When most people think of American wine regions, they imagine California, Washington, Oregon, and maybe New York state. Michigan is not at the top of the list, but there has been a boom in the wine industry in Northern Michigan and it has become a hot spot for boutique wine travel. I had the chance to visit the Traverse City area earlier this summer and in this post, I dive into what I found and why you need to add this wine destination to your bucket list.

Shopping for Sauvignon Blanc can be overwhelming! That’s why you need this quick beginner’s guide to the main wine regions known for this grape varietal, the common flavor profiles by region, and great food pairing recommendations!

This delicious Italian recipe for clams in spicy red sauce pairs perfectly with an herbal Italian white wine like Pinot Grigio or Vernaccia. You need this recipe for your next date night!

This quick guide to New Zealand gives you an overview of the top wine regions across the North and South Island. You might be surprised to learn that there’s more here than just Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir!

The Nordstrom Anniversary sale is here and fashion lovers are preparing for hours of online shopping this week. You need a good wine to sip as load up your virtual shopping cart and I have just the refreshing summer red wine for you!

Ever wondered what it’s like to be a winemaker? You might be surprised to learn that it’s not all luxury cars, private planes, and wine tastings in exotic destinations. Start reading to learn about my interview with Karim Mussi, winemaker from Altocedro Winery in Mendoza, Argentina!

Summertime means barbecue in the US and this weekend everyone is grilling for the July 4th holiday! I’ve created a bbq and wine pairing guide so you can easily choose wines to go with whatever you are grilling up this summer!

Are non alcoholic wines worth the hype? I have a lot of pregnant friends ask me about beverage recommendations during their pregnancy. In this post, I discuss the difference between de-alcoholized and non alcoholic and debunk some myths around non-alcoholic wines. I also share about 4 Non-alcoholic options and which one was my favorite!

Everyone loves a good Margarita, but what if I told you that you could have a wine with your tacos that would taste just as delicious? Check out this post to learn what delicious wines pair with Mexican food!

Studying wine can be intimidating! With over 1,300 grape varietals and dozens of wine producing countries, how do you know where to being when you want to study wine? Check out my top tips for studying wine and some of the practices that helped me become a sommelier.