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Flock Wine Bistro in Fort Myers reimagines the Italian aperitivo
At their new wine bar, husband-wife team Matteo Affatati and Alyson Casey showcase unexpected pours, like Bernard Magrez's Moroccan Domaine Excelcio.
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Southwest Florida’s Next-Gen Sommeliers
Young sommeliers shake up the local wine scene, with their penchant for under-the-radar bottles from up-and-coming regions and winemakers.
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Move over cabernet sauvignon—light wines rise as the go-to year-round sippers
Sommeliers note a shift from heavier wines, like Cabernet Sauvignon and Barolo, toward lighter reds—particularly Italian bottles—that are food-friendly and great year...
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One of Naples’ Most Impressive French Wine Collections
Naples wine collector David Jones builds a stunning cellar around grand vintages of Burgundy and Bordeaux.
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Basque Bubbles
Mostly a secret beyond Spain, Txakolina is catching the attention of sommeliers at spots like Naples’ USS Nemo, where the team is...
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Wine Watch: A Champagne to Love
One bottle of bubbles from a grower-producer committed to a holistic approach piques the palate of a wine educator at The Wine...
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Natural (Wine) Selection
Cape Coral’s Palace Pub & Wine Bar attracts adventurous imbibers, with its organic, sustainable pours.
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Message in a Bottle
Local restaurateurs create private labels to deliver a bespoke drinking experience.
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Velvet Underground
A bold, fruit-forward shiraz from Australia captures the attention of Bailey’s General Store’s wine steward.
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It’s Only Natural
To craft a top pick at Natural Wines Naples, a California producer combines reverence for the past with winemaking of the present.
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First Among Equals
With Napa wines rivaling the prestige and price of Bordeaux’s top bottles, local wine purveyors envision an American premier cru.
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Finding Nebbiolo
To craft one of The Wine Merchant’s favorite bottles, an Italian winery delves deep into the intriguing character of Barbaresco’s grape.
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British Invasion
As climate change reshapes wine regions, southern England could become “the new Champagne.”
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That’s Amarone
This Italian wine is defined by more than its terroir—a special drying technique creates a memorable, fruit-forward bottle.
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Willamette Valley’s New Darling
An ageworthy and expressive pinot noir from a youthful region takes the limelight.
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Modern Vintage
With its bright taste and silky texture, Vidal-Fleury Vacqueyras is a current favorite at Bonita Springs’ A Table Apart.