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![Summer is near, which means it’s time to serve wines that are especially alluring on the hottest of days. What makes a wine perfect for summer drinking? Ones that are crisp, I’d say, refreshing and, of course, easy to drink. White wines should be dry, light to medium bodied and high in acidity. Albariño, Dry Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc are good choices. Red wines should also be light to medium bodied, dry with low or refined tannins. Beaujolais, Cinsault and Pinot Noir work well. In selecting a rosé look for dry, lower tannin varietals, such as Barbera, Grenache and Pinot […]](https://www.sun-sentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1019.jpg?w=104 "Summer is near, which means it’s time to serve wines that are especially alluring on the hottest of days. What makes a wine perfect for summer drinking? Ones that are crisp, I’d say, refreshing and, of course, easy to drink. White wines should be dry, light to medium bodied and high in acidity. Albariño, Dry Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc are good choices. Red wines should also be light to medium bodied, dry with low or refined tannins. Beaujolais, Cinsault and Pinot Noir work well. In selecting a rosé look for dry, lower tannin varietals, such as Barbera, Grenache and Pinot […]")
Cool wines to serve with food – or just sip – to beat the heat
Summer is near, which means it’s time to serve wines that are especially alluring on the hottest of days. What makes a wine perfect for summer drinking? Ones that are...
The Old World offers delicious detours from the same-old wines
The next time you’re wine shopping – possibly headed toward the same-old choices – do yourself a favor and make a detour to the Old World.
![If you enjoy wine, you probably have at least one wine decanter around the house. If you’ve been using it more for display than anything else, here’s some information that might inspire you to incorporate it into your regular wine routine. Guidelines for using your decanters While there’s debate which is most important, there are two main reasons to decant: Decanting separates the wine from the sediment. Sediment naturally forms in wines during the fermentation process and as a wine ages. While it’s harmless, it adds an unpleasant bitter taste to the wine. The goal is to keep the sediment […]](https://www.sun-sentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/8B4A5587.jpg?w=132 "If you enjoy wine, you probably have at least one wine decanter around the house. If you’ve been using it more for display than anything else, here’s some information that might inspire you to incorporate it into your regular wine routine. Guidelines for using your decanters While there’s debate which is most important, there are two main reasons to decant: Decanting separates the wine from the sediment. Sediment naturally forms in wines during the fermentation process and as a wine ages. While it’s harmless, it adds an unpleasant bitter taste to the wine. The goal is to keep the sediment […]")
To air, divine: Wine decanters can make your favorite wines taste even better
If you enjoy wine, you probably have at least one wine decanter around the house. If you’ve been using it more for display than anything else, here’s some information that...
There’s something special about boutique wine shops: Here are some worth getting to know in South Florida
While these five entrepreneurs’ wine journeys and business focuses are different, they all share a passion for wine. As a bonus, they also deliver and ship to the rest of...
![It’s nearly time to celebrate the holidays, and nothing says festive like a flute of champagne. Whether your gatherings are large or intimate, serving a glass always seems to bring smiles all around. Here’s some things to keep in mind to help you find the right bubbly for you. One of the main things that sets champagne apart from other sparkling wines is that it’s aged in the bottle for a minimum of 15 months (3 years for vintage), which contributes to its effervescence, steady stream of bubbles and complexity. The grapes normally used to make champagne are chardonnay, pinot […]](https://www.sun-sentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2019/06/25/4B2YQSTOOJC7JBHXOTSW2UK7KY.jpg?w=135 "It’s nearly time to celebrate the holidays, and nothing says festive like a flute of champagne. Whether your gatherings are large or intimate, serving a glass always seems to bring smiles all around. Here’s some things to keep in mind to help you find the right bubbly for you. One of the main things that sets champagne apart from other sparkling wines is that it’s aged in the bottle for a minimum of 15 months (3 years for vintage), which contributes to its effervescence, steady stream of bubbles and complexity. The grapes normally used to make champagne are chardonnay, pinot […]")
Bubbling over: The holidays are prime time for champagne
It’s nearly time to celebrate the holidays, and nothing says festive like a flute of champagne. Whether your gatherings are large or intimate, serving a glass always seems to bring...
![If you’re looking to start or end your next concert or theater night on a high note, try one of these restaurants near entertainment venues for a great bite or libation. West Palm Beach Elisabetta’s 185 Banyan Blvd., West Palm Beach 561-342-6699, elisabettas.com Just over a mile from the Kravis Center, Elisabetta’s was built to depict an Italian coastal Mediterranean restaurant – complete with a 25-foot fireplace, pewter fixtures, exposed brick walls and indoor and outdoor seating. Wine and beer Over 50 wines by the glass and more than 150 by the bottle, with a major focus on Italy and […]](https://www.sun-sentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Elisabettas-2-courtesy-360-View-Photography.jpg?w=132 "If you’re looking to start or end your next concert or theater night on a high note, try one of these restaurants near entertainment venues for a great bite or libation. West Palm Beach Elisabetta’s 185 Banyan Blvd., West Palm Beach 561-342-6699, elisabettas.com Just over a mile from the Kravis Center, Elisabetta’s was built to depict an Italian coastal Mediterranean restaurant – complete with a 25-foot fireplace, pewter fixtures, exposed brick walls and indoor and outdoor seating. Wine and beer Over 50 wines by the glass and more than 150 by the bottle, with a major focus on Italy and […]")
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Audience pleasers: Where to go for a drink or bite before or after South Florida shows
If you’re looking to start or end your next concert or theater night on a high note, try one of these restaurants near entertainment venues for a great bite or...
Celebrity wines uncorked: Some of music’s biggest names are bottling their enthusiasm for wine
Smokey Robinson Wines With dozens of Top 40 hits, singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson’s pop and rhythm and blues songs have made him an icon with music lovers for generations. While he...
Rosé wine is perfect for summer – and any time
There’s no better way to chill out when the weather warms up than with a cool glass of rosé, the perfect summer libation. Rosé has an alluring style. Its bright...