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🤔 Are you Team Red or Team White?

Published about 1 month ago • 1 min read

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Hi Reader,

Are you Team Red or Team White?

Me? I tend to drink more reds overall.

But when the weather warms up, I find myself reaching for wines that are light, bright, and best served cold.

And there are some regions that always remind me just how good white wine can be.

Whether you’re planning a trip or just want to know where to find standout white wines, these five regions are full of refreshing sips.

🌊 Keuka Lake, New York​
Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and lake views for days. This Finger Lakes gem is small but mighty when it comes to cool-climate whites.
👉 Top Keuka Lake Wineries​
👉 Keuka Lake Itinerary​

🏖️ Santorini, Greece​
Assyrtiko with a sea breeze? Yes, please. This volcanic island is known for its crisp, mineral-driven whites.
👉 Santorini Wineries Guide​

🏘️ Los Olivos, California​
From crisp Chardonnay to zesty Sauvy B, this walkable town in Santa Barbara wine country is full of sunshine and white wine sips.
👉 Top Los Olivos Wineries​
👉 Los Olivos Itinerary​

🌿 Northern Virginia​
Viognier fans, this one’s for you. You’ll also find Petit Manseng, Chardonnay, and other whites in this surprisingly vibrant region.
👉 Northern Virginia Wineries Guide​

🥂 Cava, Spain​
If you like your whites with bubbles, head just outside Barcelona for traditional-method sparklers made from local white grapes.
👉 Cava Wineries Guide​

Cheers,

Laura

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Laura Danforth - WSET Level 3, American Wine Expert

Hi! I'm Laura, your go-to source for all things wine and wanderlust. Whether you're a wine newbie or a seasoned pro, I'm here to help you experience the same joy and education that wine country travel has brought me. From wine travel basics to wine region guides to done-for-you itineraries, I make planning a wine tasting trip simple…and fun!

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