http://www.examiner.com/x-15528-Miami-Wine-Examiner?cid=exrss-Miami-Wine-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:28:58 -0700 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:37:40 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-15528-Miami-Wine-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Drinking-red-wine-kills-colds?cid=exrss-Miami-Wine-Examiner Recent studies have shown that reversatol in red wine can actually ward off viruses.  This includes the Swine flu which has people freaked out around the world.  I swear that this study is accurate, as my mother-in-law (who's a grade school... Wine in the News Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:37:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15528-Miami-Wine-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Drinking-red-wine-kills-colds?cid=exrss-Miami-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15528-Miami-Wine-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Westons-2009-Winter-Wine--Food-Festival?cid=exrss-Miami-Wine-Examiner Looking for a way to taste 600 wines, but only got twenty bucks to your name? Then save it for the 2009 Winter Wine & Food Festival in Weston on Saturday, November 21st. Watch the tree lighting and bring the kids to see SANTA! I hear this guy's ... Events Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:33:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15528-Miami-Wine-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Westons-2009-Winter-Wine--Food-Festival?cid=exrss-Miami-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15528-Miami-Wine-Examiner~y2009m9d13-Pairings-a-food-wine-and-beer-event-this-Thurs-Sept-17?cid=exrss-Miami-Wine-Examiner The Broward Palm Beach/New Times' Second Annual Pairings event takes place this Thursday evening at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.  Over 35 restaurants will provide foods paired with wines, all for just $35 a ticket.  Featu... Events Sun, 13 Sep 2009 13:01:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15528-Miami-Wine-Examiner~y2009m9d13-Pairings-a-food-wine-and-beer-event-this-Thurs-Sept-17?cid=exrss-Miami-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15528-Miami-Wine-Examiner~y2009m9d1-8th-Annual-Miami-Intl-Wine-Fair-Sept-2627?cid=exrss-Miami-Wine-Examiner  The 8th Annual Miami International Wine Fair is getting ready for another fantastic weekend filled with white wine, red wine, and a whole lotta wine. Plus, a fine batch of local restaurants will be serving food.  Over the past few month... Wine Tasting Events Tue, 01 Sep 2009 19:42:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15528-Miami-Wine-Examiner~y2009m9d1-8th-Annual-Miami-Intl-Wine-Fair-Sept-2627?cid=exrss-Miami-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15528-Miami-Wine-Examiner~y2009m9d1-Reality-TV-for-winos?cid=exrss-Miami-Wine-Examiner     One of the contestants.Throughout September, be sure to turn on the tube for six episodes of the new reality TV show, The Winemakers.  Twelve chicks and dudes compete for the chance to launch their very own wine brand.  C... Wine in the News Tue, 01 Sep 2009 19:35:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15528-Miami-Wine-Examiner~y2009m9d1-Reality-TV-for-winos?cid=exrss-Miami-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15528-Miami-Wine-Examiner~y2009m8d11-St-Thomas-A-wine-lovers-paradise?cid=exrss-Miami-Wine-Examiner    At Grand Cru wine bar.Among an archipelago of islands in the crystal Caribbean Sea sits the tiny U.S. Virgin Island of St. Thomas.  Despite the size, this island serves up more than the basic Rum Punch and Piña Colada.Though ... Travel Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:51:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15528-Miami-Wine-Examiner~y2009m8d11-St-Thomas-A-wine-lovers-paradise?cid=exrss-Miami-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15528-Miami-Wine-Examiner~y2009m7d18-Wine-101-Which-wines-are-best-for-summertime?cid=exrss-Miami-Wine-Examiner Notes: For clarity, grape varietals are in bold and wine brand names are italicized.  All recommended wines have an excellent QPR, and can be found either at Total Wine, Crown Wine & Spirits, or Publix.    It is so damn hot out tha... Wine 101 Sat, 18 Jul 2009 21:10:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15528-Miami-Wine-Examiner~y2009m7d18-Wine-101-Which-wines-are-best-for-summertime?cid=exrss-Miami-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15528-Miami-Wine-Examiner~y2009m7d15-Wine-101-Why-decant?cid=exrss-Miami-Wine-Examiner Just like you and I, wine too needs to breathe.  Decanters are vase-like glasses specifically designed to let wine breathe.  Decanting simply means opening a bottle, pouring the wine into the decanter, and allowing it to sit out for some br... Wine 101 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:50:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15528-Miami-Wine-Examiner~y2009m7d15-Wine-101-Why-decant?cid=exrss-Miami-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15528-Miami-Wine-Examiner~y2009m7d14-A-glass-for-every-varietal-Is-it-necessary?cid=exrss-Miami-Wine-Examiner  You may have noticed that there seems to be a wine glass for every grape varietal on the market.  There's a glass specially designed for Riesling, another for Sauvignon Blanc, a glass for Burgundy, Pinot Noir, Cabernet, and even Port.At fi... Wine Tasting Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:26:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15528-Miami-Wine-Examiner~y2009m7d14-A-glass-for-every-varietal-Is-it-necessary?cid=exrss-Miami-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15528-Miami-Wine-Examiner~y2009m7d12-Wine-Snob-iphone-app?cid=exrss-Miami-Wine-Examiner If you have an iPhone, download the app ‘Wine Snob’ through itunes.  It’s a pretty basic program for jotting down which wine you just drank.  When you wake up the next morning, you’ll realize just how valuable this l... Reviews Sun, 12 Jul 2009 11:01:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15528-Miami-Wine-Examiner~y2009m7d12-Wine-Snob-iphone-app?cid=exrss-Miami-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15528-Miami-Wine-Examiner~y2009m7d10-Master-Sommelier-of-The-Capital-Grille-shares-collection?cid=exrss-Miami-Wine-Examiner  Thank you, Master Sommelier George Miliotes of The Capital Grille, for putting it out there.  Your wine, that is.  In a new wine tasting series, the Capital Grille hosts a six-week Master Wine Tasting Event.Of the 170 Master Sommelier... Events Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:11:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15528-Miami-Wine-Examiner~y2009m7d10-Master-Sommelier-of-The-Capital-Grille-shares-collection?cid=exrss-Miami-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15528-Miami-Wine-Examiner~y2009m7d9-Vino-Hollywood?cid=exrss-Miami-Wine-Examiner Located on Harrison Street in Downtown Hollywood is a warm and inviting wine bar.  This is the kind of place to get cozy in.  But don’t worry, you won’t break a sweat, since Vino cares for their wines with a climate controlled e... Reviews Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:03:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15528-Miami-Wine-Examiner~y2009m7d9-Vino-Hollywood?cid=exrss-Miami-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15528-Miami-Wine-Examiner~y2009m7d7-Key-Largo-Food-and-Wine-Festival?cid=exrss-Miami-Wine-Examiner In case you've been looking for an excuse to get down to the Keys, here it is. The Food and Wine Festival has planned 30 plus events spanning from Friday, July 31 through Sunday, August 9. Featured food and drinks come from all corners of the world.T... Events Mon, 06 Jul 2009 22:50:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15528-Miami-Wine-Examiner~y2009m7d7-Key-Largo-Food-and-Wine-Festival?cid=exrss-Miami-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15528-Miami-Wine-Examiner~y2009m7d6-Best-Beach-Wines?cid=exrss-Miami-Wine-Examiner Beach season has arrived for South Floridians.  Sure, we can go to the beach any time of the year, but summer is still the season to lay your hot body out on the sand and bake like a chicken.  Bring along a cooler with ice, pack it with a f... Reviews Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:39:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15528-Miami-Wine-Examiner~y2009m7d6-Best-Beach-Wines?cid=exrss-Miami-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15528-Miami-Wine-Examiner~y2009m7d4-Schnebly-Redlands-Winery?cid=exrss-Miami-Wine-Examiner You won’t find many wineries in South Florida, but you will find Schnebly’s.  And it does not try to be like any other winery in America.  It’s wines are made with fresh tropical fruits that grow year-round.  Luscious... Reviews Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:33:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15528-Miami-Wine-Examiner~y2009m7d4-Schnebly-Redlands-Winery?cid=exrss-Miami-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15528-Miami-Wine-Examiner~y2009m7d2-Navigating-the-wine-aisle-at-Publix?cid=exrss-Miami-Wine-Examiner Sometimes when we are on our way to someone’s house, there is just enough time to stop into the nearest Publix, and grab a bag of potato chips, and a six pack of beer.  It’s bad manners to show up empty handed, plus it’s always... Shopping Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:54:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15528-Miami-Wine-Examiner~y2009m7d2-Navigating-the-wine-aisle-at-Publix?cid=exrss-Miami-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15528-Miami-Wine-Examiner~y2009m7d1-How-to-taste-wine--step-3--taste?cid=exrss-Miami-Wine-Examiner If you’ve read Step 1 - Appearance, and Step 2 - The Nose, then finally, you are ready to drink!  But a keg stand won’t do the wine any justice, so read on… Take your first sip slowly, and hold the wine in your mouth.  Pu... Wine Tasting Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:29:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15528-Miami-Wine-Examiner~y2009m7d1-How-to-taste-wine--step-3--taste?cid=exrss-Miami-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15528-Miami-Wine-Examiner~y2009m7d1-How-to-taste-wine--step-2--the-nose?cid=exrss-Miami-Wine-Examiner First, get some got swirling action going in your glass.  Not only does this mix oxygen with your wine, helping to clear out the unfriendly aromas that develop from the wine being bottled up, but it also reveals the wine’s unique flavors.&... Wine Tasting Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:21:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15528-Miami-Wine-Examiner~y2009m7d1-How-to-taste-wine--step-2--the-nose?cid=exrss-Miami-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15528-Miami-Wine-Examiner~y2009m7d1-How-to-taste-wine--step-1--appearance?cid=exrss-Miami-Wine-Examiner Many people wonder what the big deal is about wine tasting.  They see people who swirl, sniff, slurp, and spit their wine, and label them “wine snobs”.  But actually, most tasters are wine nerds. Because there are so many differ... Wine Tasting Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:16:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15528-Miami-Wine-Examiner~y2009m7d1-How-to-taste-wine--step-1--appearance?cid=exrss-Miami-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15528-Miami-Wine-Examiner~y2009m6d29-4th-of-July-BBQ-wines?cid=exrss-Miami-Wine-Examiner There’s no better time to light up the barbie than the 4th of July.  It’s hot as hell in South Florida, and cooking indoors is just not an option.  Plus, it’s a great time to gather with friends and family, have some drin... Pairing 4th of July Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:01:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15528-Miami-Wine-Examiner~y2009m6d29-4th-of-July-BBQ-wines?cid=exrss-Miami-Wine-Examiner