California Wines
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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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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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In my March Vino column for Miami newspaper, Biscayne Times, I cover a few of the amazing Paso Robles wineries that I’ve gotten to know and love over the years. These are also three of the wineries from this region that are easiest to find on shelves and menus here in South Florida. Look for…
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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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My latest Vino column for Biscayne Times takes us on a journey from South Florida to Southern California in search of wine. Take a look at some of the fun adventures you can have while visiting Southern California’s Temecula Valley wine region. Read the article on BiscayneTimes.com.
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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.
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Another wine holiday, you say? And it’s true. It seems there is one…well, every day. While I don’t subscribe to them all (definitely not Chardonnay day!), there are a few that I choose to single out and enjoy as an excuse to drink a very specific bottle(s). One of those days is National Rosé Day,…
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I’ve really enjoyed the opportunity to expand my wine topics in Biscayne Times over the past few months. There is so much to cover here in South Florida, and I am grateful that the new editorial staff is open to exploring a diverse range of stories in the wine industry. In January’s Biscayne Times Vino…
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Anyone else feeling like 2020 has been one of the strangest times? This year has surely been one for the record books, and we’re only halfway through. With all the Shelter-in-Place (SIP) orders, I’ve been doing plenty of sipping at home with the many wine samples that come my way. I’m ever so grateful for…
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As the weeks drag on, it’s getting harder and harder to remember what it was like to go out and not feel like you need to avoid every person around you. It’s odd to think about giving strangers a kiss on the cheek as we usually do upon greeting them in Miami. I haven’t hugged…