¡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…
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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…
Maison Trimbach Lunch at Novikov
Who doesn’t love Maison Trimbach? Since 1626 and across 13 generations, the Trimbach family has been promoting the history, exceptional terroirs, and fine wines of Alsace. Maison Trimbach is located in Ribeauvillé, where today three generations work closely together to honor their remarkable legacy of producing wines that are structured, long-lived, fruit forward, elegant, and…
Wine Glassware Masterclass with Maximilian Riedel
I recently attended an amazing wine glassware masterclass, thanks to Florida Wine Academy, by Maximilian Riedel about the importance of RIEDEL Veloce glassware. Set to the backdrop of the Miami skyline and waterway at the Rusty Pelican, it was a night to certainly remember. “Wine speaks one language, and it’s a delicious language.”—Maximilian Riedel About Maximilian…
Exploring Wine in the Finger Lakes at Camp
When you think of the best wine growing regions in America, where does your mind wander to? Some may say California or Oregon but there is way more depth to winemaking in this country—think east coast. Yes, east coast. This past month, I spent a few days in the Finger Lakes, NY and learned why…
Third Birthday Party & Giveaway
Alexa’s Wine Diary is celebrating its third birthday and I want you to be a part of the celebration! On July 22 at 6pm EST, join the party on Instagram Live, where I will invite three special guests to be part of the festivities: Nicole Muscari, Grape ChicAlessandra Esteves, Florida Wine Academy and 305 WinesDrew…
Wine in the Time of Corona(virus)
From restaurants to attractions closing their doors, it’s hard not to wonder how everything is going to turn out. Luckily, you can do your part to help small businesses stay afloat. This one is for my Miami winos—a shopping guide for local wine in a time of Coronavirus.
Vino Sips at Vinosummit
Whenever I’m passionate about something, I just dive right in and immerse myself in it. I started blogging about wine as a self-taught hobby but started taking classes and going to tastings whenever possible. The world of wine is so expansive and there is always something new to learn, so I was thrilled to see…
Join Me at VinoSummit
Curious about blind tasting? Want to explore old world versus new world? How do you untangle Barolo and Brunello? And what’s the deal with sparkling wine? Get the answers to all these questions and more at VinoSummit, presented by Florida Wine Academy, March 8-9, 2020 at The Biltmore Hotel. Join me for the first conference…
Wining in Lebanon
I’m always excited to dive into a new region, so I was particularly thrilled when Florida Wine Academy invited me to a special tasting of wines from Lebanon—especially since my family, down the line, is Lebanese (thought you knew everything about me, ha!) Winemakers from Terre Joie and Sept Winery traveled far across the pond…