Are wine holidays just completely arbitrary, or are they really an excuse to try something new? I like to take the latter approach when it comes to honoring a topic and lifestyle I have been deeply invested in for over 10 years. Who cares, let’s celebrate wine! In my April Vino column for Miami’s Biscayne Times, I write about three different wine holidays that pop up in April, and offer suggested bottles to try with each. Will you be celebrating? Read The Biscayne Times here ..read more

Attems Sauvignon Blanc from Italy. (Photo by Attems) It’s springtime! Although, for those of us in South Florida, it has started feeling a lot like summertime again. Welcome back, humidity! In my latest column for Miami’s The Biscayne Times, I offer suggestions of five white wines that are perfect for springtime sipping. Each wine represents a different style from a different country. All of them are easily available for purchase online or at a local retailer in Miami. You can read The Biscayne Times online, or find it in print around Miami. Let me know what you think about these white wines f ..read more

Looking for year-round inspiration for your 2024 wine-drinking? In my latest article for Luxury Guide USA magazine, I offer some bottle suggestions of wines that can be enjoyed during each of the four seasons throughout the year. However, no one is judging you if you want to mix them around and just enjoy drinking the wines whenever you want. Luxury Guide USA magazine is available online and in print. You can find the online version of my article (which is longer and more detailed) on LuxuryGuideUSA.com. Read the full article on LuxuryGuideUSA.com -> Taste -> Wine Enthusiasts ..read more

February is the month of love! Or so they say. Though you don’t really need a celebratory reason to enjoy these wines, I highlighted a few sparkling rosés from around the world that would make for a delicious complement to any Valentine’s celebration this month. Read February’s Vino column in Biscayne Times for more about these special wines! J Vineyards and Winery offers a sparkling rosé made in the traditional method in a beautiful bottle adorned with a J ..read more

Happy 2024, wine lovers! With the new year comes a lot of new beginnings. Maybe even new budgets. If you’re trying to be more disciplined financially this year, but love drinking wine, this article is for you! In my January Vino column for Biscayne Times, I offer several suggestions of affordable wines that don’t lack in quality. All of these wines are under $20. This month, my article can also be found in local Miami newspaper, The Miami Times. Check it out! Cheers to 2024! Calafuria is an Italian rosato from the Puglia region ..read more

Pasqua makes a great Amarone for holiday sippin’! Happy Holiday season, wine lovers! Time to open those iconic bottles, right? In my December Vino column for Miami’s Biscayne Times, I offer a few suggestions of bottles that might be fitting for a holiday table. Whether you are on a bit more of a budget or not, these are classics that are sure to please any palate at your holiday gathering. Read my latest wine column on BiscayneTimes.com, or find it in print around Miami ..read more

Arguably one of the world’s most recognizable Champagne brands, Veuve Clicquot, has released a new vintage of the iconic, La Grande Dame. The release of the 2015 makes this the 24th vintage since 1972, when Veuve Clicquot launched its first prestige cuvée to celebrate the House’s bicentenary. Though the traditional Yellow Label is what the brand is best known for in the everyday wine drinking crowd, La Grande Dame is an impressive showing of what the House has to offer in the world of extraordinary fine wine. La Grande Dame de la Champagne Madame Clicquot, or the widow (veuve) Clicquot, was a ..read more

It’s holiday gifting season! What do you get for those loved ones in your life who have very specific interests or tastes? We all know that a special bottle of wine can be a welcomed gift, but sometimes it can’t be the only gift we give someone. Because you are going to be bombarded with wine bottle gift guides on other wine blogs and publications, I want to offer something a little different. How about some unique gift ideas for those times when you don’t want to just give a bottle of wine? Or even ideas for stocking stuffers and additional gifts for friends and family members — whether they ..read more

Atlantikós at the St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort. At one of Miami’s exclusive Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond Hotels just a few minutes north of the popular South Beach entertainment district, there is a new exquisite experience for wine lovers living in or visiting South Florida. When seeking culinary indulgence, look no further than the St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort, where a grand French Wine Dinner experience will be hosted every quarter beginning Thursday, November 30 at 7pm. This five-course tasting dinner will take guests on a journey through France’s brightest, boldest flavors. With ..read more

I do feel like one of the lucky ones to be able to say I have spent time in the Douro Valley in Portugal. Anyone who has been there surely knows how just spectacular it is. Even if you aren’t a Port wine drinker, you can appreciate just the absolute beauty of the rows of vines winding up the steep banks of the Douro River, and what a feat of humankind it is to build these vineyards. If you haven’t been there, you really should consider a trip. Beauty of the Douro Valley After visiting the region in September, I was happy to write a little article about how folks can get excited about drinking ..read more