Wine Reviews & Musings about the "Wine Lifestyle" in South Florida and Beyond
I recently had the opportunity to taste with winemaker, Caterina Gargari, of Pieve de' Pitti winery near Pisa in the region of Tuscany. A beautiful place, full of soils of various kinds that she uses to distinguish many of her single-varietal wines. Caterina is an architect by education, and she has expertly designed her wines... Continue Reading →
My May Vino column in Miami's Biscayne Times features a few bottle suggestions for the wine-loving mama. Read it online at BiscayneTimes.com -> Dish & Drink, or find it in print around Miami. Which bottle are you giving to Mom? Find links to past Biscayne Times columns here. Souleil Vin de Bonté, Le Rosé, 2022... Continue Reading →
My April column in Biscayne Times is a unique view of some emerging European wine trends and producers recommended by Master of Wine and President of Crescendo Wines, Nick Jackson. Look for the article on BiscayneTimes.com or in print around Miami. Nick Jackson is the author of Beyond Flavour, a guidebook to tasting wine used... Continue Reading →
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 →
In my March Vino column for Miami newspaper, Biscayne Times, I cover a few of the amazing Paso Robles wineries that I've gotten to know and love over the years. These are also three of the wineries from this region that are easiest to find on shelves and menus here in South Florida. Look for... Continue Reading →
In my February column for Miami's Biscayne Times newspaper, I showcase some of the wonderful wines of South Africa that can be found here in Miami. Check out my article for just three examples of these wines. Of course, there are many more out there that you should try. Find the article in print issues... Continue Reading →
Back in November, I had the opportunity to visit the beautiful country of Portugal. I can't believe it had taken me so long to travel to this stunning European country! I was invited to taste and tour through the southern wine region of Alentejo, where some of the most popular Portuguese blends are produced. Boy,... Continue Reading →
My latest Vino column in Biscanye Times is all about decoding the bubbly of Champagne. Check it out for tips on choosing your next bottle for the holidays -- like how to read the label to understand what you are getting! You can find my article in print or online at BiscayneTimes.com.
My latest Biscayne Times Vino column is available online and in print. This month, we are exploring some bold bottles for your holiday table. It's all about Napa Cabernet! Check out the article to find inspiration for your upcoming holiday hosting and drinking! Bella Union is one of the cabernets I feature in Biscayne Times.... Continue Reading →
My latest Biscayne Times Vino column is about a winery in Chile called Viña Los Vascos. Check out the article to learn more about this Chilean winery, its iconic wines, and which major player in the industry has invested in the business. Philippe Rolet is the Estate Manager for Viña Los Vascos. Image courtesy of... Continue Reading →
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