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Hi Reader,

When I tell people I write about wine destinations, Napa is often the first place they bring up.

I've been. And to be honest? I'm not in a rush to go back.

Don't get me wrong. The wines are world-class and the scenery is pretty epic. There's a reason Napa became famous, after all.

But tasting fees have skyrocketed, a nice bottle can cost a small fortune, and it's the first U.S. wine region everyone thinks of.

Which means you're sharing the tasting bar with a whole lot of other people who had the same idea. 🙃

And that's a shame, because there are so many other great wine regions that don't get nearly as much attention.

So if you're ready to go beyond the usual suspects, here are five underrated wine regions worth a closer look.

🤠 Texas Hill Country​
Wine may not be the first thing that comes to mind about the Lone Star State, but Fredericksburg is home to wineries pouring award-winning Tempranillo and Rhône-style blends.
👉 Fredericksburg Wineries Guide​
👉 Texas Hill Country Itinerary​

🏝️ Korčula, Croatia​
Just a ferry ride from Dubrovnik, this island is the only place that grows Grk, and the birthplace of Pošip, Croatia's first white wine with protected status.
👉 Korčula Wineries Guide​

🏖️ New Buffalo, Michigan​
Forget the sweet fruit wine stereotype. Lake Michigan Shore wineries are making excellent cool-climate Riesling and Cabernet Franc, just a short drive from New Buffalo's beaches.
👉 New Buffalo Wineries Guide​
👉 New Buffalo, Michigan Itinerary​

🏺 Heraklion, Crete​
Half an hour south of the city, Peza makes most of this Greek island's wine, and native grapes like Vidiano and Kotsifali are earning it a real reputation for quality.
👉 Heraklion Wineries Guide​

🌲 Ribbon Ridge, Oregon​
The Willamette Valley is no secret, but its smallest AVA flies under the radar, even though it's making some of Oregon's best Pinot Noir.
👉 Ribbon Ridge Wineries Guide​
👉 Newberg, Oregon Itinerary​

Consider this your nudge to put somewhere unexpected on your wine travel list.

What's a wine region you think deserves more love? Hit reply and tell me.

Cheers,

Laura

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