National Rose Day June 10, 2017

I don’t know what happened to American Wine Consumers but I am not complaining. Somehow when I blinked, Dry Roses are now the hottest craze in Wine when I couldn’t sell a bottle one year ago. Thank goodness because they are my favorite category of wine. As the video says, you can make a Rose […]

Right Bank, Left Bank, CitiBank??

I was JUST getting my guests and blog readers comfortable with purchasing and drinking wines from Bordeaux, France until the French had to go putting the names and percentages of the grapes used in many of their wines..Grrrrr!! I understand the reasoning to help Americans understand Bordeaux and sell more wine but they made it […]

The Six Degrees of Sauvignon Blanc

If you like Sauvignon Blanc, there are Sooooo Many Different Styles and Flavor Profiles and Countries Producing This Grape. What’s Your Style? Remember If you Live In Florida, You Can Order These Wines Online at http://www.abcfws.com , Have Them Delivered To Your Home by Signing Up With SHIPT or INSTACART Or Stop by And See […]

Never Say “The Wine Is OK for the PRICE!!”

The average wine consumer shops by brand name and my familiar grape varietals. That’s ok. I may be in a Pinot Noir mood or Chardonnay mood. The phrase they always say is “The Wine is OK For the Price” You should never have to say that. You will be now saying. “The Wine is AMAZING For […]

Champagne Versus Sparkling Wines!

Everyone calls a wine they can “Pop The Cork” and has bubbles in in it, Champagne. This will explain in simple terms the difference between Champagne and Sparkling Wine. Remember to hit the Follow Button and enter your email so that will entitle you to my cell phone number and FREE service 24/7 of contacting […]

There Is More To Spain Than Rioja. Check Out Jumilla!

When most think of Spanish Wine they think of Rioja and Ribera Del Duero. There are so many other regions like JUMILLA where the main grape used is MONASTRELL (Mourvedre) . The wines from this area are powerful and robust, loaded with intense fruit and ripe tannins. Remember if you are in Florida you can stop […]

Barbera D’Asti..Have It Your Way!!

It’s From ASTI But Not Moscato ASTI is the town not the grape. Yes that village is famous for Moscato but that isn’t the only grape they grow. BARBERA D’ASTI , not to be confused with HANNAH BARBERA (They made The Flintstones Cartoon) is also widely planted in the other village located in the Northwestern Region of […]

Napa Valley CONVERT This Week.

It’s always good to TASTE EVERYTHING That’s how to develop and expand your Palate. You can pick this 2010 Pestoni Family Cabernet Howell Mountain, Napa Valley California up at ABC Fine Wine And Spirits near you in Florida or http://www.abcfws.com and see if you can order online or in Florida use Shipt or Instacart. For […]

Excuse Me Sir..Where Are Your Pinot Grigios? Well..This Aisle This Aisle And This Aisle!!

I and every other wine expert in a retail shop must get this question at least 25-30 times per day. The problem is there isn’t a simple answer. It would be rude to answer the question “Where are your Pinot Grigios” by saying… “Everywhere in the store” So let me break this down and explain […]

Once Upon A Wine Time 2,000 Years Ago …

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