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10 Grape Getaways Where the Wine is Divine
TripAdvisor®,
the world's largest travel community, today announced the top 10
wine destinations in the world, according to TripAdvisor editors and
traveller popularity.
1. Geaux
Bordeaux: Bordeaux, France
Perhaps the world's most famous
wine destination, the Bordeaux region of France has long been
renowned for its vineyards that produce everything from delicious
table wines to the most expensive bottles in the world. In Bordeaux,
the French passion for food and wine unite for a sensational
wine-tasting experience.
2.
Golden Grapes: Napa Valley, California
Napa Valley has long been
synonymous with superb wine and striking scenery, both of which draw
millions of wine lovers to the region each year. Home to nearly 400
unique wineries, the valley has a Mediterranean climate that is ideal
for growing a variety of grapes, from Cabernet Sauvignon to Zinfandel.
3. Keen
on Chianti: Tuscany, Italy
Famed for its reds like Chianti
and Montalcino, the Tuscany region of Italy is a delight for the
senses. Celebrated not only for its vineyards and its cuisine, its
sheer natural and historic beauty make it one of the world's most
sought-after destinations and a magical place to taste the local "vino."
4. A Bit
of the Bubbly: Champagne-Ardenne, France
The Champagne province is famous
for the beloved sparkling white wine that shares its name. Its neatly-tended
vineyards amongst a picturesque natural landscape, rich history, and
unique culture make this region as vibrant as its effervescent wine.
5.
Raising the Barossa: Barossa Valley, Australia
This scenic region in Southern
Australia is highly regarded for its Shiraz and its other robust
varieties of red wine. Characterized by its visibly rich German
heritage, along with its rolling, vine-covered hills, Barossa Valley
is a uniquely beautiful destination for sightseers and wine
connoisseurs alike.
6.
Spanish Inbibation: La Rioja, Spain
Spain's most famous wine
destination, Rioja is divided into three regions: Rioja Alta, Rioja
Alavesa, and Rioja Baja. Most recognized for its outstanding reds,
the region's wines are particularly distinctive because of the oak
aging and delicious vanilla flavors.
7. To
the Moon: Sonoma Valley, California
Nicknamed the "Valley of the
Moon" by legendary writer and one time Sonoma local Jack London,
the Valley features amazing vineyards, with particularly remarkable
whites, as well as beautiful scenery and charming towns.
8. Grand
Central: Valle Central, Chile
Just outside the Chilean capital
of Santiago, the gorgeous Valle Central set among the Andes Mountains
and Pacific Ocean is internationally acclaimed. Wine enthusiasts will
be particularly fond of the Maipo Valley's cabernets, and the
Curicó's chardonnays.
9. Great
Escape: Stellenbosch, South Africa
Home to one of South Africa's
most visited wine routes, Stellenbosch is the heart of the Cape
Winelands region, with more than 100 wine cellars to visit
surrounding the culturally rich center town of Stellenbosch.
10.
Blanc Stare: Marlborough, New Zealand
Located on the southern island of
New Zealand, Marlborough is widely regarded as the country's
birthplace of winemaking. Famous for its white wine varietals, the
region is best known for its delectable Sauvignon Blancs.
"In addition to supplying
some of the finest wines to the world, these destinations offer
visitors outstanding hotels, restaurants and wine tours,"
said Michele Perry, vice president of global communications for TripAdvisor.
For more information see www.tripadvisor.co.uk
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