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Thursday, April 29, 2010

South Florida Weekend Wine Happenings!!!

The weekend has arrived, South Florida. Get your shoes and evening gear out but don't forget to pull out that bottle of wine.
But we must remember, as I tell most of you I meet out there, vino is an alcoholic beverage that is meant to release stress and open conversations. It's also a drink that brings new ideas to the table. And it is all possible, of course, due to the fact that it is a subjective topic.
iVinoMiami Suggestion: Drink what you like and makes you happy. Don't worry so much about points and scores because remember we're living in an era where the exchange of ideas is instant. So, go out there experience all sorts of wines and share it with your family, friends and colleagues. That's the reality of the new media world we are in.


South Florida, Here Are Your Weekend Vino Happenings:

--------------------------------------------Fort Lauderdale Area...
Wine Watch
Saturday May 1st
7:30 p.m.
Wine Tasting
901 Progresso Drive

----------------------------------Coral Gables/Coral Way Corridor/West Miami Area...
Wolfe's Wine Shoppe
124 Miracle Mile
Friday, April 30th
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
$10 to Wolfepack

------------------------------------Coral Gables/West Miami/Miami Area...
The Wine Shoppe
Wine Tasting
Friday April 30th
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
$10
1706 S Red Road
$10

------------------------------------Aventura/North Miami/North Miami Beach Area...
Laurenzo's Italian Market
16385 West Dixie Highway
Saturday May 1st
4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
FREE

----------------------------------------Kendall/South Miami/West Dade Area...
Sunset Corners
Saturday May 1st
New Arrivals from California, Italy and Spain
Wine Tasting
FREE
12 p.m. TO 4 p.m.

-------------------------------------------Kendall/West Kendall/ South Dade Area...
Cork & Barrel
Friday April 30th
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
12180 North Kendall Drive (S.W. 88th St.)
April Wine Tasting
$10

-------------------------------Aventura/Sunny Isles Beach/North Miami Beach Area...
Whole Foods Aventura
Friday April 30th
4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Kerana Organic Wine Tasting
FREE

And remember to tell the folks at all these great venues you heard about their event here on iVinoMiami.

Please wine responsibly, and as always, Salud!

Monday, April 26, 2010

Mid-Week Wine Happenings!!!

Ah, the days of summer are quickly approaching us. As we get ready to take out those beach chairs, tents and flip flops let's also take out a few wines to enjoy in the sand.
Thanks to all of our readers and supporters. We couldn't do this without you.

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

------------------------------------Aventura/North Miami/North Miami Beach Area...
ABC Wine And Spirits
Aventura
10355 Biscayne Blvd
Wednesday, April 28
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
$10

-----------------------------------------Doral/Miami Springs Area...
ABC Wine And Spirits
Doral
9721 N.W. 41st. Street
Thursday, April 29th
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
$10

--------------------------------Hollywood Area...
Vino Hollywood
1910 Harrison St.
Salvatore Principe Wines From Argentina
Thursday, April 29th
7:00 p.m.
--------------------------------------Downtown Miami/Design District/Midtown Area...
The Cheese Course Midtown Miami
French Cheese and Wine Tasting
Thursday April 29th
7 p.m to 10 p.m.
3451 N.E. 1st Ave.


----------------------------------------------Boca Raton Area...
Fine Wine And Canines Event
Proceeds to benefit PROPEL
Thursday April 29th
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Social tasting with 15 wineries where you can bring your dog on a leash
Royal Palm Place in Boca Raton
(Federal Highway, south of Palmetto Park Road)
$45 per person
Call 561-955-8553 or visit www.PROPELYourFuture.com for more information

Please wine responsibly, and as always, Salud!

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Miami Wine And Food Festival This Week!












You might have already heard that the Miami Wine And Food Festival is in town starting this Thursday. But in case you haven't, I'd like to suggest you go to this fabulous event which will take place from Thursday (April 22nd) of this week and run all the way to Saturday (April 24th).
It will be held at The Village of Merrick Park in Coral Gables and at the Intercontinental Hotel as well.
The weekend's festivities will feature Todd English as the 2010 Celebrity Chef as well as an array of other chefs and local restaurants and, of course, tasty wines. In its 15th year, the festival is one of South Florida's premier wine and food events.
Here's the most important fact about this event: It will benefit Camillus House and The United Way of Miami-Dade.
For ticket information go to http://bit.ly/997cMP
or call 305-371-WINE




Please wine responsibly, and as always, Salud!

Sunday, April 18, 2010

Art And Wine Event This Tuesday In Brickell!

As the new week nears, we're past the famous April 15th "Tax Day" and we head into new wine happenings.
Great event going on this Tuesday April 20th at the Viceroy Hotel (Club 50) on 485 Brickell Avenue in Miami.
Miami Urban Life.com, along with a few other folks, are bringing an evening of networking, art, wine and live music.






Experience the latest work from photographer Marcus Loebroks in his series Ventanas Nocturnas.

There will also be wine specials at the bar and attendees will have the opportunity to enter into a free raffle with the a chance to win a free 2 night hotel accommodation at one of two luxury hotels.

So, come to Brickell's Viceroy Hotel Club 50 this Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

To RSVP yourself and any guests click on the image below.

Salud!


Saturday, April 17, 2010

Ft.Lauderdale Wine Fundraiser Today!

Hope all of you are enjoying your weekend.
The summer is approaching us rapidly and the humidity is certainly settling in. However, as we approach these warmer days, we must remember that there are lots of delicious red wines that are moderately priced and quite refreshing. In other words, don't only think of summer as the season to drink white wine only.

And as I mentioned to you earlier this week, we must look at wine as something that is subjective and a drink that allows us to exchange ideas and opens new conversations. It is also a beverage associated with many charities and causes. So it brings me to my next point:
Hey, here's a great wine fundraiser going on today (All for a good cause):

Team Christine Wine Fundraiser
South Floridian Christine Anderson, 24, has been diagnosed with a rare blood cancer and needs your help.
There will be a fundraiser going on today from 4 to 7 p.m. at the 2000 Marietta Drive in Ft. Lauderdale for her.
$15 donation charge at the door which will include wine-tasting and appetizers. They are asking for cash or check only.


This will be a multi-state event which will take place in tandem with events in Georgia and Boston.
There will also be wineglass decorating ($5 per glass) and a silent auction.

Hope many of you are able to assist with this cause.

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Museum Of Discovery And Science Ft. Lauderdale 15th Annual Wine And Culinary Celebration This Friday!

There are often many wine events going on in the South Florida area that are unfortunately not talked about in the mainstream media, only to be told via the blogosphere and new media.
As we all know, South Florida is rich in diversity and culture and wine only assists to further our exchange of ideas and cultures.
We here at iVinoMiami strive to provide you the most accurate information on all the South Florida wine happenings and welcome all your thoughts, comments and suggestions.

And now, I'd like to tell you about the 15th Annual Wine and Culinary Celebration that will be taking place at the Museum of Discovery and Science Ft. Laurdedale Friday, April 16th from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

It's going to feature over 30 of South Florida’s top restaurants and chefs as well as wines from wineries around the world. The event also features a silent auction and a complimentary wine glass for all attendees.

There will be many happenings Friday night including three chefs who will be giving cooking demonstrations on stage in the Museum lobby (Chef Paula DaSilva of 3030 Ocean, Chef Sean McDonald of ilios and Chef Johnny Vinczencz of Johnny V’s).

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit The Museum Of Discovery And Science Ft. Lauderdale at www.mods.org or call 954.467.MODS (6637)

Sunday, April 11, 2010

Boca Bacchanal March Fundraiser A Total Success!



Right from the time I entered the Mizner Park Ampitheatre (For those of you who don't know, it's located in Boca Raton) I encountered a sea of people, wine and food.
The Boca Bacchanal's Eighth annual Winefest & Auction held last month benefiting the Boca Raton Historical Society had over 1,600 attendees.
"The Grand Tasting" event on Sunday March 21st wrapped up the weekend's festivities and displayed lots of tasty vinos as well as delicious foods showcasing 27 local restaurants and over 140 wines.
It was part of a series of events held on the weekend of March 19th attracting "scores of top chefs and hundreds of prized vintners from the United States, Europe and South Africa and has been named by the Wine Spectator as one of America’s top 20 charities wine auctions."

For more information on this wonderful event, please visit www.bocabacchanal.com

Here are a few pictures from "The Grand Tasting" March 21st event.






Salud!

Friday, April 9, 2010

South Florida Weekend Wine Happenings!!!

Hey, thanks for visiting our blog and website. We are the GO-TO Source for wine information in South Florida. It's thanks to you we do this.

We all know that the wine world keeps changing at a rapid pace. The emergence of technology lets us access wine information anywhere and at anytime we like.
Unfortunately, many folks are still abiding by rules and other factors that will become a thing of the past.
My suggestion to those who don't "get" new media and are reluctant to "get" it:
Adapt with the times.

And as I told you earlier this week, please know that this weekend is full of exciting wine events benefiting reputable, long-standing non-profits.
If you're in the Gables area, look no further than the Coral Gables Wine And Food Festival coming this Saturday April 10th at 7:30 p.m. This event is benefiting The American Lung Association in lung research, education and patient assistance programs and The International Bronchitis Center at The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
For More Information go to http://bit.ly/bkYutB

If you're in the Miami Beach area, check out the "Merlots of The World" Wine Event benefiting the Arts For Learning Miami non-profit organization.
$10 donation per person with 100% of proceeds going to Arts For Learning Miami.
The event will be held this Saturday April 10th at 8 p.m. (sharp) at the SET nightclub on 320 Lincoln Road in Miami Beach.
Don't come alone: the concept of the event is tasting the grape varietal Merlot. Bring a team of 2-3 people as well as 3 bottles of Merlot (Doesn't have to be expensive) for this great cause which will feature a raffle at the end of the event for a two-night stay at The Hotel Riviera South Beach.
For More Information go to http://mbveiledwinesociety.wordpress.com/
and to RSVP e-mail mbveiledwinesociety@gmail.com or
Kalyn James at kalyn@a4lmiami.org

By the way, Here Are Your Full Weekend Wine Happenings:


------------------------------------------------Coral Gables
Coral Gables Wine And Food Festival
Saturday April 10th
7:30 - 10:00 p.m.
On The 100th Block of Giralda Avenue, between Ponce de Leon Boulevard and Galiano Street




-----------------------------------Kendall/South Miami/West Miami area...
Sunset Corners
87 Ave. S.w. and 72nd St.
FREE Wine Tasting
Saturday April 10th
12 p.m. to 4 p.m.


-------------------------------------Coral Gables/Pinecrest/South Miami area...
Treehouse Wine And Spirits
Vintage Sale And Tasting
Friday April 9th
6 p.m.
4708 Lejeune Road.

--------------------------------------North Miami Beach/North Miami/Aventura area...
Laurenzo's Italian Market
Wine Tasting
Saturday April 10th
12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
16385 West Dixie Highway
North Miami Beach

-----------------------------------------All Over South Florida...
Total Wine Stores
FREE Wine Tasting Of Rhone Wines
Here's What You'll Be Drinking When You Go:
Chateau de Nages Nimes Blanc Reserve
Domaine Mousset Cotes du Rhone Rose
Domaine Mas du Bouquet Vacqueyras
Amadieu Romane Machotte Gigondas
Boca Raton
April 10th 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Apr 11th 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Shops at Boca Center
5050 Town Center Circle

Boynton Beach
Apr 10th 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Apr 11th 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Boynton Town Center
850 North Congress Ave.
Boynton Beach

Fort Lauderdale
April 10th 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Apr 11th 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The Harbor Shops Plaza
1906 Cordova Road
Ft Lauderdale

Palm Beach Gardens
April 10th 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
April 11th 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Legacy Place
11221 Legacy Avenue
Palm Beach Gardens

Pembroke Pines
April 10th 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
April 11th 12p.m. to 5 p.m.
Fountain Square
15980 Pines Blvd.
Pembroke Pines

North Miami
April 10th 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
April 11th 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Arena Shops
14750 Biscayne Blvd
North Miami

----------------------------------Pinecrest/Cutler Bay/South Dade Area...
CrepeMaker
Wine Tasting
$5
Friday April 9th
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
8269 s.w. 124 st.


----------------------------------Miami Beach/South Beach/Bal Harbour Area...
W Wine Boutique
1328 Alton Road
Friday April 9th
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
$19.99 gets you in and a GoVino glass

-------------------------------Coral Gables/Coral Way Corridor/West Miami Area...
Wolfe's Wine Shoppe
124 Miracle Mile
Wine Tasting of California Cabs and Zins
$10 to all Wolfepack or $20 at the door
Friday April 9th
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.


---------------------------------------Coral Springs Area...
Wine Shop of Coral Springs
925 N. University Drive
Friday April 9th
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
"Wines from Down Under" Tasting
$10 per person



---------------------------------------All Over Miami...(Even Hialeah!!!)
Lakeridge Winery
Light Wine Tasting
Publix
155 E 2nd Ave
Hialeah
Saturday April 10th
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Publix
5715 NW 7 St
Miami
SAturday April 10th
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.


Keep those insightful comments and thoughts coming.

Please wine responsibly, and as always, Salud!

Friday, April 2, 2010

Weekend Wine Happenings

Passover weekend has arrived and most of us are taking care of family and serving our beliefs.
And as you know, living in South Florida exposes one to many beliefs, cultures and people.
Let's all ponder on the importance of respecting others this weekend.

While you do that, drink a glass of wine and interact with your peers. After all, wine is supposed to open conversations and interactions!

Thanks to all for the informative feedback.
Without you, this blog and its corresponding website would be nothing. Stay logged on for more exciting posts to come!
Let's keep building this wine community.

South Florida, Here Are Your Weekend Wine Happenings:


---------------------------------Aventura/North Miami Beach/North Miami Area...
Laurenzo's Italian Market
Wine Tasting
Saturday April 3rd
12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Free
Here's Some Of What You'll Be Drinking When You Go:
Trapiche Broquel Malbec, Argentina
Casa Silva Reserve Sauvignon Blanc, Chile
Casa Silva Reserve Carmenere, Chile


-------------------------------------------Kendall/South Miami/West Kendall Area...
Sunset Corners
Free Wine Tasting
Saturday April 3rd
12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
87 Ave and S.W. 72nd St. (Sunset Drive)


----------------------------------Downtown Miami/Midtown/Design District Area...
The W Wine Bistro
Free Entrance
Low priced wines by the bottle
Friday April 3rd/Saturday April 4th
3622 N.E. 2nd Ave.


-----------------------------------All Of South Florida...
Crown Wine And Spirits
Bring in your Crown Eco Bag, fill it with at least 6 Bottles of Wine, Spirits or Both and you will receive 10% off the items which price ends in a "9" or a "5".


----------------------------Palm Beach/Lake Worth Area...
Dolce Vita Wines
Friday April 2nd
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
$20
9 North J Street
Lake Worth

Please wine responsibly, and as always, Salud!