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Bleu Provence Owners Pass the Family Torch
The next generation of Cariots take up the helm of the stalwart Naples restaurant.
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Nat Nat Wine Bar Brings Parisian Vibes to Naples
A slow food chef and natural wine expert combine and re-envision their love for natural wines and fine food at this new...
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A Local’s Journey From Empty Nester to Wine-Preneur
A fateful pour in Naples set Diane Carpenter on a new path, leading up to 2017, when she planted the Ross Knoll...
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Are These the Most Expensive Bottles of Wine in Naples?
Holiday indulgences take full form with two five-figure masterpieces of Ornellaia in Sea Salt’s wine trove.
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Gloria Jordan Cabral’s Cool New Fort Myers Wine Bar
Find meticulous thought behind every under-the-radar bottle the beloved chef and wine lover unearths at her new namesake wine bar.
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The Continental’s Sommelier Shares Why White Wines Reign Supreme
Michael Baker sees the Loire Valley's white wines as France's—and the wine world's—shining stars.
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Gina Lyons is the Go-To Source for all Your Champagne Needs in Southwest Florida
The founder of a Vine Affair has turned her bubbly know-how into a sparkling career, with Champagne and caviar tasting events, cellar...
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Naples’ Sukie’s Wine Shop shares a stellar sauvignon blanc
When looking for a unique sauvignon blanc, Sukie Honeycutt of Sukie’s Wine Shop in Naples suggests this creamy, fruity Merry Edwards Winery’s...
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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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