Another holiday season, another holiday bubbly article by yours truly. This year, I'm focusing on three bottles of traditional method sparkling wines from Europe that are great values for the quality. No Champagne here, but give Cava, Crémant, or Trentodoc a try. You can read my latest Vino column for Biscayne Times here. photo courtesy... Continue Reading →
Keep Cool with Pink Bubbly on Ice from Italy in Biscayne Times
August is notoriously one of the hottest months in the northern hemisphere, and here in South Florida, it is boiling. With the recent launch of Prosecco Rosé, there are even more options of refreshing sparkling wines out of Italy to enjoy and keep you cool in the hot summer sun. Put any of these bottles... Continue Reading →
Say Bye-Bye to 2020 with Bubbly in Biscayne Times
My latest Vino Column is out in Miami's own Biscayne Times newspaper. Looking for a different bottle of bubbly to celebrate the last few weeks of 2020? Check out my December Vino Column for three great ones-- all sourced locally in South Florida from our very own hometown wine shop (now with a physical location... Continue Reading →
Quarantine Bottles Cont… (3)
My third blog post in this series makes sense to post now because we are coming into our third week in quarantine. Today is basically day 16--I'm counting from the last time we ate out at a restaurant and adopted our two new kitties because we've basically been inside ever since (aside from essential errands).... Continue Reading →
December Vino Column “Celebrate with Bubbly on a Budget”
I'll admit that I LOVE Champagne. I really do. In fact, I attended two Champagne parties in one day earlier this week during Miami's Art Basel. Two fantastic Champagne parties with flowing, unlimited bubbly. For a Champagne lover, it was a pretty perfect day. However, Champagne is often very expensive, and hardly ever what you... Continue Reading →
May Vino Column “Bring Out the Sparkling Rosé for May”
Who doesn't love a sparkling rosé? With crisp acidity, refreshing bubbles, and that oh-so juicy red fruit flavor, it's hard to deny that sparkling rosé is a winner for springtime. In my May "Vino" column in Biscayne Times newspaper, I review a few delightful bottles of pink bubbles that won't put you behind on your... Continue Reading →
December Vino Column “Celebration Bubbly that Won’t Break the Bank”
Gearing up for some holiday celebrations this month? If you're on a budget, I've got some great suggestions of bottles of bubbly that won't break the bank. Check out my latest Vino column in Biscayne Times. Cheers!