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From local wine spots to vineyards far from home, we’re sharing the places we’ve visited, wines we’ve enjoyed, and things we’ve learned along the way.
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Giuseppe’s Venice | Wine Spot Wednesday
We discovered a new-to-us Italian restaurant in North Venice! Join us at Giuseppe’s for a relaxed evening of Italian comfort food, Collefrisio…
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Into the Territory | An Afternoon at Promontory Napa Valley
WINE TRAVEL / NAPA VALLEY / WINERY VISIT Our interest in Promontory winery actually began with Harlan Estate.…
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Dunn Vineyards: Cabernet Sauvignon, Family & a Very Good Wine Dog
Our visit to Dunn Vineyards on Howell Mountain was everything we love about Napa Valley wine experiences: a family-run estate, exceptional Cabernet…
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Inside the Jarvis Estate 2026 Harvest Festival: An Inner Circle Celebration
A look inside the 2026 Jarvis Estate Harvest Festival, where Inner Circle members gathered for rare wines, thoughtful food pairings, live entertainment,…
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Five Days in Napa Valley: The Itinerary We’d Do Again
Five days in Napa Valley gave us time to slow down, explore wineries from the valley floor to the mountains, enjoy some…
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Paris Bistrot Lakewood Ranch | Wine Spot Wednesday
Paris Bistrot brings a little taste of France to Lakewood Ranch, with a French-focused wine list, Champagne, classic dishes and plenty of…
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Behind the Bottle: Blending, Bottling and the Final Steps
The grapes have been harvested, fermented, pressed and aged. Now what? We’re finishing our Behind the Bottle series with blending, bottling and…
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Florida Provisions Co. | Wine Spot Wednesday
Florida Provisions at Waterside Place is a casual Lakewood Ranch spot for wine, beer, pizza and provisions—with the option to sip there…
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Behind the Bottle: Stainless, Concrete or Oak? What Happens While Wine Ages
Barrels may get all the attention, but wine can spend the months — or years — before bottling in stainless steel, concrete,…
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Exploring Argentina: The Wines & Wineries of Our Tasting at Seaside & Co
Explore Mendoza through seven wines from DiamAndes and VistaFlores Estate, with a closer look at the wineries, vineyards and Uco Valley behind…
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Behind the Bottle: Pressing, Malo & The Decisions That Start Shaping the Wine
We officially have wine — but we’re nowhere near ready to pull a cork. We’re going Behind the Bottle to explore pressing,…
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Swift Lounge | Wine Spot Wednesday
Swift Lounge in Sarasota combines a relaxed, stylish setting with small plates, attentive service and access to Masō’s excellent wine list and…
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