World’s Largest Vacation Rental Marketplace Uncorks the Best U.S. Wine Regions that Won’t Leave You High and Dry
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – (February 15, 2023) – HomeToGo, the marketplace with the world’s largest selection of vacation rentals, today unveiled its 2023 Wine Lovers Index that identifies the top 25 U.S. wine regions for budget-conscious travelers to celebrate National Drink Wine Day on February 18, 2023. Considering the affordability of nearby vacation rentals, the average price for wine tours and tastings, and the cost of a local top-quality bottle of wine, HomeToGo barreled through cellars of data to uncork the list of the best wine regions for affordable vino vacations.
“As enotourism continues to gain popularity, we are thrilled to shine light on these U.S. wine regions during the season of romance so travelers can plan intimate, wine-filled escapes without breaking the bank,” said Mike Pearce, HomeToGo Spokesperson and Travel Expert. “Through our research, we found that the northeastern region of the United States is home to some highly regarded and very affordable wine vacations. We hope this index inspires those travelers who are dreaming of warmer days ahead and planning trips where they will be able to sip back, relax and savor the beautiful vineyard views.”
Including regions with centuries of rich wine history as well as up-and-coming innovators of winemaking, here’s a look into the top ranking from the 2023 Wine Lovers Index:
Most Affordable Destinations for Wine Lovers in the U.S. – Ranked by Price
|
Wine Region |
State |
Accommodation Price |
Tasting Tour Price |
Bottle of Wine Price |
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1. Shawnee Hills |
Illinois |
$34.90 |
$12.50 |
$27.33 |
$74.73 |
|
2. Lehigh Valley |
Pennsylvania |
$67.83 |
$12.00 |
$15.00 |
$94.83 |
|
3. Middleburg Virginia |
Virginia |
$65.45 |
$20.67 |
$30.33 |
$116.45 |
|
4. Isle St. George |
Ohio |
$88.52 |
$10.00 |
$18.00 |
$116.52 |
|
5. Monticello |
Virginia |
$76.57 |
$17.33 |
$29.33 |
$123.23 |
For a complete breakdown of the methodology* and all 25 destinations in the Wine Lovers Index, read the full report at: https://www.hometogo.com/media/wine-lovers-index-2023/
Additional key takeaways from HomeToGo’s Wine Lovers Index include:
- Most Affordable Destination for a Bottle of Wine: In Fennville, Michigan (ranked #16 in HomeToGo’s Index), travelers can treat themselves to a high-quality bottle of wine without paying big bucks. The average price of a bottle of wine with a critic score between 80 and 90 in this southwestern Michigan AVA is $10.
- A Vino Vacation with the Most Affordable Tasting Tour: Isle St. George (ranked #4 in HomeToGo’s Index), located in North Bass Island, Ohio, boasts the most affordable wine-tasting tours when compared to the rest of the destinations on the list. For only $10, wine lovers can appreciate the bold flavors and enticing aromatics during a one to two-hour tasting of three to six wines.
- Average Nightly Cost for Nearby Accommodations: On average, travelers can anticipate paying $116.63 per night for a vacation rental in one of the wonderful wine regions featured in the grape-infused index. Shawnee Hills, Illinois (ranked #1 on HomeToGo’s Index) offers the most affordable accommodation price per night at $34.90, whereas Napa Valley, California, chimes in as the most expensive at $208.16 per night.
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*Methodology
HomeToGo gathered information about the established American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) in the United States using information from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau. Then, created a shortlist of the top 25 most popular AVAs based on the number of traveler searches on HomeToGo.com. Each AVA was then assessed based on the average price of a top-rated bottle of wine from the region, the average price of a 1-2 hour tasting, and the median nightly price of an accommodation. More detailed information can be found in the forecast methodology here.
