Travel for Wine Lovers

Wine connoisseurs, are you planning a vacation to wine country? You may interested in knowing that you don't have to leave the country to experience great wine country travel. All 50 states in the U.S. have at least one winery. Because of climate and geography, many wineries are clustered together in the state. You can get the most out of your winery travel by planning ahead.

California has over 870 wineries. Napa and Sonoma Valley are the top wine producing regions in the world. With over four million tourists every year, it is estimated that 80% of the travelers visit the same 20 or so wineries. Popular wines from these regions include Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. There are several ways to tour these wineries. Most popular are by train, bus and limo. For an ever bigger thrill tours are offered by balloon, boat, bike, horseback and hiking.

If you want an east coast vacation, There are over 200 wineries in New York. New York's cool climate produces fresh flavors, enhancing the flavor of your favorite wine. Popular New York winery regions include the Hudson River Valley, Long Island, Lake Erie and the Finger Lakes. The first commercial winery in the Hudson Valley was established in 1837, it is still in operation today renamed as the Brotherhood Winery located in Washingtontonville.

Virginia houses over 100 wineries. The most common locations in Virginia are the Chesapeake bay, Hampton Roads, Appalachia, Blue Ridge, and the central and eastern regions. Virginia has been making wine since the 17th century. It is written that Virginia has some of the most distinctive and high quality wines in the U.S.

Wherever you chose to travel, be assured that you can find a winery. Coast to coast, or off the beaten path, your next great bottle of wine is just around the corner