Tapas and Wine in the Alma de España
S.W AND RICH HERMANSEN
Staff Writers
wine@lbknews.com
The lore of Spanish tapas extends from the legendary 13th Century decree by King Alfonso of Castile (The Wise), requiring...
Drink Less But Drink Better
S.W AND RICH HERMANSEN
Staff Writers
wine@lbknews.com
Observers of trends in the alcoholic beverage sector have no illusions about the headwinds their industry is facing. Tariffs are...
Serendipity in Field Research; A Carnivore’s Choice
S.W AND RICH HERMANSEN
Staff Writers
wine@lbknews.com
Our tireless field research in food and wine venues paid off this week. In search of red wines, we visited...
Longboat Kiwanis Welcome Return of Lawn Party
S.W AND RICH HERMANSEN
Staff Writers
wine@lbknews.com
The somber fall of 2024 on Longboat Key and its devastating Hurricanes seemed a distant memory as residents of the...
SHE-razz, the Australian name for fine red wine
S.W AND RICH HERMANSEN
Staff Writers
wine@lbknews.com
A Super Bowl commercial for Foster’s beer revived the slogan “Foster’s, Australian for beer”. When we asked a decade ago...
Beaujolais Nouveau Day 2025
S.W AND RICH HERMANSEN
Staff Writers
wine@lbknews.com
November 20th of 2025, the third Thursday in November and a week before Thanksgiving in the USA, marks the day in...
Another Coming Out Party for Beaujolais Nouveau
S.W AND RICH HERMANSEN
Staff Writers
wine@lbknews.com
It’s harvest time and a great occasion for a celebration in the Beaujolais region of France. Apples have ripened. Wheat...
Great but Neglected Wines…
S.W AND RICH HERMANSEN
Staff Writers
wine@lbknews.com
Some of the best wines that we have tasted belong in the category of “neglected wines”. By “neglected”, we mean...
West Florida Fried Seafood & Complementary Beverages
S.W AND RICH HERMANSEN
Staff Writers
wine@lbknews.com
We set aside mandates of healthy food choices when we select certain seafood favorites. Fried seafood has a devoted following...
Chenin Blanc: A Favorite of Sommeliers
S.W AND RICH HERMANSEN
Staff Writers
wine@lbknews.com
White wine drinkers in American bars, restaurants, and wine shops ask for Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio/Gris, or Riesling. Rarely...