"Bay Area folks can get spoiled by the abundance of vineyards on their doorstep. Why go out of the way to seek out new wine-tasting experiences, when there's a grape-loaded cornucopia in Napa, Sonoma, Paso Robles and elsewhere?"
"The latter is reachable via a short plane trip (or long day's drive) from the Bay Area and "feels to me a lot like what I assume Napa felt like in the 1960s and '70s," a sommelier explained. "Creativity and experimentation are through the roof.""
"The Finger Lakes is a center for research on climate change, hybrid varieties and clonal selection, and getting to experience it all first-hand is both educational and highly enjoyable."
Ten wine-country travel destinations for 2025 emphasize European regions while including two notable North American spots: the Finger Lakes in New York and Valle de Guadalupe in Mexico. Valle de Guadalupe is reachable by a short flight or a long day's drive from the Bay Area and evokes an early-Napa atmosphere, marked by high levels of creativity and experimentation among winemakers. The Finger Lakes functions as a hub for research into climate change, hybrid grape varieties and clonal selection, offering first-hand, educational experiences. Other recommended regions span France, Spain, Portugal and Italy, highlighting diverse terroirs and emerging wine destinations.
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