As the weeks drag on, it's getting harder and harder to remember what it was like to go out and not feel like you need to avoid every person around you. It's odd to think about giving strangers a kiss on the cheek as we usually do upon greeting them in Miami. I haven't hugged... Continue Reading →
Easter Wines for Happy Times
Easter is just around the corner! Since we are all just staying home this year, what are we cooking? Usually, ham and lamb are on the menu for a traditional Easter dinner, so I thought I'd throw out some suggestions of wines that will pair nicely with either. Remember with any food and wine pairings,... Continue Reading →
Five Wines You Should Bring on the Houseboat During the Fall
Red wine lovers, rejoice! I have an article for you. Picture this: it’s about 50 degrees outside, the sun is shining, and you’re sitting comfortably in a living room floating down a wide river. Yes, you’re watching college football on a big-screen TV, and you look to the left out the window and see nothing... Continue Reading →
“Cool” vs. “Hot” Climate Wines
It's true that certain grape varietals require a certain climate to produce quality wine. In fact, climate determines whether grapes can survive well at all. There is a very scientific reason that grape vines grow the best only between certain latitudes – 30-50 degrees in each hemisphere -- and this has a lot to do... Continue Reading →