Hi Reader, I spend a lot of time dreaming about international destinations like Italy and France (for good reason!). But between Fourth of July celebrations, America turning 250, and the U.S. making a World Cup run, it's been a pretty good week to be celebrating here in Boston (or as some might say, "New Scotland" 😆). So it feels like the perfect excuse to appreciate some of the places that helped shape American wine. 🇺🇸 From the oldest vineyard in the country to the region that proved we...

Hi Reader, As the travel planner in my friend group, I've organized my fair share of trips over the years. Girls' weekends. Family vacations. Friends’ getaways. And they usually start the same way: "This is going to be so much fun!" Then, things start to get complicated…especially when you add a wine region to the mix. Now you're coordinating winery reservations, transportation, tasting fees, and making sure nobody gets stranded at a winery because they stopped to buy a case of wine. 🤪 But...

Hi Reader, Most of my wine trips are pretty low-key. Usually just me and my husband, or maybe one or two friends. Once the group gets bigger than that, things can get chaotic fast. Suddenly, you’re coordinating reservations for eight people, someone’s always running late, and no one can agree on brunch. 🤷♀️ But I have learned there are some wine destinations that make group trips way easier than others. The best ones have things like walkable tasting rooms, wine shuttles, great restaurants,...