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Love lobster? Love wine? A lobster wine pairing is a match made in culinary heaven. Looking for a light white or a romantic red wine, we’ve got you covered.

Wine country is everywhere, including Missouri – an easy and budget friendly sip trip. Where to stay and wineries in Hermann to sip in.

With 2 AVAs and 57 wineries there is a lot to sip in Georgia. But where to start? We’ve curated the best wineries in Georgia based on wine and experiences.

Several wineries in Maryland have accommodations right on site others sit in the heart of the regions. Our favorites – where to stay in Maryland wine country.

When it’s time to take a break from wine tasting, Maryland has plenty to keep the fun going. But, there are a few things you shouldn’t miss…

Our Woodinville wine tasting itinerary pairs the perfect weekend in one of Washington’s most popular wine tasting destination.

Low alcohol and non alcoholic wines, beers and spirits are booming in popularity. Here are a few favs to pour into.

Not only will you find fine wine made from classic European grapes at wineries in Maryland, but pét-nats and piquettes too. But where to start?

With 100+ wineries in Maryland and 900 acres of vines, it makes for a delicious escape. Our 3-day itinerary is perfect for uncorking Maryland wine country.

Three days sipping in Minnesota’s wine country… Where to sip, stay, eat and things to do. This wine tasting itinerary will help you pour into Minnesota.

There’s so much to uncork along Highway 1, much of it isn’t even in a bottle… Here are 25 seriously fun road trip ideas along Highway 1 to discover.

We’ve narrowed down our favorite Minnesota wineries that offer high-quality wines, scenic views, delicious eats, and fun events.

Wine festivals in California are back! Here are some of the top California wine festivals not to miss this year.

We find both wine and cocktails at the center of so many of our festivities. Why not pair the two? Recipes for 16 delicious wine cocktails. 16 luscious and rich wine cocktails recipes perfect for any occasion.

How is it that a natural plant-derived beverage like wine isn’t 100% vegan? Bonus – recommended vegan wines in Tuscany.

Calling all wine lovers! There are (food and) wine festivals in every one of the 50 states in the U.S., and we’ve pulled the MUST sip events for you.

A short guide to understanding what dry wine is and sipping recommendations.

There are so many lists of the best wine apps out there, but not many include wine apps that are actually helpful when you’re visiting wine country. Voila!

Carpe Travel’s local guide to all things related to hunting Alba white truffles in the Piedmont wine region.

Planning your trip to the Piedmont region of Italy? Our guide shares where to stay in Alba (and what to know) including the best Barolo and Barbaresco hotels.

These wine storage tips are flexible and accommodate what’s best for your budget, space and general needs for storing wine at home.

Who said you had to go to Europe to wine taste at a castle? Bring out your inner royal at these six wine castles in Sonoma.

Whether spending a few hours passing through or a long weekend, don’t miss these Russian River Valley wineries.

Our Russian River Valley Wine Travel Guide shares a brief overview of the Northern Sonoma wine region, where to sip and where to stay.

Seven of the best hotels in Crete to stay at when exploring the Greek wine region.

Dreaming of an Italian wine vacation? Our Sicilian wine guide shares a bit about the region, where to stay and wineries in Sicily to sip.

Our tips and recommendations for how to have your wine and dessert pairings take the cake…

Want to explore Pennsylvania wine country? Here’s how to spend three days sipping in Lancaster wineries and things to do beyond the vines.

Take the stress out of Thanksgiving wine pairings with our recommendations on wines that complement everything on your table.

What is orange wine? This style of winemaking is having a real moment. What to know about orange wine and US winemakers leading the style.

Wine is our jam, so we rounded up some of our favorite warming winter wine cocktails as the temps start to dip. 

The Hamptons and Montauk may draw the crowds, but wine lovers looking to explore Long Island wineries should head to the North Fork. What to know.

Figuring out a way to narrow down which Long Island wineries to sip? These five offer a glimpse into the regions diversity with high-quality wines.

Uncork and sip in the Shenandoah Valley. This weekend itinerary guides you through wineries in Shenandoah Valley for the perfect grape escape.

With 300+ wineries in Virginia, 10 wine regions and 9 AVAs, there is A LOT to uncork. To help, here are 10 of the top Virginia wineries to sip.

Our wine experts have poured a taste of a few of the top things to do in Virginia wine country, when it’s time to take a break from wine tasting.

California wine is great, but there are many amazing US wine regions that go unnoticed. Here are 9 top wine destination in the US – not in California.

From wineries in Virginia that offer cozy rooms to budget friendly and full-service spas, there are a variety of places to stay in Virginia wine country.

Connoisseur, novice or just someone who likes to sip wine, here are a variety of fun facts about Virginia wine country to sip in.

After careful research, we decided 24 hours is plenty of time for a wine lover to sip in wines of Rome and all the wine tastings this ancient city offers.

The diversity of wine styles and grapes in the 2021 Governor’s Cup Collection, 14 award-winning Colorado wines, featured lesser known wines – Teroldego, Cinsault, St. Vincent, Lemberger.

Which Willamette Valley wineries to visit? This itinerary includes a wealth of possibilities to curate the perfect Willamette Valley wine tasting itinerary.

Here are a few of our favorite things to do in Napa Valley that are both outside – socially distanced – and have nothing to do with wine.

It’s a good time to give you wine lovers a little refresher on your American history regarding what was National Prohibition, how it got started, why it happened and the outcome.

Love Vin Santo – the sweet Italian dessert ​wine and want to learn more about it? In Carpe Travel’s Wine 101 we go into what is Van Santo and recommendations for your next sipping adventure.

Wine festivals in California are back! Here are some of the top California wine festivals not to miss this year.

Wineries in the Finger Lakes are spread out over 11 lakes, there are four wine trails that encompass the largest of the lakes. What to know and where to go.

Your next weekend getaway is just a sip away. This itinerary takes you to some of our favorite wineries in the Finger Lakes region.

Our recommendations for the top 10 wineries in the Finger Lakes based on the quality of their wines and unique histories.

If you have a weekend to explore the Ohio wine country, this itinerary for sipping through Lake Erie wineries is you.

Our wine experts have identified 10 of the best Ohio wineries to sip in based on the experiences offered and award-winning wines.

Wine lovers take note! Vermont is filled with charming small towns surrounded by spectacular scenery, activities and wineries to pour into.

Carpe Travel has identified six of the best Vermont wineries to pour into. You’ll find a lot to love when sipping in Vermont wine country.

Love Gewurztraminer ​wine and want to learn more about it? Carpe Travel’s guide to understanding everything about the Gewurztraminer grape and wine with food pairings. Cheers!

Carpe Travel’s editor offers personally tested tips on how to drink wine at the beach, park and camping for your summer sipping.

Here’s a look at nine of the country’s top urban wine trails and our picks for the standout wineries where guests can taste, tour and talk with the city’s pioneering winemakers.

Pick and choose among the following experiences to curate your own perfect Northern Sonoma County wine tasting itinerary.

Where to stay in Sonoma wine country for a romantic escape, a family retreat, or a bachelor’s golf getaway.

Planning a Sonoma couple’s getaway? The enchanting town of Healdsburg makes for a great romantic getaway in wine country.

With 400+ wineries in Sonoma County, narrowing down your choices can be difficult, but these 10 are must-add to your Sonoma wine tasting itinerary.

With 200+ wineries, there is a lot to sip in Paso Robles. To help narrow it down, here are 5 Paso Robles wineries to add to your wine tasting.

Temecula Valley boasts 40+ wineries, so you’re bound to drink something delicious. To help you decide, here are our top picks for Temecula wineries.

This Temecula wine tasting itinerary lays out three days of sipping in a handful of top Temecula Valley wineries you MUST visit.

Did you know there are 300+ wineries in Pennsylvania? Our wine experts have pulled these 10 award-winning Pennsylvania wineries to sip in.

The ultimate 3-day guide for pouring into Monterey wineries – River Road, Carmel Valley and Carmel-by-the-Sea. Where to sip, stay, things to do.

These Calistoga and St. Helena wineries offer some of the most beautiful and unique wine tasting experiences in the Napa Valley.

This itinerary pairs a Colorado road trip with Colorado wineries. Plenty to do…including sipping in Colorado Springs, Paonia  wineries and Palisade.

With one AVA and seven wineries, Cape May is the perfect East Coast destination for wine lovers. More on Cape May wineries and things to do.

On May 24,1976 the world of wine making changed forever! Discover what happened during the Judgment of Paris, a notable moment in wine history, from the wine lovers at Carpe Travel.

The ultimate Michigan wine country guide. From Leelanau wineries, Traverse City and even Detroit, Michigan wineries do not disappoint.

Carpe Travel’s Michigan Wine Travel Guide shares the top Traverse City wineries the sip in…and other things to do that go beyond the vines.

You can’t hit all 30 Lehigh Valley wineries in one weekend, but this itinerary will get you on your way to discovering this Pennsylvania wine region.

Road tripping through Wisconsin via the Great River Road, or just out to explore Wisconsin wine country, this itinerary is a palette pleaser.

With eight wineries and endless things to do, this weekend itinerary lays out how best to sip in Door County wineries and all the area offers.

As part of the Wisconsin Wine Country Travel Guide, we have uncorked a few of the best places to stay while pouring into the Wisconsin wine country.

These 10 Wisconsin wineries provide a sample of the great history, wine and views that make wine tasting in Wisconsin worthwhile.

Lake Erie in Pennsylvania is one of the more interesting and underappreciated wine regions in the US. Top Lake Erie wineries, where to stay and eat.

New Mexico certainly lives up to its nickname, the Land of Enchantment…including New Mexico wine. Here we uncork the top New Mexico wineries to sip in.

Pick and choose among the places on this two-day itinerary to craft your perfect 48 hours sipping in Anderson Valley wineries.​

A local guide to the Central Mexico wine region. Everything you need to know to sip in San Miguel de Allende and Queretaro Mexico wineries.

The ultimate guide to Valle de Guadalupe wine region – how and when to go, the top Valle de Guadalupe wineries, where to stay, eat and things to do.

Mexico grows 40+ different wine grapes. Our Mexican Wine Country Travel Guide pours into the terroir and grapes that produce the wines of Mexico.

The ultimate weekend itinerary for sipping in the Texas Hill Country wineries, restaurants and activities

As part of our Florida Wine Country Travel Guide, we’ve poured into the state’s terroir, history and infamous Muscadine wine.

There are many sip worthy wine festivals across the state of Florida. These are some of the top Florida wine festivals to get you started.

Not all great tasting experiences happen among the vines. Sip in all that Florida wine country has to offer at these Florida wine bars.

Wine tasting in Florida? These five Florida wineries are fabulously sip worthy.

The Augusta wine country in Missouri is an emerging region that ready to be poured into. Ultimate guide – Augusta wineries, where to stay, things to do.

We are always looking to tie in a little wine tasting with any trip – even those beach vacations – here are few wineries in Virginia Beach to sip in.

Ultimate three day guide to sipping in the Verde Valley, its Sedona wineries as well as Cottonwood and Jerome. Arizona wine country at its best.

Guide to Sonoita wineries: The best wineries in Sonoita. Types of wines produced. History. Where to stay. Things to do beyond the vines.

Aridus Wine Company is one of our featured Willcox wineries to sip in. They are producing cutting edge wines in Arizona.

Arizona is one of the most exciting and innovative emerging wine regions in the country. Our guide uncorks the details of the Willcox AVA, its wineries and things to do.

Who doesn’t love a good wine festival? Colorado is home to two wine regions, 100+ wineries and several wine festivals. Here are the best ones to sip in.

Mendocino wine country, one of California’s best-kept secrets is void of crowds and pomp. Our guide uncorks Anderson Valley wineries to sip and activities.

Spending a weekend in Colorado wine country – Palisade? This weekend guide uncorks the a GRAPE escape to sip in the best Palisade wineries and activities.

This two day artisan food and wine itinerary is the perfect guide to a low-key wine vacation in West Sonoma County. Sip in Sonoma wineries and food scene!

These two New Jersey wine tasting itineraries map out a grape escape so you can sit back and sip in the NJ wine country.

As part of the Carpe Travel New Jersey Wine Travel Guide, we’ve shared a little of its history to sip in.

When visiting the New Jersey wine country, there’s a lot more to sip in than what’s in your glass. We’ve poured into things to do in each wine region.