Valentine's Day is just around the corner! If you have waited until the last minute to come up with something sweet to enjoy with your love, you may be in a state of panic. Don't worry! Skip the chocolate and roses this year, and pick out a sweet wine treat to share on Valentine's Day... Continue Reading →
Arinto & Antão Vaz Grape Profiles on Winetraveler.com
This summer has definitely been the summer of Portuguese wines for me. I was lucky enough to participate in a lovely tasting with Wines of Alentejo earlier this month. It was wonderful to get to know this hot region in Portugal & its wines better (like this bottle of Esporão Colheita branco, which I just... Continue Reading →
Alentejo Regional Profile on Winetraveler.com
Remember travel? It used to be a regular part of my life. In fact, I missed out on a big trip to Spain this year that was supposed to happen at the end of March. It has been a sore spot in my mind during this COVID time. While we stay at home, and wear... Continue Reading →
Sweet Treats for Wine Lovers
Happy Halloween, wine lovers! I know there are a lot of articles out there proclaiming you can pair wines with your Halloween candy. While I appreciate the efforts of these writers, I would not pair wine with candy. Especially dry wines! Sticky sweet candy will only make your Cabernet taste bitter. Instead, why don't you... Continue Reading →
March Vino Column “Iberian Wines Pair Well with Spring”
Is it spring yet? Some of you up north may be wondering. When you're ready to switch wine gears, it may be time to try some new Iberian whites this spring! Check out my March Vino column in Biscayne Times newspaper for some economical suggestions of Spanish and Portuguese white wines! Cheers!