It's hard to deny the refreshing quality of a crisp Sauvignon Blanc in the summertime. In my July Vino column for Biscayne Times, I cover a few bottles of Sauvignon Blanc from around the world that are perfect for summer sipping. This is my 5th anniversary wine column with Biscayne Times. Time sure does fly!... Continue Reading →
Quarantine Bottles Cont… What Was Life Like Before? (8)
As the weeks drag on, it's getting harder and harder to remember what it was like to go out and not feel like you need to avoid every person around you. It's odd to think about giving strangers a kiss on the cheek as we usually do upon greeting them in Miami. I haven't hugged... Continue Reading →
August Vino Column “West Coast Sauv Blancs for East Coast Tastes”
It's the old East Coast/West Coast rivalry, but this time, we just have to decide if we want to drink these West Coast Sauvignon Blancs at these economical prices. I love writing my monthly Vino column for Miami's best newspaper, Biscayne Times, because it's a quick snapshot of some of the wine options available within... Continue Reading →
August Vino Column “Battle of the Sauvignon Blancs”
What could be hotter than a wine rivalry? You decide: California or New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc? Check out my latest Vino column in Biscayne Times for some economical suggestions from each region.
Sipping Summertime Wine
Check out my latest article about Sipping Summertime Wine in the June 2016 issue of Let's Eat Magazine!
“Cool” vs. “Hot” Climate Wines
It's true that certain grape varietals require a certain climate to produce quality wine. In fact, climate determines whether grapes can survive well at all. There is a very scientific reason that grape vines grow the best only between certain latitudes – 30-50 degrees in each hemisphere -- and this has a lot to do... Continue Reading →
New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc in the Summertime
As an avid red wine drinker, I usually do not find myself getting all excited about a certain type of white wine. However, it is Hot Hot Hot outside, and the big reds are just not as enticing as they are when the weather is slightly less sticky. So what is my new summertime wine... Continue Reading →