I am getting ready to go to Cape Cod for two weeks on a family vacation that has become a tradition these last years, again. We used to go when I was growing up and four years ago I decided to start the tradition again.

I am so looking forward to all the Cape has to offer in terms of beaches, water, seafood, fishing, fun and peace. Not so looking forward to the sharks that have come to feast on the growing seal population but nothing beats a sunset on Race Point or the dunes on Long Nook so I will just have to get used to sharks too.

As on any road trip, one packs the essentials. My toolbox includes some incredible wines from Italy and I am excited to share them and pair them with the bounty of the Cape. Here’s to the dog days of Summer. Very…