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Best wine destinations in Asia

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Tbilisi
A blend of old-world charm and energy
7.5
Tbilisi has small wine bars in its old town that serve amber wines poured from clay jugs. Skin contact white wines are made in the traditional Georgian way. Wooden balconies overhang the winding streets. The city also has sulphur baths and a hilltop fortress nearby.
Highlights:
  • ♨️ Relax in the historic sulfur baths of Abanotubani
  • 🏘️ Wander the colorful streets of the Old Town
  • 🏰 Ride the cable car to Narikala Fortress for city views
Yamanashi
Mount Fuji's north side, lakes and wine
9.4
Yamanashi is Japan's leading wine region and is known for the Koshu grape. The variety has grown here for more than a thousand years. Vineyards around Katsunuma face Mount Fuji. Small wineries offer tastings of light dry white wines that pair well with fresh sushi.
Highlights:
  • 🌅 Explore Lake Kawaguchi's sunrise reflections of Mt. Fuji
  • 🍇 Pick grapes and peaches in Yamanashi's fruit orchards
  • 🚡 Taste hōtō, Yamanashi's hearty flat noodle stew
Georgia
Wine country, mountain villages and old Tbilisi
7.2
Georgia has made wine for about 8,000 years and stores it in clay vessels called qvevri. Winemakers bury these large jars in the ground to ferment and age the wine. UNESCO recognised this tradition in 2013. Visitors can taste amber wines in the Kakheti region below the Caucasus Mountains.
Highlights:
  • 🏙️ Walk through the historic Old Town of Tbilisi
  • 🕳️ Explore the ancient Uplistsikhe cave city carved into rock
  • ⛪ Climb Gergeti Trinity Church overlooking Mount Kazbek
Lebanon
Mediterranean charm meets mountain majesty
6.8
Lebanon's Bekaa Valley lies at about 1,000 metres between two mountain ranges and has hot days and cool nights. Chateau Musar was founded here in 1930 and became famous for its long lived red blends. Vineyards lie near the Roman ruins of Baalbek. Visitors can taste wines in old stone cellars.
Highlights:
  • 🪨 Visit Jeita Grotto’s stunning underground limestone caverns
  • 🌅 Stroll along Beirut’s Corniche and watch the sunset
  • 🏛️ Explore the ancient Roman ruins of Baalbek
Hokkaido
Volcanoes, powder snow and fresh seafood
9.3
Hokkaido has a cool climate that suits Pinot Noir, Kerner and other northern grapes. Vineyards around Yoichi and Furano lie near the sea and lavender fields. Small wineries welcome visitors for tastings and picnics. Snowy winters make the vines rest before the short and bright spring.
Highlights:
  • 🚤 Explore historic Otaru Canal and its shops
  • 🏂 Ski or snowboard in world-famous Niseko resorts
  • 💧 Visit the spectacular Shirogane Blue Pond
Armenia
Mountain monasteries, wine and a pink capital
6.8
The Areni 1 cave in Armenia holds what many archaeologists consider the oldest known winery. Researchers found a wine press and fermenting vats about 6,100 years old. The local Areni grape still grows in the nearby Vayots Dzor valley. Visitors can taste wines among red cliffs and old monasteries.
Highlights:
  • 🚶🏻 Wander through the history-rich streets of Yerevan
  • 🏔️ Admire stunning views of Mount Ararat from Khor Virap
  • 🏛️ Visit the ancient monastery of Geghard carved into the cliffs
Yunnan
Vibrant landscapes and ancient cultural crossroads
8.7
Cizhong in Yunnan is a Tibetan village with vineyards planted around a Catholic church built in 1867. French missionaries brought the Rose Honey grape here. The vines grow at high altitude beside the Mekong River. Visitors can taste wines in family homes among mountain views.
Highlights:
  • 🕉️ Visit Shangri-La's Songzanlin Monastery, a Tibetan landmark
  • 🥾 Hike Tiger Leaping Gorge for breathtaking river views
  • 🏞️ Explore Dali's ancient town and stroll around Erhai Lake
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