There is always time for wine and from October 25th-27th you are invited to attend Florida’s Largest Wine Festival, the Miami International Wine Fair. Your journey begins once you receive your souvenir wine glass which will never be empty with more than 1000 wines to taste from 18 countries. Sample tasty treats from some of South Florida’s top restaurants are also there to sample. If you want the chance to taste the best of the best make sure to get one of the 600 tickets to the Collectors Club. Here you have the opportunity to savour the flavours of the best reserve wines that can retail well over $200 a bottle. If you want to learn more about wine make sure to attend one of the seminars being held both days. I suggest, Intro to Wine Appreciation, and the regional wine seminars on places like Brazil and India. The 3rd Annual South Florida Wine & Food Pairing will also be held in conjunction with the fair. The top chefs and sommeliers in the area have 60 minutes to prepare their signature dishes and pair with the vast array of wines on the Grand Tasting Floor.
Admission is $65 for Grand Tasting and $105 for Collectors Club. For more information visit www.miamiwinefair.com.
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Saturday, September 13, 2008
FLORIDA WNE COUNTRY?
Think wine just has to be made from grapes-think again. Winerys in Florida are bringing the sun kissed taste of fresh fruits to your nearest table in a beautiful wine glass. So lets hit the road and take a tour of Florida's Wine Country.
Schnebly Redlands' Winery in Homestead, Florida (30 min south of Miami) has made it their mission to turn tropical and exotic fruits in to award winning bottles of wines. I bet you did not know that the nectar from a Mango, Passion Fruit, or Guava can be turned into wine. Or that you can enjoy a nice Sparkling Grand Reserve made from the Carambola fruit better known as Starfruit. And if you never had the chinese fruit Lychee what a better way to introduce your self to this exotic flavour than in a glass of light fruity dessert wine.
About an 1 1/2 hour north of Homestead you'll arrive at the Naples Winery. Berries (both Black & Blue) are in abundance in your choice of Semi-Sweet, Sparkling, and Dry wines. Naples Winery also has a unique way of putting a new twist on classic drinks. Who needs a Pina Coloda when you can have a glass of Coco Polado (Orange, Pineapple, & Coconut) or how about a Cocoa Beach (Semi-Sweet Orange & Chocolate). The most interesting is the Hot Sun which is a Spicy Tomato Wine, their answer to the Bloody Mary.
Last stop, Florida Orange Grove Winery. Their name gives it away that here the concentration is on citrus, citrus, and more citrus. The St. Petersbug Winery which has been around for over thirty years produces wines made from Tangerine, Tangelo, and of course the popular Florida Orange (Orange Sunshine). Their Festiberry Cranberry Wine would fit perfectly on your Thanksgiving Dinner Table.
So the next time you plan a trip to the Sunshine State make sure to visit one of these hidden gems of Florida. And stock up at the gift shop. Of course you can show your friends pictures of the wonderful time you had in Florida but a bottle of Florida Sunset (Pineapple Wine) might sum if up so much better.
Check out the following websites to help plan your Florida Wine Country tour and to get times of tours, hours of tasting rooms, and calendar of special events.
Schnebly Redlands-www.schneblywinery.com
Naples Winery-www.napleswinery.com
Florida Orange Grove Winery-www.floridawine.com
Schnebly Redlands' Winery in Homestead, Florida (30 min south of Miami) has made it their mission to turn tropical and exotic fruits in to award winning bottles of wines. I bet you did not know that the nectar from a Mango, Passion Fruit, or Guava can be turned into wine. Or that you can enjoy a nice Sparkling Grand Reserve made from the Carambola fruit better known as Starfruit. And if you never had the chinese fruit Lychee what a better way to introduce your self to this exotic flavour than in a glass of light fruity dessert wine.
About an 1 1/2 hour north of Homestead you'll arrive at the Naples Winery. Berries (both Black & Blue) are in abundance in your choice of Semi-Sweet, Sparkling, and Dry wines. Naples Winery also has a unique way of putting a new twist on classic drinks. Who needs a Pina Coloda when you can have a glass of Coco Polado (Orange, Pineapple, & Coconut) or how about a Cocoa Beach (Semi-Sweet Orange & Chocolate). The most interesting is the Hot Sun which is a Spicy Tomato Wine, their answer to the Bloody Mary.
Last stop, Florida Orange Grove Winery. Their name gives it away that here the concentration is on citrus, citrus, and more citrus. The St. Petersbug Winery which has been around for over thirty years produces wines made from Tangerine, Tangelo, and of course the popular Florida Orange (Orange Sunshine). Their Festiberry Cranberry Wine would fit perfectly on your Thanksgiving Dinner Table.
So the next time you plan a trip to the Sunshine State make sure to visit one of these hidden gems of Florida. And stock up at the gift shop. Of course you can show your friends pictures of the wonderful time you had in Florida but a bottle of Florida Sunset (Pineapple Wine) might sum if up so much better.
Check out the following websites to help plan your Florida Wine Country tour and to get times of tours, hours of tasting rooms, and calendar of special events.
Schnebly Redlands-www.schneblywinery.com
Naples Winery-www.napleswinery.com
Florida Orange Grove Winery-www.floridawine.com
CITIES IN WONDERLAND
The Epcot Food & Wine Festival allows you to taste and drink your way thru the world without bringing your passport. In its 13th year the festival is one of the premier events of its kind in the US. For over a month your park admission takes you on a foodie adventure. Make sure to get the Festival Edition of the Disney Gift Card. You can use it like a debit card to sample the delectable goodies and tantilizing spirits. The average sample plate is $3.50
Plan you day accordingly so you can participate in the numerous demonstrations and events that take place each day. For example, pears take "center stage" at the Pearville Fair and you can travel the romantic islands of Greece at the Wine Bar. This year they are also offering:
Epcot Wine School
The History of Beer in America
Taste of Puglia, Italy
Louisina Culinary Trails
Sweet Sundays
The Cook, The Book, & The Bottle
Kitchen Conversations
Cheese Tastings
So head over to the Epcot Food & Wine Festival being held from September 26th-November 9th. Its the only way that you can enjoy breakfast in Mexico, lunch in Italy, and dinner in Morocco. How many of your friends can say that?
Plan you day accordingly so you can participate in the numerous demonstrations and events that take place each day. For example, pears take "center stage" at the Pearville Fair and you can travel the romantic islands of Greece at the Wine Bar. This year they are also offering:
Epcot Wine School
The History of Beer in America
Taste of Puglia, Italy
Louisina Culinary Trails
Sweet Sundays
The Cook, The Book, & The Bottle
Kitchen Conversations
Cheese Tastings
So head over to the Epcot Food & Wine Festival being held from September 26th-November 9th. Its the only way that you can enjoy breakfast in Mexico, lunch in Italy, and dinner in Morocco. How many of your friends can say that?
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