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Upcoming Wine Festivals
From harvest celebrations to world-class tastings — plan ahead.
Photo: Evi Rodemann28–31 Aug 2026🇩🇪Winningen Moselfest 2026
Winningen, Germany
The Mosel's oldest wine festival in the village of Winningen. Four days of Riesling from the Uhlen and Rottgen Grand Cru vineyards, with a traditional harvest parade.
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Photo: Kristina Snowasp28–30 Aug 2026🇩🇪Naumburg Wine Festival 2026
Naumburg, Germany
Saale-Unstrut wine festival in the cathedral city of Naumburg. Germany's northernmost quality wine region pours Muller-Thurgau, Weissburgunder, and Silvaner.
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Photo: Busenur Demirkan3–7 Sept 2026🇩🇪Bernkastel-Kues Weinfest
Bernkastel-Kues, Germany
The Middle Mosel's largest wine festival, set in the picture-postcard half-timbered town of Bernkastel-Kues. For five days each September, the town's medieval market square transforms into an open-air wine bar, with over 40 Mosel Riesling producers pouring. Fireworks over the river and a festival parade are highlights.
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Photo: Rachel Claire5–6 Sept 2026Kent Wine Trail Festival
Tenterden, England
The Garden of England opens its vineyard gates for a weekend trail linking over 20 Kent wineries. Visitors follow self-guided routes through the Weald and Downs, sampling still and sparkling wines at each stop. Chapel Down, Hush Heath, Biddenden, and Gusbourne are among the participating estates. Local food producers, live music, and vineyard picnics complete the experience.
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Photo: Pedro Rebelo Pereira5–11 Sept 2026🇵🇹Festa das Vindimas de Palmela
Palmela, Portugal
The hilltop castle town of Palmela hosts the Setúbal Peninsula's biggest harvest celebration. Grape-stomping in the castle courtyard, wine tastings from Castelão-based producers, a harvest parade through cobbled streets, and fireworks make this one of the most atmospheric harvest festivals near Lisbon.
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Photo: Matteo Mazza9–11 Sept 2026🇬🇪Rtveli — Georgian Grape Harvest Festival
Various (Kakheti), Georgia
Georgia's ancient grape harvest (rtveli) is a communal family tradition in the Kakheti wine region. Families and guests participate in picking, treading grapes in traditional qvevri (clay vessels), and feasting at supra banquets with polyphonic singing. An 8,000-year-old winemaking tradition made accessible to visitors.
Festival detailsDiscover Hidden Wineries
Our editors' picks — exceptional estates off the beaten track.
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
Real Wine Country Trip Reports
Day-by-day accounts with real costs, honest advice, and insider discoveries.
Photo: Czapp ÁrpádEditor's Pick5 Days in Bordeaux
Cycling through Pomerol's quiet vineyard lanes
Photo: Helena Jankovičová KováčováEditor's Pick3 Days in Tuscany
Vespa ride through Chianti — pure freedom
Photo: Gotta Be Worth ItEditor's PickA Week in the Douro
The Douro line train — worth the trip to Portugal alone
Popular Wine Regions
The most sought-after wine destinations, from legendary appellations to rising stars.

Bordeaux
The world's most prestigious wine region

Tuscany
Rolling hills, Chianti, and Renaissance charm

Napa Valley
California's iconic Cabernet country

Sonoma County
Laid-back luxury and Pinot perfection

Burgundy
Terroir-driven Pinot Noir and Chardonnay

Rioja
Spain's beloved Tempranillo heartland

Mendoza
Andean altitude and bold Malbec

Barossa Valley
Big, bold Shiraz under Southern skies

Champagne
Where every sip is a celebration

Mosel
Steep slopes and stunning Riesling
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