Wine tasting events often feature different combinations of red and white wines.
Wine tastings provide novice wine drinkers and wine enthusiasts alike with the opportunity to introduce their palates to new bouquets and ideal wine and food pairings. Frequently held in restaurants or wine bars, these tastings often feature several types of wine in order to help the tasters develop an understanding of the unique aromas. In Miami, Florida, and the surrounding areas, individuals interested in learning more about wine have several wine tasting event options available.
The Cheese Course
The Cheese Course is an artisan cheese shop in Miami that hosts one to two wine and cheese tastings each month. During these tastings, cheeses are paired with wines that come from the same region. Popular regions featured in The 's tastings are Italy, Australia, California, France and Switzerland.
Sommeliers are present at all tasting events to teach participants about the finer points of the wine and cheese pairings. During some events, winemakers, cheesemakers, cheese importers or authors are in attendance to discuss the creation of the products and their personal experiences with finding the best wine and cheese combinations.
The Cheese Course
3451 NE 1 Ave. #100
Miami, FL 33137
786-220-6681
thecheesecourse.com
Smith and Wollensky
The Smith and Wollenskey restaurant in Miami Beach celebrates National Wine Week in September every year. For a full week, the restaurant features ten different wines each day. With the purchase of an entree, patrons can taste a sample of each of the ten wines for a small additional charge. The daily samplings feature a variety of reds and whites as well as a taste of the Smith and Wollensky Private Reserve wine.
Aside from Wine Week, the restaurant features a large selection of wines and encourages guests to seek wine advice from its staff.
Smith and Wollensky
1 Washington Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-673-2800
smithandwollensky.com
Wine Watch
Wine Watch hosts wine tastings and dinners at its location and at other restaurants throughout the Fort Lauderdale area. Up to five separate wine tastings are held per week at different venues. Many of Wine Watch's events focus on the interplay between wine and food, as some tastings come with dinners or light appetizers while others are integrated into cooking classes. Events that focus solely on wine usually incorporate one type of wine but include several different vineyards. These tastings are designed to educate guests on the subtleties involved in wine creation.
Wine Watch
901 Progresso Dr.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
954-523-9463
winewatch.com
Libation
Libation, a wine store and wine bar combination, features wine tastings five nights a week. On those nights during which wine tastings are not scheduled, Wednesday and Thursdays, the bar offers other specials like Ladies' Night and two-for-one wine deals. Located in Weston, Libation also features a full tapas menu with items from empanadas to cheese plates. The Friday and Saturday night wine tastings include live music.
Libation
1722 Main St.
Weston, FL 33326
954-384-9463
libationwines.com
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