Wine Reviews & Musings about the "Wine Lifestyle" in South Florida and Beyond
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... Continue Reading →
I'm a little late to the game posting my August Vino column in Biscayne Times here on the site. This month, we visit a few Italian white wines that should be on your radar. We're thinking beyond Pinot Grigio with these light and refreshing bottles. Perfect for an end-of-summer night. Take a look, and let... Continue Reading →
If you've been following me on social media (@historyandwine), or pay any attention to my quarantine tasting notes posts, you'll know that I took part in a Virginia Petit Manseng Trio tasting last week hosted by Early Mountain Vineyard, which was just fantastic. Living in Miami has made it fairly difficult for me to drink... Continue Reading →
There are some grapes that you don't see very often on wine lists, but when you get a great bottle of these varieties, it can take your night from "good" to "great." One of these grapes is Viognier. I'm a big fan of this white Rhône variety that was nearly extinct about 50 years ago,... Continue Reading →
"What grows together goes together." This is one of the rules of wine and food pairing, and the rule I go by when pairing seafood and the Spanish specialty, Albariño. Follow me as I walk through five seafood and Albariño pairings in my latest article for the Coravin wine blog. (You may be surprised by... Continue Reading →
Is it spring yet? Some of you up north may be wondering. When you're ready to switch wine gears, it may be time to try some new Iberian whites this spring! Check out my March Vino column in Biscayne Times newspaper for some economical suggestions of Spanish and Portuguese white wines! Cheers!
“There’s nothing better than a Chablis,” you may have heard someone say, and it is true that it can be hard to find a Chardonnay that is more “Chardonnay” than those found in the Burgundy region of Chablis. Perhaps it is the rich history of winemaking, along with the mysteries of terroir that add to... Continue Reading →
Can you believe it is 2019 already? 100 years ago, our country was about to pass an amendment that would ban the making and selling of alcohol, sending our country into a 13-year long prohibition of alcohol. But that didn't stop Americans from partying! Are we ready for the "Roaring 20s" again? Can we do... Continue Reading →
Juicy American Wagyu Strip and a dark and sultry Cabernet blend only represented one course of the five I was lucky enough to enjoy recently at a JUSTIN Vineyards and Winery dinner hosted by Fleming’s Steakhouse in the Brickell neighborhood of Miami. It was an evening to match any of the top wine dinners I’ve... Continue Reading →
The latest issue of Let's Eat magazine is out, and it's all about Miami Spice! So how are you "spicing up" your wine selection this year? Check out a few of my suggestions for your next Miami Spice-y meal! Cheers!
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