My travels have taken me all over the world and into vineyards and cellars I never thought possible. Here are some of my favorite memories in some of my favorite destinations, and I hope it inspires you to experience it for yourself!

-Brandon

Woodinville/Seattle, Washington

My backyard and where I spend the most time. When not traveling abroad, I love spending my off hours with the incredible winemakers of Washington who call the westside home. The grapes are grown out east, but the majority of tasting rooms are found here!

Two men smiling and holding glasses of red wine at a social gathering, standing indoors with a Christmas decoration visible in the background.
Display of wine bottles on shelves and a large wine barrel with a chalkboard sign from Maryhill Winery, featuring wine options and prices, set inside a wine shop.
Two men holding wine glasses, smiling, standing outdoors on a city rooftop with a view of water, cloudy sky, and other people in the background.
A woman and a man are standing in front of wine barrels in a winery, smiling at the camera. The man is holding a glass of rosé wine.
A smiling woman with long blonde hair wearing a red dress standing next to a smiling man with a beard, wearing a black cap, black polo shirt, and jeans, standing in front of a wall filled with rows of wine bottles.
A plate of three shrimp ceviche tostadas topped with guacamole, served with a glass of white wine inside a restaurant.
Five glass pitchers with different types of wine on a wooden board outdoors, with a scenic garden background.
Signboard for Alexandria Nicole Cellars Tasting Room next to an old wooden wagon wheel and greenery.
A man and a woman standing in a wine cellar with stacked wine barrels behind them, one holding a glass of red wine.
Multiple wine glasses filled with rosé wine arranged in rows on a table, with a logo commemorating the 30th anniversary of DeLille visible on each glass.
A man with a beard and short curly hair standing in front of a wine rack, holding a glass of red wine, wearing a gray blazer, light blue shirt, and sunglasses hanging from his blazer pocket.
A wine glass with pink-colored wine and a
Two men wearing sunglasses pour red wine into glasses on an outdoor rooftop with a city skyline in the background.
A two-story wooden building with multiple windows and a dark roof, set outdoors under a partly cloudy sky, with people gathered near a barbecue grill and a large wine barrel.
A glass of rosé wine on a wooden rail overlooking a city waterfront with high-rise buildings, a marina, and a cloudy sky.
A rustic house with a sloped roof and multiple windows, illuminated by the setting sun, surrounded by a grassy yard with a vine-covered wooden fence in the foreground and parked cars in the background.
A glass of white wine on a wooden table with a charcuterie board containing cheese, meats, and olives, outdoors with mountains and a grassy field in the background, under a partly cloudy sky.
A black and white dog with floppy ears and a collar, lying on green grass in a rural vineyard setting, with leafless grapevines, wooden trellises, mountains in the distance, and a partly cloudy blue sky.
Three people smiling and holding glasses of wine at a social event in a large indoor space with red carpet and floor-to-ceiling windows, wearing casual clothing including two with matching 'Let's Talk About Northwest Wines' t-shirts.
Two men standing behind a table at a wine tasting event, one holding a glass of red wine and the other holding a bottle of wine, with bottles displayed on the table and a sign that reads "Spring Valley Vineyard."
Two people, a woman and a man, standing behind a table with wine bottles, smiling and holding glasses of wine at a wine tasting event. The woman is wearing a red blazer, and the man is wearing a plaid shirt and white sunglasses.
A man with a beard wearing a black cap and navy jacket presses grapes through a large manual grape crusher, outdoors on a cloudy day.
Three men standing behind a table with wine bottles, smiling, at a wine tasting event. Two of them are holding wine bottles, and one has his arms around the others. The table is set with wine bottles, glasses, and a sign that reads 'Sleigh of Hand Ce
A group of eight people smiling and holding glasses of red wine inside a winery with wine barrels in the background, decorated with string lights.
Two smiling adults, a man with glasses and a woman with red hair, standing close together at a food event, wearing event badges on lanyards. The background shows a busy indoor venue with many people and colorful signage.

Algarve, Portugal

The magical southern end of Portugal where the Mediterranean Sea meets the vineyards and the hot summer sun crafts some amazing red grapes, most you have probably never heard of!

A bottle of white wine, two filled wine glasses, and a cork, on a wooden table outdoors, with a blurred background of people and a swimming pool.
A man with tattoos and sunglasses sitting at an outdoor white metal table, holding a glass of white wine, next to a bronze statue of a historical figure in front of a red sandstone castle wall.
Vineyard with rows of grapevines under a cloudy sky and some scattered sunshine.
A smiling man with sunglasses and a woman holding a glass of red wine taking a selfie in a vineyard
A man with tattoos on his arms and a beard is smiling and leaning over a large wooden wine barrel labeled 'Cabernet 24' at a winery.
Shelf with rows of bottled wines with white, black, green, blue, and orange labels and caps, in front of a stone wall.
Outdoor restaurant bar with a window serving area, two wine barrels placed as decoration, chairs, and large umbrellas for shade.
Close-up of a grapevine with new green leaves and a gnarled, weathered trunk in a vineyard with rolling hills and cloudy sky in the background.

Willamette Valley, Oregon

The American home of Pinot and a fantastic area with a big focus on organic and sustainable practices. More Pinot than you could possibly ask for and each clone a different taste and experience!

Wine barrels stored in a cellar with large windows showing a vineyard and mountains outside.
Two men engaged in conversation inside a winery or wine cellar, with wine barrels in the background and vineyard outside. One man is smiling and holding a small device, the other is listening attentively. Both are wearing casual jackets and jeans, wi
Four people standing together in front of stacked wine barrels, holding glasses of wine, inside a winery.
A smiling man and woman holding wine glasses, standing on a balcony overlooking a vineyard and rolling hills.
Wooden signboard advertising the opening of a tasting room for Pike Road at Sister Winery of Elk Cove Vineyards, established in 2016, located in Carlton, Oregon.
Sign with the word 'ROOTS' overlaid on an image of tree roots against a yellow background.
A wine rack with bottles stored horizontally in wooden slots. A wooden sign in front reads, 'Home is Where the Wine is.'
Exterior of Pike Road Wines, a wine tasting room with black chairs and tables outside, a sidewalk mural of a pink circle with wings and a yellow element, and a wooden A-frame sign announcing the tasting room is open.
Two wine glasses on a table, one with pink wine and the other with red wine, both with 'Pike Road Oregon' logos. In the background, blurred people are sitting and engaging in conversation.
A bottle of J.L. Kiff Vineyard rosé wine on a wooden table, with a blurred plant with pink flowers in the background.
Wine glasses and tasting notes on a table in a winery tasting room, with stacked wine barrels in the background.
A colorful sign that reads "Love where you live. McMinnville or" with a scenic landscape of greenery and cloudy sky.
A metal sign with the word 'RESONANCE' on it, mounted on wooden posts in a grassy field with trees in the background.
A decorative sign with the words "McMinnville Oregon" and an illustration of a sunrise over hills, trees, clouds, and surrounded by farming and nature motifs.
A metallic building wall with red 3D letters spelling 'R. STUART & Co.' and 'big fire'.
A man with a beard and curly hair smiling while holding a glass of red wine, standing in a winery or wine cellar surrounded by wine barrels.
A wooden table set with wine glasses, water glasses, a black pen, menus, and coasters, with a gray vase in the background.
A patio with black chairs arranged around a fire pit on a concrete surface, overlooking a green landscape with rolling hills under a partly cloudy sky.
A wall made of interlocking wooden wine crate panels with various labels and logos for Italian wineries and wines.
A long rustic table set for a wine tasting event with eleven wine glasses, five wine bottles, and two black cups. The table includes printed menus, a small vase with purple flowers, and handwritten notes for Valentine's Day. The background features b
Bottle storage room with stacked wine barrels and stored wine bottles on a table.
Six wine glasses filled with white wine placed on a rustic table. In front of the glasses, there is a colorful chart titled 'Riesling & Other Whites Flavor & Aroma Chart' with illustrations and labels of various fruits, herbs, spices, and floral note
Wooden sign with pink dragon logo and the word 'Brooks', indicating the place is open from 11 to 5, situated outdoors near a grassy area and water, with trees and a building in the background.
A person in black gloves is pouring red wine from a test tube into wine glasses in a winery cellar with wooden barrels in the background.
Three people smiling and toasting glasses of red wine in a winery or wine cellar with wooden barrels in the background.
Sign for Anne Amie Vineyards, established in 1979, featuring an illustration of two women in vintage clothing, with grapes on either side. The sign advertises Pinot Noir wine from Willamette Valley, Chateau Benoit, open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Front view of a small church with double wooden doors decorated with wreaths, flanked by two narrow stained glass windows, and surrounded by green bushes, under a cloudy sky.
Menu titled 'Seasonal Flight' featuring various wines and chocolates on a wooden table.

Moët & Chandon Grand Day 2019, Antwerp, Belgium

My wife and I were honored to attend the 150th Anniversary party for Moët & Chandon Imperial Champagne during our time in Belgium. Incredible dinner with pairings from different vintages and the venue was straight out of a fairy tale.

Moët & Chandon Grand Day 2019, Antwerp, Belgium
A smiling man and woman holding champagne glasses outdoors, dressed formally for a celebration or event, with trees in the background.
Glassware display with champagne glasses arranged in a pyramid shape on a gold tray, branded with Moët & Chandon logo.
Easel with a sign that reads 'Moët & Chandon Champagne Grand Picnic Experience,' flanked by two white lanterns containing candles, with decorative dried flowers and palm leaves at the base, outdoors on a cobblestone path with green bushes and umbrell
Picnic setup on a white blanket with food, drinks, and a wicker basket on a grassy area with trees and a building in the background.
Moët & Chandon Grand Day 2019
A glass of pink sparkling wine with bubbles, labeled 'Moët & Chandon Champagne,' on a table in a restaurant.
Exterior of a grand building with classical architecture, featuring tall columns, a balcony with balustrades, and large gold letters spelling "MOËT" on the upper balcony. A woman is taking a photo with a camera or phone from the balcony. The entrance
A man in sunglasses and a light-colored blazer standing next to a white sign that reads 'Welcome to Moët & Chandon Champagne Grand Day 2019,' outside near a wrought iron gate and lush greenery.
Elegant historic building with large gold Moët & Chandon logo on the facade, surrounded by lush green lawn, flower beds, and a large reflective gold sphere sculpture in the foreground at sunset.

Alsace Wine Route, France

Alsace is where I consider the beginning of my wine journey. It was among the vines of Eguisheim, standing in front of the grapes and drinking a glass of what lie before me, that it all clicked and I knew I wanted to learn everything about the artistry that is Wine.

Sign with a graphic of a bunch of grapes, a wine glass, and a hand holding the grapes. Text reads "Route des Vins d'Alsace."
Close-up of a grapevine with grape clusters and green and yellowed leaves.
Wooden bear sculpture holding a rifle, surrounded by colorful flowers and greenery, with a building in the background.
Several bottles of Wolfberger Crémant d'Alsace sparkling wine on display, including rosé, Chardonnay, and Riesling varieties, with promotional tags indicating discounts.
A narrow canal with a small bridge and flower boxes on it, with a historic church tower in the background and residential buildings on either side.
Vineyard with green grapevines in front of a historic church with a tall clock tower under a blue sky.
A scenic view of a European village with traditional buildings, a church with a tower, surrounded by vineyards and green hills under a partly cloudy sky.
Wine list sign with categories: Classic, Prestige, Initiation, Découverte, and Exception, each listing various types of wines and bottles in French.
Colorful German-style half-timbered building with flower boxes, a fountain with a statue of Jesus holding a cross, and a shop display window.
An outdoor wooden cross surrounded by colorful flowers in a garden with a green hillside and cloudy sky in the background.
A stone sculpture depicting Mother Teresa praying with a young girl, placed in front of a building with a sign that reads 'Vins fins d'Alsace.'
Sign for Domaine Jean Sipp vineyard with gold grapeus and bird decoration above, flower boxes and wooden shutters on a building.
A stone plaque featuring the coats of arms of Hautvillers on the left and Eguishéim on the right, with the years 1967 and 1997 inscribed, mounted on a beige wall.
Street sign reading 'Rue du Riesling' with a coat of arms featuring a saint holding a cross and a book, mounted on a textured wall.
Clusters of ripe purple grapes hanging from vine on a vineyard trellis with green leaves.
A bottle of Bestheim Crémant d'Alsace Brut Rosé sparkling wine and a filled champagne flute on a bar counter with wine bottles on shelves in the background.
A man stands next to large wooden wine barrels in a winery or cellar. The barrels are decorated with carved wooden plaques, and one has the word 'Honesdale' engraved. The man is smiling, wearing a dark t-shirt, shorts, flip-flops, and has tattoos on
Green grapevines with clusters of unripe green grapes growing on the vine in a vineyard.

Épernay, Champagne, France

The “birthplace” of Champagne and home to some of the biggest Champagne houses. Most everything is found right on Avenue de Champagne which makes wine tasting a breeze and the town easy to navigate. Beautiful and historic with a small town feel.

Street signs at the corner of Avenue de Champagne and Place de Champagne on a brick building wall.
Close-up view of a wrought iron gate with gold lettering that reads 'Champagne Grand Cru', in front of a red brick building with large windows and decorative elements.
A historic building with a French flag on top, white shutters on windows, and a stone sculpture memorial in front, surrounded by green bushes and a blue sky.
Reflective sign on a building that reads "Champagne Perrier-Jouët, Maison Fondée en 1811" with a floral illustration, showing a city street reflected in the glass.
A blackboard with a handwritten sign asking 'Is everything ok?' and branching arrows pointing to 'Yes' and 'No.' The sign invites people to enjoy champagne. Bottles of champagne are placed in a wine rack below the sign, outdoors on a cobblestone surf
Historic stone mansion with ornate architecture behind a black iron fence, displaying a gold logo for Michel Gonet.
A tall, ornate clock tower with the sign 'Champagne de Castellane' under a clear blue sky.
A historic building with a pink facade, arched windows, and a central entrance with a sign that reads 'BOIZEL 1834.' Two vintage white and black police cars are parked in front, and a cobblestone pathway leads to the entrance, under a blue sky with s
A window with 10 bottles of champagne displayed on the window panes, with brick and building exterior visible outside.
Bronze statue of Dom Perignon in front of a stone wall with engraved text commemorating his contributions to the Abbey of Hautvillers and the house of Moët & Chandon.
Display of Moët & Chandon champagne bottles and wooden crates stacked on top of each other, with a background of a black wall.
Display of Dom Pérignon vintage 2008 champagne with two glasses and packaging, set against a black background featuring Dom Pérignon branding and signatures.
A pyramid of champagne glasses with gold-colored holders, decorated with a gold stand, inside a luxurious bar or lounge.
A detailed heraldic coat of arms with gold lion and unicorn supporters, a shield with a red and gold lion and red lion of Scotland, topped with a crown, located above a black plaque with gold lettering honoring Queen Elizabeth II, champagne purveyors
Outdoor scene featuring a tall, ornate clock tower with signs reading 'Champagne de Castellane' and a garden sculpture made of woven wicker and bicycle wheels, with a cloudy sky in the background.
Sign for Mercier Champagne with large letters spelling 'CHAMPAGNE MERCIER,' and a billboard above advertising tours of the caves, set on a grassy hill with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.
Large wooden sculpture depicting two women seated, exchanging a grape. Carved in a circular frame with grapevines around the border, representing Champagne Mercier. The base features the year 1889 and the words 'Champagne Mercier'.
A wine cellar with a brick arch ceiling and a wall filled with bottles of wine stored horizontally.
Pile of hundreds of wine bottles stored in a wine cellar with a metal rack.
Wine bottles stored on racks inside a wine cellar tunnel.
Shelf of stacked dark bottles with a chalkboard sign showing handwritten numbers and dates, in a dimly lit cellar or storage room.
Multiple wooden wine barrels with metal bands, branded with 'BOIZEL,' arranged on wooden pallets inside a modern wine cellar or tasting room.
Two glasses of white and rosé champagne on a white table with a champagne brochure, a pen, and two champagne bottle labels.
A scenic view of a vineyard in the foreground overlooking a village, a river, and rolling green hills under a partly cloudy sky.
A vineyard sign reads 'Champagne Louis Nicaisse La' with floral graphics, set among grapevines with green leaves and a cloudy sky background.
An old engraved stone plaque with Latin inscription in a church, cracked and polished with a decorative border, placed on the floor.

Tuscany, Italy

The rolling hills of Tuscany make for one of the prettiest backdrops in any wine region around the world. The term “super tuscan” is no joke as these wines pack a punch of equal parts flavor and intensity. A must stop for any wine lover trekking across Europe!

Scenic hillside landscape with stone houses, green gardens, trees, and mountains under a clear blue sky.
Two bottles of Castello Trebbio wine, one with a green label and the other with a pink label, on a wooden table at a restaurant.
Italian hillside landscape with stone house, vineyard, and a sign reading 'Vigneto Panciolle' in the foreground.
Stone building on a hill with a scenic mountain view in the background, a green bench, and a large flower pot on a stone patio.
Three wooden wine barrels with black bands and red trim in a cellar, with handwritten labels indicating wine type, elevation, and year.
Morning sunlight over a green vineyard with trees and hills in the background.
A row of bottles, wrapped in straw and dust-covered, stored on a wooden shelf against a textured stone wall.
A collection of dusty, antique wine bottles stored horizontally on wooden racks in an old cellar.
Display of several bottles of wine with colorful labels arranged on a table with a decorative stand, in a cozy room with wooden furniture and a window in the background.

Reims, Champagne, France

The nothern half of Champagne that incorporates the “city” and a gorgeous cathedral that rivals Notre-Dame de Paris, but without the crowds and lots of champagne at every turn! Some big Champagne houses are located here as well such as Veuve Cliquot and Taittinger.

A Gothic cathedral with illuminated windows and detailed stone carvings on its facade, set against a blue evening sky.
Interior of a grand Gothic cathedral with a large, ornate chandelier hanging from the vaulted ceiling, stained glass windows, and rows of wooden chairs facing the altar.
Cluster of purple grapes hanging from a vine with green and purple leaves.
Orange sign on metal fence reads 'Veuve Clicquot' with the ViP logo, and says 'visites de caves / visits of the cellars.'
Outdoor cafe with yellow chairs and umbrellas, people sitting and talking in front of a vintage silver and yellow food truck, flags flying overhead, and cloudy sky.
Display of champagne bottles on wooden boxes arranged in a pyramid, with a pink-tinged champagne bottle in the front, against a background of pink roses and purple flowers shaped like a house outline.
A champagne glass on a table with an abstract map or artwork in the background.
Man sitting outdoors at a yellow table with yellow chairs, holding a glass of rosé wine, in front of a bright yellow food truck with an orange umbrella overhead.
Night view of a monument illuminated with pink, blue, and purple lights, featuring a tall central column with an eagle sculpture on top and statues at the base, located in a city square with trees and buildings.
A fountain with water spraying outward in front of a statue with a winged figure on top, and trees lining the street.
The Reims Cathedral, a Gothic-style church in Reims, France, with trees in the foreground and a sign that reads 'REIMS CITE DES SACRES ET DU CHAMPAGNE' at the base of the trees.
Flags of France and Reims city outside a historic cathedral with gothic windows and stone architecture.
Sign on a white wall with the word "TATTINGER" written in large black letters.
A large colorful poster for the FIFA Women's World Cup France 2019 featuring stylized shapes and a female soccer player, with the text "Taitinger" at the bottom.
Decorative emblem with a knight on horseback, holding a sword, encircled by a gold ring with Cyrillic script and dates 1901-1955, mounted on a beige wall with a black metal frame.
Three bottles of Taittinger champagne with colorful, artistic labels on display.
Colorful stained glass window depicting a historical or religious scene with people in period clothing, barrels, a basket, and a green bottle.
Display of green champagne bottles arranged on a transparent, illuminated stand against a wall of wine bottles, with a sign above advertising Taittinger champagne.
Underground wine cellar with rows of wine bottles stored on black stands, dimly lit with yellow lights, in a long, arched tunnel.
Display of various bottles of sparkling wine or champagne along with glasses, awards, and related merchandise on a colorful modern backdrop.
Entrance gate to Pommery Vrancken with black wrought iron gate and gold letters, flanked by green bushes and flags, leading to a historic building with turrets and a stone courtyard under a cloudy sky.
Colorful historic castle-like building with blue walls, red brick accents, and a tower, surrounded by a garden with trees and shrubs.
Display of multiple bottles of Pommery champagne in a shop window, arranged on mirrored shelves with a reflection of the interior of a building in the background.
Neon sign reading 'Happy Gallery' above an entrance, with a display of champagne bottles on a white stand in a gallery space.
Multiple shelves filled with bottles of champagne, featuring various colors such as blue, gold, silver, and pink.
A blue champagne glass with the words 'Champagne Pommery' printed on it, filled with ice, set on a table in an indoor setting.

Napa/Sonoma Valley, California

Almost every wine drinker in the world makes their way to Napa & Sonoma, which put America on the wine map in the 70s and hasn’t stopped growing since. Visit Napa for the luxury and Sonoma for the artsy vibe, or stay somewhere in between to enjoy them both!

Sign welcoming visitors to Napa Valley, a famous wine-growing region, with a background of vineyards and hills.
A large Victorian-style house located behind a vineyard with green vines, green foliage, and a dirt pathway leading to the house, set against a backdrop of a hillside with trees and power lines.
An old, weathered wooden sign for Calistoga, a geothermal water company established in 1924, with a logo at the top featuring a profile of a person against a blue sky, set in a grassy area with a historic rust-colored water truck in the background an
Vineyard with rows of grapevines supported by trellis structures, set against a backdrop of mountains and a partly cloudy sky.
Sign for Etude Winery with an arrow pointing to the right, in a garden setting
Three flags flying above a stone sign for Kunde Family Winery, established in 1904, with a garden of flowers and yellow bushes in front, under a clear blue sky.
Celebration sign for V. Sattui Winery 125th anniversary in St. Helena, California, with pink roses in foreground and outdoor tents in background.
An outdoor wine tasting event with a chalkboard menu listing various wines and prices, a welcome sign, and wine barrels used as tables.
Colorful stained glass window depicting a biblical scene with Jesus Christ at the center, flanked by two women playing musical instruments, set in natural landscape with trees, flowers, and mountains in the background. A wine rack with bottles is pos
A vineyard with lush green grapevines, trees, colorful flowers, a pond, and a stone building under a sunny sky.
Sign that reads 'Primitivo Block 9' in front of lush green grapevines with a castle in the background under a blue sky.
A sign in front of a river or pond at a vineyard, with the words 'Certified California Sustainable Vineyard & Winery' and a logo of a wine glass and grapes, with the background showing a garden, trees, a fountain, and a house under a bright blue sky.
A painted mural on a wooden fence that says 'I love California' with a red heart symbol in place of the word 'love'.
Shelves filled with horizontally stacked wine bottles in various colors, arranged in rows.
A man with a plaid shirt and a woman in a patterned dress stand outdoors in front of a wooden fence with a circular sign that reads "Kunde Family Winery" and trees behind them, smiling at the camera.
A woman and a man smiling and standing next to each other outdoors under a beige canopy, with a view of a vineyard or garden in the background, and a table with wine glasses between them.
Rusty outdoor sign with an arrow pointing left that reads 'Tasting Lounge' in brown letters, situated in a garden with green grass and flowers.
Wooden signboard shaped like a large piece of burl wood, mounted on a wooden fence, displaying the text 'Sequoia Grove Winery Tasting Room' with a silhouette of a pine tree on the left side.
Display of six wine bottles arranged on a black stand, with framed artwork hanging above featuring various images including a black and white photo of hands with the words 'PEOPLE' tattooed on fingers, an artistic collage, and a colored collage. Ther
A table with five glasses of red wine lined up in a row, a menu for Orin Swift wine flights, and some white string lights in the background.
A smiling man and woman wearing sunglasses taking a selfie in front of an architectural structure with multiple beige columns topped with carved animal figures, under a clear blue sky.
Close-up of a Welcome sign with the text 'Welcome to Darioush' in front of a large, ornate building with multiple columns and decorative features, under a blue sky.
A wine glass with red wine next to a green bottle of Darluosh 2018 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir on a wooden outdoor table with green foliage background.
Shelf displaying various bottles of wine and champagne with black, gold, red, and green labels, arranged in rows in a wine store.
Sign on building indicating location Yountville, elevation 105 feet, 64 miles from San Francisco.
Two crystal wine glasses, one with red wine and the other with rosé, placed on a dark bar counter reflecting the interior of a lively bar or restaurant with colorful lights and furniture.
Sign for the Welcome Center in St. Helena, Napa Valley's Main Street, featuring a silhouette of the town's skyline and a Gray background with white and orange text.
A decorative sign celebrating California's 2020 20th anniversary. The sign features the word 'CALIFORNIA' and the number '20' with red, white, and blue colors, against a background of embossed green license plates.
Man smiling, wearing sunglasses and a gray Under Armour T-shirt, standing outside, holding a sign for Jessup Cellars wine tasting and art gallery, with a building, trees, and an umbrella in the background.
A wine glass partially filled with white wine, a bottle of Jessup Cellars Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley 2020, a cloth napkin with Jessup Cellars logo, and a tasting sheet on a wooden table.
A man with a beard and short hair sitting outdoors with a glass of white wine in front of him, wearing a plaid shirt, and sunglasses on the table. The background is blurred with trees and buildings.

Lake Chelan AVA, Washington

One of Washington’s youngest AVAs and a big vacation spot for the PNW. Wineries surround the lake and provide wonderful views in the summer months, and a fun reprieve in the winter. Tasting rooms that feature wines to satisfy everyone’s palette.

Sign for Siren Song Winery and Vineyard Estate, welcoming visitors, with outdoor seating and colorful flowers in gardening beds in front of yellow buildings under a clear blue sky.
A display of shelves filled with wine bottles and white candles, with a background of a brick wall and windows letting in natural light.
A wine glass with white wine on a dark table, with a background of a blurred waterfall photograph and some wall art.
Two glasses of beer on a wooden table outdoors with a lake, trees, and hills in the background during sunset.
A calm lake with several buoys floating on the water, a small town with houses along the shoreline, mountains in the background with some snow-capped peaks, and a bright blue sky.
A brown sign with white text and an arrow pointing left, indicating 'Winery Entrance,' situated along a narrow path surrounded by tall grasses and flowers under a clear blue sky.
Three glasses of champagne on a black stand, with colorful bokeh lights in the background.
Sculpture of a stylized snail shell in front of a vineyard with rows of grapevines and hills under a clear blue sky.
Several glasses of red wine on a table outdoors, with a metal wine holder, some tags, and sunglasses, under a clear blue sky.
Vineyard with yellowing grapevines in a rural landscape on a clear sunny day
A scenic view of Lake and mountains framed by a black wooden structure with hanging lights, with vineyard rows nearby and a sign reading 'FIEDING HILLS WINERY'.
A bottle of Fielding Hills Estate Merlot wine from 2015, placed on a wooden post in a vineyard with a lake and mountains in the background under a clear blue sky.
A white winery building with fencing and barrels outside, labeled 'Famous Cellars' under a clear blue sky.
A smiling couple taking a selfie in front of a colorful vineyard landscape with rows of red and orange grapevines, mountains, and a clear sky in the background.

Walla Walla AVA, Washington

Outside of the Woodinville area, Walla Walla is my go-to spot. This is where the grapes are grown and the estate vineyards are beautiful. Small town with a big farming history and the soil here is some of the best in the world (as far as i’m concerned).

Close-up of a wine glass filled with white wine, with the words 'Bledsoe Family Winery' etched on the glass. In the background, there are other glasses and people at a table.
Black metal outline drawing of various house shapes above large black letters spelling 'GARD' on a beige wall.
A sign for Savannah Cellars in front of a grassy area with rocks, shrubs, and a wire fence. There are trees, a building, and power lines in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
Interior of a restaurant with a large curved wooden wall with the words "Bledsoe Family Winery" in illuminated lettering. There are tables and chairs in front of the wall, some with glasses and menus on them. The ceiling has exposed beams and hanging
Man with a beard smiling, wearing a New England Patriots football jersey and a gray jacket, holding a glass bottle with a handwritten message.
Street view of a storefront with signs for Heritage by L'Ecole wine bar and Locati Cellars, with brick building and sidewalk, trees, and potted plants.
Multiple glasses of red wine on a wooden table, along with a tasting sheet, a chocolate bar, and a flower arrangement in the background.
A black wine bottle labeled 'The Fun' Estate Syrah from Walla Walla Valley, vintage 2010, positioned on a wooden surface next to a small potted green succulent plant. In the background, there is a gallery-style wall with a framed landscape artwork.
A modern lounge area with framed artwork and photographs on the wall, colorful chairs, sofas, and small tables, with a large window and a black garage-style door.
A red stone wall with a metal lantern on top, displaying the sign 'Sleight of Hand Cellars' against a backdrop of green fields, rolling hills, and mountains with snow, under a cloudy sky.
A black shirt with a pink graphic of a corkscrew with a trumpet attached.
This is a large vintage apple cider press made of metal and wood, displayed indoors and roped off as an exhibit.
Wooden sign that reads 'Adamant Cellars' with a small sign below that says 'Open,' situated on a wooden deck. In the background, there are autumn trees with orange and yellow leaves and a green building.
Sign for Dunham Cellars winery with trees and autumn leaves in background.
Indoor restaurant decorated for Christmas with a large Christmas tree, hanging umbrellas, string lights, and holiday decorations. People are seated at tables and some are standing or walking around.
Christmas tree made from wine bottles decorated with red bows and ornaments in a rustic wooden room.
A wine glass with a small amount of red wine inside, placed on a dark surface, with people blurred in the background and a colorful, reflective surface behind it.
Vineyard with rows of grapevines in autumn, cloudy sky, and a dirt path in the center.
A wall of stacked wooden barrels in a room with dark gray walls, a leather couch, a glass coffee table, and modern lighting fixtures.
Group of nine people standing in a vineyard holding glasses of red wine, with autumn-colored grapevines and cloudy sky in the background.
Sign for Lofte Cellars with backlit illuminated text, mounted on a metallic wall.
A group of nine people gathered in a wine cellar, holding glasses of red wine, standing behind a large wooden bar surrounded by wine racks on the walls.

New Zealand

The world’s youngest wine growing country and an overall remarkable country to visit.
The wines are so diverse and fun as you move up and down the coasts of both islands, so make sure to visit both and get a feel for their diversity as well as their sense of place, which you can’t find anywhere else!

Entrance sign for Craggy Range Winery with a modern building and scenic hills in the background.
An elderly man stands in a vineyard, smiling and wearing a black shirt and pants, with grapevines in the background and a bush with red flowers nearby.
A modern building labeled 'Moy Hall' with white brick walls, black roof, and wooden accents, surrounded by gravel and greenery, with parking visible through glass doors.
Several bottles of wine displayed on a wooden counter with colorful labels and prices, with more wine bottles on shelves in the background.
Green unripe grapes hanging in bunches on a vine with green leaves and support wires.
Signboard for The Run Holder winery in Martinborough, indicating directions to the restaurant and tasting room, with vineyards and hills in the background under a clear blue sky.
Wall with illuminated logo and brand name 'Craggy Range' with wine bottles displayed below.
Interior of a modern wine bar or restaurant with a brown leather banquette, wooden tables, and a wall display of wine bottles, photographs, and artwork.
Interior of a wine bar or restaurant with bottles of wine on a counter, glasses on shelves, and seating along the wall, with a large window showing greenery outside.
Multiple wine barrels stored in a wine cellar with a red and white cloth covering each barrel, viewed from the front.
A wine cellar with stone walls and arched ceiling filled with rows of wooden wine barrels, some covered with red cloth, arranged in parallel lines.
Black sign on white wall reads 'Welcome to Te Mata Estate, Home of Coleraine, New Zealand's Best Wine, Wine Searcher'.
Wine bottles and boxes displayed on metal shelving in a tasting room with two wine barrel tables and a window with a flower arrangement.
Pink water lilies and green lily pads floating on a pond in front of a house entrance with a glass door and tiled porch.
Sign for Te Mata Estate Vineyard, established in 1896, with an 'Open' sign below, set against a backdrop of vineyard and rolling hills.
Rusty metal sign with a stylized swirl logo and the words "Bushmere Estate" on corrugated metal wall
Decorative metal sign reading "Coolbah Farm" surrounded by grapevine and leaf designs, mounted on wooden posts within green shrubbery.
Vineyard with rows of green grapevines under a partly cloudy sky.
Arrangement of different bottles of Bushmere Estate wine on a table, including Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Rosé, Chardonnay, Amelia, Malbec, Merlot-Malbec, and Montepulciano, with a window in the background showing trees and a building.
A black wooden shelf displaying bottles of wine in various colors and sizes, with wine awards, certificates, and artwork on the wall behind it.
Sign for Matahero, a Gisborne vineyard offering cellar door and accommodation, with details about opening hours and contact information, set beside a large leafy tree on a sunny day.
Vineyard with grapevines supported by wooden posts and wires, green trees, rolling hills in the background, and a partly cloudy sky.
Signboard for Soljans Estate Winery with stone pillars on each side, in a landscaped area with grass and trees in the background.
A building with a stone facade and a gable roof, surrounded by palm trees, bushes, and a well-maintained lawn under a partly cloudy blue sky.
Two stacked metal barrels with visible rust and weathering, labeled with yellow painted boards reading "LISA 1970" and "TONIA 1968" on top, stored on a metal rack in a warehouse.
A wooden frame with the text 'The Hunting Lodge' on the bottom, set on a grassy field with a vineyard and trees in the background.
Wooden sign reading 'The Cellar Door' next to stacked wine barrels outdoors with palm trees in the background.
Four bottles of wine with colorful tags placed on a wooden barrel outdoors, with trees and a garden in the background.
A garden scene featuring a sign that reads 'Casita Miro', a pink stucco pillar, red roses, green shrubs, and a blue structure in the background decorated with string lights.
Vineyard with rows of grapevines, trees, and residential buildings in the background, with blue flowers in the foreground.
Indoor restaurant area with multiple tables set with cutlery, glasses, and small orange flower centerpieces. The space has large open arch windows revealing a scenic view of trees and hills outside. The decor includes colorful tablecloths and string
A wine tasting flight featuring glasses of white and red wine, with small bowls of cheese, crackers, grapes, and snacks on a wooden tasting board, set on a pink patterned tablecloth.
A scenic pathway in a vineyard with vibrant green vines on the left and a colorful mosaic wall on the right, under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.
Colorful mosaic wall with the word "Cascais" written in large red letters, located outdoors with shadows of trees on the sidewalk in front.
Exterior of a modern building with a sign that reads "Batch Winery" and a wine barrel outside.
Wine tasting station with bottles, glasses, and a tasting menu display on a black wall, decorated with wooden accents and t-shirts hanging.
People sitting on bean bags under a leafless tree, enjoying the view of rolling hills and a partly cloudy sky.
Signboard for Mudbrick Restaurant & Cellar Door and Glasshouse Tasting Garden with directions for upstairs and lower path.
Upscale restaurant dining area with white tablecloths, neatly folded napkins, and glassware, overlooking a lush green landscape and a body of water through large open windows.
Directional signpost with signs pointing to Mudbrick restaurant on the right and Cellar Door, The Archive, Bar & Bistro on the left, surrounded by green plants and large leafy ground cover.
A wooden deck chair with a striped yellow and white fabric seat in a garden with green grass, shrubs, and a tree.