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S2 E30 SOMM LIKE IT HOT: Featuring Laura DePasquale

I am pleased to introduce you to Laura DePasquale, a Master Sommelier, wine educator, and Senior Vice President of the Artisanal Wine Division at Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits. Laura’s inspiring journey in the wine industry is nothing short of captivating. From her beginnings as an artist to becoming a trailblazer in the wine world, Laura has truly led the […]

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PODCAST: S2 E24 SOMM LIKE IT HOT Featuring Sarah Phillips

We already know Miami is a hot zone for craft cocktails and beer. Know what else is happening? The wine scene! Follow along as I continue my SOMM LIKE IT HOT blog section and continue a podcast crossover featuring some of South Florida’s buzziest swirlers, sniffers, and tasters. Meet Sarah Phillips of the Wines by Sarah: wine educator, writer, and […]

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SOMM LIKE IT HOT featuring Miami Robuchon’s Juan Carlos Santana

Meet Juan Carlos Santana, beverage director of The Bastion Collection’s L’ Atelier de Joël Robuchon in the Miami Design District. We love a successful “raised in (Miami) Dade” story, and this one is it!

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Top 50 2021 Sips by Mr. Whet Palette

As you know, from following this blog, wine plays a major role in all food experiences. I am Lawrence, the husband of the force behind The Whet Palette. My part is to (1) not touch the food until Brenda has photographed it, (2) occasionally hold a flash, and (3) pick the vino! With that being […]

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Somm Like it Hot: Featuring Cynthia Betancourt

Born and raised in New Jersey, Cynthia Betancourt found her way to South Florida in 1998. While she attended the Culinary Arts program at The Art Institute, a job at Wine Watch kicked off her passion for wine. Now, she rocks the wine scene like no other in West Broward (yes, THAT West Broward) at Ishilima, her Pembroke Pines restaurant. This talented #SOMMmomofPines is not holding back.

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Somm Like It Hot: Featuring Daniel Bishop

We already know Miami is a hot zone for craft cocktails and beer. Know what else is happening? The wine scene! Follow along as I continue this blog section featuring some of South Florida’s buzziest swirlers, sniffers, and tasters. Meet Daniel Alan Bishop: Fiola Miami’s Head Sommelier & Beverage Director.

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SOMM LIKE IT HOT: Alessandra Esteves

While attending a summer program at Perugia University at age 19, this somm extraordinaire initially fell in love with Italian wine and culture. But before she took the leap into a successful full-time wine lifestyle, she worked for ten years as a corporate attorney, wrote about wine, and hosted a successful podcast named Dama do Vinho. Once she finished her WSET Diploma Level 4, she decided to …

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Top 50 2020 Sips by Mr. Whet Palette

As you know, from following this blog, wine plays a major role in all food experiences. I am Lawrence, the husband to the force behind The Whet Palette. My part is to (1) not touch the food until Brenda has photographed it, (2) occasionally hold a flash, and (3) pick the vino! With that being […]

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SOMM LIKE IT HOT: Featuring Bianca Sanon

MEET: Bianca Sanon

General Manager and Sommelier at Boia De

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SOMM LIKE IT HOT: Featuring Jacqueline Coleman

We already know Miami is a hot zone for craft cocktails and beer. Know what else is happening? The wine scene! Follow along as I continue this blog section featuring some of South Florida’s buzziest swirlers, sniffers, and tasters. Meet Miami born and raised Jacqueline Coleman Freelance wine writer, judge & consultant Business copywriting and […]