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So you decided to plan a trip to visit wineries and now you need to decide where to visit. Assuming that you will remain in the United States, you can start by conducting an Internet search for wineries in a particular state. For example if you decided to search for “wineries in Virginia,” Google will display hundreds of sites. At the top of the list is Virginia Wine a site that provides plenty of information about Virginia wineries. Not all states have a site that lists wineries for that state. Another search option is to search for “grape growers association” and the state. A search for Ohio grape growers association brings a long list of possibilities. Near the top of the list is a link to Taste Ohio Wines a site with a map showing where Ohio wineries are located.
Another tactic used to locate wineries is to use Google maps. For instance, if one is planning a trip to San Diego, California, type “wineries near San Diego, CA” in the search box. Google maps then displays a map with potential sites. You can zoom in and out of an area. Google does use the term “wineries” rather liberally. Not every bubble on the map will be a winery. It will also include wine bars and wine stores. If one uses “vineyard” as a search term, Google will also gives the locations of churches that have “vineyard” in their name. Someone who is a visual map kind-of-person will find this a valuable tool to locate wineries in an area of this country as well as countries throughout the world.
Another option is to search for sites that review wineries in states or regions. The Wine Trail Traveler site has close to four hundred winery reviews and lists trip itineraries. These trip itineraries are a starting point for one’s research in planning to visit wineries while on vacation.
Once a potential list of wineries in an area is established, find out if the wineries are open during the time frame of a visit. Some wineries are open daily throughout the year, while others may only be open to the public on weekends. There are those wineries that close during the winter and those that open only during the summer. It is best to check ahead of time to see if the winery tasting room will be open during the time of your visit. You can often find opening hours on a winery’s website. If not listed, call the winery.
With over 5,000 wineries in the United States to choose from, selecting which winery to visit will take some research. Every state has wineries. If you are traveling out of the country there are even more wineries to explore. Taking the time to research and prepare an itinerary will help ensure an enjoyable journey.
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