Lauren Mowery is a writer and photographer who serves as contributing travel editor for Wine Enthusiast. She has covered wine, spirits, beer, and coffee through the lens of travel for an array of publications including Village Voice, Forbes, USA Today, Lonely Planet, Voyeur (Virgin Australia’s inflight publication), SevenFifty Daily, Punch, Somm Journal, Tasting Panel, and Fodors.com, among others. Currently pursuing her Master of Wine certification, she is a graduate of the University of Virginia and Fordham Law School. She spends nearly six months of the year traveling to taste, talk, and continue to learn. Follow her adventures @chasingthevine