Wine Reviews & Musings about the "Wine Lifestyle" in South Florida and Beyond
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 →
Check out my article about rosé in the Spring 2016 digital issue of Coral Gables foodie magazine, Let's Eat!
It's true that certain grape varietals require a certain climate to produce quality wine. In fact, climate determines whether grapes can survive well at all. There is a very scientific reason that grape vines grow the best only between certain latitudes – 30-50 degrees in each hemisphere -- and this has a lot to do... Continue Reading →
When, exactly, was the beginning of viniculture as we know it? Obviously, wild grapevines have been growing on earth as long as there has been vegetation on the planet, but when, exactly, did humans start cultivating grapes to make wine? This question is fiercely debated by scholars who are schooled way beyond my level of... Continue Reading →
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