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Americans are spending billions on wine trips, and 2026’s most surprising vineyards are nowhere near Napa
- Americans are spending billions on wine travel, with 74 million visits and $14.13 billion in tourism spending annually in U.S. wine country, increasingly exploring regions beyond traditional valleys like Napa and Sonoma.
- Georgia, located in the Caucasus, claims to be the origin of winemaking and is emerging as a notable wine travel destination.
- The first Global Wine Tourism Report in 2025 found that tourism contributes about 25% of total winery revenue, based on data from wineries globally.
- Travelers are increasingly choosing colder and less known wine regions in the United States and exploring countries not previously recognized as wine destinations.
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Americans are spending billions on wine trips, and 2026’s most surprising vineyards are nowhere near Napa
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