10 Great Places to Retire for Wine Lovers

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Paso Robles, California on the Central Coast ought to be on this list . . .

Allen of CA 1:04PM May 12, 2012

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Janez of AK 10:45PM November 10, 2011

Can't understand how you left out eastern Washington wine country. Wineries are taking home trophies from international tests. More and more eastern wineries are in the top ten.

Sam Spillman of WA 4:49PM July 03, 2011

I can't understand how they left Michigan off the list! The Lake Michigan coast is beautiful, and there are wonderful wines (and food, and medical care) in and around Traverse City, and in the southwest part of the state. The west coast, we call it...Yes, it does snow a lot in the winter, but it's very pleasant to cozy down inside and sip wine near a warm fire. It's beautiful all year.

Lynn of MI 10:27AM April 14, 2011

If you are looking for paradise as Jack London described this areas, one of the most beautiful places in the world, surrounded by vineyards and world class wineries weather is fantastic ,all year round golf, plus this is affordable housing, check out the Oakmont development over 55, located between Santa Rosa and Sonoma, Ca.,this is a great one.

pat of CA 1:18PM November 13, 2010

There are numerous small towns along California's central coast that not only produce some of the world's best Cabs and Zins. There are miles and miles of rolling vineyards along the Pacific Coast Highway and such quaint little towns as Paso Robles, Cambria and San Luis Obispo. A little pricey to live there, but a must to visit.

Greg Bruce of CA 10:34AM September 29, 2010

Yes, you have to like winter and Narnia-like snow, but Traverse City, MI offers the best of everything including wonderful wineries. Its upnorth living at its best.

D. Day of MI 7:33PM September 24, 2009

Yes, you have to like winter and Narnia-like snow, but Traverse City, MI offers the best of everything including wonderful wineries. Its upnorth living at its best.

D. Day of MI 7:33PM September 24, 2009

Gorgeous, affordable, incredible vineyards like Wente & Concannon -- some of the oldest vineyards in California (along with 40+ other wineries), rolling hills, 12+ golf courses. Known as Tri-Valley, this is a destination you wouldn't forget if you have a chance to visit or god-willing retire here!

susie.m of CA 1:18PM September 23, 2009

The wine growing region around Traverse City, Michigan offers not only top quality vineyards, but a quality of life that is unmatched. Besides the breathtaking beauty of the Lake Michigan shoreline, it has superb golf courses, casinos, shopping, and restaurants. It hosts the National Cherry Festival, and the Traverse City Film Festival each year, and is a short drive from the nationally aclaimed Interlochen Arts Academy and it's summer entertainment schedule. We have a great airport, which makes traveling a breeze. Just visit once and you'll understand what makes this region so special.

Richard Nottke of MI 5:09AM August 24, 2009