Texas Hill Country
While East and West Coast wineries may be more established and well-known, wine tours have become trendy in recent years with several new destinations popping up in the last decade or two.
Texas Hill Country is being hailed as the “next Napa,” and it’s not hard to understand why. Several wineries can be found in a fairly small radius that are contemporary and lavish in design.
Try Messina Hof Winery and Resort in Bryan, Texas for a more old-world experience. The winery boasts impressive vineyards and a villa of European-influenced architect, so you can stay the weekend and feel like you’re in the heart of Tuscany.
They offer lessons on food and wine pairings, and their famed Harvest Weekends celebrates all things food and wine related.
Or try the once-in-a-lifetime experience of participating in the wine-making process. The winery offers visitors the opportunity to pick grapes and even stomp them into juice in a traditional vat. Once you return home, your purple toes will be a reminder of a wonderful visit!