A Different Take on White Wines
S.W. and Rich Hermansen
Guest Writers
wine@lbknews.com
Those of us who have preferred red wines for their complex, nuanced aromas and tastes may have overlooked the virtues...
Notes on Sarasota Events: A Craft Rum Tasting and the Overtown Square Celebration
S.W. and Rich Hermansen
Guest Writers
wine@lbknews.com
Rum originated in the West Indies, likely in Barbados in about 1650, as a byproduct of the production of sugar...
Sarasota Food and Wine Updates…
S.W. and Rich Hermansen
Guest Writers
wine@lbknews.com
The tourist season in Sarasota has downshifted to a lower gear this month. Major League Baseball spring training has ended...
Bargain Wine Shopping 101
S.W. and Rich Hermansen
Guest Writers
wine@lbknews.com
Smart shopping will help you find the best values consistent with your wine shopping budget. Remember these tips whether buying...
Frauds in Wine Marketing, Blockchains, and Bitcoin
S.W. and Rich Hermansen
Guest Writers
wine@lbknews.com
During October of 2024, news broke about arrests by Europol of a syndicate of wine fraudsters who had sold millions...
Starbucks plans to open on Longboat Key
Starbucks will open late summer 2025 at 3174 Gulf of Mexico Drive pending approval by the Town of Longboat Key.
Big-name brands are uncommon on...
Café on St. Armands Now Open
Café on St. Armands, the reimagining of Café L’Europe, is now officially open.
This Mediterranean-inspired dining destination brings bold flavors, vibrant spaces, and a modern...
Wine and Beer Exports and Tariffs
S.W. and Rich Hermansen
Guest Writers
wine@lbknews.com
Wine and beer exports have taken on the curious roles of bellwethers of the impact of tariffs on exports. During...
Wine Tasting Notes
S.W. and Rich Hermansen
Guest Writers
wine@lbknews.com
Wine dinners afford the opportunity to taste a variety of wines from (generally) the same vineyard when paired by a...
Roads from Wine Regions to the Australian Open
S.W. and Rich Hermansen
Guest Writers
wine@lbknews.com
The Australian Open Grand Slam Tennis Tournament has become the highlight of the summer in the land down under, and...