It’s the start of Black History Month and I’m celebrating excellence in winemaking with the best Black-owned wines and Black winemakers.🍷 From vine to glass, each bottle tells a unique story and perspective. Here are some of my favorites. La Fête Wine Company La Fête Wine Company is a Black-owned wine brand founded by Donae Burston. Inspired by…
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Fine Dining in Rome: Il Ristorante Niko Romito
When you’re looking for fine dining in Rome, Italy, you should look no further than Il Ristorante Niko Romito. Located on the fifth floor of the Bvlgari Hotel, it boasts a stunning view over the monumental tomb of Emperor Augustus and the city. The restaurant opens up with a sleek bar area, a long indoor…
7 Wineries You Must Visit in Lugana, Italy
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….
Tasting with Susana Balbo Wines
This week, I had the pleasure of joining legendary winemaker Susana Balbo and her brilliant daughter and business partner Ana. As the first female winemaker in Argentina, Susana has such an inspirational story. About Susana Balbo Balbo became involved with the family’s viticultural business and in 1981 became the first woman in Argentina to receive…
Finger Lakes Travel Itinerary for Cayuga Lake
This month, I went to the Finger Lakes for my husband’s 40th birthday. I had an amazing time and some of you have asked for my Finger Lakes travel itinerary. I stayed on Cayuga Lake, so my activities were centered around that area. In the past, I’ve stayed on Seneca Lake and Canandaigua Lake. About…
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…
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…