Your Miami wine diary – April 2022! We’re keeping this updated with Miami wine events as news comes in, so don’t forget to keep checking for more…
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- Scotch Kings with Rob Ferrara: Wednesday, 6th April, 7pm @ Vinya Wine & Market (Key Biscayne)
Join Vinya for a very special, boozy tasting with expert whisky ambassador, Robert Ferrara of Pernod-Ricard. Discover what makes Scotch unlike any other whisky in the world and explore (and sip!) multiple styles: from blended to single, from malt to grain, to 12-Year and beyond. So, bring a whisky-loving friend, put on your best Hogwarts accent, and get ready to take a deep-dive into all things Scotch!
$75. Limited to 18 people. Purchase tickets in advance.
- Discovering Styles of Sake Tasting: Friday, 7th April, 7-9pm @ 305 Wines
An opportunity for Sake lovers to come together and experience the wide range of styles this fascinating beverage is produced in. In addition to covering the principal styles of Sake, participants will also learn how the beverage is made and get some Sake and food pairing tips by tasting some light bites. The tasting will be led by Guilherme de Macedo, Master Sake Sommelier, WSET Sake Educator, Florida Wine Academy’s resident Sake expert.
Tickets are $79. Purchase them in advance.
- 2016, the greatest vintage! Barolo vs. Brunello 2016: Friday, 8th April, 7PM @ Wine by the Bay
Join Stefano for a superb tasting of the two Italian superstars. You will taste 10 wines vintage 2016 that will include Ridolfi Brunello, Val di Suga single vineyards, Podere Salicutti Brunello Sorgente, Burlotto Barolo, Cordero di Montezemolo Barolo Gattera, Ettore Germano Barolo Prapo’, Bruno Giacosa Barolo and plenty more. Bites will be served during the tasting. $129.00/pp. Limited seating, RSVP & Advanced Ticket Purchase Required.
- All Access Rioja vs Ribera del Duero: Wednesday, 13th April, 7pm @ Vinya Wine & Market (Key Biscayne)
Join Vinya for the wine battle of the year! Drink your way through six wines and decide who does Tempranillo better: Rioja or Ribera del Duero? Discover what makes these regions subtly different and why Tempranillo deliciously thrives in both. This is an educational-forward, interactive, and fun tasting led by expert sommelier, Allegra Angelo
$75. Limited to 16 people. Purchase tickets in advance.
- WSET Level 3 in Wines: April 11th – June 20th, Live on Zoom, Presented by Florida Wine Academy.
WSET Level 3 is an advanced level qualification, for those working in the wine industry or for wine enthusiasts seeking a vast knowledge of wine. This qualification provides a thorough understanding of the various factors affecting wine style, quality, and price of wines.
Monday Evenings, 6-8pm (10 sessions)
Price: $1,299.00 – Sign up online
- Live webinar: Terroir Matters? Sancerre vs New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc: Wednesday, 13th April, Live on Zoom, 6-7pm. Hosted by Florida Wine Academy.
Live with Alessandra Esteves, DipWSET in REAL TIME
How is it that two wines from the same grape can show such variation in structure, aroma and flavor?Decisions made in the winery-whether to ferment to dryness, maturation vessel-certainly contribute to a wine’s final profile. But many of these differences begin in the vineyard, and are attributed to climate, weather and terroir.In this webinar series participants will have the opportunity to compare wines made from the same grape but grown and vinified in very different ways.
$10 to join: tickets here. Wines sold separately via 305wines.com.
- Natty Wine Battle: Tuesday, 19th April, 7pm @ Vinya, Time Out Market Miami Beach
Can you tell which wine is Natural and which wine is not? Join Vinya to taste through a flight of 3 pairs (that’s 6 wines!) and put your natural wine senses to the test! Learn what makes a wine “Natural,” and what smells and flavors they typically possess. This is an educational-forward and interactive tasting led by expert sommelier, Allegra Angelo of Vinya Wine. You’ll meet like-minded enthusiasts, and above all, have fun. Now that’s a good reason to call “Time Out” and head to the beach!
Tickets $35. Purchase here.
- French Wine Scholar course: Wednesday, April 13th – June 25th, Live on Zoom. Presented by Florida Wine Academy.
Set yourself apart from your peers. Specialize in the wines of France.
The French Wine Scholar Study and Certification program provides current, accurate and in-depth information on the wines and wine regions of France. Developed and administrated by the Wine Scholar Guild with the support of the French Ministry of Agriculture, this specialization program is designed for advanced students of wine, whether professionals or serious wine hobbyists. Students of wine who follow this in-depth curriculum and pass the exam will earn the French Wine Scholar title and FWS post-nominal.
Wednesday Evenings
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm (7 sessions)
Price: $790.00: Sign up online
- Meet the Wine Maker Tasting: Tuesday, April 19th @ 7pm live on Zoom, hosted by Flight Wine Lounge
Taste with Et Fille Wines from Willamette Valley, Oregon. This will be a winemaker-led zoom tasting. Tasters will receive one full-sized bottle of Et Fille Deux Vert Viognier and one of Et Fille Willamette Valley Pinot Noir. Pick up wines at the shop: $55.
- The Vinya Drinking Cru: Wednesday, 20th April, 7pm @ Vinya Wine & Market, Key Biscanye
Join Vinya for its 4th Cru Tasting on Wednesday, 4/20, in Key Biscayne! For just $15, you’ll get to taste 3 of their new favorite wines and be part of the Cru!
Free for Vinya Box or Juice Box subscribers. $15 non-Cru members/Free for Vinya Box and Juice Box subscribers (+1 guest). Purchase tickets.
- Monthly LGBTQ Mixer: Thursday, 21st April, 5-8pm @ Flight Wine Lounge
All welcome. Special wines will be featured by the glass
- Earth Day tasting – Vintage Chateauneuf-du-Pape and Burgundy: Friday, 22nd April @ Wine by the Bay
Join us in this tasting to celebrate Earth Day , with some really special wines.
You will taste: Domaine de Bosquets – Gigondas 1999, Tardieu-Laurent – Côtes du Rhône Rasteau Vieilles Vignes 2001, Tardieu-Laurent – St.-Joseph Vieilles Vignes 1997, Domaine Font de Michelle – Chateauneuf-du-Pape 1999, Domaine La Barroche – Chateauneuf-du-Pape Fiancee 2004, Vincent Girardin – Santenay 1er Cru Les Gravieres Vieilles Vignes 2004, Louis Latour – Aloxe Corton 2005
Bites will be served during the tasting. $95.00/pp. Limited seating, RSVP & Advanced Ticket Purchase Required.
- Biltmore Hotel Winemakers Dinner – with featured winery Matarromera: Tuesday, 26th April, 6:30PM @ Fontana at the Biltmore Hotel
Matarromera, heir to a privileged vineyard in one of the most exclusive areas of Ribera del Duero. Join us for a special dining experience in the famed Fontana Courtyard as Chef Vladimir Blanes creates a unique five (5) course menu paired with the wines from Matarromera Vineyards. $95 per person, $75 for members. Advance reservations required. Purchase tickets HERE.
- GrapeCrush x Amara, High Wines: Tuesday, 26th April 6PM @ Amara at Paraiso
Join Miami’s Grape Crush duo for some “high wines,” or high elevation wines, at their monthly event. Walk-ins are welcome, but it is always best to make a reservation if you plan on dining.
- Live webinar: Terroir Matters? Syrah vs. Shiraz: Wednesday, 27th April, Online, 6-7pm. Hosted by Florida Wine Academy.
Live with Alessandra Esteves, DipWSET in REAL TIME
This class follows in the series of Terroir Matters?, as described above. This time, Alessandra will guide participants through Syrah and Shiraz, in the context of terroir.
$10 to join: tickets here. Wines sold separately via 305wines.com.
- Green Day Miami Shores Festival: Saturday, 30th April, 2:30-7:30pm @ NE 2nd Ave, featuring Flight Wine Lounge
NE 2nd Ave in Miami Shores will be closed to feature lots of vendors (plants, jewelry, food, eco-goods, etc.) Flight Wine Lounge will have an outdoor wine bar set up. It is a free event with great stuff for adults, kids & pets. Rain or Shine. 2:30-7:30pm
Trade-only events
- Alto Adige, A Taste of the Alps: Thursday, 14th April, 1PM @ Macchialina
The wines of Alto Adige – Südtirol invite you to experience a blend of la dolce vita and Alpine flavor from Italy’s northernmost wine region. Explore the Diversity & Quality of Italian Wines at their Peak. Trade & media only. Please RSVP here.
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