☀️ Where to Sip This Summer


Hi Reader,

If warmer days have you dreaming of a wine-filled escape, I'm right there with you.

But not all wine regions are ideal for summer sipping.

Head to popular spots and you’ll be elbowing your way to the tasting bar. And in warmer climes, your Chardonnay won’t be the only thing breaking a sweat. 😅

I like to stick to places where you can sip by the lake, cool off at the beach, or enjoy breezy vineyard views in the hills. 🌊⛰️

Here are five destinations that bring the summer wine vibes, plus guides to help you plan:

🍇 Seneca Lake, New York
Cool-climate wine, stunning lake views, and a relaxing vibe that’s perfect for summer. This is one of my favorite Finger Lakes spots.
👉 Top Seneca Lake Wineries
👉 Seneca Lake Itinerary

🌋 Dundee Hills, Oregon
Red volcanic soils, famous Pinot, and passionate winemakers. The breezy hillside tasting rooms are a great place to beat the heat and take in the Willamette Valley views.
👉 Top Dundee Wineries
👉 Dundee Hills Itinerary

🌊 New Buffalo, Michigan
Just 90 minutes from Chicago, this Lake Michigan shoreline town makes for an easy weekend getaway. The beach, the wine, the lake breezes…it’s all there.
👉 Top Wineries Near New Buffalo
👉 New Buffalo Itinerary

🍹 Downtown Santa Barbara, California
Beach on one side, wine tasting rooms on the other. The Funk Zone is one of the coolest spots to sip your way through in summer.
👉 Top Santa Barbara Tasting Rooms

🚤 Douro Valley, Portugal
Terraced vineyards and river cruises? Yes, please. I still think about the wine tasting I had overlooking the Douro.
👉 Douro Valley Wine Tasting Tour

Wherever you go, don’t forget the sunscreen…and maybe an extra wine tote. 🍷☀️

Cheers,

Laura

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Hi! I'm Laura, your go-to source for all things wine and wanderlust. Whether you're a wine newbie or a seasoned pro, I'm here to help you experience the same joy and education that wine country travel has brought me. From wine travel basics to wine region guides to done-for-you itineraries, I make planning a wine tasting trip simple…and fun!

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