Are you one of those people that slinks down in your seat when the sommelier of a restaurant is approaching your table, fearing she or he is going to know you’re not the wine pro you wish you were? You’re not alone. The wine world can be very nebulous and intimidating.But have no fear. For […]
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Sip, Sip, Hooray! 11 Amazing Wineries in Massachusetts
While you may not be in Napa Valley or in the lush, rolling hills of Tuscany, that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy fine and locally-made wine right here in the USA! There are many cool wineries in Massachusetts just waiting to be explored.It may not be talked about much, but northern New England surprisingly has […]
7 Best Wine Bars in NYC You Can’t Miss
Ask a New Yorker, and they’ll likely tell you that wine bars in New York City have exploded over the past decade. A flurry of spots to sip classics from Bordeaux, Tuscany, and Napa Valley, alongside juice from lesser-known regions like Languedoc, Douro, and the Finger Lakes, dot many of the city’s neighborhoods. Essentially, there’s […]
Tuscan Wine: Everything You Need to Know
Sure, the Renaissance brought Tuscany quite a bit of fame—but nothing has continued to capture hearts quite like a glass of Tuscan wine. You can’t miss a trip to Florence without a sip, and chances are when you head home you’ll be wanting to fill your suitcases with the amazing (and affordable) vini di Toscana. But […]
Best Wine Bars in Florence: Our Top 5
We’ve got to be honest: No day in Florence would be complete without a glass of wine. Wine is a tradition, a ritual, true Tuscan heritage, and probably one of the main reasons Firenze was calling your name. You’ve most likely heard of Chianti, but there’s much more waiting for you to discover in Florence’s hidden […]
5 Vineyards Near Florence & How to Get There
You might have heard the one thing you must do while visiting Florence is a little wine tasting. And what could be better than enjoying wine right at the source? You don’t have to go far to find beautiful vineyards near Florence, and most of these family-run wineries are more than happy to welcome visitors for […]