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Photo: BrunoD23 · CC BY-SA 4.019 Nov 2026🇫🇷Beaujolais Nouveau Day
Beaujeu, France
The world-famous release of the year's Beaujolais Nouveau on the third Thursday of November. While celebrated globally, the real party is in Beaujolais itself, where Beaujeu, the historic capital, hosts celebrations with fresh Gamay.
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Photo: Graeme Maclean · CC BY 2.019–23 Nov 2026🇮🇹Benvenuto Brunello
Montalcino, Italy
The annual presentation of the new Brunello di Montalcino vintage. Held in Montalcino, all consortium members present their wines for evaluation. The event includes a vintage assessment and press conferences on quality. A must for serious Brunello collectors and wine trade professionals.
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21–22 Nov 2026🇺🇸LoCo Wine Festival
Leesburg, United States
DC's Wine Country comes alive each spring at this two-day outdoor festival at Old Farm Winery at Hartland in Loudoun County, Virginia. Set among working vineyards an hour from Washington DC, it features tastings from a curated collection of Virginia wineries, food trucks, live music, and artisan vendors. A lively, accessible introduction to one of America's fastest-growing wine regions.
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Photo: Pierre Bona · CC BY-SA 3.05–6 Dec 2026🇫🇷Fête du Millésime de Bandol
Bandol, France
The charming seaside town of Bandol hosts this annual December celebration of the new vintage. Bandol AOC producers line the harbour promenade with tasting stands, and the festival coincides with a blessing of the wine and traditional Provençal Christmas market.
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Photo: Olga Ernst · CC BY-SA 4.05–6 Dec 2026🇿🇦Franschhoek Cap Classique & Champagne Festival
Franschhoek, South Africa
The world's only festival dedicated exclusively to méthode cap classique (MCC) — South Africa's answer to Champagne — held in the village of Franschhoek each December. Over 40 producers pour their traditional-method sparkling wines across multiple venues in this Huguenot heritage village. With Boschendal, Graham Beck, and L'Ormarins pouring, it is the definitive South African bubbly experience.
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Photo: G.Garitan · CC BY-SA 4.011–13 Dec 2026🇫🇷Habits de Lumière
Épernay, France
The Avenue de Champagne — home to Moët & Chandon, Perrier-Jouët, and other prestigious houses — lights up for a spectacular winter festival. Light shows illuminate the grand facades with champagne bars and cellar visits in the Houses' courtyards (paid separately).
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Photo: Kym WilsonWTG 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
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Photo: Carl-Emil JørgensenWTG 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
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Photo: KWTG 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
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Photo: Regina TommasiWTG Pick🇮🇹Gravner
Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy
“The birthplace of the modern orange wine movement — Gravner's qvevri cellar in a Slovenian border village is wine's most important pilgrimage.”
Ribolla GiallaOrange Wine
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Photo: Czapp ÁrpádEditor's Pick5 Days in Bordeaux
Bordeaux, France
💑 Couple5 days€2,850 totalMid-Range
Cycling through Pomerol's quiet vineyard lanes
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Photo: Helena Jankovičová KováčováEditor's Pick3 Days in Tuscany
Tuscany, Italy
👥 Friends3 days€1,680 totalMid-Range
Vespa ride through Chianti — pure freedom
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Photo: Gotta Be Worth ItEditor's PickA Week in the Douro
Douro Valley, Portugal
💑 Couple7 days€1,450 totalBudget
The Douro line train — worth the trip to Portugal alone
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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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