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It’s been a few months since my mother and I wrapped up the United Grapes of America tour, an eleven-day, cross-country trek—although “odyssey” sounds a bit more accurate and exotic—that took us from the rolling hills of...

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Having lived in Texas for nearly a decade during my college years, I know firsthand that everything here really is bigger—the hair, the Texas pride, and yes, the personalities. But until this trip, I’d never explored Tex...

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Amtrak is a doozy. I highly recommend it, but I also strongly encourage booking sleeper cars or private spaces if you’re traveling overnight. With that out of the way, I can honestly say that the trip from Memphis to New...

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With Kelly’s guidance, we hit the road for Sugar Creek Winery. Owners Chris and Lisa welcomed us like old friends, pouring a thoughtful mix of whites, reds, and rosés—and then surprising us with their side venture: handc...

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Setting out on a tour of America’s wine regions promised an array of people from all walks of life—especially since part of our route would unfold aboard Amtrak. What I didn’t anticipate was how much constant motion woul...

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California wines are special for many reasons—but let’s be honest, they’re especially special to me because I’m a proud California girl. I grew up surrounded by award-winning Cabs, vibrant Pinots, moody Zins, and an endl...

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Every state in America has a wine region. Still, most of us never visit the ones far from home—unless we stumble upon them while traveling. I’d like to change that. America is stunning. Even her rough edges tell stories—...

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Today is launch day. And as with all new endeavors, this project is filled with equal parts anxiety, doubt and excitement. I love wine. Everyone who knows me, knows I enjoy everything about wine: talking about it, learni...

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