A new year and a new decade are here! Post-holiday indulgence, I’m embracing 2020 with gusto, ready to reflect, goal set, and contemplate on all the good that lies ahead. The next twelve months are shaping up to be the best yet – filled with many travels, friend reunions, and celebrations (including my wedding day […]

The question I get asked most is “what Napa wineries should I visit?” I’m not surprised by the question as there are more than 500 wineries in Napa Valley to choose from. To help you map out your Napa itinerary or inspire your next vacation, I’m sharing my guide of where to find the best […]

As a proud East Coaster, I’m always so elated when I get to explore an amazing wine region in my neck of the woods. Having worked in wineries in Rhode Island and Connecticut and having tasted my way through the Finger Lakes, getting a chance to mosey on over to the flourishing wine region of […]

As I began to make plans for a short Easter weekend trip to Willamette Valley, I kept getting the question, “why are you driving nine hours for wine when you live in Napa?” Having done some research on the region’s easy access to wineries, restaurants, and outdoor splendor, I was able to formulate a basic […]

While rosé doesn’t have an off season in my book, it sure is exciting to see this year’s new releases. I love this time of year when we exchange our rain boots for sandals and enjoy life outdoors again. No wine is more perfect for al fresco sipping than a chilled glass of rosé. I’ve […]

Last Winter, while studying at the International Wine Institute of Bordeaux, I attended a class on the wine region of Burgundy (Bourgogne in French). Discussing the nuances of Burgundian terroirs from the grapes and soil to the climate and vineyard placement, inspired a spontaneous trip to this fabled region. Within weeks I had found myself traipsing […]