Well, the time has come for me to start selling a bit of wine merch. If you're a wine lover, and want to show it, visit Vino & Voyage Shop for casual tee-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and more. All of the products are fulfilled on demand, so I do not keep any stock myself. However, they... Continue Reading →
When Wine Meets Art: The Chateau Mouton Rothschild Label Throughout the Decades
© Château Mouton Rothschild *This is a guest post by our friends at Millesima. Salvador Dalí, Pablo Picasso, Niki de Saint Phalle, Marc Chagall, Jeff Koons, Andy Warhol… These are just a few of the dozens of influential creators who have contributed to the cultural legacy of Bordeaux Classified First Growth Chateau Mouton Rothschild. Every... Continue Reading →
Wine Treats for Your Sweetie in Biscayne Times
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 →
6 Natural Wine Hotspots in Miami in The Vintner Project
My latest article for The Vintner Project is about six natural wine bars, shops, and events in Miami that you definitely don't want to miss as a local or visitor. There are many, many more spots around town--it seems they are popping up every day! Which ones are your favorite? Read the article here on... Continue Reading →
Local Wine Clubs to Inspire Discovery in 2022 in Biscayne Times
My latest Vino column in Biscayne Times is out online & in print! Check it out to learn more about four fantastic local wine clubs you can join in Miami. Whether you are into all-natural wines or Champagne only, there is a wine club for you! Read more in Biscayne Times. Photo by Paradis Books... Continue Reading →
My Top Wines of 2021
I'll admit that it isn't always easy to compile these types of lists. First of all, do you even care? That's always my question. (If you don't, feel free to stop reading now.) Secondly, I don't necessarily keep track of "favorites" throughout the year, because my favorite bottle one day could be overruled by a... Continue Reading →
Here Are Some Gift Ideas for Wine Lovers this Holiday Season
For those of you still processing the events of the past 18 months or so (me), it may be hard to believe that the holiday season of 2021 is upon us, but alas, it will be here soon. With less than two months before Christmas smacks us in the face, it's time to seriously start... Continue Reading →
In Remembrance of Fall
I moved to the Washington D.C. area almost exactly 11 years ago. It was September, I remember, because my first day at my new job in Tysons Corner, VA was right around Labor Day. It wouldn't be long before the leaves would start to change, and I would get a taste of my first mid-Atlantic... Continue Reading →
Toast to National Rosé Day with These 5 Bottles
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,... Continue Reading →
Bring These Wines to the BBQ in Biscayne Times
You may see suggestions of wines that pair well with BBQ here or there on the Internet, but I've contributed my picks at under $30 a bottle for the summertime grilling season in this piece. Find them here in June's Vino Column in Biscayne Times newspaper. No wines were actually grilled.