Party like it's 2023

Say Goodbye to 2022 With a Glass of Quality Champagne

An estimated 360 million glasses of Champagne will be served this New Year's Eve.

12/29/2022 By Bob McGinn

Wine Maven

Meet Gina Lyons, Sarasota's Champagne Doyen

Through her company, A Vine Affair, Lyons offers in-depth Champagne seminars and tastings in private homes and corporate venues.

08/18/2021 By Bob McGinn

Weekly Planner

Also on the menu: a winemaker dinner at Mattison's Forty-One and a Texas barbecue stand in Wimauma.

01/22/2020 By Rachel Suwak

Bubble up

The preferred wine of everyone from royals to rappers, Champagne is universally associated with celebration, victory and success.

12/26/2019 By Bob McGinn

Happy New Year

A simple recipe that gets a sweet touch from locally made sorbet.

Turkey Tipples

A master sommelier's cheat sheet.

Party Time

Michael Klauber of Michael's On East and Michael's Wine Cellar shares his tips for choosing the perfect Champagne for your holiday gathering.

Weekly Planner

Including Michael's On East's annual Champagne tasting.

11/30/2016 By Lana Allen

Article

John Bancroft picks his three favorite champagnes fror summer.

06/03/2013 By John Bancroft

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02/14/2013 By taylorm

Article

Chef Judi shares her picks for how to have a romantic Valentine's Day in Sarasota--without dining out at an overpriced restaurant.