Wine Reviews & Musings about the "Wine Lifestyle" in South Florida and Beyond
My latest Vino Column is out in Miami's own Biscayne Times newspaper. Looking for a different bottle of bubbly to celebrate the last few weeks of 2020? Check out my December Vino Column for three great ones-- all sourced locally in South Florida from our very own hometown wine shop (now with a physical location... Continue Reading →
I'll admit that I LOVE Champagne. I really do. In fact, I attended two Champagne parties in one day earlier this week during Miami's Art Basel. Two fantastic Champagne parties with flowing, unlimited bubbly. For a Champagne lover, it was a pretty perfect day. However, Champagne is often very expensive, and hardly ever what you... Continue Reading →
With the holidays rapidly approaching, revelers everywhere are scouring wine store shelves for just the right bubbly to ring in the New Year or celebrate other joyous occasions. It's true that not all sparkling wines are created equally. In fact, there are some major differences between Champagne and a Prosecco, for example. If you're used... Continue Reading →
Gearing up for some holiday celebrations this month? If you're on a budget, I've got some great suggestions of bottles of bubbly that won't break the bank. Check out my latest Vino column in Biscayne Times. Cheers!
Pop and fizz, tiny pearlescent bubbles of celebration. Another year has begun, and the drink of choice to commemorate a joyous moment of camaraderie and excitement? Champagne: The iconic bubbly and companion to all momentous occasions universally. How did this wine beverage become so synonymous with celebrations? At what moment did Champagne become the standard of... Continue Reading →
When Coral Gables and Miami natives hear the name "Christy's," thoughts of the holy grail of fine-dining immediately surface in their minds. This quaint, upscale steakhouse sits on an unassuming corner on Ponce De Leon Boulevard right across the street from the Coral Gables Courthouse, just blocks away from trendy Miracle Mile in downtown Coral... Continue Reading →
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