Peg San Felippo

Jan 6, 2025 | sun-sentinel.com | Peg San Felippo

While many people start New Year resolutions right after the first of the year, some begin counting the days until the American Fine Wine Competition (AFWC) in the midst of what’s become known as Dry January. The 2025 wine competition will be Jan. 18-20 at the Florida International University Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management in North Miami.

Sep 27, 2024 | sun-sentinel.com | Peg San Felippo

I’d like to introduce you to some fascinating people living here in South Florida. Not only have they made career niches for themselves, they are also extremely passionate about what they do –  and the wine they drink. I had the opportunity to learn more about them and ask them about their affinity for wine. Alec IngoldIngold has embraced his time in South Florida since joining the Miami Dolphins as a fullback in 2022. “I’ve had some terrific experiences since becoming part of the team.

Jun 21, 2024 | sun-sentinel.com | Peg San Felippo

Summer is here, which means it’s time to serve wines that are especially alluring on the hottest of days. What makes a wine perfect for summer drinking? Ones that are crisp, I’d say, refreshing and, of course, easy to drink. White wines should be dry, light to medium bodied and high in acidity. Albariño, Dry Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc are good choices. Red wines should also be light to medium bodied, dry with low or refined tannins. Beaujolais, Cinsault and Pinot Noir work well.

Apr 30, 2024 | sun-sentinel.com | Peg San Felippo

The next time you’re wine shopping — possibly headed toward the same-old choices — do yourself a favor and make a detour to the Old World. Wines from these regions in France, Italy and Spain are easy drinking, versatile, delicious and won’t disappoint. Rhône Valley, FranceConsidered one of the largest wine producing regions in the world, the Rhône Valley is divided into two distinct vinicultural areas that use different grapes and wine styles.

Apr 24, 2024 | sun-sentinel.com | Peg San Felippo

The next time you’re wine shopping – possibly headed toward the same-old choices – do yourself a favor and make a detour to the Old World. Wines from these regions in France, Italy and Spain are easy drinking, versatile, delicious and won’t disappoint. Rhône Valley, FranceConsidered one of the largest wine producing regions in the world, the Rhône Valley is divided into two distinct vinicultural areas that use different grapes and wine styles.