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!