Cabernet Sauvignon

  • Beyond the Tasting Room in Biscayne Times

    A busy travel season means that I have not kept up with re-posting some of my published articles here. Between several Italy trips, a few weddings (one in Italy), and the lingering crud acquired somewhere in there, I’ve been a little neglectful of home and online duties. However, I wanted to make sure my last…

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  • Big American Red Wines for the Thanksgiving Table in Biscayne Times

    As we approach the heart of the holiday season, it’s time to think about which wines we want to serve with all the family meals we will share with loved ones over the next couple of months. Wine is often the glue that brings people together. It’s a pleasure to share and enjoy great bottles…

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  • Bold Bottles for Your Holiday Table in Biscayne Times

    My latest Biscayne Times Vino column is available online and in print. This month, we are exploring some bold bottles for your holiday table. It’s all about Napa Cabernet! Check out the article to find inspiration for your upcoming holiday hosting and drinking! Bella Union is one of the cabernets I feature in Biscayne Times.…

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  • Five Wines You Should Bring on the Houseboat During the Fall

    Red wine lovers, rejoice! I have an article for you. Picture this: it’s about 50 degrees outside, the sun is shining, and you’re sitting comfortably in a living room floating down a wide river. Yes, you’re watching college football on a big-screen TV, and you look to the left out the window and see nothing…

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  • It has been a couple months since I included domestic wines in my monthly Vino column in Biscayne Times newspaper, so in April, I explore some economical red blends from California. Check it out & cheers!  

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  • July Vino Column “Celebrate the Fourth with USA Wines”

    We may be past the Fourth of July, but it’s never too late to celebrate with economical wines from California’s Central Coast. Check out my latest Vino column in Biscayne Times for some suggestions!

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  • During the time that I worked as a wine consultant in South Florida, I was lucky enough to meet one of the most famous winemakers in the industry who had been appropriately crowned the title, “The King of Cabernet Sauvignon” in 1988. The title was earned while he was winemaker at Groth Vineyard, and Robert…

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