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!
❄️ Your next winter wine getaway
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Hi Reader, If you’re stuck in colder climes like me, winter can start to feel endless. I get tempted to hunker down and wait for spring, especially when a warm-weather trip isn’t in the budget. But when I make myself get out and explore, I’m reminded that winter trips have their own appeal. Like quiet main streets dusted with snow, warming up over a great meal, and drinks that somehow taste better in front of a crackling fire. 🍷🔥 That’s exactly what I found on a recent trip to New York's Sullivan Catskills. Best known as the home of the 1969 Woodstock Festival, it’s now just as much about food and drink. From wine-style ciders and natural wine bars to former city chefs running seriously good restaurants, it’s the kind of place where deciding what to eat and drink is half the fun. If this sounds like your kind of escape, here’s how to plan it.
🍷 Where to Taste 🍽 Where to Dine 🎵 What to Do 🛏 Where to Stay
I put together a full guide with all the details to help you plan your own Catskills weekend.
Cheers, Laura P.S. If a New York wine trip is already on your mind, don’t forget about this upcoming Finger Lakes group trip. It includes visiting Seneca Lake wineries, a sommelier wine pairing dinner, cheese tasting, and all the planning handled for you. The deposit deadline is 2/27, so if you’re curious, now’s the time to check it out and learn more!
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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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