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Wine country, planned well: the tasting rooms, the places to stay and the best time to go, at home and abroad.
Wine Country Thanksgiving 2026: Open Doors Across Oregon's Willamette Valley
by Uncorked Wave ·Wine Country Thanksgiving runs November 20 to 22 and 26 to 29, 2026. How the open houses work, what to book, and how to get around without driving.
Napa or Sonoma? Choosing a Valley for Your First Wine Country Trip
by Uncorked Wave ·Napa is compact and reservation-driven; Sonoma is larger and looser. Here is how fees, bookings and car-free options compare for a first wine country trip.
Virginia Wine, Region by Region
by Uncorked Wave ·Virginia's nine AVAs, the grapes it grows most (Cabernet Franc leads), and how to visit Charlottesville, Loudoun and the Shenandoah Valley without driving.
Plan a Winery Day Around the Ride Home
by Uncorked Wave ·Book the driver first, then the tastings. How many stops fit, what fees run and when they are waived, what to bring, and how to get bottles home.
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