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Upcoming Wine Festivals
From harvest celebrations to world-class tastings — plan ahead.
7–17 May 2026🇨🇦
Okanagan Spring Wine Festival
Kelowna, Canada
The spring counterpart to the famous fall festival, celebrating the new vintage releases across the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia. Over 160 events at 100+ wineries include barrel tastings, progressive dinners, and vineyard picnics against the backdrop of the valley's lakes and mountains. One of Canada's oldest and largest wine festivals.
Festival details9–15 May 2026🇪🇸
Feria del Caballo de Jerez
Jerez de la Frontera, Spain
Jerez's legendary horse fair is equally a sherry festival. The casetas (private party tents) flow with Fino, Manzanilla, and Amontillado, while Andalusian horses parade and flamenco fills the night. A week-long explosion of Andalusian culture where sherry is the essential social lubricant.
Festival details9–11 May 2026🇦🇺
Hunter Valley Wine & Food Festival
Pokolbin, Australia
A month-long celebration of Hunter Valley wine and food throughout May and June. Events range from opera in the vines and long-table lunches to blending workshops and cheese-and-wine pairings. As Australia's oldest wine region (since 1828), the Hunter offers a unique mix of tradition and modern wine tourism.
Festival details13–15 May 2026🇦🇹
Vinea Wachau
Dürnstein, Austria
The annual presentation of the Vinea Wachau producers' association, held in the baroque Stift Dürnstein on the Danube. Over 200 wines from the Wachau's top producers are available for tasting, categorised into Steinfeder, Federspiel, and Smaragd quality tiers. A focused, quality-driven tasting in a stunning riverside setting.
Festival details14–17 May 2026🇷🇴
VinVest — International Wine Salon
Timișoara, Romania
Romania's premier international wine fair brings together over 120 exhibitors from Romania, Moldova, and across Europe at the Timișoara Exhibition Centre. Professional tastings, blind competitions, and gala dinners make it both a trade event and a public celebration. The event has helped put Romanian wine on the international map since 2010.
Festival details16–17 May 2026🇸🇮
Vipava Valley Open Cellar Days (Odprte Kleti)
Vipava, Slovenia
The Vipava Valley, sheltered from Alpine winds by the Nanos plateau, opens its cellars for a weekend wine trail each May. Over 40 family wineries pour distinctive zelen, pinela, and vitovska whites alongside hearty local dishes. The valley's warm Mediterranean microclimate and dramatic karst landscape make this one of Slovenia's most scenic wine events.
Festival detailsDiscover Hidden Wineries
Our editors' picks — exceptional estates off the beaten track.
WTG 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
Free tastingsVisit
WTG 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
From €10Visit
WTG Pick🇫🇷
Domaine Ganevat
Jura, France
“Cult-status natural wines from the Jura that are nearly impossible to find in shops but can be tasted at the domaine by appointment.”
SavagninChardonnay
Free tastingsVisit
WTG 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
Free tastingsVisit
Real Wine Country Trip Reports
Day-by-day accounts with real costs, honest advice, and insider discoveries.
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5 Days in Bordeaux
Bordeaux, France
💑 Couple5 days€2,850 totalMid-Range
Cycling through Pomerol's quiet vineyard lanes
By James & SophieRead report →
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3 Days in Tuscany
Tuscany, Italy
👥 Friends3 days€1,680 totalMid-Range
Vespa ride through Chianti — pure freedom
By Marco, Elena, Luca & GiuliaRead report →
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A Week in the Douro
Douro Valley, Portugal
💑 Couple7 days€1,450 totalBudget
The Douro line train — worth the trip to Portugal alone
By Ana & TomasRead report →
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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