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…
Tag: sparkling wine
Fa La La La Fizz
With Hanukkah upon us and Christmas around the corner, ‘tis the season to celebrate! I’m counting it down with some Thibaut-Janisson Virginia FIZZ. I first had this wine a little over a year ago when I went to Virginia to experience a harvest dinner during Virginia Wine Month. It was the first sip of the…
2019 Better Be Chill
And just like that, another year has passed. 2018 was a mixed bag, but some highlights for me include purchasing my first home (#adulting), expanding my wine knowledge, and making great connections with all of you! I’m toasting to the opportunities to come in 2019 with some Ferrari Brut Trento DOC. This sparkling wine is…
A Gold NYE
In Miami, we have a reputation for being flashy, so this gold bottle of Bottega Gold Prosecco fits right in—especially just in time for New Year’s. The dazzling packaging was inspired by the gold tiles that decorate the St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice, Italy. Bottega has a rich history, over four centuries old, in the…
Harvest Dinner: Virginia Wine Month
Last week, I ventured to the great state of Virginia to celebrate its 30th harvest as part of Virginia Wine Month. I started my adventure with great food and wine in Norfolk’s NEON District, so I was excited for my journey to Cape Charles for a special harvest dinner. Located on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, Cape…
Love at First Taste: Virginia Wine Month
What do you know about Virginia wine? I didn’t know much myself until I took a trip up to “the Commonwealth” during Virginia Wine Month (October) to see what it was all about. Virginia may not be the first place that pops in your head when you think of wine, but their viticultural history predates…
Picnics and Riondo Prosecco
I’m all about embracing the weekend, so I’m popping some bubbly for the occasion. The weather has been strangely cooler these summer (almost fall) nights, so I take every chance I get to enjoy a glass of wine outside. Today, I’m sipping on a glass of Riondo Prosecco. Established in 2008, Riondo is located in…
Cheers to Sparkling Margaritas
When I’m not drinking wine, I’m sipping on some tequila. So it’s no surprise that I’m always up for margaritas. Sometimes, I like mixing my two loves to create some bubbly, yet spicy, concoction. This time around, I grabbed a bottle of Louis Pommery NV Brut Sparkling to create my Sparkling spicy margarita. Alexandre Louis…
Brunching for 2018
Miami has two seasons – hot and hotter – so Rosé is the best drink of choice. Every now and then, I like to mix it up with some bubbles, so I tried Pere Ventura Tresor Brut Rosé Sparkling Cava for a festive New Year’s brunch. Pere Ventura’s wine producing vocation is rooted in a…
Spanish Bubbles for NYE
With New Year’s Eve around the corner, there is no doubt that you are looking at your options for bubbly. Toasting at the stroke of midnight is a longstanding tradition with its own set of implications – Which sparkling should I get? How much should it cost? Should it be traditional Champagne? Luckily, as I…