Airfare is getting cheaper every day and you just might to head out to one of world's great wine regions for vacation this year or next! To get you ready to go, or just to give you some armchair education, follow us around the world as we highlight 6 unique winegrowing regions to celebrate the planets great diversity of wine and food culture. From Spain to Australia. From France to Oregon. From California to Italy. Our travel itinerary will take a fresh look at the great foods, delicious wines and ancient traditions that make each stop special. We will also spotlight where each region is headed in the future.

Food History
What people eat says a lot about who they are and the places that they live. Local, regional and national cuisines are the source of great pride and connection for the people that share them and can identify cultures like fingerprints. Just like the cultures that they reflect, regional foods grow, adapt and change over time. As we travel around the world, we will explore each region’s culinary history as a way of understanding where they are today.

Wine History
Closely intertwined with the development of food is the adaptation of wine as an integral part of the cuisine and culture in the regions that we will be exploring. Wine varieties and styles have changed dramatically over the centuries and continue to evolve. Once limited by environmental constraints and agricultural practices, a cornucopia of different tastes are now available at almost any destination you choose.

The Future
Looking into our crystal ball, we’ll leave the past behind and look to where each region is heading, not where they already have been. The world is in flux. We are in both an exciting and frightening time. New ways of communicating and travel have made traditional ideas of regional identify antiquated and inaccurate. What balance will be achieved in this battle between globalization and regional character? Stay tune as we make our best guesses.

Resources
If all of this is enough to whet your appetite for wine, food and travel, then we’ve done our job well. Wanna know more? We will do our best to point you towards the best resources that are available at our fingertips. We’ll also supplement features with excerpts from our Griffin Trade Paperback, “The Wine Brats Guide to Living, with Wine.”