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Back in 1973 a singing group, Tony Orlando and Dawn, made the act of tying a yellow ribbon around oak into an act of love and commitment. Americans have been in love with the flavor of oak in their wine since about that time. Let’s examine how the flavor of oak comes to be a […]

Sarasota’s Wine Expert As Sarasota’s wine expert and a wine aficionado people constantly ask me questions to help make their wine experience better. For sure, wine can be a bit complicated and most people have neither the time nor inclination to read books or take classes. Still, they are quite eager to maximize the return

As Bradenton’s wine expert and a wine aficionado people constantly ask me questions to help make their wine experience better. For sure, wine can be a bit complicated and most people have neither the time nor inclination to read books or take classes. Still, they are quite eager to maximize the return on their wine

As Lakewood Ranch’s wine expert and a wine aficionado people constantly ask me questions to help make their wine experience better. For sure, wine can be a bit complicated and most people have neither the time nor inclination to read books or take classes. Still, they are quite eager to maximize the return on their

Are you looking to add wine to your part planning in Lakewood Ranch? Things have really changed in the world of American wine over the past few years. As Americans became more familiar with wine varietal types wine producers began to introduce new vintages that were made from blending grape varieties, as has been done

Bradenton event planning is always better with wine. Tis the season to make merry and Americans consume wine, beer and spirits by the millions of gallons during the month of December. Each year between the third week of November to December 31st wine retailers generate up to 45% of their annual revenues. It is safe

Wine tasting dinners are perfect for Bradenton. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukka, the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mawlid el-Nabi, Kwanzaa, Solstice or even Boxer Day – December is a busy month for partying and social gatherings. With that comes the responsibility of providing refreshments, and that usually includes wine. Without question the

Wine tasting dinners are perfect for Lakewood Ranch. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukka, the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mawlid el-Nabi, Kwanzaa, Solstice or even Boxer Day – December is a busy month for partying and social gatherings. With that comes the responsibility of providing refreshments, and that usually includes wine. Without question

As Sarasota’s wine expert and a wine aficionado people constantly ask me questions to help make their wine experience better. For sure, wine can be a bit complicated and most people have neither the time nor inclination to read books or take classes. Still, they are quite eager to maximize the return on their wine

As a wine specialist in Lakewood Ranch, I love a good glass of chilled wine. With apologies to George and Ira Gershwin, it’s July in Florida and that means heat. Daily bouts of blazing sun and dense humidity. Which is what, if you are a full-time Floridian, you sign up for. So… no complaints. In