wine
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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…
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Oh, October, the best month of the year. Am I right? Usually, when we think of drinking holidays surrounding the month of October, we think of every beer drinker’s dream: Oktoberfest. But that doesn’t mean that wine lovers have to be completely left out of all the fun! In fact, there are many great wines…
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A busy travel season means that I have not kept up with re-posting some of my published articles here. Between several Italy trips, a few weddings (one in Italy), and the lingering crud acquired somewhere in there, I’ve been a little neglectful of home and online duties. However, I wanted to make sure my last…
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August in Miami is the perfect time to explore new wines and old favorites. This month, celebrate these wine holidays as we sweat through the last long days of summer. From crisp whites to Pinot Noir and Cabernet, you’re sure to find something that delights the palate. In my latest column for Biscayne Times, “The…
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It’s time to do some exploring through the glass this summer! Looking to break out of the usual white wine rut? In my July Vino column for Biscayne Times, I offer five unique bottles that go way beyond Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. From volcanic blends in the Azores to revived heritage grapes in Italy and…
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Welcome to summer in Miami! If you’re a local in Miami, this is the perfect time to explore the city like a tourist, and enjoy a little bit more space as families travel and the city heat scares away most visitors. Take some time this summer to drink wine, dine, and support our local establishments!…
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All Aboard for a fabulous wine experience at sea! Celebrity Cruises is world-renowned for its wine program on its ships, and has won many awards in this department. In my March Vino column for Miami’s Biscayne Times, I dive a bit deeper into what makes this wine program so special. It features private label wines…
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It’s one of the best weeks of the year for South Florida wine & food lovers! The annual South Beach Wine and Food Festival (SOBEWFF) takes place this week, Feb. 20-23. This is one of the country’s largest wine and food festivals, and it attracts people from all over the world who descend on South…
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Where will you be traveling in 2025? In the annual Luxury Guide USA magazine, I offer a few suggestions of wine destinations that have impressed me. You can visit these places this year, or travel to these beautiful destinations any time. Provence, France The Douro Valley, Portugal Alto Adige, Italy Mendoza, Argentina Read Luxury Guide…
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Happy New Year! The new year is always like the beginning of a day. It’s important to start in a way that sets the right intentions. These intentions will guide you for the rest of the year. Of course, we will need to begin the day or year with a fabulous meal, right? Where are…