When people think wine country, they often think about France, Spain or Italy. 
As fall winery trips become the apple of traveler's eyes, TripAdvisor.com put together a list of the best wine destinations across North America. Their findings?
1. Napa Valley, California
Napa is pretty much considered the undisputed American capital of wine, and there's a good reason why. Picture perfect vineyards plus world-class wines makes it an oenophile's dream come true, as winery visits are as pleasing to the taste buds as they are to the eye.
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2. Sonoma, California
It may have smaller wine production in comparison to others, but Sonoma has highly sought-after wines, gorgeous scenery, and a mountainous range that not only acts as the perfect backdrop for the area, but protects its land from excessive rainfall.
3. Willamette Valley, Oregon
Again, this major wine-growing region in Oregon doesn't compare in terms of volume to its California counterparts, but it's the hub of the state's wine industry, with 200 wineries and outstanding pinot noirs. Make sure you bring a designated driver!
4. Yakima Valley, Washington
This is where you can find the state's best chardonnay and shiraz, among other varietals in Washington's oldest wine region. Almost half of the state's wine production happens here.
5. Roseburg, Oregon
With a slightly warmer climate and gorgeous scenery where waterfalls and wildlife abound, Roseburg is primarily a pinot noir kind of place, but also shares some fine pinot gris, Riesling, chardonnay and others.
6. Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
Heading up to our neighbors to the north will find you more than snow and skiing. This is where you'll find full-bodied merlots and pinot noir, as well as sweet dessert ice wines. There's over 100 different wineries for you to check out.
7. Finger Lakes, New York
This is where you'll find New York's largest wine-producing region, home to award-winning wines and sparkling wines courtesy of ideal growing conditions partnered with a gorgeous, peaceful setting. Don't leave your camera behind.
8. Traverse City, Michigan
Traverse City lends itself to making baco noir and cabernet franc, thanks to grapes that grow near the shores of Lake Michigan, offering a unique climate. The rest of the state's wines come from Michigan wine country, where you can also find rare fruit and ice wines.
9. North Fork, Long Island, N.Y.
Once you've tracked down one of the local varietals of wines from this part of Long Island wine country, make sure you pair it with the area's excellent seafood and produce selections. And choosing a wine shouldn't be a problem – there's 4,000 acres of vineyards here.
10. Oak Grove, Virginia
Virginia has the distinction of having an incredibly rich wine history, dating back to the 1770s with Jefferson's Monticello wines. To get a taste for that history, visit Oak Grove, the area's largest and oldest winery.
