Cindy Lowe Rynning

All year long, our wine loving friends and family will appreciate thoughtful gifts relating to their favorite beverage!

Everyone must visit the City of Chicago at least once! Enjoy this handy guide of where to stay, eat, sightsee and sip then have a fabulous time in Sweet Home Chicago!

The fun begins when you host a wine tasting party for friends and family. Pour the wine and learn!

Start the morning with a fabulous brunch before spending an afternoon tasting wine in these beautiful California wine country regions. Cheers!

Cook the popcorn and pour the bubbly then settle in for a flick where wine plays a role! Who doesn't love a good wine movie?? Enjoy!

When the air has a chill, light your backyard firepit, pour a glass of wine perfect for the season, and pair each moment with delightful bites of your favorite snacks. It's fall!

The wine and food may be delicious, but a stunning tablescape makes every sip and bite taste even better. Happy Autumn!

You love wine and want to learn more? Begin your wine journey with this selection of onnline wine classes, podcasts and videos and books! Cheers to that!

A trip to Monterey, CA will leave you breathless! Beautiful bay and ocean views, top notch hotels, restaurants and wineries, and more will have you booking another trip!

Invite guests to experience a wine tasting outside with elements reflecting the outside patio of a high end tasting room!

Parisian style is on point with these ideas. Now visit Paris and sip wine looking like a local!

If you're ready to branch out from tasting rooms at wineries to wine bars where there's plenty from which to choose, check out these wine bars in Cali's Central Coast.

Close to the Atlantic Ocean is Pays-Nantes, a wine region in the Loire Valley, known for their wines of Muscadet. Check out these wineries and tasting rooms and plan your visit!

Steeped in history and viticulture, Chinon is known for its wines of Cabernet Franc. Check out some favorite wineries and tasting rooms in the area. Cheers!

Everyone must travel to Porto at least once! When you go, consider these hotels, restaurants and wineries for a memorable experience.

Long day of shopping in Chicago? Date night? Girls' getaway? Stop at any of these terrific Chicago wine bars and regroup with a perfect glass of wine and brilliant conversation.

Planning a trip to Verona is a snap if you follow some of these suggestions. I was in Verona this year and loved every minute!

I've spent plenty of time in Paris over the decades! Be inspired by my favorite spots - maybe I'll see you there!

Who doesn't love a delicious Italian style pizza? And Italian wines to bring out the flavors? Find my recommendations for affordable Italian wines that will complement your favorite Italian style pizza! Cin Cin!

Not everyone loves Champagne, that iconic sparkling wine from the Champagne region in France. Check out a few alternatives you may like instead. All wines are available on wine.com (link provided in each entry).

Unless you want to aerate the vineyards, wear shoes that feel good AND look good! No stilettos, please!!

If you think only red wines are produced in Paso Robles wine country, think again! White wine lovers will love these outstanding choices!

Don the French beret and settle in with a slice of Quiche Lorraine. These French wines that you'll pour are ever-so-chic! Winemaker notes are in the description.

Come for the wines, stay for the lunch! Check out these Paso Robles wineries that satisfy your hunger pangs as much as they satisfy your love of wine!

C'mon, you know you want these gadgets and accessories! Put your favorites on a wish list and start shopping. (FYI, all items may be purchased on Amazon.com at which I'm an Amazon Associate. I will receive a very small remuneration from your purchase.)

Sure, you can go camping while in wine country? But why when you have so many options from casual to elegant?

I always have a book about wine at the ready - we can never learn enough! The selections I've chosen are those I've read. (And FYI, each book is found on Amazon and because I'm an Amazon Affiliate, I receive a small commission from any purchase.)