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Her Second Pour
An invitation to explore what comes next—through wine, food, travel,
art, music, history, education, and everyday discovery.
For the endlessly curious
A note from Alissa
Curious about
what comes next.
At 57 and semi-retired, I find myself asking a question many of us eventually face: what do I want the next chapter of my life to hold?
I like gardening, reading, travel, memorable meals, and the adventures that lead to something unexpected.
I’m not an expert in any of it—at most, I’m an apprentice. But I’m more curious than ever, eager to experience what I can, understand more, and make the most of the life in front of me.
Her Second Pour is where I learn by following my curiosity and passing the best discoveries along to you.
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See where it leads.
The Cellar
Wine, producers, regions, tastings—and the history that explains what’s in the glass.
Explore 02The Atlas
Maps, geography, architecture and the fascinating reasons a place became itself.
Explore 03The Journey
Destinations, itineraries and practical ways to make more travel possible—including When In… and The Ledger.
Explore 04The Library
Books, films, music and podcasts that make the world feel a little larger.
Explore 05The Discovery
Beautiful finds, second chapters and whatever curiosity uncovers next.
Explore 06The People
Conversations with curious people—and the discoveries they believe are worth passing along.
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An Atlas for Curious Wine Lovers
Part guide, part visual notebook: a way to connect geography, history and wine through maps, place-based stories and the discoveries that make technical knowledge memorable.
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Collected along the way.
Fragments of place, pleasure, surprise, and possibility—small reminders to keep looking.
Worth passing along
Three discoveries
that brought me joy.
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