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Travel & Getaways From Kim Knox Beckius, your About Travel & Getaways Editor Greetings, Travelers! This week, our Travel Guides will take you on a grape escape. Whether you're an oenophile or a casual imbiber, the world's finest wine-growing regions offer intoxicating experiences... even for designated drivers. ~Kim Italy's Oldest Winery Still Enchants Visitors If you're visiting Tuscany's Chianti wine region, Barone Ricasoli Winery is the place to begin: It is, after all, where the formula for Chianti Classico was invented. Taste wine, visit a castle museum, tour the gardens, and enjoy a fine meal at the osteria. You'll leave sated and educated about a wine-making tradition that continues to thrive. This 240-acre vineyard now produces three million bottles of wine each year. See More About:  chianti  tuscany wineries  italy wine A Virtual Visit to the Vineyards and Chateaux of Bordeaux Bordeaux is France's most important wine-producing region, and it is also home to an incredible 7,000 chateaux. You'll see some of these gorgeous country manors and surrounding vineyards on this photo tour from a cruise ship excursion focused on French wine-making and the history of the Bordeaux wine region. See More About:  bordeaux  french wineries  vineyards Set Out from Seattle for a Day in Woodinville Wine Country Rural Woodinville lies east of Seattle, and it's the perfect day trip destination for travelers who want to experience Washington State's best-known winery: Chateau Ste. Michelle. Woodinville is home to dozens of smaller wineries, too, housed in everything from family estates to industrial spaces. See More About:  woodinville washington  washington state wine  Sip Vino with George Washington Want to tip a glass with George and Martha Washington? Head to Mount Vernon, the Washingtons' stately former home in Virginia, for the Wine Festival & Sunset Tour this September 30 through October 2. In addition to imbibing with the first First Family, you'll learn about the history of wine in Virginia during special evening tours of the mansion and cellar and enjoy live music on the east lawn overlooking the scenic Potomac River. More Trips for Wine Lovers Below See More About:  mount vernon estate  virginia wine festivals  mount vernon events Travel & Getaways Ads Travel Packages Costa Rica Travel Travel Guide Travel Holidays Travel Tours Featured Articles 7 Places to Savor Wine in Australia Top 10 Virginia Wine Country Inns Discover Canada's Wine Regions Long Island Wine Country Weddings A Sonoma Wine Country Guide for Gay Travelers Find Antioxidant-Rich Wines in an Unlikely Place: Alabama!   More from About.com 10 Bathroom Remodels There's nothing worse than a bathroom remodel that looks like it belongs in a gas station. If you're looking for inspiration, you'll find it in these luxe, lush photos. More> Inspired Bathroom Tile Choices New tile can transform your bathroom in countless ways, whether you're looking for a playful, colorful child's bath, a cool and elegant sanctuary, or a bold sophisticated escape. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Travel & Getaways newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   More to Explore How to Taste Wine in Four Simple Steps Fall's Best Food and Wine Events Video: See How Wine is Made at America's Oldest Winery Advertisement