The Wine Road Less Traveled

Welcome to The Wine Road Less Traveled, a website dedicated to finding great fine wine and fine dining experiences in unexpected places.

Featured Region - Michigan

56 wineries, most within 25 miles of Lake Michigan, and 4 AVAs. Michigan is ranked 8th on the list of states with the most wineries. Click here to learn more about Michigan wine country.

Wine Best Buys

Wine News

Ore. wine pioneer David Lett dies at 69 - The Associated Press

Research and Markets: Market Sizes, Company Shares and Brand ... - MarketWatch

Taste The Wine (IRE) - SkySports

18th Annual Wine & Garlic Festival - WSET

Have new wine in new bottle - Times of India

Snooping & Scooping Local Gems For You. Latest Fashions, Wine, Parties - Seattle Post Intelligencer

Sweet Overload at NYC Wine & Food Festival - Gothamist

Gruene Music & Wine Festival packs the town - News 8 Austin

Study: Drinking Red Wine May Prevent Lung Cancer - FOXNews

Finish Line Is Cheese, Wine - Modesto Bee

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Wine Events

Thu - Oct 16 -- Sat - Oct 18

California Wine Experience in New York - New York City

A 3-day wine event at New York's Marriott Marquis sponsored by the Wine Spectator. Event includes 2 evening grand tastings, daytime tastings, seminars, luncheons, and a "Grand-Award" Banquet. For more information see the California Wine Experience website.

Thu - Oct 16
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Monterey Wine Festival - Monterey, CA

32nd annual Monterey Wine Festival at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. For more information see the Monterey Wine Festival web site.

Fri - Oct 17 -- Sun - Oct 19

Shenandoah Valley Hot Air Balloon & Wine Festival - Millwood VA

12th annual Shenandoah Valley Hot Air Balloon & Wine Festival. For more information see the Shenandoah Valley Hot Air Balloon & Wine Festival website.