red wine

  • Top 6 Holiday Wines Steeped in Tradition

    The holiday season is a time for tradition, celebration, and raising a glass to those we cherish. What better way to honor the spirit of the season than by exploring wines steeped in history? From the cobbled streets of European courts to the cellars of America’s founding fathers, certain wines have stories as rich as…

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  • Big American Red Wines for the Thanksgiving Table in Biscayne Times

    As we approach the heart of the holiday season, it’s time to think about which wines we want to serve with all the family meals we will share with loved ones over the next couple of months. Wine is often the glue that brings people together. It’s a pleasure to share and enjoy great bottles…

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  • Wines from the Ancient Deserts of Israel in Biscayne Times

    My September Vino column in Biscayne Times covers four of the wonderful wineries in Israel. Have you tasted any Israeli wine lately? Let me know! If not, it’s time to explore. Send me a message for some recommendations, or sign up for my email list for wine-related news and upcoming events in South Florida. You…

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  • Fall in Love with Beaujolais, New Biscayne Times Wine Column

    Well, 2020 has been quite the year, right? Between hoarding toilet paper, global pandemics, national lockdowns, and a crazy election, we’ve been through a lot together. For many of us, the year has brought some good with the bad, and that’s something to be thankful for as we close out these last few months. For…

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  • We’re not out of the woods yet when it comes to the weather. Here in Florida, the past couple of weeks of August have felt like the warmest yet this year. When it comes to wine drinking, I’ve never been of the mindset that there is only one season for imbibing in a certain style…

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  • Feel Rebellious with Anarchist Wines

    Anyone else feeling like 2020 has been one of the strangest times? This year has surely been one for the record books, and we’re only halfway through. With all the Shelter-in-Place (SIP) orders, I’ve been doing plenty of sipping at home with the many wine samples that come my way. I’m ever so grateful for…

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  • Luigi Bosca, Argentina’s Oldest Family-Run Winery

    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…

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  • You Won’t Need a Divorce to Enjoy this Alimony

    Alimony doesn’t always have to be a dirty word. But if it is to you, consider finding a way to add a more positive association to it. How about attaching it to a bottle of wine from a Napa Valley producer who may have had some experience on the wrong end of a marriage?  Luckily,…

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  • It has been a couple months since I included domestic wines in my monthly Vino column in Biscayne Times newspaper, so in April, I explore some economical red blends from California. Check it out & cheers!  

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  • My Coravin Debut: All About Grenache

    Check out my first article for the Coravin company blog and journey with me through the land of Grenache!

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