Alexa's Wine Diary

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,…

#WineWednesday101: Wine Acidity

What does yogurt, lemon, water, and Coca-Cola have in common? They all land somewhere on the pH scale, just like wine 🍷 #winewednesday101 Acidity is what gives wine its tart and sour taste, and it makes your mouth tingly. Wines sit on the pH scale ranging from about 3 to 4 pH. Water is neutral at…

#WineWednesday101: Terroir

Let’s talk about terroir! What is it, and how does it influence the taste of your favorite wines? 🌍 Terroir is a French term that translates to “a sense of place.” When you look at a winemaking region, its terroir is the combination of climate, soils, terrain/topography, and microbes—which all affect the taste of wine. #WineWednesday101…

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…

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–…