Even from the words up there, you know we’re heading off into French territory. Saint Émilion is a town in the Bordeaux region of France recognized for its full-bodied and deep-colored red wines.

It always amazes us how such a cozy place like Franschhoek, South Africa could have so many diverse attractions. You never truly appreciate everything it has to offer until you go.

Do we really need to gush about how beautiful Douro Valley is? It’s almost as if that’s the most common thing vacationers who have been to Portugal do. They talk about the country’s beauty, the wine, the cruises, the food; everything!

Portugal is not shy about showing off its many beautiful regions. The country is a World Heritage Site, after all, meaning its importance transcends all boundaries to be recognized by all regions of the world.

It’s an oenophile’s dream to taste favorite vintages on their own terroir. As lovers of food and wine ourselves, we’re experienced when it comes to enjoying the world’s best wine regions. It’s a tough job, but we’ll go to great lengths to ensure time well spent for our travelers. From our journeys, here are a few of our favorite wine tours with Virtuoso-preferred partners.