Bodega Catena Zapata
Mendoza, Argentina
Pyramid shaped winery leading high altitude Malbec research in Mendoza.
Malbec
Andes views are clearest in the morning.
Vineyard directory
Wineries worth the trip
A curated list of celebrated estates around the world, with the grapes they are known for and a tip for visiting. Pick one and schedule it in MyVisits, your tasting calendar inside MyTastings.
24 vineyards
Henschke
Eden Valley, South Australia, Australia
Sixth generation family estate with old vine Shiraz from Hill of Grace.
ShirazRiesling
The Hill of Grace vineyard is a short drive from the cellar door.
Penfolds Magill Estate
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
The original Penfolds vineyard inside Adelaide, home of Shiraz and the Grange story.
Shiraz
Only fifteen minutes from central Adelaide.
Vina Errazuriz
Aconcagua Valley, Chile
Historic Aconcagua estate known for Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenere.
Cabernet SauvignonCarmenere
About ninety minutes from Santiago by car.
Champagne Bollinger
Ay, Champagne, France
Pinot Noir driven Champagne aged in oak, with deep chalk cellars in Ay.
ChampagnePinot Noir
Book the cellar tour, which includes the historic reserve magnums.
Chateau de Beaucastel
Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
Historic Rhone estate farming all thirteen permitted varieties on galet stones.
GrenacheMourvedreSyrah
The stone covered vineyards are worth walking before the tasting.
Chateau Margaux
Margaux, Bordeaux, France
First growth estate known for perfumed, silky Cabernet based wines.
Cabernet SauvignonMerlot
Visits are by written request and limited to weekdays.
Domaine de la Romanee-Conti
Vosne-Romanee, Burgundy, France
The most celebrated address in Burgundy, with tiny parcels of grand cru Pinot Noir.
Pinot Noir
The domaine rarely receives visitors, but the vineyard walk through Vosne is open to all.
Domaine Weinbach
Kaysersberg, Alsace, France
Walled monastery vineyard producing precise Riesling and Gewurztraminer.
RieslingGewurztraminer
Combine with a walk through the old town of Kaysersberg.
Maison Louis Jadot
Beaune, Burgundy, France
A large Beaune house offering guided cellar tours across the Cote d'Or appellations.
ChardonnayPinot Noir
A good first stop for understanding Burgundy's village and cru system.
Weingut Dr. Loosen
Mosel, Germany
Steep slate vineyards along the Mosel producing racy, age worthy Riesling.
Riesling
The slopes are very steep, so wear proper shoes for a vineyard walk.
Antinori nel Chianti Classico
Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy
A modern winery built into a hillside, with Sangiovese from the heart of Chianti Classico.
Sangiovese
The rooftop vineyard and spiral staircase are the highlight of the tour.
Biondi-Santi
Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
The estate that created Brunello di Montalcino, with a legendary library of old vintages.
SangioveseBrunello
Ask about the riserva cellar during the guided visit.
Gaja
Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
Barbaresco house that raised Nebbiolo's international profile.
Nebbiolo
Barbaresco village is small and walkable, with a tower view over the Langhe.
Cloudy Bay
Marlborough, New Zealand
The estate that made Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc famous worldwide.
Sauvignon BlancPinot Noir
The garden tasting is pleasant in summer, book ahead for lunch.
Quinta do Noval
Douro Valley, Portugal
Terraced Douro quinta making vintage Port and dry Douro reds.
PortTouriga Nacional
Arrive by the Douro train line for the best river views.
La Rioja Alta
Rioja, Spain
Traditional Haro bodega known for long barrel aged Gran Reserva.
TempranilloRioja
Haro's station district puts several classic bodegas within walking distance.
Vega Sicilia
Ribera del Duero, Spain
Spain's most storied estate, aging Tempranillo blends for a decade before release.
Tempranillo
Visits are strictly by appointment through the estate.
Chateau Ste. Michelle
Woodinville, Washington, United States
Washington's oldest winery, with a large tasting room and summer concert lawn.
RieslingCabernet Sauvignon
Easy day trip from Seattle, about thirty minutes by car.
Domaine Drouhin Oregon
Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, United States
Burgundian family estate in the Dundee Hills making elegant Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Pinot NoirChardonnay
Tables on the terrace look out across the valley, best in late afternoon.
Dr. Konstantin Frank
Finger Lakes, New York, United States
The estate that proved vinifera could thrive in the Finger Lakes, famous for dry Riesling.
RieslingGruner Veltliner
Lake views from the tasting room over Keuka Lake.
Opus One
Napa Valley, United States
A single Bordeaux style blend made at a striking estate in Oakville.
Cabernet SauvignonBordeaux blend
Tastings are by appointment only and fill weeks ahead.
Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello
Santa Cruz Mountains, United States
Mountain estate above Silicon Valley producing long-lived Cabernet blends and single vineyard Zinfandel.
Cabernet SauvignonZinfandel
The drive up is narrow and slow, so allow extra time.
Robert Mondavi Winery
Napa Valley, United States
A founding name of modern Napa, known for Cabernet Sauvignon and Fume Blanc from the To Kalon vineyard.
Cabernet SauvignonSauvignon Blanc
Reserve the To Kalon tasting in advance, especially on weekends.