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Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Mid-Week Wine Happenings!

Thanks To All The Wonderful People Who Follow This Blog.
We're Continuing To Grow And A Lot More Is On The Way.

South Florida, Here Are Your Mid-Week Wine Happenings:


----------------------------Downtown Miami/Design District/Midtown Area...
Miami MiniBar
Wine Tasting
3612 N.E. 2nd Ave.
Wednesday March 31st
7 -9 p.m.
For more information call 305-576-7031


--------------------------------------------Coconut Grove Area...
Wine Tasting
Thursday April 1st
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
$20 per person
3540 Main Highway

------------------------------------------Coral Springs Area...
The Vine Bar
Wednesday March 31st
Wine Flight Night
925 N. University Drive

--------------------------------------------Fort Lauderdale Area...
Wine Watch
Ribera Del Duero Tasting
Wednesday March 31st
7:00 p.m.
$35 + Tax
901 Progresso Drive
Fort Lauderdale

------------------------------------------Boca Raton Area...
The Rustic Cellar
5 Year Anniversary Party
Five wines for Five Dollars A Glass
Thursday April 1st
409 SE Mizner Blvd
Boca Raton




Please wine responsibly, and as always, Salud!

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Weekend Wine Happenings!

To all of you I saw at the Boca Bacchanal last weekend, I hope you had a great time. I certainly did.
There were some amazing wines and certainly a few wines that needed improvement. The food samples were all delicious, however.
Pictures coming soon!

On a separate note, I'd like to take a moment to congratulate those who work in wine and new media. It is clear that the so-called "experts" are fading. It's clear that all of us who post on the Internet are bringing more transparency and credibility to the wine world.

South Florida, Here Are Your Weekend Wine Happenings:

----------------------------------------------Coral Gables/West Miami Area...
Wolfe's Wine Shoppe
Friday, March 26th
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
$10 To All WolfePack
Here's Some Of What You'll Be Tasting When you go:
Ridgecrest Pinot Noir 2007
Domaine Serene
Yamhill Cuvee Pinot Noir 2007
Evenstad Pinot Noir 2006

---------------------------------------West Miami/South Miami Area...
The Wine Shoppe
FREE
Spanish Wine Tasting
Saturday March 27th
2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Here's Some Of What You'll Be Tasting When You Go:
Sanz Clasico 2007 Rueda
Castillo Naos Oak Aged 2005 Extremadura
Saó CLB 2006 Terra Alta
Anjoli 2004 Priorat
1706 S. Red Road

------------------------------------Kendall/Souh Miami Area...
Sunset Corners
Saturday March 27th
FREE Wine Tasting
12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
87 Ave. And S.W. 72nd St.
----------------------------------Westchester/Kendall/South Dade Area...
Cork & Bottle
Friday March 26th
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
$10 Wine Tasting
12180 S.W. 88 St.

--------------------------------------Downtown Miami/Midtown/Upper Eastside Area...
W Wine Bistro
7:00 p.m.
Friday March 26th
Soiree

------------------------------------------Coral Springs/Broward Area...
Wine Shop Of Coral Springs
Friday, March 26th
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
$10 per person
925 N. University Drive

--------------------------------------------------Miami Beach Area...
W Wine Boutique
Friday March 26th
7:.00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
$25 Tasting and you also get a GoVino glass
1328 Alton Road

Please wine responsibly, and as always, Salud!

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

American Fine Wine Competition Raises Over $80,000 For Local Charities!

Here are a few pictures from the American Fine Wine Competition (AFWC).
If you weren't able to attend this wonderful event, I'd like to let you know that it
raised over $80,000 for the American Red Cross, Quantum House, and Lincoln Culinary Institute Scholarship program via a well-organized and executed auction.

This spectacular annual gala featured performances from local South Floridian Nicole Henry and Painter Michael Israel (see picture below with Shari Gherman). Guests were treated to a delicious 5-course dinner made by some of South Florida's premier chefs.

It was held at the Lincoln Culinary Institute in West Palm Beach on Saturday March
13th 2010.

For more information on this year's event, or to become a sponsor for next year, you can contact Shari Gherman at shari@americanfinewinecompetition.com









Salud!

Friday, March 19, 2010

South Florida Weekend Wine Happenings!

Ahhh...The spring arrives. The trees are beginning to bloom, the frost is melting from the vines, and the South Florida weather is still chilly...
I know. I know. We're all wondering when this chill will go away. But since you have to stick through it might as well enjoy it with a vino.

South Florida, Here Are Your Weekend Wine Happenings:

-------------------------------------------Boca Bacchanal This Weekend!
Here's Some Information Detailing This Great Event:

The Boca Bacchanal Committee has announced the pairings of the Vintner Dinner Chefs and Vintners, who will be coming to the event for this weekend's (March 19th- 21st)winefest and auction. This is the eighth edition of the popular food and wine weekend, which benefits the Historic Preservation and Heritage Education Programs of the Boca Raton Historical Society.
The three-day affair will feature the Friday evening Vintner Dinners and a Sunday alfresco Grand Tasting, as well as a Wine Seminar, at Mizner Park Amphitheatre. The event’s centerpiece, The Bacchanal & Auction will comprise a wine and spirits reception presented by the Vintner Dinner Chefs and Vintners, a silent and live auction and a lavish dinner. It will take place Saturday evening at the Boca Raton Resort & Club, where patrons of the auction will vie for a host of rare wines and superb lifestyle lots.

For more information on Boca Bacchanal, and to order tickets, please contact the Boca Raton Historical Society at 561.395.6766 extension 101 or visit the event website at http://bocabacchanal.com

-------------------------------------Coral Gables/West Miami Area..
The Wine Shoppe
FREE Wine Tasting
Saturday March 20th
2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Here's What You'll Taste When You Go
Universo de los Andes Reserva Pinot Noir 2007
Universo de los Andes Reserva Malbec 2007
Osadía Chardonnay Reserva 2007
Osadía Carmenere Reserva 2007
1706 S. red road
-----------------------------------------------Miami Beach Area...
Gulf Liquors
Friday March 19, 2010
FREE Wine Tasting
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
1681 Alton Road
Here's Some Of What You'll Be Drinking When You Go:
2008 Heavenly Chardonnay
2007 Deadly Zins
2007 6th Sense Syrah

----------------------------------Coral Gables/Coral Way Corridor/South Miami Area...
Wolfe's Wine Shoppe
Friday March 19th
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
124 Miracle Mile
and Saturday March 20th 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

----------------------------------------------Coral Way Corridor/Brickell Area...
Gulf Wine Merchants
Luigi Bosca Wine Tasting
Friday March 19th
6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
1836 SW 3rd Avenue
FREE


----------------------------------Downtown Miami/Midtown/Design District Area...
The Wine Bistro
Friday March 19th and Saturday March 20th
7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
3622 NE 2nd Avenue
$5 Corkage Fee Per Bottle(Does not apply to wine by the glass)


-------------------------------------------Miami Beach Area...
W Wine Boutique
Friday March 19th
Wine Tasting
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
$20
1328 Alton Road

-----------------------------------Palm Beach Gardens/Lantana/Lake Worth Area...
Wine Dine and Design
Saturday Marc 20th
Palm Beach Gardens
3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Benefitting The American Red Cross Haiti Relief And Development
And The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Center Foundation
For ticket information go to winedineanddesign.com
$30



So, please continue to soak in the warm/chilly weather.
And don't forget, as always, please wine responsibly. Salud!

Monday, March 15, 2010

Mid-Week Wine Happenings!

Our journey takes us down a new wine path this week. If you were able to attend the American Fine Wine Competition (AFWC) last Saturday in West Palm Beach, I'm sure you enjoyed it. I certainly did.
Those are the type of events we strive to bring to you, our loyal readers.

Here Are Your Mid-Week Wine Happenings:

-------------------------------------------Boca Bacchanal This Upcoming Weekend!
Here's Some Information Detailing This Great Event:

The Boca Bacchanal Committee has announced the pairings of the Vintner Dinner Chefs and Vintners, who will be coming to the event for this weekend's (March 19th- 21st)winefest and auction. This is the eighth edition of the popular food and wine weekend, which benefits the Historic Preservation and Heritage Education Programs of the Boca Raton Historical Society.
The three-day affair will feature the Friday evening Vintner Dinners and a Sunday alfresco Grand Tasting, as well as a Wine Seminar, at Mizner Park Amphitheatre. The event’s centerpiece, The Bacchanal & Auction will comprise a wine and spirits reception presented by the Vintner Dinner Chefs and Vintners, a silent and live auction and a lavish dinner. It will take place Saturday evening at the Boca Raton Resort & Club, where patrons of the auction will vie for a host of rare wines and superb lifestyle lots.

For more information on Boca Bacchanal, and to order tickets, please contact the Boca Raton Historical Society at 561.395.6766 X 101 or visit the event website at
http://bocabacchanal.com



--------------------------------------------------West Miami Area...
Que Bueno Wine Store
6421 S.W. 8th Street
Malbec Tasting
$10
Wednesday March 17th
6 p.m.


------------------------------------------------Coral Springs Area...
The Vine Bar
925 N. University Drive
Tuesday (03/16) and Wednesday (03/17)
Happy Hour - buy one, get one free on all three ounce glasses of wine
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Free 3 ounce glass of wine MUST BE of equal or lesser value.

----------------------------------------------------Hollywood Area...
Vino
1910 Harrison St.
Robledo Family Winery Tasting
Thursday March 18th
7:30 p.m.
Hollywood

----------------------------------------Hollywood Area (Again)...
Hollywood Vine
Wine Tasting
Tuesday March 16th
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 pm
FREE
2035 Harrison Street


------------------------------------------Brickell/Downtown Miami/Coral Way Area...
Aficionado's Cigar and Liquors
FREE Wine Tasting by SUNBOX Winery
Thursday, March 18th
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
1200 Brickell Bay Drive
Miami

-------------------------------------------Miami Beach Area...
Fontainebleau Hotel
4441 Collins Ave.
Burgundy Wine Dinner
Wednesday, March 17th
Gotham Steak (Inside Hotel)
$90
7 p.m.

-----------------------------------------------Miami Beach Area...
Gulf Liquors
1681 Alton Road
Friday, March 19th
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
FREE tasting



That's all for now.
Please wine responsibly South Florida, and as always, Salud!

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Weekend Wine Happenings!

We ran into a few folks the past couple of weeks who said they were quite excited there is finally a GO-TO Local Source for ALL the South Florida wine information.
(Soon To Come En Español as well)
We are proud to hear and read this but remember we can't do it without you.
Thank you, South Florida.

By The Way, Here Are Your Weekend Wine Happenings:


-----------------------------------------West Palm Beach Area For A Great Cause!
Here's a release for a fundraising Wine and Food event taking place in West Palm Beach tomorrow (Saturday March 13th). It's for a good cause:

"The Third Annual American Fine Wine Competition's (AFWC) Gala Dinner is this Saturday March 13th 2010!
The American Fine Wine Competition is one of the nation’s most prominent wine events that celebrates only American produced wine. The highly anticipated gala dinner will feature the competition-winning wines and a five-star, five-course dinner prepared by some of South Florida’s most revered chefs: Cindy Hutson of Ortanique on the Mile, Chris Northmore of the Everglades Club, Oliver Saucy of Café Maxx, Johnny Vinczencz of Johnny V Restaurant, and Michael Wagner of Lola’s on Harrison.

As guests sip and swirl the finest American produced wines, they will enjoy live entertainment by jazz singer Nicole Henry and famed performance artist Michael Israel, who will create original works of art for the live auction. Other auction items include packages of wine bottles signed by the winemakers themselves. A portion of the proceeds from the dinner, and 100 percent of the proceeds from the auction, will benefit Quantum House, the American Red Cross and the Lincoln Culinary Institute Scholarship Program."

Tickets for the Gala Dinner are $195 per person. Weekend packages for the event are available at Spring Hill Suites and Homewood Suites in West Palm Beach, both walking distance from the Lincoln Culinary Institute.

For more information on the Gala Dinner, hotel rates, ticket or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Shari Gherman at 561-504-VINE (8463) or via email at Shari@americanfinewinecompetition.com

Once again, this event is tomorrow, Saturday Mrch 13th.
You can also go to http://www.americanfinewinecompetition.com for more info.

------------------------------------------------Coral Gables/West Miami Area...
The Wine Shoppe
Wine Tasting
Friday March 12th
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
$10
1706 S. Red Road


--------------------------------------Downtown Miami/Midtown/Design District Area...

Soiree at The Wine Bistro
Friday March 12th
7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
3622 NE 2nd Avenue
Free Entrance
$5 Corkage Fee Per Bottle

---------------------------------------------Homestead/Redlands/South Dade Area...
Schnebly Redland's Winery
Friday Night At The Winery
Friday March 12th
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
30205 SW 217th Avenue
$6.00 for adults
$4.00 for kids

--------------------------------------Aventura/North Miami/North Miami Beach Area...
Laurenzo's Market
Saturday March 13th
12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Wine Tasting
16385 West Dixie Highway

---------------------------------------------Coral Gables Area...
Wolfe's Wine Shoppe
Friday, March 12th
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Wine Tasting
$10 To All Wolfepack

-------------------------------------------Coral Springs Area...
The Vine Bar
Saturday March 13th
6 p.m.
Free wine promotion and Irish music
Celebrating St. Patrick's Day
925 N. University Drive
Coral Springs

------------------------------------------------Lake Worth Area...
Dolce Vita Wines
Taste of South Africa Wine Tasting
Friday March 12th
7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
$20.00
9 North 'J' Street
Lake Worth
---------------------------------------------Coral Springs Area...
Wine Shop of Coral Springs
Friday, March 12th
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
"European Wine Tour" tasting.
$10
925 N. University Drive

--------------------------------------------------Fort Lauderdale Area...
Wine Watch
Friday, March 12th
Argentina/Chilean Wine Tasting and Asado
7 p.m.
$35 per person
901 Progresso Drive
Fort Lauderdale
Courtyard of Progresso Plaza

-------------------------------------------Kendall/South Miami Area...
Sunset Corners
Saturday March 13th
12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
8701 (Ave.) And Sunset (S.W. 72nd St.)
FREE
---------------------------------------Aventura/Hollywood/North Miami Area...
Macy’s Home Store at Aventura Mall
Culinary Kitchen, 2nd Floor
Saturday March 13th
1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
19535 Biscayne Boulevard
Chefs Govind Armstrong And Andrea Robinson (Sommelier)
Host Perfect Pairing Wine and Food Party
FREE

---------------------------------------------Sunny Isles/South Broward Area...
Laboratory Night
H French Restaurant
Monday March 15th
7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
17608 Collins Ave.
Sunny Isles Beach
$30 per person, plus tax and gratuity
"Gather up your best Burgundys, Bordeauxs
and Cotes-du-Rhones, put them in brown bags" for this event.


Thank you for all the support, South Florida.
More Vino to come next week.

Please wine responsibly, and as always, Salud!

Monday, March 8, 2010

Mid-Week Wine Happenings

The middle of the week arrives and the weather is milder.
Thanks to ALL for the wonderful support.
South Florida Here Are Your Mid-Week Wine Happenings:

--------------------------------------------------Miami Beach Area...
“Wine Wednesday" at the Fontainebleau Hotel
Wine And Canapé Tasting Featuring B.R. Cohn Wines
Hakkasan
Wednesday March 10th
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
$25 per person


-----------------------------------------Coral Springs Area..
The Vine Bar
Happy Hour
Enjoy buy one, get one free on all three ounce glasses of wine
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday March 9th or Wednesday March 10th
925 N. University Drive


----------------------------------Late March In France With Some Miami Folks!
"The Burgundy Wine Event at the Heart of their Terroirs (Burgundy, France)"
Monday, March 22nd 10:00 AM

This is a 5 day Burgundy tasting starting on March 22-27 2010, in Burgundy, (Beaune) France. It is very unique because it is a movable tasting from Chablis, down to Mercurey.
Here's the website for more info.
www.grands-jours-Bourgogne.com.

You need to pre-Register on that site.
------------------------------------------Coral Gables/West Miami Area...
The Wine Shoppe
Blind Tasting Tuesday
Tuesday March 9th
6:00 p.m.
1706 S. Red Road

-----------------------------------------------Fort Lauderdale Area...
Sage French Cafe in Ft. Lauderdale
French Wine Tasting Dinner
2378 N. Federal Hwy.
$74.00 plus tax and gratuity
Wednesday March 10th
7 p.m.
--------------------------------------------Kendall/South Miami Area...
Sunset Corners
The Wines of Michelle Chiarlo
FREE Tasting
Tuesday March 9th
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
87 Ave S.W. and 72nd Ave.

---------------------------------------Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale Area...
Hollywood Vine Wine Tasting
Tuesday March 9th
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
FREE
2035 Harrison Street

--------------------------------------------Coconut Grove Area...
La Bottega Enoteca Sociale
Wine Tasting
Thursday March 11th
6:30 p.m.to 8:30 p.m.
3540 Main Highway, Coconut Grove, FL 33133

---------------------------------------------Bal Harbour/Bay Harbor Islands Area...
French Bakery Cafe
Pinot Noir Blind Wine Tasting And Dinner
Tuesday March 9th
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
1023 - 96 street (Kane Concourse)
Bay Harbor Islands
For more information, call 305-868-5212


Finally, Here's a release for a fundraising Wine and Food event taking place in West Palm Beach this weekend. It's for a good cause:

The Third Annual American Fine Wine Competition's (AFWC) Gala Dinner is this Saturday March 13th 2010!
The American Fine Wine Competition is one of the nation’s most prominent wine events that celebrates only American produced wine. The highly anticipated gala dinner will feature the competition-winning wines and a five-star, five-course dinner prepared by some of South Florida’s most revered chefs: Cindy Hutson of Ortanique on the Mile, Chris Northmore of the Everglades Club, Oliver Saucy of Café Maxx, Johnny Vinczencz of Johnny V Restaurant, and Michael Wagner of Lola’s on Harrison.

As guests sip and swirl the finest American produced wines, they will enjoy live entertainment by jazz singer Nicole Henry and famed performance artist Michael Israel, who will create original works of art for the live auction. Other auction items include packages of wine bottles signed by the winemakers themselves. A portion of the proceeds from the dinner, and 100 percent of the proceeds from the auction, will benefit Quantum House, the American Red Cross and the Lincoln Culinary Institute Scholarship Program. To date, the AFWC has raised more than $240,000 for local non-profits.

Tickets for the Gala Dinner are $195 per person. Weekend packages for the event are available at Spring Hill Suites and Homewood Suites in West Palm Beach, both walking distance from the Lincoln Culinary Institute. For more information on the Gala Dinner, hotel rates, ticket or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Shari Gherman at 561-504-VINE (8463) or via email at Shari@americanfinewinecompetition.com.


Please wine responsibly South Florida, and as always, Salud!

Friday, March 5, 2010

South Florida Weekend Wine Happenings!

The chilly weather that has swept across the nation, as well as our beloved South Florida, has not lit up. But whether it's rainy, hot or cold we are always here to bring you the latest information on the South Florida wine happenings.

(Also Coming Soon : En Español!)

South Florida, Here Are Your Weekend Wine Happenings:


------------------------------------------Coral Gables/West Miami Area...
The Wine Shoppe
FREE
Italian Wine Tasting
Saturday March 6th
2 p.m. to 5 p.m.


----------------------------------------North Miami Beach/Aventura Area...
Laurenzo's Market
Saturday March 6th
12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
16385 West Dixie Highway
North Miami Beach

------------------------------------------Kendall/South Miami Area...
Sunset Corners
87 Ave. s.w. 72nd St.
Saturday March 6th
12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
FREE


------------------------------------Downtown Miami/Midtown/Design District Area...
W Wine Bistro
Saturday Soiree
March 6th
6:45 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
3622 NE 2nd Avenue


-------------------------GRAND EVENT MONDAY AT SMITH AND WOLLENSKY ON MIAMI BEACH...
Fenadegas' Annual Miami Tasting
Monday March 8th
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
1 Washington Ave. Smith And Wollensky
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Fenadegas, the national association of wine cooperatives in Portugual, is offering an unlimited sampling of approximately 100 whites, reds and ports.
Tickets are only $25 per person!
Here Are Some of The Folks Taking Part:
Pegões, Santa Marta, Caves Vale do Rodo, Vercoope, Favaios, Almeirim and Udaca.

Call 1-866-998-8466 for your tickets.

--------------------------------------


Stay Tuned For Next Week's Big Wine Surprise...

Please Wine Responsibly, And As Always, Salud!

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Some Wine Thoughts






The South Florida wine community is growing at a pace never seen before and we here at WiningInMiami.com will be there every step of the way with YOU, our most important asset.

You've seen the Calendar Events Postings for the past few months, and from your feedback, we've learned you have grown to love the posts.
We will continue to bring you these postings and more in the next few months.

For now, enjoy the pictures above we took at an ABC store wine tasting in Aventura last week.

Please wine responsibly, and as always, Salud!