Jim and Laura Hofman are avid travelers who enjoy exploring and writing about various wineries and wine regions in the United States.

In the last 20 years, Jim and Laura have discovered many "under the radar" wine growing regions and developed a passion to let as many wine lovers as possible know about these largely undiscovered wine travel destinations.

The Hofmans are strong advocates for local specialties, whether it's wine, cuisine, or sightseeing destinations.

The love of travel and the desire to share their wine travel discoveries with others led to this website, Wine Trails USA, in 2007.

Wine Trails USA is lovingly dedicated to our dear dog friend Daisy Hofman and all the great wine dogs we've met along the trail.  As a traveling partner, gifted comic, and personal trainer, Daisy brought us much love and joy.

Daisy especially enjoyed joining us on our many wine trail expeditions, bounding from the car at each stop to savor the many sights, scents, and sounds of a vineyard or winery.  We miss her dearly but she will always be with us in spirit, wherever the trail may lead.

We encourage you to bring your special canine companion along on a family picnic or winery visit.  Your warm memories will last a lifetime.