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Like most people, I had to learn to love wine – it didn’t come naturally, and I really didn’t like it at first. So why take the time...

I’m constantly looking for new and different wines to sample and enjoy. The change in seasons provides a perfect excuse to seek out...

Last week I reviewed four restaurants that recently opened in the Sarasota area. This week I’ll continue where I left off by reviewing...

Now that you have all mastered the guiding principles for pairing food and wine properly based on my last two blogs, let’s take it to the...

Last week we covered the “basics” concerning the art and science of pairing food and wine, as well as my first my five guiding principles...

Pairing food and wine is both an artistic and scientific endeavor. But that statement makes the whole idea of pairing food and wine sound...

We finally hit silver!! Laure and I are celebrating our 25th anniversary as a couple this week, our Silver Anniversary. To commemorate...

As we approach the dog days of summer, I’m seeking out wines that pair well with the season. That means lighter, fresher wines with zesty...

United Airlines’ in-flight magazine always had a monthly feature that I loved called “Three Perfect Days in (insert city here)” where...

Our two weeks in Oregon’s Willamette Valley were filled with wine tastings, great meals, hiking, and lots of relaxing. If you’ve never...

13 days. 12 nights. 12 restaurants. 7 American Viticultural Areas (AVAs). 21 wineries and tasting rooms. 142 wines. Our long-delayed...

I actually can’t believe I’ve been retired for two years now! Time has flown by, and Laurie and I have enjoyed every minute of our new...

Every wine lover will experience a “Eureka” moment at some point in time in their wine journey that will fundamentally change the way...

I knew Florida was a bit weird and unconventional before we moved down here, but man, … there are some seriously weird things that go on...

In last week’s blog we covered the key regions where Chardonnay is grown and the different styles produced in each of these regions. In...

Last week I shared the five things you need to know about Chardonnay, one of the most popular grape varieties in the world. This week...

If you want to see a bunch of geeky wine lovers get agitated and raucous (think Revenge of the Nerds or a movie like that, …), just ask...

I never gave wines made from anything other than grapes a second thought – until I moved to Florida and was forced to face them head-on!...

Happy New Year to everyone! If 2023 turns out to be as fun and festive as the past few weeks have been, we are guaranteed to have a...

I have a love-hate relationship with French wines. Some are stunningly great in quality and superb values as well, while others are...