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Photo: Liv Kao2–8 Nov 2026🇪🇸International Sherry Week
Jerez de la Frontera, Spain
A global celebration of sherry coordinated from Jerez, with events in 30+ countries. In Jerez itself, the week features bodega open days, tapas routes, sherry cocktail competitions, and educational masterclasses. The best time of year to visit the sherry triangle's three towns: Jerez, El Puerto, and Sanlúcar.
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Photo: IgorMar · CC011 Nov 2026🇸🇮Martinovanje (St. Martin's Day)
Nationwide (Slovenia), Slovenia
On November 11, Slovenians celebrate Martinovanje — the day when grape must officially becomes wine, blessed by St. Martin. The tradition is observed in wine regions across the country with ceremonial 'baptisms' of new wine, roast goose and duck dinners, and village festivals. The Štajerska (Styria) and Vipava Valley celebrations are among the largest and most atmospheric.
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Photo: Elliott Brown · CC BY-SA 2.013–15 Nov 2026🇫🇷Hospices de Beaune Wine Auction
Beaune, France
The world's most famous charity wine auction, held annually since 1859 in the historic Hôtel-Dieu. Part of the three-day Les Trois Glorieuses celebrations across Beaune, Meursault, and Clos de Vougeot. Barrels from the Hospices' own vineyards fetch record prices at Sotheby's-managed auction.
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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 at midnight on the third Thursday of November. While celebrated globally, the real party is in Beaujolais itself — Beaujeu, the historic capital, hosts the largest celebrations with fireworks, barrel rolling, and rivers of fresh Gamay.
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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 while champagne flows freely from open-cellar tastings. The village of Hautvillers hosts parallel events at Dom Pérignon's abbey.
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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
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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
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Popular Wine Regions
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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
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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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