Top 5 Wine Travel- Destinations
http://foreignmoney.com/Blog/December-2015/Top-5-Wine-Travel-Destinations.aspx | No matter whom you ask, everyone has a destination on their list for where they would most like to travel. Whether it is because of the food, culture, or history, traveling to a far-off land allows people to experience something appealing that they can’t at home. This is especially true when it comes to wine, which is why wine travel has become an industry that attracts a number of tourists to spots around the world each year. If you are looking to visit one of the world’s top wine regions, here are five places you shouldn’t miss:
1. Bordeaux, France – France as a whole is known as a top wine producer, and Bordeaux, alone, has over 100,000 vineyards.
2. Okanagan Valley, British Columbia – This area of Canada produces more than 60 grape varietals, ensuring you will find the perfect glass on your journey.
3. Mendoza, Argentina – Home of the Malbec, Argentina is another can’t-miss wine region. Mendoza also produces unrivaled Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah.
4. Tuscany, Italy – Some of the finest wine, produced with old-world traditions, is found throughout Tuscany.
5. Cape Town, South Africa – The popularity of South African wine has grown recently, and the Western Cape region produces an estimated one billion liters of wine each year.
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