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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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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Wine and Chinese Food Pairings
The Chinese New Year/Lunar New Year is around the corner (hooray, Year of the Rabbit!) and I’m already munching on dumplings. We always love grabbing dim sum from #KonChauChinese in Westchester and had a craving this past week (this one is for you, @curlycurlycurls). Looking for libations? Here’s what I like to pair with my Chinese favorites: 🍷Champagne (or Cava,…
Sipping The Outsider Viognier from Identity Wine Co.
Do you ever feel like the outsider? The Outsider Vol. 2 Viognier 2020 from Identity Wine Co. is anything but. About Identity Wine Co. The story started with Cuban American Winemaker/Owner Pablo Antonio Suarez. In July of 2018, Suarez packed up his whole life into his Honda Civic, left Florida, and headed west to pursue his…
Dinner with Château Lynch-Bages
I was looking back at my 2022 photos and didn’t realize that I never formally posted this beauty—Château Lynch-Bages Pauillac Grand Cru Classé 2003. This was one of my fun WineBid.com buys. About Lynch-BagesThe history of Lynch-Bages, situated in the lands of “Batges” at the entrance to Pauillac, is emblematic of the Médoc region. Although…