Trip Ideas 4 New Wine Regions to Watch By Travel + Leisure Editors Travel + Leisure Editors Since 1971, Travel + Leisure editors have followed one mission: to inform, inspire, and guide travelers to have deeper, more meaningful experiences. T+L's editors have traveled to countries all over the world, having flown, sailed, road tripped, and taken the train countless miles. They've visited small towns and big cities, hidden gems and popular destinations, beaches and mountains, and everything in between. With a breadth of knowledge about destinations around the globe, air travel, cruises, hotels, food and drinks, outdoor adventure, and more, they are able to take their real-world experience and provide readers with tried-and-tested trip ideas, in-depth intel, and inspiration at every point of a journey. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines Published on November 14, 2014 Share Tweet Pin Email T+L’s resident expert Bruce Schoenfeld identifies four emerging destinations—and the best bottles in each. Michigan Riesling zealots are transforming the once-indistinct wines of the Leelanau and Old Mission peninsulas into some of America’s crispest whites. T+L Pick: Left Foot Charley 2013 The Missing Spire Riesling is semisweet with enough spine to pair with Thai and Vietnamese dishes. Where to Sip: The waterfront Boathouse Restaurant, in Traverse City, has a wide selection of wines from the state. Moldova Local producers are creating bold wines from international varieties (Merlot, Syrah) as well as indigenous grapes such as Fetească Neagră. T+L Pick: A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and regional grapes, the Purcari 2008 Negru de Purcari could pass as a pricey Napa red, with notes of anise and raspberry jam. Where to Sip: Carpe Diem, a well-stocked shop and tasting room in the capital, Chişinău. Swartland A hour and a world away from South Africa’s manicured Cape Winelands, entrepreneurs are growing old-vine Chenin Blanc, Syrah, and Cinsault. T+L Pick: Sadie Family 2012 Old Vines Series Pofadder Cinsault looks like a rosé, tastes like tart cherries, and has the full-bodied punch of a great Syrah. Where to Sip: On the shaded terrace of Bar Bar Black Sheep, a wine clubhouse and restaurant in the 17th-century town of Riebeek-Kasteel. Tasmania Fruity Pinot Noirs and full-throttle Rieslings are replacing sparkling wines as the Australian island’s most exciting exports. T+L Pick: There’s a lingering, Burgundy-like finish to the plum-colored, cherry-scented Freycinet Vineyards 2012 Pinot Noir. Where to Sip: Ethos Eat Drink (pictured), one of Hobart’s most creative kitchens, has a relaxed wine and cocktail bar downstairs. Bruce Schoenfeld is T+L’s wine and spirits editor. Meet Our Local Experts: Meet Our Local Experts Best Vineyards in Cape Town's Winelands: Best Vineyards in Cape Town's Winelands Mendoza's Authentic Wine Scene: Mendoza's Authentic Wine Scene Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit