Wine Reviews & Musings about the "Wine Lifestyle" in South Florida and Beyond
If you've been following me on social media (@historyandwine), it's no secret that I've been spending some time on the west coast of Florida while all the hoop-la is going on in Miami. It has been such a nice change of pace to experience a different part of Florida for an extended period of time.... Continue Reading →
When we all look back at 2020, what will we remember? We've spent the year "sheltering in place" with those who live in our household, and many folks may not plan on leaving their homes until the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Day 2021. For most of the world, this has been a year... Continue Reading →
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 →
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... Continue Reading →
Just a few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to travel out to the Seattle area for a little break from the Miami heat. This wasn't my first time visiting. I was lucky enough to be paired with a roommate during my freshman year in college who is from Tacoma, so I've gone out to... Continue Reading →
If you know me, you know that I really got my start writing about wine while living in Northern Virginia outside of Washington, D.C. I would spend some weekends out in Virginia Wine Country looking for the best glass of Virginia wine, and I would always bring some home or look for VA labels out... Continue Reading →
Deciding where to plan your next wine vacation can be a bit daunting. With so many options from Napa to New Zealand, it’s easy to see how any wine-o can develop decision fatigue. Do you want to drink Pinot Grigio or Pinotage? Would you rather sip Sauvignon Blanc or Semillon? Visit the ocean or the... Continue Reading →
Some of you may know that I dabble in amateur photography. I've submitted a few photos from my trip to Argentina this past May to the annual Smithsonian photo contest. One of my favorites is a snap I took at Piattelli Vineyards outside of Cafayate, Argentina in the Salta Province. This photo showcases the vines... Continue Reading →
As an avid red wine drinker, I usually do not find myself getting all excited about a certain type of white wine. However, it is Hot Hot Hot outside, and the big reds are just not as enticing as they are when the weather is slightly less sticky. So what is my new summertime wine... Continue Reading →
The best part about “moving home,“ even if it is temporarily, or especially if it is temporarily, is that you get to discover places and things that you may not have explored before when you were too busy taking everything for granted. Though I miss spending my weekends traversing Virginia Wine Country, and whipping my... Continue Reading →
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