Katie Levine

Douro Valley Top Winery Visits

Long considered a destination for port wine, Douro Valley is quickly becoming a destination for wine lovers alike. Having traveled there this summer, here are my top picks for winery visits in the region. If you want to taste the best table wines the Douro region has to offer, head straight to Wine & Soul.Continue reading “Douro Valley Top Winery Visits”

A Tuesday Night Wine

Are you familiar with the concept of Tuesday night wine? Unlike most things in the wine world, this is a very straightforward concept–a Tuesday night wine is a wine that you drink on Tuesday nights. Of course, there’s a little more to it than that, so let me back up to how I was introducedContinue reading “A Tuesday Night Wine”

Positano Cocktail Bar: Franco’s

Situated a short walk up from the beach in the hotel Le Sireneuse sits a creative cocktail oasis: Franco’s Bar. From the breathtaking views of Positano to the equally jaw-droppingly beautiful cocktails, it’s no wonder folks line up outside for a coveted seat. We started with a Pisco Sour and a “Green Eyes,” made withContinue reading “Positano Cocktail Bar: Franco’s”

Brussels Wine Spots: Rubis

Do you ever have nights when you go out and and DON’T feel like perusing a wine list and overthinking what wine to pick? If so, head to Rubis wine bar, a small neighborhood spot with a nice, reasonably priced wine selection and vivacious atmosphere in the middle of St. Gilles in Brussels. We satContinue reading “Brussels Wine Spots: Rubis”

Brussels Wine Spots: La Cave à Manger

These olives are making me thirsty… Yesterday I had the chance to visit La Cave à Manger by Winery.be on its re-opening day on Place Brugmann. What a gem. From the interesting wine list that pushes you to try something new, to the delicious snacks that keep you wanting to drink more, this is everythingContinue reading “Brussels Wine Spots: La Cave à Manger”

Rioja Wine Vacation

Dreaming of a Rioja Wine vacation…Let’s talk some wine travel, as there’s no better way to get to know a region’s wines than to make a trip and experience it right at the source. We stayed at the incredible hotel Marques de Riscal, which is a Frank Ghery masterpiece in the middle of the wineContinue reading “Rioja Wine Vacation”