The World's Best Vineyards 2024 Revealed

The Michelin Guide of the wine world has us more curious than ever about this year's list. World's Best Vineyards is an award highlighting the top wine tourism destinations globally.

This year's awards ceremony was held at Nyetimber, an English estate with vineyards in West Sussex, Hampshire, and Kent. With a history dating back to 1086, it is renowned for its exceptional sparkling wine.

Each year, the list is revealed in a different host country, offering many opportunities to travel and explore wineries from around the world.The Top 50 highlights the best vineyard experiences, guiding you to the top locations where you can taste exceptional wines and learn about winemaking and viticulture.

The focus of the awards is on the unique tourism features wineries offer to ensure your visit is unforgettable. These include wineries with rich histories, stunning views, and upscale restaurants where you can indulge in delicious food and fine wine. Some even provide accommodations, along with additional amenities like golf courses or spas for ultimate relaxation.

Each year, more than 500 travel and wine tourism experts from five continents contribute to creating the new list, which highlights the best vineyard experiences worldwide.

Whether you're drawn to impressive architecture, UNESCO-protected heritage sites, small family-run wineries where owners lead the tours, or vineyards with Michelin-starred restaurants, the diversity is vast. The list serves as inspiration for what you might want to tick off your bucket list as a wine lover.

The choice is yours.

Where have you already been? Where do you want to go next? Have a look at this year's list.

Lotte Gabrovits