Wine Reviews & Musings about the "Wine Lifestyle" in South Florida and Beyond
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.
What happens when you combine two historically significant winemaking families from iconic regions in the Old and New World in a historic winery location set to the backdrop of the Andes Mountains? It may seem like a dream for many wine lovers, but this scenario does, in fact, exist in real life at Bodegas CARO... Continue Reading →
Remember when life felt more free? It's almost hard to fathom at this point. We are stuck. It's an earthly lifetime purgatory. Sure, it's not all bad--more time to get things done, etc... but when you think about it, we are stalled. No one is going anywhere. This has been going on for over a... Continue Reading →
I hate to use the term "regrets," but one of the adventures I missed during my six weeks of traveling across Argentina was spending time in Mendoza. Unfortunately, I didn't make it to the land of Malbec in that region, however, I did spend a week traveling across the more northern wine region of Salta,... Continue Reading →
Amazing Argentina:Â A beautiful country full of natural wonders and lots of wine. It's the land of Malbec, which has a rich history and story to tell. Just last week, I had the pleasure of attending an event hosted by Bodega Catena Zapata, where we had the opportunity to taste through several lines of premium... Continue Reading →
It may seem as though I write quite frequently about Argentina and Argentine wine, and that is true. I did spend six weeks in the country back in 2017, which is the longest I've spent consecutively living and traveling around a country outside of the U.S., so needless to say, Argentina has a place in... Continue Reading →
It has been a couple of years since I've traveled across Argentina, but it is definitely a country you don't forget easily. Some of the most beautiful views and vistas exist between the bottom of the continent at Ushuaia and the unbelievably stunning landscapes and backdrops in the northern province of Salta. If you are... Continue Reading →
Have you ever been to Salta, Argentina? Salta may not be as well-known as Mendoza, but it has a beautiful wine country that can boast the oldest winery in Argentina and some of the highest vineyards in the world. Check out my article on the Coravin company blog for some suggestions on where to taste... Continue Reading →
Happy Malbec World Day! Check out my latest article on Coravin's blog where I go into the history of the Malbec grape and why we celebrate it on April 17th! Cheers to Malbec!
Which wines will you be serving for Thanksgiving this year? If you're stumped, check out my November Vino column in Biscayne Times for some economical suggestions. Cheers!
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