If you ever find yourself in northern Italy, you need to visit Lugana in Lake Garda and try the local wine featuring the indigenous white grape variety Turbiana. I had the pleasure of joining a Consorzio Tutela Lugana D.O.C. press trip and visiting a variety of amazing wineries. Here’s the list to save for later….
Category: White Wine
Why Lugana Wine is a Must-Try in Lake Garda
When thinking of lake vacations in Italy, Lake Como usually comes to mind, but don’t make a huge mistake and sleep on Lake Garda, Italy. I had the pleasure of visiting the region this fall and can say that Lugana is truly an experience. Between the people, the Lugana wine, and the food, it’s a…
LGBTQ+ Wines for National Pride Month
Happy 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 LGBTQ+ ally #biensupportive. Everyone deserves equal rights. PERIOD. For the occasion, I’ve done the work and scoured the internet for all the LGBTQ+ friendly wines to check out. LGBTQ+ Wines in California…
Pouring Over Pages Podcast at Hosmer Winery with Julia Hoyle
I recently stayed in the Finger Lakes at Glen Hollow and took advantage of the local wineries. I especially enjoyed my visit to Hosmer Winery because I had the pleasure of interviewing winemaker Julia Hoyle for Pouring Over Pages Podcast. About Hosmer Winery Hosmer Winery is home to Patrician Verona Vineyard established in 1972,…
Sneak Peek of Living Roots Wine New Finger Lakes Tasting Room
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…
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…
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–…