Whenever I go to St. Petersburg, my cousin-in-law tries to take me to some wino spots so I can relish in delicious wines for all of you to read about. This time around, we went to Lolita’s Wine Market, a quaint little restaurant with dazzling Edison bulb light features and a nice wine selection. As…
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My First French Sauvignon Blanc, Oui Oui
I’m always down to celebrate—holidays, milestones, promotions—so I was excited to spend this past weekend celebrating my cousin-in-law’s birthday at Hawthorne Bottle Shoppe in St. Petersburg. During the lively festivities, I sampled a variety of wine including a French little number—Domaine Trotereau Quincy 2015. It is said that Pierre Ragon of Domaine Trotereau, who has…
From Cupcake Sister to Cupcake Rosé
While I was in college, my little sister and I had a cupcake company named “Cupcake Sisters.” We baked for clients, created web clips, and had a lot of laughs. Being 11 years apart in age, it was a nice way for us to bond and have something special between us. So when I saw…
A Wine for the Pessimist (Red Blend) in us all
Sometimes my husband calls me a pessimist, but I like to think of myself as a realist. Glass half empty, glass half full—whatever. Regardless of our different perspectives, I thought this Pessimist Red Blend from DAOU Vineyards was rather fitting, so I had to try it. The label was an eye-grabber and on top of…
Chianti with my Main Chick
Every now and then, you should pause from your busy life to have a catchup session with your best friend aka main chick. This time around, I decided to meet the main up for dinner at wine in Cibo, a rustic, yet modern, Italian restaurant in Coral Gables. We lubricated our lengthy chatter with a…
Rolling with Some Riesling
The last time I had a Riesling was probably six years ago. It was super sweet—the kind of wine that gives you a nasty hangover in the morning, but since I started this wine diary, I’ve been trying to expand my wine repertoire. I was a little apprehensive when I grabbed this Pewsey Vale Vineyard…
A Taste of France on South Beach
Last week at South Beach Wine and Food Festival, I tried a variety of wines—from rosés to reds to sparklings—but there was one booth I lingered around, Gérard Bertrand. They had their full lineup out and ready for tasting. Located in the South of France, Gérard Bertrand takes advantage of the land and its extraordinary…
Hello Pomelo
Coming from the Sunshine State, where most of the United States’ oranges and grapefruits are grown, you can’t help but be partial to citrus flavors. That’s probably why I like Sauvignon Blanc so much. I usually drink Sauvignon Blancs from New Zealand, but I’m always open to trying ones from different regions. So, when I…
Oh So High
Whenever I go to The Corner, my local watering hole, I can’t help but order a bottle of wine instead of taking advantage of their $3 beer specials. Ain’t nothing wrong with $3 beer, but there’s also something chill about getting a $20 something dollar bottle of wine that you could pour at your leisure….
Vino + Comida + El Carajo
I’m always down to check out restaurants with a great wine selection, so when my good friend, and wine mentor, mentioned el Carajo for dinner – I was game! Located in an inconspicuous gas station (yes, a gas station), this tiny Spanish tapas restaurant packs a bunch of flavor on the palate with its food…