My November Vino column is out in Miami’s favorite local publication, Biscayne Times, and it’s all about a western wine-tasting adventure in the Washington State region of Lake Chelan. I had the opportunity to visit Lake Chelan back in September and just fell in love with this charming region on the eastern side of the…
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Ghouls, Goblins and Grenache in Biscayne Times
I got to write about my favorite grape in many of its forms and styles in the October issue of Biscayne Times. Read the article on the Biscayne Times website here.
Transport Yourself to the South of France with Wine in Biscayne Times
You don’t have to twist my arm! My September Vino column for Miami’s Biscayne Times newspaper is about the wines of Gérard Bertrand. He’s known around the world for his iconic “South of France” lifestyle and biodynamic winemaking, as well as his annual Jazz à l’Hospitalet music festival that takes place at his Château L’Hospitalet…
Keep Cool with Pink Bubbly on Ice from Italy in Biscayne Times
August is notoriously one of the hottest months in the northern hemisphere, and here in South Florida, it is boiling. With the recent launch of Prosecco Rosé, there are even more options of refreshing sparkling wines out of Italy to enjoy and keep you cool in the hot summer sun. Put any of these bottles…
The American Fine Wine Competition in Miami in Biscayne Times
Very rarely do I get to write first-person essays about my life in wine beyond the pages of this blog, but I did recently have the chance to tell a story for my latest monthly Vino column in Biscayne Times. The American Fine Wine Competition in Biscayne Times For the past few years–three, maybe four–…
Bring These Wines to the BBQ in Biscayne Times
You may see suggestions of wines that pair well with BBQ here or there on the Internet, but I’ve contributed my picks at under $30 a bottle for the summertime grilling season in this piece. Find them here in June’s Vino Column in Biscayne Times newspaper.
Sippin’ Springtime Wine in Biscayne Times
It’s springtime in the Northern Hemisphere, but for those of us in South Florida, it certainly feels like the dead of summer already! Relax and enjoy the heat with a chilled bottle of one of these wines. All great options for year-round drinking, if you ask me. My latest Vino column for Biscayne Times: Sippin’…
Wine and Art Merge at Wine by the Bay in Biscayne Times
I’m giving away all the wine secrets in my regular Vino columns in Biscayne Times, but that’s OK. I want you all to enjoy the fruits of Miami’s wine scene like I do. In April’s column, I introduce you to the man behind the legendary wine shop, Wine by the Bay, located in Miami’s Little…
Victoria James Brings the Wines of Cote to Miami in Biscayne Times
Beverage Director, sommelier, and author, Victoria James, has arrived in Miami, along with her 1200-bottle impressive wine list at the new Cote Miami. Find out more about Victoria and the wines of Cote in my March Vino column for Biscayne Times.
Celebrate Vino with Vinya in Biscayne Times
In my February Vino column for Biscayne Times newspaper, learn more about the Miami-based wine subscription service, Vinya, led by renowned sommelier, Allegra Angelo. Celebrate Vino with Vinya in Biscayne Times
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