An ode to Mexico
“It sounds so simple I just got to go,” James Taylor sang of Mexico. He was spot-on at any time, but particularly now when it’s one of the f
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Lara Wiz
- Oct 23, 2020
- 1 min
Zwei to go
In honor of the Finger Lakes vacation I might have taken this month — if not for, you know, everything — I dipped into my cellar and brought
Damien Martin
- Oct 19, 2020
- 2 min
Beyond the big attractions: Immerse yourself in your destination
The Irish will tell you that if you’ve only been to Dublin, you haven’t been to Ireland. The Emerald Isle might be an extreme example of thi
Lara Wiz
- Oct 16, 2020
- 1 min
Pick up some Piquette
The creative folks at William Heritage Winery have another winner! In my September allotment was something from a brand new line, 2019 Staym
Damien Martin
- Oct 12, 2020
- 2 min
Where to travel before winter comes
After a summer spent rediscovering the great American road trip, we’re headed toward cold weather again. We’ve been keeping you up to date w
Lara Wiz
- Oct 9, 2020
- 1 min
For the lulz
I've been in a little bit of a funk this last week, so anything that cracks me up is a bonus right now. I normally don't advocate buying win
Damien Martin
- Oct 5, 2020
- 2 min
Caribbean openings and requirements update
If you’re dreaming of a beach escape over the holidays or really anytime you need a break this fall and winter, we know of some great places
Lara Wiz
- Oct 2, 2020
- 1 min
In support of California
Hey folks. Can't really talk about wine this week without acknowledging the dreadful wildfires scorching Napa and Sonoma in California. As o
Damien Martin
- Sep 28, 2020
- 2 min
Why travel advisors are more important than ever
Do you know which countries—even states—you can travel to right now? Do you know what the requirements are? The list changes every week. It’
Lara Wiz
- Sep 25, 2020
- 1 min
Feeling ducky
Continuing on the "thank God it's actually fall-like now" theme from last week, as soon as the weather changes, you can count on two things.
Damien Martin
- Sep 21, 2020
- 2 min
The safe return of cruising
If you’re a cruiser, you love cruising and probably already have one booked for 2021. If you’re not a cruiser, you might be thinking there a
Vicky Malakoff
- Sep 18, 2020
- 2 min
Let's go camping!
There’s been a proliferation of companies offering alternatives to camp sites that are a lot of fun. Take Harvest Hosts, for example. For a
Lara Wiz
- Sep 18, 2020
- 1 min
Superieur fall-like weather
This is 2014 Domaine des Marechaux. It's labeled as Bordeaux Superieur. Ooh. Sounds fancy, doesn't it? But this wine retails for about $13-$
Damien Martin
- Sep 14, 2020
- 2 min
The Lowcountry & Sea Islands
Though we often go abroad to capture a sense of an older way of life and unique culture, it’s good to remember how diverse this country can
Lara Wiz
- Sep 12, 2020
- 3 min
I'm In This Picture And I Like It!
I'm back on the couch to bring you the highlights of wine-related media. Last weekend I watched Wine Country on Netflix in the US.
Damien Martin
- Sep 7, 2020
- 2 min
Domestic hotel safety
As we’ve been rediscovering America throughout the year, we’ve made note of some properties that are keeping their guests safe.
Lara Wiz
- Sep 4, 2020
- 2 min
Laboring to find an upside; pinot gris helps
Pinot gris originated in the Alsace region, as a mutation of pinot noir.
Damien Martin
- Aug 31, 2020
- 2 min
Where will you go first?
Given the high demand and reduced capacity for our favorite places, the time is now to start getting your plans in place for the holidays.
Lara Wiz
- Aug 28, 2020
- 2 min
Virtually off to New Zealand for some Thirsty Work
If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about New Zealand wines, check out Thirsty Work, with two seasons on Amazon Prime in the U.S.
Damien Martin
- Aug 24, 2020
- 3 min
Where we can travel now
The list of countries we can visit is slowly but surely expanding. But it’s not as simple as booking a plane ticket and showing up.