During my recent trip to the Finger Lakes, I had the special treat of visiting Living Roots Wine‘s new Finger Lakes tasting room. The machinery was out, fixtures were being installed, and the landscape was being put in, so this was a major sneak peek of the facility (what a treat!). We were greeted by…
Author: alexaswinediary
I'm not a sommelier, but I do enjoy a glass of wine (I guess it's the millennial in me). My diary started out as a way to remember which wines I had already sampled, but has evolved into something more - a delicious pastime that not only enriches my own wine knowledge with every new glass, but gives other amateurs a relatable perspective on wine tasting. You don't have to be a pro to appreciate all of the different grape varieties, appellations, and classifications. Just join me on my journey - from crisp sauvignon blancs in New Zealand to bold cabernet sauvignons in California - one glass at a time.
Zeru Miami: Best Dinner in Brickell with La Rioja Alta
¡Vamos a comer y beber! Zeru Miami recently kicked off its Gastronomic Dinner Series and I had the pleasure of enjoying the best dinner in Brickell paired with Spanish wines from La Rioja Alta. The series is designed to highlight a specific winery or collaborate with guest chefs to create a five-course menu and unforgettable…
Traveling to Chateau L’Hospitalet
I recently traveled to France for the celebration of @historyandwine‘s wedding, which took place at the gorgeous Chateau L’Hospitalet. Owned by Gérard Bertrand and located in the south of France, Chateau L’Hospitalet was the perfect backdrop for this stunning occasion. L’Hospitalet is a 1,000-hectare estate, entirely dedicated to the art of living, to the discovery of…
Macchialina: Best Miami Beach Restaurant for BYOB
About last night…a group of fabulous wine lovers gathered at @macchialina, one of the best Miami Beach restaurants for BYOB, for Italian food and delicious vino. Some blind bottles, some not, but all oh so good! Opened in June 2012, Macchialina, located at 820 Alton Road in the heart of South Beach’s residential west side community, has become…
LGBTQ+ Wines for Pride Month
June is National Pride Month! If you’ve been following here for a while or been listening to @pouringoverpagespodcast, you’d know that I’m a big LGBTQIA+ ally #biensupportive. Everyone deserves equal rights. PERIOD. In support of Pride, I’m highlighting a list of LGBTQ+ wines to check out. I’ve personally enjoyed wines from @Camins2dreams and @garyfarrellwinery. Camins 2 Dreams My first of many…
Lunch with Bodega Garzón
Do you know Bodega Garzón? I recently had the pleasure to meet with winemaker German Bruzzone, wine educator and enologist Mele Sosa, and my girl @historyandwine for lunch at @quinto.miami. Named after the area in which it sits, Bodega Garzón is the largest winery in Uruguay and is also the first sustainable, LEED certified (Leadership…
Spanakopita Paired with Ktima Gerovassiliou Malagousia
As you all may know, Sean is the cook and I am…well, I guess the sommelier of our household. He found a great recipe from @themediterraneandish for spanakopita and I paired it with Ktima Gerovassiliou Malagousia Single Vineyard 2021. Spanakopita Ingredients: For the Spinach and Feta Filling– 16 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well-drained–…
Wine and Chinese Food Pairings
The Chinese New Year/Lunar New Year is around the corner (hooray, Year of the Rabbit!) and I’m already munching on dumplings. We always love grabbing dim sum from #KonChauChinese in Westchester and had a craving this past week (this one is for you, @curlycurlycurls). Looking for libations? Here’s what I like to pair with my Chinese favorites: 🍷Champagne (or Cava,…
Sipping The Outsider Viognier from Identity Wine Co.
Do you ever feel like the outsider? The Outsider Vol. 2 Viognier 2020 from Identity Wine Co. is anything but. About Identity Wine Co. The story started with Cuban American Winemaker/Owner Pablo Antonio Suarez. In July of 2018, Suarez packed up his whole life into his Honda Civic, left Florida, and headed west to pursue his…
Dinner with Château Lynch-Bages
I was looking back at my 2022 photos and didn’t realize that I never formally posted this beauty—Château Lynch-Bages Pauillac Grand Cru Classé 2003. This was one of my fun WineBid.com buys. About Lynch-BagesThe history of Lynch-Bages, situated in the lands of “Batges” at the entrance to Pauillac, is emblematic of the Médoc region. Although…