Indian wine production dates back only a couple of decades. For many years there was a single winery, which was something of a novelty rather than an industry. Over the last couple of decades, other wineries began to come online.

Today the island represents the easternmost viticultural area in the United States, but in truth very little wine is actually produced on Martha’s Vineyard.

Moving from south to north (Carneros to Calistoga), the authors chop Napa into its 16 distinct American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) or subregions. The logic behind this approach is the distinct differences between each subregion.

Deaconu gained insights in the work of different vineyards and wine cellars during several trips to California, Australia, France and Chile. Today she is regularly invited to judge competitions and is a member of the Romanian Sommelier Society (ADAR), as well as the inspection board of the Romanian agricultural department. Her wines have won numerous national and international awards.

Those who arrive with wine on their minds typically head southwest to the heart of the Willamette Valley, home to memorable, nuanced Pinot Noir and mineral-edged Chardonnay. While days of delicious tours abound in the Willamette Valley, a relatively new AVA fifty-five miles east has begun seducing more wine travelers—the Columbia Gorge.

You may not imagine, but there is a small part of Brazil, that looks and feels like a piece of Europe broke off and lodged in South America. It is even know as Brazil’s “little Europe.” In this region, you will find broad valley filled with vineyards, fantastic restaurants and hotels, beautiful mountains and stunning landscapes.

Dr. Konstantin Frank’s visionary efforts place him among the pantheon of American wine pioneers. Frank tested the boundaries of eastern wine with new varietals, winemaking techniques and innovative programs.

Indian wine production dates back only a couple of decades. For many years there was a single winery, which was something of a novelty rather than an industry. Over the last couple of decades, other wineries began to come online.

Alentejo takes up most of the southern part of Portugal and it’s the largest wine region in the country. Beyond the endless acres of vineyard, you’ll find olive and cork trees, both sourcing some of the most traditional products coming from this “haven country by the sea.”

Michael Green's Winetoons started as a series of doodles and developed into their current format over 25 years. We at Wine Tourist Magazine think they are brilliant. We want to promote Michael's latent cartooning talent along with his art.

Currently a 2019 European Capital of Culture, Plovdiv is waiting for you to come and explore its newly renovated city center or the narrow cobbled backstreets of the “Old Town” historic district.