Wine Reviews & Musings about the "Wine Lifestyle" in South Florida and Beyond
There's no doubt that it has been a tough few months for the hospitality industry and all of those who rely on it for income and livelihood. This includes those of us in the wine industry who also work in events and consulting. Overall, the impacts of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic have been devastating for... Continue Reading →
When I discovered Virginia wine country about 10 years ago (I didn't actually discover it, but discovered it for me), I was introduced to an abundance of grapes that I had never heard of at the time. Most were hybrids or other grapes not commonly grown in more popular American wine regions, such as California.... Continue Reading →
While traveling is on hold, I've been doing quite a bit of studying and research throughout all these virtual wine tastings & certification courses online. It has been nice to have this slower period in my life to actually get some of this stuff done! I can't tell you how many times "before" I wanted... Continue Reading →
Remember when life felt more free? It's almost hard to fathom at this point. We are stuck. It's an earthly lifetime purgatory. Sure, it's not all bad--more time to get things done, etc... but when you think about it, we are stalled. No one is going anywhere. This has been going on for over a... Continue Reading →
Some wonderful news from our friends at Florida Wine Academy in Downtown Miami. South Florida Students Excel in Wine and Spirits Exams Students in South Florida have a flair for wine and spirits studies, according to exam results figures released by Florida Wine Academy. Students outperformed the global average in every set of WSET... Continue Reading →
Far from any real wine region in the country, Miami has long been a city associated with alcoholic cocktails such as Daiquiris, Mojitos, and Rum Runners. With year-round sticky hot weather and miles of oceanfront property, Miami has never really been known as the town to visit and taste wine. This all is changing, largely... Continue Reading →
The best and the hardest part about the wine industry is that is a truly a field where you can never know absolutely everything. There is always room for more learning, experiencing, and tasting. Each glass of wine is a lesson in itself, but there is always more to know about viticulture, regions, laws, and... Continue Reading →
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