This was a really, really fun one. I first met Antonio back in 2018 (in my London days), when I interviewed him for two Liv-ex articles. When I heard that he’d be in Miami with his team for Vinous Icons, a two-day tasting event hosted by the publication, I couldn’t resist suggesting a Wine Talks Miami collaboration. Happily, he enthusiastically agreed.

This was a fascinating and fun opportunity to dive into topics around wine criticism, communication, and fine wine trends around the world with some of the most influential voices in our industry. 

We were joined by:

• Antonio Galloni
  • Regions covered: Napa, Sonoma, Piedmont, much of Tuscany, Bordeaux, Champagne
• Neal Martin
  • Regions covered: Bordeaux, Burgundy, S Africa, and various other regions most importantly England
• Eric Guido
  • Regions covered: Italy (aside from Piedmont, and Chianti Classico and Maremma in Tuscany), Oregon, Washington, Paso
• Joaquín Hidalgo
  • Regions covered: Argentina, Chile, Spain

…and sixty members of the Miami wine trade!

A huge thanks to the team at Lafayette – especially Beverage Director, Higor Valle, for making this happen on the restaurant’s beautiful mezzanine area. And, of course, a big thanks to attendees and our brilliant panel.