VENICE WINE EXPERIENCES: Exploring wine, wine bars, wine lists, wine travels, and more from our beach chairs in sunny Venice, Florida
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Behind the Bottle: What Really Happens During Wine Crush
Wine crush is much more than crushing grapes. See what happens when freshly harvested grapes reach the winery — from sorting and destemming to pressing, skin contact and the different paths taken by red, white and rosé wines. Continue reading
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Behind the Bottle: How Winemakers Know When It’s Time to Pick
Harvest may sound simple: ripe grapes, pick them, make wine. But deciding exactly when to pick is one of a winemaker’s biggest decisions. Here’s how sugar, acidity, weather and a little instinct all come into play. Continue reading
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Trattoria da Mino | Wine Spot Wednesday
Trattoria da Mino is one of our favorite spots for an easy night on Venice Avenue — Southern Italian food, an interesting Italian wine list and a sidewalk table made for people-watching. Continue reading
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Our 5-Day Mendoza Wine Itinerary: the Perfect Wine Trip to Argentina
Looking for a Mendoza wine itinerary? This 5-day Mendoza Argentina itinerary covers Luján de Cuyo, the Uco Valley and Gualtallary, including wineries, hotels, dining, private drivers and the lessons we learned along the way. Continue reading
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Think You Don’t Like Chardonnay? This Bottle Might Change Your Mind
A Saturday evening, a bottle with memories and a Chardonnay that was anything but buttery. We opened a 2021 Keenan Chardonnay and rediscovered why the wines we enjoy at home can make some of the best wine experiences. Continue reading
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Does the Wine Glass Really Matter? Why Shape Can Change Your Wine Experience
Good wine glassware can influence more than presentation. We explore why wine glass shape matters, how it can affect aroma and taste, and why Riedel Vinum and WineWings have become part of our own wine experience. Continue reading
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Viña Maquis Franco 2013: A Cabernet Franc Worth the Wait
What happens when a great Cabernet Franc has more than a decade to evolve? We open a 2013 Viña Maquis Franco brought home from Chile’s Colchagua Valley and discover just how beautifully patience can pay off. Continue reading
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Longet Venice | Wine Spot Wednesday
Some of the best wine experiences happen on an ordinary Wednesday evening. Join us at Longet Venice as we enjoy a beautifully executed wine dinner with thoughtful pairings, exceptional service, and unforgettable hospitality. Continue reading
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Marcello Ristorante Sarasota | Wine Spot Wednesday
Marcello Ristorante in Sarasota may be tucked away in a small shopping plaza, but inside you’ll find one of the most impressive Italian wine lists we’ve encountered. Join us as we enjoy exceptional wines, homemade pasta, and an evening that… Continue reading
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Sip Savvy | Shipping Wines from your Travels
Discovered incredible bottles on your latest wine country trip? From packing checked luggage to winery direct-shipping and specialty logistics, here is how to get your wine home safely without breakage, heat damage, or legal headaches. Continue reading
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