It’s still early to tell the full impact Covid-19 will have on our eating and drinking habits, but early data shows that, unsurprisingly, regular wine drinkers increased their average wine drinking occasions during lockdowns. While in October of last year, wine drinkers reported consuming wine on average 9.3 times a month, this past March the number rose to 9.7.
But if we’re consuming wine, we should at least do so in style—by following the pros, that is. Travel blogger and wine enthusiast Penny Sadler is here to show you the ropes. Her online platforms offer first-hand accounts of her travels, including intimate details of tours, restaurants, hotels, and last—but certainly not least—wineries.
Recent posts include Sustainable Winemaking at Utopia Vineyards in Willamette Valley and a call to Travel Italy Through a Glass of Prosecco.
“The best vacation I’ve ever taken is usually the most recent,” shared Sadler in an interview with Travel Awaits, “because I only travel to places I am sincerely interested in. That said, I loved Alsace, France. The wines are my favorite, and the people are so lovely. I’m also crazy for Rome! I loved it from the moment I first saw it—and I always will.”
According to Sadler, there are thousands of wine grape varietals in the world, and over 3,000 Italian grape varietals.
“Are you drinking more this summer?” asked Sadler in a recent Instagram post. “Numbers show that in general, since the beginning of the pandemic, Americans are drinking more than usual. In fact, I think liquor and wine sales [are] up 35% from last year. Anyway, I’m here to help you find some new things to drink this summer.”
