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How many of you out there are baby boomers who grew up in the 60’s and 70’s? I remember my childhood fondly – I experienced an idyllic,...

There are a ton of cooking magazines out there, but only a few that are worth your time and attention. I’ve spent years reading through...

I can be a bit stoic at times and I rarely cry. But sit me down in front of a TV to watch the movies Apollo 13, Miracle, or Bohemian...

Last week I covered the basics of aging wine and how wine changes as it ages. In this week’s blog, we’ll finally answer the question, “Is...

What’s the longest you have waited to uncork and drink a wine that you bought or received as a gift? One day? One week? One year? Five...

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...