Wine

It’s no secret that I LOVE Italy. After living there for a few years, we travel back every year to get our fill of food and wine, and keep up our language. And I’m anxiously awaiting one of my kids to ask for a Tuscan wedding! Tuscany—a name that evokes images of golden sunsets, rolling hills, and endless rows of grapevines— is a region synonymous with romance, making it a dream destination for couples planning …

If wine tasting was an Olympic sport, I’d win gold. Seriously. I have this sport down to a science. I’ve done a number of wine tasting trips from Napa to Italy and I’ve learned a few things along the way. The key is having a plan and pacing yourself. Whether you’re new to wine tasting or an experienced oenophile, here are 10 tips to get the most out of your trip and really learn how …

Last fall, I convinced my husband that he really needed to experience all of the beauty that Umbria, the lush, scenic region that borders Tuscany,  had to offer — including the picturesque rolling vineyards and incredible wine tasting experiences. I had traveled throughout the region when we lived in Italy, but he had never seen the true Italian countryside. So we set off to tour a few wineries in the region and received the VIP …