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ART AND CULTURE

MAIN IMAGE A vineyard in the Tupungato Valley with the Andes in the
distance, Mendoza BELOW (left to right) Vintage bottles in a winery
cellar, Mendoza; harvesting Malbec grapes

4 MORE WINE REGIONS TO
RIVAL NAPA VALLEY

COLUMBIA GORGE, OREGON, USA Take in the awesome
splendor of this towering river canyon as you sip sweet whites
and luscious reds at one of its small vineyards. Then cool off
beneath a gushing waterfall or take to the water by kayak.
CAPE WINELANDS, SOUTH AFRICA A trip to the Cape
promises cloudless African skies, lush green mountain valleys,
and azure seas. While you’re here, head to nearby game reserves
and vibrant townships or take in the delights of Cape Town.
MARLBOROUGH, SOUTH ISLAND, NEW ZEALAND
Marlborough, ringed by rugged mountains on New Zealand’s
South Island, grows some of the world’s best Sauvignon Blanc
grapes. Enjoy tours and tastings before heading to the nearby
coast to swim with dolphins and watch whales.

TOKAJ WINE REGION, HUNGARY The world’s only UNESCO-
protected wine region, Tokaj boasts over 1,000 years of wine-
making, and its wines still age in 700-year-old rock cellars.

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