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Friday, January 29, 2010

South Florida Weekend Wine Happenings!

It has been a gorgeous week across South Florida, at least weather wise.
I'd like to thank all of you out there for the informative and great feedback!
Let's build this South Floria wine community.
Here are you weekend wine tastings:


-------------------------------------Biscayne Boulevard Area
Imperial Wines
Wine Tasting
Friday Jan 29th
6:30 p.m. to 9pm
7235 Biscayne Blvd
Here's What You'll Be Drinking When You Go:

Villa Vinea Prosecco
Gianolo Barbaresco
Gianolo Barolo
Scudo Massimo- Amarone


-----------------------------------------Delray Beach Area
Vino Fest The Latin American Wine Showcase
Downtown Delray Beach
Between Swinton Ave. East to 6th Ave.
Friday, January 29th Winemakers Dinner 6:15 p.m.
Also, an event at 7:00 p.m. Saturday January 30th



-------------------------------------------The Vine Bar Coral Springs
Friday January 29th
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
"A Night of Red Wines & Chocolates II" tasting.
$10 per person
Saturday, January 30th 7:00 pm Around the World Wine & Food Pairing.
$40 per person. Gratuity not included.
925 N. University Drive
Coral Springs


-----------------------------------Kendall Area
Cork And Bottle
Friday January 29th
Wine Tasting
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
12180 S.W. 88 St.
$10

----------------------------Coconut Grove Area
La Bottega
3540 Main Highway
Rhythm & Wine Unplugged Jazz
Friday January 29th
6:30 p.m.
Marina Martin
Bossa Nova Blues
$20 per person


---------------------------------------------Boca Raton Area
The Rustic Cellar
Saturday January 30th
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
$25
Wine Tasting
798 Elm Tree Lane
Boca Raton


----------------------------------Hollywood Beach Area
Hollywood Beach
Westin Diplomat
Crown Wine & Spirits and the Babes of Project
The Tasting of the Season.
Benefitting the Neonatal Unit at the University of Miami's Jackson
Memorial Hospital
Saturday, January 30th
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Tickets are $125 per person



-----------------------------------------------Coral Gables Area
The Wine Shoppe
Friday January 29th
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Here's What You'll Be Tasting When You Go

Château de Launay 2003 Bordeaux Blanc
Château Cap de Faugères 2004 Côtes de Castillon
Château Côte de Baleau 2004 St.-Emilion Grand Cru
Château Joanin Bécot 2003 Côte de Castillon
$10 - Hors d’Ouevres will be served
1706 S Redroad
---------------------------------------Coral Gables
Wolfe's Wine Shoppe
Terralsole & Other Italians
Friday January 29th
6 p.m.
Here's What You'll Be Tasting When You Go:
Terralsole Brunello 2004
Terralsole Coldoro 2005
Tenuta de Trinoro Le Cupole 2006
La Spinetta Pin 2005
I Greppi Greppicanti 2007
Viticcio Chanti Classico 2007
Viticcio Chanti Classico Reserva 2006
$10 to Wolfe Pack
$20 at door
124 miracle mile

----------------------------------Kendall/South Miami Area
Sunset Corners
Saturday January 30th
A Tasting of the Tuscan wines of Donatella Cinelli
free
12 pm - 4pm
8701 S.W. 72nd St.
------------------------------------------Coral Way Corridor In Miami
Gulf Wine Merchants
Friday January 29th
5:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
1836 SW 3rd Avenue (Coral Way)
Free

----------------------------------------------Design District Area
Senora Martinez
" Drinking Spain Outside of the Box "
4000 NE 2nd Ave
Saturday January 30th
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
44 per person (not including tax or gratuity

----------------------------------------Old Cutler Road Area
Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden
WINE AND FOOD
Friday January 29th
7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
10901 Old Cutler Road
Coral Gables
$65 at the door
---------------------------------



Please wine responsibly, and as always, Salud!

Monday, January 25, 2010

Wine, Wine And More Wine! Mid-Week Wine Tastings!

Before I get into informing you on wine tastings I want to let you know that an article came out this past week stating that the U.S. wine consumption is up for a 16th consecutive year. There's no doubt that Americans are consuming more wine and passing the word on to others about it. And although it's clear that the recession has taken a clear hit on all of us, those wine bars and retail stores which have adjusted their prices have survived.

And now, here's what you came for:

-----------------------------------------Hollywood Here's Some Wine For You:
Hollywood Vine
Tuesday January 26th
6:00-9:00 pm
Free
When you go, here's what you'll be tasting:

TENUTA DI SALVIANO ORVIETO CLASSICO SUPERIORE, D.O.C. 2008
CHACRA BARDA PINOT NOIR , ARGENTINA, RIO NEGRO 2007
TENUTA DI SALVIANO SOLIDEO DI SALVIANO, 2003
TENUTA SAN GUIDO SASSICAIA 2006
TENUTA DI SALVIANO VIN SANTO


---------------------------Four Seasons In Brickell Avenue
Four Seasons Miami
Wine and hors doeuvres
Tuesday January 26th
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
1435 Brickell Ave
$15
--------------------------------Coral Gables Area...

The Wine Shoppe
Tuesday January 26th
11:30 a.m.
1706 S Redroad
$15 - Blind Wine Tasting



-------------------------------Gables Miracle Mile...
Wolfe's Wine Shoppe
124 Miracle Mile
Tuesday, January 26th
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Free
Wine Tasting
Here's what you'll be tasting when you go:

2007 Rosso di Montepulciano
2006 Santa Catharina
2005 Vino Nobile
2004 Vino Nobile Reserva



-----------------------------Coral Springs Area
The Vine Bar
Tuesday and Wednesday nights
Buy one, get one free on all three ounce glasses of wine
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
925 N. University Drive
Coral Springs

---------------------------------------Pembroke Pines Area Tasting

ABC Fine Wine & Spirits
Pembroke Pines Store
10798 Pines Blvd.
Thursday January 28th
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
$10.00
Here's some of what you'll be tasting when you go:
Alexander Valley Zin
Cambria Chardonnay
Deloach Rr Chardonnay
Liberty School Chardonnay
Girard Petite Sirah
Little Black Dress Pinot Noir

---------------------------------------Red Road Outside Gables Area
Chevalier Wine Cellar
Global Wines & Foods Wine Tasting
Thursday January 28th
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
4040 s.w. 57 Ave.


Hope you enjoy responsibly, and as always, Salud!

Wine Tasting Posts Coming This Week

So a nasty cold had me out for most of the last week or so.
But I, along with wine tastings, will be back this week.

Look for wine tasting information here at WiningInMiami this week.

Until then,

Salud!

Friday, January 15, 2010

Help Haiti!

This Friday, instead of doing a posting on wine tastings, I'd like to ask everyone to please donate to the Haiti cause.

Here are some charitable, reputable websites:

http://www.redcross.org

http://www.salvationarmy.org

http://www.foodforthepoor.org

For now, until next week.

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

South Florida Mid-Week Wine Happenings!

Hope you're enjoying the first month of 2010 with a glass of wine.
Looks like the weather might start to shift to the warmer side soon.


---------------------------------Boynton Beach Area...
The Living Room Restaurant
Wednesday January 13th
6:30 p.m.
1709 North Congress Ave.
Boynton Beach

--------------------------Coconut Grove Area...
La Bottega
3540 Main Highway
Thursday January 14th
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Here's what you'll be tasting if you go:
2006 Sierra Madre Pinot Noir
2007 Sierra Madre Chardonnay
Monkey Business North Coast Pinot Noir
Monkey Business North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon
Monkey Business California Merlot
$20.00


Lots of tastings coming this weekend so stay tuned.

Salud!

Friday, January 8, 2010

South Florida Weekend (Stay Warm) Tastings!

Wow!
The new year has brought us a cold blast we'd not seen in a long time.
Here at WiningInMiami we want you to keep warm and drink tasty wines.

Here are your weekend wine tastings:


---------------------------Lake Worth Area Tasting...

Dolce Vita
9 North J Street
Lake Worth
Friday January 8th
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
$20.00
Hors D'oeuvres will be served


--------------------------------Coral Gables Miracle Mile Tasting...

Wolfe's Wine Shoppe
124 Miracle Mile
Friday January 8th
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Here's what you'll be drinking when you go:

Patty Green Ana's 2008
Patty Green Balcombe 2008
Patty Green Estate Old Vine 2008
Patty Green Nortorious 2008
Peay "Cep" 2007
Peay Estate 2007
Peay Scallops Shelf 2007

$20 per person

---------------------------Sunset Drive and 87th Ave Miami...

Sunset Corners
12pm - 4pm
Saturday January 9th
Free Wine Tasting
8701 S.W. 72nd St.


--------------------------------------Coral Gables/West Miami Area...

The Wine Shoppe
Free Tasting
Saturday January 9th
2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Here's what you'll be tasting when you go:

AOC Bordeaux Superieur
AOC Bordeaux Blanc
Domaine A. Mazurd Cuvée Mazurka Côtes-du-Rhône

1706 South RedRoad



Enjoy this chilly weekend sipping some wine.
Salud!

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Another Gorgeous (But Nippy) Wednesday In South Florida...Time To Sip Delicious Wines!

Folks, thanks for the positive feedback and encouraging e-mails.
2010 has arrived and a bright, joyous year awaits us.
Vino lovers, let's keep building this wine community!
Here are some wine happenings:


-----------------------Boynton Beach, Here's Some Wine For You

The Living Room Restaurant Boynton Beach
Wine Tasting
Cupcake Wines
1709 North Congress Ave.
Boynton Beach
Wednesday, January 6th
6:30 p.m.


------------------------Coral Springs Happy Hour
The Vine Bar
Happy Hour - Buy One, Get One Free On All Three Ounce Glasses
925 N. University Drive
Coral Springs
Wednesday, January 6th
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.


---------------------------Coconut Grove Tasting
La Bottega Wine Tasting
Thursday, January 7th
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
$20.00 per person.
3540 Main Highway
The Grove Garden Trilogy
Rsvp to 305 444 3493


Please Toast Responsibly, and as always, Salud!

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

1st January Wine Update Coming Tomorrow!

Happy New Year, Vino Lovers!

2010 promises to bring lots of exciting wines and more wine drinkers.
South Florida's rich diversity and people also promise to bring a wine
community never seen before.
Stay tuned to WiningInmiami.com for ALL the latest happenings, where we
keep you informed of the truth in wine.

I'll quote the Greeks on this one: "In Vino Veritas."

Salud!