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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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 to Z and Wine in Between
Growing up, Scrabble has always been one of my favorite games. I always thought I was pretty good at it until one afternoon, my husband majorly beat me and my sister – again and again, game after game. It was frustrating to say the least. Fortunately, there was A to Z Pinot Gris 2015 from…
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…
Adulting with Rosé
Adulting means bills, laundry, and grocery shopping. I cringe at most of those things, but going to Costco is actually a treat for me. From the cheese aisle to the wine section, it’s one of my happy places (that is, as long as my fellow shoppers don’t mess with me!). The last time I was…
What a Hoot!
Since I don’t have a good wine bar or liquor store near me, I tend to get a lot of wines at Publix, my local supermarket. Lately, I’ve seen a few new wines on the shelf, including Day Owl Rosé. I was attracted to the cute, yet minimalistic, label and its description: “Day sippers, day…
Petit Sirah, Hoorah!
My good friend and wino mentor, Amanda, visited me recently and brought new a bottle of wine to try. She knows that I’m open to exploring, but that I am hesitant to taking the plunge into new varietals, so she brought me something different to try. The bottle of 2014 Maxville Petit Sirah was definitely…
Paddling with Sofia
If anyone knows me, they know that I live on the water – whether it be paddle boarding, kayaking, or beaching it. Every now and then, I’ll opt for something extra in my water bottle, if you get my drift 😉This Sofia Mini can of Blanc de Blancs does the trick. It comes from the…
Matua & Irma
With all this waiting and anxiety, I started cracking into my hurricane prep wine reserves 😶 This 2016 Matua Sauvignon Blanc was my first victim. The winery began back in 1974, and produced New Zealand’s very first Sauvignon Blanc. If you know anything about my wine tastes, you’ll know that I can’t resist a Sauvignon…
Wine-ing up in Wywood
Nothing beats a rainy day like hanging out with good girlfriends. Luckily, one of my nearest and dearest was visiting Miami and we didn’t let a few clouds get in our way! We started the wet and stormy day under cover at Wynwood Diner, a newfound staple in the heart of the arts district. They…