Archive for 'Quick Sips'
Wines to bring cheers to a holiday gift list
By Bob Hosmon and Mark Gauert The 2012 Natura Sauvignon Blanc ($11), an organic white produced from grapes grown in Chile’s justly famous Casablanca Valley, is clean and crisp on the palate and one of the [...]
Craft beer breweries boom in South Florida
By Jan Norris Craft beers are booming, and a number of breweries are springing up in South Florida. Beer lovers can now talk to brewers in person here, as well as take tours and sample the [...]
Blanc check: Sampling the other white wines
By Bob Hosmon I like Chardonnay. I’ve never been an advocate of the ABC (“Anything But Chardonnay”) mentality. I never will. But I do wish consumers would sometimes venture out of their comfort zone and consider something [...]
Sparkling wines and roses to beat the heat
By Bob Hosmon and Mark Gauert Fed up with the doldrums of a lingering summer? Then go for something different. Paint the town “pink” with some easy-to-like, quaffable rosé sparklers. These bubblies, whether enjoyed solo or [...]
A taste – without the travel – of Italy’s Puglia
By Mark Gauert I have never been to Puglia, but I’ve tasted it. For those about to tap a Google map, Puglia (pronounced POOL-ya) is on the heel of Italy. I’ve never set a heel of [...]
Is it time to show a little mercy on Merlot?
The movie Sideways crushed Merlot almost a decade ago. Is it time to show a little mercy – and appreciation – for a much maligned wine? By Bob Hosmon For the past decade, Merlot has gotten [...]
Family wineries worth getting to know
Three family-owned wineries in California, Chile and Italy worth getting to know BY BOB HOSMON In a world in which once-family-owned wineries are becoming properties of big corporations (Robert Mondavi is just one example), [...]
Top American Fine Wine Competition winners
By Mark Gauert Wines from California and Oregon uncorked Best of Show and Best of Class honors at the American Fine Wine Competition, a homegrown South Florida competition now in its sixth year. This year’s 24 [...]
American Fine Wine gold, silver medalists
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The pop art of champagne
CHAMPAGNE. SPARKLING WINE. CAVA. PROSECCO. WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU POP THE CORK BY BOB HOSMON Champagne and sparkling wines usually make an appearance on special occasions like weddings. But the busiest time for bubbly is [...]
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- Dave Chappelle at Fillmore Miami Beach Dec 13Elusive comic genius Dave Chappelle will make a rare appearance Dec. 13 at the Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theatre, with tickets on sale Thursday at 5 p.m.
- Lady Gaga to begin 2014 tour at BB&T CenterSinger will open artRave: The ARTPOP Ball tour in Sunrise on May 4Lady Gaga will make up for canceling two South Florida concerts last March by starting her artRave: The ARTPOP Ball tour at the BB&T Center in Sunrise on May 4.
Food & Dining
- Martha Stewart comes to Macy's Aventura SaturdayMartha Stewart is coming to Macy’s Aventura at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 to give a free cooking demonstration and offer tips for a perfect holiday brunch celebration. […]
- Meet Bobby Flay in MiamiExpect a long line when TV chef Bobby Flay opens his first Florida restaurant Friday at Kendall’s Dadeland Mall . […]
fashion & Style
- 10 Commandments for "The Book of Mormon" at Broward CenterWord came from upon high that for “The Book of Mormon,” ushers were briefed on how to deal with walkouts during the Tony-winning show’s run at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. […]
- 10 Christmas shows in local theatersSouth Florida stages know a good thing when they see one.
Shopping & Beauty
- Send a $5 Starbucks eGift with Visa card, get a $5 eGift freeSend a $5 Starbucks eGift using a Visa card and get $5 eGift for free. […]
- Cyber Monday: $1 Miami Heat jerseys, 25 percent off Broward Center showsThere are a few hot Cyber Monday deals for South Floridians: […]
Sun Sentinel Breaking News
- Candlelight vigil held following crossbow double murder-suicideA candlelight vigil was underway Wednesday night to mourn a 17-year-old Weston boy and his mother, who authorities say were slain with a crossbow in a double murder-suicide carried out by the boy’s father.
- Hallandale Beach police: 'Faith healer' swindled 2 women out of $85,700A self-proclaimed faith healer, chakra aligner and remover of impurities was jailed on accusations that he swindled two women he met at Aventura Mall out of nearly $100,000, Hallandale Beach police say.
- Three hospitalized after West Boca crashA two vehicle crash left three people injured in West Boca on Wednesday.
