Category: Tasting

Wine Class with Master Sommelier Andrew McNamara Cabernet and Chardonnay 5/25/11

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Wine Class with Master Sommelier Andrew McNamara: Cabernet & Chardonnay
5/25/11, 7:00-9:00 pm
Norman’s 180
180 Aragon
Coral Gables, FL 33134
https://dinemag.smartevents.com

Join Dine Magazine for a wine class with Master Sommelier, Andrew McNamara. The topic for this class is “Chardonnay and Cabernet.” During the class, you will taste 3 Chardonnays and 3 Cabernet Sauvignons from around the world – talk about what makes the grape itself so fantastic, and how the regions have molded the grape into the style that shows in the bottle.

Andrew McNamara is one of 170 Master Sommeliers in the world, and one of only 12 that was awarded the Krug Cup (passing the Master Sommelier test on the first try and with the highest score). He also sits on the board of Directors Guild of Sommeliers.
Cost is $34 and includes food, wine and instruction.

VodkaPalooza at Midtown Miami Vintage Liquor and Wine Bar 5/28/11

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Vintage Liquor and Wine Bar II at Midtown Miami to Host First-Ever Vodka-tasting Competitions
Saturday, May 28, 2:00pm – 6:00pm
Vintage Liquor and Wine Bar II
Midtown 4
3301 N.E. 1st Ave Suite 105
Miami, FL 33137

Vintage Liquor and Wine Bar II lifts “spirits” with their first-ever vodka tasting completion, Vodka-Palooza, where guests will have a chance to sample and vote for their favorites in the categories of Imported, Domestic and Flavored. Participating brands include Ciroc, Dekuyper, Smirnoff, Ketel One and Perfect Vodka, to name a few.

The event will feature two voting types, the “popular” vote which will be based on the votes casted by the guests attending and tasting, and the “professional” vote, which will be determined by a panel of judges. Of course, this will be a Blind Tasting!

Attendees will also have the chance to win a variety of prizes which include Glasses, Hats, T-Shirts, and other Surprises. Event fee is $5.00 per person.

Photographs of the Martin Miller Gin Crawl on South Beach on 5/7/11

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Martin Miller Gin Crawl on South Beach on Saturday, May 7, 2011.  We meet at the Raleigh Hotel Bar and had four amazing gin cocktails and then we moved on to Eden Restaurant and some two gin cocktails paired with some amazing food made for us.  Our last stop was at Waxy’s South Beach which we had three different gin cocktails.  I have to say I normally don’t care for gin but some of these cocktails we had during this crawl has made me a gin fan.  The Donatello at the Raleigh was my favorite, made with fresh blueberries, raspberries, orange , lemon and Martin Miller Gin, it was amazing.

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Soiree de Vin at Nikki Beach 5/6/11

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Soiree de Vin at Nikki Beach
Friday, May 6th, 2011, 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Nikki Beach Miami
One Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.nikkibeach.com

Join us for our Monthly Wine Series featuring a taste of European fine wines.

Featured Wines:
– Veuve Moisans Rose, a French Sparkling Wine from Loire Valley
– Crin Roja Tempranillo Rosado, Tierra de Castilla, Spain
– Chamarre Pinot Noir Grande Reserve, Burgundy
– Baron de Hoen Riesling, Alsace *Made with Responsible Farming
– Chamarre Sauvignon Blanc, South of France *Top 100 French Vin de Pays

RSVP to rsvp.miamibeach@nikkibeach.com for Complimentary Wine Tasting with a delectable selection of breads and cheeses.

Hot New Tequila Tasting at W Wine Boutique Miami Beach 4/16/11

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Hot New Tequila Tasting this Saturday from 2-5 at W Wine Boutique Miami Beach
Saturday April 16th, 2011, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
W Wine Boutique Miami Beach
1328 Alton Road
Miami Beach, Fl 33139
www.wwineboutique.com

Tanteo Naturally-Infused Artisan Tequilas

“What are your thoughts on 80-proof, choco-infused tequila with hints of jalapeno? That it’s ass water? We were right there with you-until we maned up and took a slug. Awesome! Sweet, spicy and chocolaty good. It confirms the Tijuana truism that cocoa and tequila always mix well.”
Maxim Magazine September 2010

Tanteo tequila takes pure blanco tequila from 100% Weber blue agave and then infuses it with jalapeno, chocolate or tropical fruit extracts.

o Tanteo Jalapeno Tequila $44.99
o Tanteo Chocolate Tequila $44.99
o Tanteo Tropical Tequila $44.99

Flavored tequila was previously prohibited by the CRT, but in 2006 the rules surrounding the infusion of tequilas with various flavors was relaxed allowing for the production of these drinks. The fact that the CRT have relaxed their laws shouldn’t be indication that people can do what the hell they want with tequila, and Tanteo takes a great first step and the results are a high quality product that is both delicious and still respects the tequila in the process.

Please join us this Saturday April 16th from 2-5 pm at our South Beach location, 1328 Alton Road, for a celebration of modern invention and traditional artisan methods. And of course, to drink some Tequila!

Winemaker Tasting with Champagne Veuve Clicquot’s Pierre Casenave 4/14/11

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A Winemaker Tasting with Champagne Veuve Clicquot’s Pierre Casenave
Thursday April 14th 2011, 6-8 pm
W Wine Boutique Downtown
JW Marriott Marquis Miami 2nd Floor
255 Biscayne Blvd Way
Miami, Fl. 33131
Website.

W Wine Boutique Downtown Presents:
A winemaker tasting with Veuve Clicquot winemaker Pierre Casenave. Young Pierre will guide us through a lineup of Veuve Champagne including the following wines:
Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label NV
Veuve Clicquot Brut Rose NV
Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label Vintage 2002
Veuve Clicquot Brut Brut Rose 2002

Additionally, there will snacks from Fauchon Paris including their award winning chocolates.

Cost is $30 dollars. Please RSVP to Michael@wwineboutique.com