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Hi Reader,

I don’t know about you, but the holiday season showed up fast this year.

My shopping list is multiplying, my holiday calendar keeps filling itself, and I still have pumpkin décor all over my house. 🎃🤪

Suddenly, a quiet weekend away feels like the best idea I’ve had all season. 😌

If you’re in the same boat, the good news is that you might not have to travel far for it.

Some of the best wine regions in the U.S. are just a short drive from major cities.

Perfect for a last-minute adventure, a festive weekend away, or a much-needed break between celebrations.

Here are five spots where you can be swirling a glass in under a few hours.

🍇 Long Island, New York (from NYC)​
A quick train, bus, or car ride from the city brings you to the North Fork's boutique wineries, with some of the East Coast’s best wines.
👉 Long Island Wineries Guide​

🌴 Malibu, California (from Los Angeles)​
Ocean views + wine tasting? Yes, please. Malibu’s coastal wineries make it one of the easiest wine getaways from LA.
👉 Malibu Wineries Guide​

🍷 Northern Virginia (from Washington, D.C.)​
Just outside D.C., wine routes run through Loudoun and Fauquier counties, with Blue Ridge views around every turn.
👉 Northern Virginia Wineries Guide​

🌲 Healdsburg, California (from San Francisco)​
An easy drive from SF, this small town is at the center of 3 wine regions and full of walkable tasting rooms.
👉 Healdsburg Wineries Guide​

🤠 Fredericksburg, Texas (from Austin)​
Just over an hour from Austin, Fredericksburg delivers dozens of tasting rooms and a great Main Street for browsing between pours.
👉 Fredericksburg Wineries Guide​
👉 Texas Hill Country Itinerary​

Whether you’re planning a quick winter escape or a spontaneous holiday weekend, these spots make it easy to unplug, sip well, and pretend your inbox doesn’t exist. 🤫

Cheers,

Laura

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