11 Best wines for beginners plus tips on how to start drinking wine
If you want to like wine, but you don’t know where to start, this post is for you. What is the best wine for beginners? Here’s a list of the best white and red wines to drink as a beginner. If you’re new to wine, you might also enjoy these tips on how to start drinking wine and get to know your palate.
This Tuscany travel guide includes an overview of the wines produced here, best wineries to visit, where to stay, and where to eat when you visit Italy’s most famous wine region. I’ve also included a map with all winery locations pinned, so you can save this for easy navigation on your next trip to Tuscany.
Read MoreThis Tuscany guide includes some essential tips to help you make the most of your Tuscan getaway, ensuring you capture the essence of this dreamlike region and create lasting memories along the way. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, these insights will guide you through the best tours and activities to book, where to stay and eat in Tuscany, and practical advice for an authentic Tuscan experience. Here, you'll also find a map of the best wineries to visit in Tuscany.
Read MoreDiscover the best towns to visit in Tuscany with this guide to the top destinations, hidden gems, and must-see spots in this beautiful region of Italy. This travel guide also includes a downloadable map to help you plan your next trip to the captivating region of Tuscany.
Read MoreWelcome to my Paris food and wine guide! Wondering where to eat in Paris? This blog post lists all of my favorite places to eat and drink wine in Paris, from casual restaurants for lunch to fancy dinner spots and the best wine bars. At the end of this post, I’ve included a map with all of the restaurants and wine bars listed for your next trip to Paris. This is the ultimate Paris travel guide for any food or wine lover!
Read MoreLocated just 45 miles east of San Francisco, Livermore Valley is a hidden gem wine region in California. Home to over 50 wineries, it’s the perfect day trip or off-the-beaten-path long weekend destination. Keep reading this post to find out the best wineries to visit, where to eat, where to stay, and the ideal itinerary for a weekend in Livermore Valley.
Read MoreHere’s your complete guide to Santa Barbara wine country, including an overview of the region and the best hotels and wineries to visit during your stay in Santa Ynez Valley and beyond. I’ve also included a list of some of the best Santa Barbara wines to get you acquainted with this hidden gem region.
Read MorePlanning a wine tasting trip to Lodi can be tough, considering there are more than 85 wineries in the region. I’ve narrowed down a list to five of the best wineries to visit in Lodi and I’m also sharing some tips on how to get there and where to stay.
Read MoreHave you ever dreamed of having dinner at a château in Bordeaux, France? I got to check this off my bucket list with a wine tasting and wine pairing dinner at Château Ambe Tour Pourret in Saint-Émilion, France. We enjoyed a home-cooked meal alongside organically grown Bordeaux wines, and spent time getting to know the owners of this historic Right Bank winery, the Lannoye family.
Read MoreLocated in southwestern Germany, the Mosel Valley (Moselle Valley) is one of the most beautiful and underrated wine regions. Home to some of the world’s top white wines, the Mosel produces mostly Riesling, ranging in style from bone dry to lusciously sweet. When visiting the region, be sure to explore the terroirs of the three subregions, including the Middle Mosel, Saar, and Ruwer. Here are four must visit wineries in Germany’s Mosel Valley, along with what to expect from each unique wine tasting experience.
Read MoreWhether you’re staying in the Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Maria, Alisos Canyon, or nearby, these restaurants are a must for your next visit to Santa Barbara wine country. Because let’s be real, wine country trips are all about the food, too. I’m sharing the best restaurants for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for a delicious weekend in Santa Barbara wine country.
Read MoreI’m sharing with you what it means to be a boutique winery, what you should know about small production wines, and why drinking these limited wines should matter to you, the wine-drinker. And if you stick to the end, you’ll see a list of some of my favorite small wineries in California.
Read MoreWhile still seemingly undiscovered, Lodi is the largest wine-growing region in California, with over 100,000 acres under vine. On a recent trip to this hidden gem wine region, I was blown away by the hospitality, wines, history, and people. Here are 5 reasons why you should go wine tasting in Lodi, plus wineries to visit, wines to taste, and the best restaurants.
Copenhagen is officially one of my top 3 favorite cities. Not only is it extremely beautiful, but there’s so much to see and do. The people are friendly, the food is delicious, and the wine keeps flowing. Here are my recommendations for where to stay, where to eat and drink wine, and what to do in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Read MoreLooking for the best places to go wine tasting in Malibu, California? I visited Rosenthal Wine Bar and Patio, and here I'm sharing my honest review of my experience. If you’re looking for the perfect spot to spend an afternoon in Los Angeles, this place won’t disappoint!
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