wine reviews
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Discover why Alsace wines are perfect for holiday pairings, from Riesling to Crémant d’Alsace, plus where to buy these French wines in Miami.
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September brings the start of the fall season, and with it often comes a “fall back” into routine after a summer with a little less structure. For many people, that means school nights, more regimented schedules, and the reemergence of the calendar as household centerpiece. Unfortunately, this return to real life can also mean cutting…
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While we don’t need a specific “season” to drink rosé, this pink style of wine does seem to fit perfectly with summertime. In my latest Vino column for Biscayne Times, I offer a few suggestions of rosés from around the world that will be delicious additions to any summertime activity. And a mention of the…
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May gives us many reasons to celebrate. From Mother’s Day to graduation celebrations, BBQ days with friends, and a gentle slide into the hot, hot days of summer, there are many reasons to get together and enjoy a great bottle of wine. In my May column for Miami’s Biscayne Times newspaper, I offer a few…
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We all know that person (or people) who chase labels and price tags when it comes to wine. They will brag about how expensive a bottle is without really knowing where the wine comes from or what makes it so special. Don’t be this person. Part of the power of knowing wine well is the…
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Let’s be honest, wine doesn’t need a season. Though you often see people drink more red wine in the winter and white wine in the summer, there are no real rules. But what about our tropical winters here in Miami? The time of year when the breeze hits just right, and the humidity dips far…
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Oh, Merlot… How we’ve misunderstood you for 20+ years now. It’s a shame, because there is a lot of really great Merlot out there. If only Sideways had picked another grape to pick on. But alas, people are coming around to your majesty. Thanks to steady producers who have not given up on you. As…
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I launched my Substack, Second Cheapest Bottle, where you can find reviews of bottles that won’t require taking out a loan in order to enjoy them. Gérard Bertrand’s Cigalus 2022 (rouge) is what happens when a Southern French wine decides subtlety is for other people. This is a powerful, biodynamic fever dream of a red blend — Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet…
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I launched my Substack, Second Cheapest Bottle, where you can find reviews of bottles that won’t require taking out a loan in order to enjoy them. One of the things I inherited from my husband when we got married was a wine club membership to Mumm Napa, which he has been holding onto for years like a…
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Because great wine doesn’t have to come with great financial responsibility. I launched my Substack, Second Cheapest Bottle, where you can find reviews of bottles that won’t require taking out a loan in order to enjoy them. Here’s the truth: we’ve all done it. You’re sitting at a restaurant, staring at a wine list that…