Wine Reviews & Musings about the "Wine Lifestyle" in South Florida and Beyond
National Rosé Day is celebrated the second Saturday in June each year. Although, I believe in keeping the celebration going year-round. Especially in Miami, where we literally rosé all day everyday without needing anyone's permission. My June Vino column in Biscayne Times offers some suggestions for a few bottles of perfect summertime rosé. You don't need... Continue Reading →
I love writing about places I love. Especially places I love in France. In 2021, I was lucky enough to travel to France twice between July and October. After the first trip to Gérard Bertrand's jazz festival in July, I told myself that I definitely wanted to dive more into the Languedoc region of southern... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
I got to write about my favorite grape in many of its forms and styles in the October issue of Biscayne Times. Read the article on the Biscayne Times website here. There are several types of Grenache grapes that can be made into different styles of wine.
You don't have to twist my arm! My September Vino column for Miami's Biscayne Times newspaper is about the wines of Gérard Bertrand. He's known around the world for his iconic "South of France" lifestyle and biodynamic winemaking, as well as his annual Jazz à l’Hospitalet music festival that takes place at his Château L’Hospitalet... Continue Reading →
Very rarely do I get to write first-person essays about my life in wine beyond the pages of this blog, but I did recently have the chance to tell a story for my latest monthly Vino column in Biscayne Times. The American Fine Wine Competition in Biscayne Times For the past few years--three, maybe four--... Continue Reading →
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