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Sarasota Wine Co. Opens Its Doors: A New Destination for Wine Lovers in Sarasota

Gina Lyons

Nov 203 min read

Sarasota Wine Co. Opens Its Doors: A New Destination for Wine Lovers in Sarasota

Fine Wines, Exclusive Tastings, and Personalized Service at the New Boutique Wine Shop* Sarasota, FL — November 2024 — Sarasota Wine Co....

Gina Lyons

Jul 135 min read

All Things Caviar...

Some easy ways to enjoy your caviar on National Caviar Day! As we approach National Caviar Day on July 18th, I'm excited to share some...

Gina Lyons

Dec 6, 20235 min read

Celebrating 100 Ans with Famille Moussé

The year 2023 marks the 100th anniversary of Champagne Famille Moussé (formerly known as Moussé Fils). Throughout this significant year,...

Rediscovering Champagne Taittinger’s DNA

Gina Lyons

Aug 30, 20235 min read

Rediscovering Champagne Taittinger’s DNA

Vins Clairs Tasting with chef de cave, Alexandre Ponnavoy. April 14th, 2023 Champagne Taittinger has been one of my longest-running...

From Polo to Palmer- Highlighting A Vine Affair’s Newest Champagne Partner, Champagne Palmer & Co.

Gina Lyons

Jul 1, 20239 min read

From Polo to Palmer- Highlighting A Vine Affair’s Newest Champagne Partner, Champagne Palmer & Co.

This past Polo Season, A Vine Affair hosted an exclusive, high-end Champagne and Caviar Event at the Sarasota Polo Club. We were honored...

Ruinart’s Blanc Singulier- The Expression of Ruinart’s Chardonnay Savoir Faire in a Changing Climate

Gina Lyons

May 26, 20237 min read

Ruinart’s Blanc Singulier- The Expression of Ruinart’s Chardonnay Savoir Faire in a Changing Climate

It’s been over 20 years since Maison Ruinart has decided to add to its portfolio, and after sitting with Frédéric Panaïotis, Chef de cave...

A Magnum Lunch to celebrate the release of Nicolas François 2008

Gina Lyons

May 10, 20236 min read

A Magnum Lunch to celebrate the release of Nicolas François 2008

After our breakfast toast at Clos Saint-Hilaire, our group headed over to the Billecart Family Home to enjoy our highly anticipated...

A morning in Billecart-Salmon's Le Clos Saint-Hilaire

Gina Lyons

May 9, 20234 min read

A morning in Billecart-Salmon's Le Clos Saint-Hilaire

April 17th, 2023 “We, at Billecart, are strong defenders of blending. If we do it well, 1+1=3, like a team. Bringing people together...

An Unforgettable Evening with Grand Siècle

Gina Lyons

May 4, 20233 min read

An Unforgettable Evening with Grand Siècle

Samedi, 15 Avril 2023 On this particular evening in Champagne, I had to privilege to attend an intimate dinner with the team of Grand...

Philipponnat's Clos des Goisses- A Paradoxed Paradise

Gina Lyons

Feb 24, 20236 min read

Philipponnat's Clos des Goisses- A Paradoxed Paradise

visit September 6th, 2022 On a lunar calendar fruit day, Dan Roznov and I finished our harvest picking and thought we would head to...

Gina Lyons

Dec 19, 20224 min read

The Magic of Les Houtrants Complantés

Last weekend, Richard (my husband) and I drove down to Miami to see our friends for a festive wine dinner! What I love about this...

My recent encounters with Charlie- Release of the new Champagne Charlie by Charles Heidsieck

Gina Lyons

Jun 23, 20225 min read

My recent encounters with Charlie- Release of the new Champagne Charlie by Charles Heidsieck

April 13th, 2022- Meeting Charlie I was in the Champagne Region for Printemps de Champagne and on this day, I believe I was tasting my...

50 Shades of Pink for this Valentine's Day

Gina Lyons

Feb 4, 20224 min read

50 Shades of Pink for this Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day or whatever you want to celebrate this month, you deserve nothing less than the little luxury of rosé...

Gina Lyons

Dec 11, 20216 min read

Champagne Guide for your Holidays

The holidays are upon us and all we have left to do is pop the Champagne and say au revoir to 2021! As far as which Champagne to pop...

Champagne Taittinger- The Perfect Toast for the Holidays

Gina Lyons

Dec 5, 20215 min read

Champagne Taittinger- The Perfect Toast for the Holidays

The most common question I get this time of year is “What is the best Champagne to buy for the Holiday Season?”. This is often referred...

A Vine Affair- My Suncoast View on ABC7 Sarasota

Gina Lyons

Jul 21, 20211 min read

A Vine Affair- My Suncoast View on ABC7 Sarasota

Learn about A Vine Affair in this brief Champagne and Caviar Tasting on My Suncoast View. Champagnes Billecart-Salmon Blanc de Blancs...

A Vine Affair on Live Bold and Boss Up Podcast

Gina Lyons

Jul 21, 20211 min read

A Vine Affair on Live Bold and Boss Up Podcast

The Episode is LIVE! Live Bold and Boss Up Podcast just dropped this week’s episode featuring A Vine Affair! Thank you so much ladies...

Gina Lyons

Dec 12, 20202 min read

Create Your Own Holiday Bar Cart

We had so much fun at Hyde House taking over their Bar Cart yesterday. We were inspired to bring you some top tips to build your own at...

Gina Lyons

Oct 23, 20202 min read

Happy Global Champagne Day from AVA!

It’s Global Champagne Day and our Co-Founder, Gina Lyons, Champagne Specialist and Enthusiast is giving you the best ways to celebrate!...

Gina Lyons

Sep 22, 20202 min read

Learn about Chablis in under 2 Minutes

Who loves ℂ𝕙𝕒𝕣𝕕𝕠𝕟𝕟𝕒𝕪? Who loves ℂ𝕙𝕒𝕓𝕝𝕚𝕤? We are breaking down everything you really need to know about Chablis, and it...

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