries than on a bicycle; rent a cruiser from Rapid Creek Cycles & Sports downtown and be on your way.
The Wine tours are a great way to spend a holiday, you get to go to amazing places, see beautiful landscapes and drink some great wine destinations. Many places offer wine destinations tours but we has chosen to show you the places where you will get that extra little something. An area with world class restaurants, places with hilltops overlooking acres upon acres of vineyards and of course.
Middleburg, Virginia
Middleburg, tucked into the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Northern Virginia, is famous for both horses and wine, but if it’s the latter you’re after, begin at The Boxwood Winery. The state-of-the-art red-wine producer helped establish the Middleburg AVA in 2012 and offers tastings in a modern fieldstone complex designed by Jacobsen Architecture, the D.C. firm behind such prominent works as an addition to the United States Capitol. Another of the area’s 30-plus wineries to try is Greenhill Winery & Vineyards, an expansive estate where you can enjoy wine and charcuterie on the tasting room terrace.
Moldova and Queen Elizabeth
Moldova is still one of the most authentic destinations in Europe and voted No 1 Destination for off-the-beaten-path travel in 2014, it truly is one to watch. Although small, Moldova has over 10 internationally recognised, award winning wineries. Very few will know that it makes wine which has been enjoyed by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II these are the wines made by the Purcari Estate, now also available at Brothers & Rudd.the main reasons to visit are its wines, food and people.
Woodinville, Washington
Woodinville Washington More than 100 wineries and tasting rooms populate this part of the Sammamish River Valley just 30 minutes from downtown Seattle. Between widely distributed favorites, such as Chateau Ste. Michelle, and more boutique vineyards, Woodinville’s producers package about three million cases each year. Two of the area’s originals Chateau Ste. Michelle and Columbia Winery operate tasting rooms seven days a week, plus offer a slew of special events and concerts onsite.
Palisade, Colorado
Palisade may not look like your best wine region, what with the red-rock mesas surrounding it, but the terroir here in Colorado’s fruit capital is suitable for wine grapes as well as orchards. Palisade’s winemakers produce a fair amount of fruit vino, but also rich cabernet francs and robust chardonnays, with some of the best found at Canyon Wind Cellars’ and Grande River Vineyards’ tasting rooms. This being outdoorsy Colorado, there’s no better way to navigate between Palisade’s wineries than on a bicycle; rent a cruiser from Rapid Creek Cycles & Sports downtown and be on your way.
