Wine festivals happening right now and still to come this November, with dates, locations, and where to stay for each.
November turns to new releases — Beaujolais Nouveau, Martinmas wines, and the first tastings of the fresh vintage.
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21 festivals still on across wine country this November — biggest and soonest first.
Beaune, France
The world's most famous charity wine auction, held annually since 1859 in Beaune. 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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Dayton, United States
A charity auction benefiting healthcare for Oregon vineyard workers, held at Domaine Serene's Clubhouse in the Dundee Hills each November. The Big Board Auction & Pinot Party combines fine Willamette Valley Pinot Noir with a cause that resonates deeply in the wine community. The setting — surrounded by the same vineyards whose workers are being supported — makes this event emotionally compelling.
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Martinborough, New Zealand
New Zealand's most beloved wine festival transforms the village of Martinborough into a walkable open-air wine and music event each November. Over 20 Wairarapa wineries set up in the village square and surrounding lanes, with live music stages, food stalls, and picnic rugs on the lawn. The village-scale format and Pinot Noir focus make it New Zealand's most charming wine day.
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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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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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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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Kennewick, United States
Washington's Columbia Valley wine region's largest public tasting event, held at the Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick since 1981. The evening grand tasting format focuses exclusively on local Columbia Valley producers, offering one of the deepest regional surveys available to consumers. Now in its 44th year, it's a Pacific Northwest institution for Washington wine lovers.
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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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Margaret River, Australia
Western Australia's premier food and wine festival, featuring international celebrity chefs, beachside dinners, and vineyard tastings across the Margaret River region. Events range from intimate winemaker dinners to large-scale beach barbecues. The combination of world-class wine, surf coast scenery, and culinary excellence is unique.
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Merano, Italy
One of Europe's most prestigious curated wine events, held in the elegant thermal spa town of Merano in South Tyrol. Only pre-selected producers who pass a quality jury are admitted — around 400 Italian and international estates pour over four days in the Art Nouveau Kurhaus. Quality is consistently exceptional.
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London, England
The annual WineGB Awards ceremony and public tasting in London brings together the best of English and Welsh wine under one roof. Award-winning producers showcase their latest vintages to trade professionals and enthusiasts alike. It's the single best opportunity to taste the breadth of British winemaking, from Sussex sparkling to Welsh Bacchus.
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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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Vouvray, France
The Loire's great white wine village opens its famous tufa-carved cave cellars for an annual November tasting weekend. Vouvray's Chenin Blanc producers — including some of the Loire's most celebrated domaines — pour their dry, demi-sec, and moelleux wines from cellars carved directly into the chalky cliffs.
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Nice, France
A celebration of Nice's tiny AOC Bellet appellation, one of France's most exclusive wine zones. Local vignerons pour their rosés, whites, and reds in the hillside village of Saint-Roman-de-Bellet above Nice. One of the few chances to taste these rare wines outside of Niçois restaurants.
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Beirut, Lebanon
Organised by the Union Vinicole du Liban, this annual celebration brings together all of Lebanon's major wine producers under one roof in Beirut. It serves as both a trade showcase and a public tasting, with educational seminars on Lebanese wine history dating back 5,000 years to the Phoenicians. Over 40 wineries pour, making it the most comprehensive tasting of Lebanese wine available.
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Austin, United States
Now in its 14th year, this three-day November festival brings hundreds of chefs, winemakers, and artisanal producers together at Auditorium Shores along the Lady Bird Lake waterfront. Signature events include Hands-On Grilling with Chef Tim Love, guided tasting sessions with Texas wines and spirits, and a Friday evening tailgate celebrating Lone Star food traditions — all against Austin's iconic skyline. It consistently ranks among the top destination food-and-wine events in the American South.
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Bucharest, Romania
Romania's largest consumer wine fair takes over the Romexpo exhibition centre in Bucharest each November. Over 150 Romanian wineries and a growing international contingent pour everything from indigenous Fetească Neagră to world-class Pinot Noir. Masterclasses, sommelier competitions, and a popular people's choice award round out the programme.
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Murrumbateman, Australia
The Australian Capital Territory's compact wine region — famous for cool-climate Riesling, Shiraz, and Pinot Gris — hosts a spring week of cellar door events, masterclasses, and winemaker dinners. The region's proximity to Canberra makes it an ideal weekend addition to any capital visit. Clonakilla's Shiraz Viognier pioneered the style in Australia.
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Bucharest, Romania
A boutique wine festival at the National Museum of Art, showcasing over 50 Romanian producers alongside international guests. Winemakers pour their own wines and discuss terroir directly with visitors. Focus is on premium and natural wines from Dealu Mare, Drăgășani, and emerging regions.
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Healdsburg, United States
Northern Sonoma County's premier autumn tasting event, sending 50 Alexander, Dry Creek, and Russian River Valley wineries to open their doors with special food pairings — each winery creates a signature dish matched to their wines. The driving-tour format lets you explore the countryside at your own pace across two full days. November light in Sonoma wine country is spectacular.
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Suwanee, United States
The 13th annual Suwanee Wine Fest is one of Atlanta's most beloved outdoor wine events, offering unlimited samples of 150+ hand-selected wines while strolling the beautiful Suwanee Town Center Park. Grape stomping, live entertainment, local vendors, food trucks, and games make it as fun as it is wine-focused. A great entry-level wine festival with a festive, outdoor-market atmosphere.
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Plan ahead — these festivals are next on the calendar. Book accommodation early; festival hotels fill up months in advance.
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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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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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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Potomje / Orebić, Croatia
Twice a year, the wineries of Croatia's Pelješac Peninsula — home to the legendary Dingač appellation (Croatia's first protected wine zone, 1962) — open their doors for public tastings of Plavac Mali-based wines. The December edition focuses on new vintage releases in Potomje, the village at the heart of Dingač production. Commandaria-like concentration from sun-baked Plavac Mali on steep karst slopes make these among Croatia's most powerful and collectible wines.
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