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Insider's Guide to Fredericksburg, Texas

Whether you come for the wine or the charm of Main street, you'll stay for the art, the history, and the great outdoors. Its easy to see why Fredericksburg is the unofficial heart of Texas Hill Country.

Posted by Jessica Dupuy on September 05, 2012 at 5:47:29 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Texas, Hill Country, Wine
Wine Tasting Etiquette from the Experts

Wine tasting is more than swirling, sipping, and asking for seconds. So whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned sipper, take heed of these easy wine tasting etiquette tips before you sidle up to the bar.

Posted by Deanna Cioppa on August 27, 2012 at 1:20:14 PM EDT in Travel Tips, Wine & Cocktails Tagged: Wine, Tips
Six Great American Wine Country Harvest Getaways

What could be more romantic than a fall weekend spent among the rolling green fields, sipping a winery's best vintage? With harvest season around the corner, here are the top six wine regions to visit.

Posted by Jordan Simon on August 21, 2012 at 11:05:55 AM EDT in Wine & Cocktails Tagged: Wine, California, Washington, New York, Virginia, Texas
Insider's Guide to Walla Walla Wine Country

Napa and Sonoma are always worthy trips, and Oregon's Willamette Valley is a fabulous spot to explore, but right now we're heading to Walla Walla for its wine, food, and stunning scenery.

Posted by Matt Villano on August 06, 2012 at 12:47:34 PM EDT in Wine & Cocktails, Trip Ideas Tagged: Washington, Wine
Insider's Guide to Burgundy

Burgundy (ok, and Bordeaux) is the capital of all things wine in France, and Beaune is the capital of all things wine in Burgundy. Take these insider tips on where best to sip, eat, see, and learn in Beaune.

Posted by Kristine Hansen on July 13, 2012 at 10:08:06 AM EDT in Trip Ideas, Wine & Cocktails Tagged: Wine, France, Food
Insider's Guide to Mendoza

More than just the source of Malbec (though that's reason enough), Mendoza is a choice destination for wine-lovers and adventurers. Here's an insider's take on what to do, where to sip, and where to stay.

Posted by Karina Martinez-Carter on July 05, 2012 at 10:53:28 AM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Argentina, Wine,
How to See Sonoma by Bike

Skip the car and driver, and spend your next California wine tasting adventure on two wheels. Biking will help burn off those wine country indulgences, and as a bonus, Sonoma is unforgettably scenic.

Posted by Trish Friesen on July 02, 2012 at 11:00:34 AM EDT in Trip Ideas, Wine & Cocktails Tagged: Sonoma, Napa, California, Wine,
Author Jay McInerney's Top Picks for Wine Travel

Fodors.com caught up with renowned author Jay McInerney on the heels of his latest book launch to get his picks for the best wine regions to travel to right now.

Posted by Erica Duecy on May 25, 2012 at 12:43:05 PM EDT in Trip Ideas, Wine & Cocktails Tagged: Wine, Literary, South Africa, Sonoma, Santa Barbara
The Insider's Guide to California Wine Country

We've sniffed, sipped, and spit; we've tasted; and we've slept it off. Without further ado, the ultimate insider's guide to wine country, from Napa to Calistoga and what lies between.

Posted by Adam Erace on May 11, 2012 at 1:17:13 PM EDT in Trip Ideas, Wine & Cocktails, Restaurants, Hotels Tagged: California, Napa, Wine, Restaurants, Dining, Hotels
Taste some of the nation's best wineries at the Nantucket Wine Festival in May

The Nantucket Wine Festival returns May 16–20, 2012 with over 200 wineries from around the country pouring their finest vintages.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on April 27, 2012 at 1:00:00 AM EDT in Travel Tips Tagged: Wine, Nantucket, Cape Cod