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[needtoescape]

With the Pound sterling hovering around $2, we are seriously considering increasing our US travel this year. Are there any LL trips to US wine regions which anyone can recommend form experience? Ideally including some wine-tasting (for someone with a reasonable experience and knowledge of European wine)




Message Edited by needtoescape on 06-25-2007 02:54 AM

[cruisinred]

Another thing to consider might be places abroad where the $ goes further than in the UK.

For example, there are currently several offers on LL for places in Portugal, which has some lovely, less explored wine regions. Portugal is still a bargin compared to many places in the EU.

[needtoescape]

Fair point, cruisinred!

I'm still keen to try Oregon / California wine tours too.

[lhbrown]

Hi needtoescape,
California and the West coast of the States are of course quite well known for its wine regions. On the other hand, you might also consider the NY State region of the Finger Lakes and the Niagara region, both US and Canadian. All three areas grow some decent wines, especially white wines and ice wines, and of course, the Great Western Champagne comes from Upstate New York as well. There is also a large area on Long Island (off NY City) that grows wine, and as an added plus, Long Island has superb beaches. There are some nice LL properties in the Niagara on the Lake area. I suggest you check them out. Of course, you are very smart to concentrate your travels from the UK to the US since your Pound gives you an excellent bargain in the US at the moment.

[funtimes]

Hello need to escape - you must also be in need of some vino! Please check out the unusual wine blog. Many LL community members had great ideas for unusual wine escapes Happy travels ...Funtimes