Federal Wine & Spirits offers six wines to sample every Wednesday, with no purchase required
Boston may be one of the country’s most expensive cities, but enjoying it doesn’t have to cost a fortune.
Content creator Julia Belkin has built a following of nearly one million by sharing free and affordable finds around the city. What began as couponing during her college years has grown into a guide for saving money on everything from food to entertainment.
One of her favorite discoveries is the free weekly wine tasting at Federal Wine & Spirits in Downtown Boston. Every Wednesday, guests gather in the shop’s underground tasting room to sample six wines while learning about different regions and grape varieties — no purchase required.
The tastings have been a Boston tradition for nearly 30 years, welcoming everyone from first-time wine drinkers to longtime enthusiasts.
For Belkin, it’s proof that some of the city’s best experiences don’t require a big budget — just a little curiosity.
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