Your Miami wine diary – June 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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The authentic Italian Food & Wine Festival, Weds June 1st @ Sacred Space, Edgewater
Hosted by Italy America Chamber of Commerce (IACC)
- Trade event: 3-6pm. Industry talks, executive wine tasting, festival opening ceremony. Free registration.
- Consumer event: Guest will be able to enjoy live music, while tasting the best selection of genuine Italian pasta, cheese, cold cuts, pizza, gelato, wine and cocktails. Tickets $32.
Trip around Europe: Weds 8th June, 7pm @ Flight Wine Lounge
Join Flight Wine Lounge for trip around Europe with five wines & light bites. Or as they say, “Join us as we ignore our chores and taste wine!”
Tickets $60. Numbers limited.
Meet Dominik Huber of Terroir al Limit: 6.30-8pm, Thurs June 9th @ Vinonueva
Priorat winemaking legend Dominik Huber will be showing his wines, which prove elegance is possible in warm Priorat, over at Vinonueva in June. Update: This is a sit-down tasting event. Tickets $150 + tax.
Live webinar: Terroir Matters? Rosé presented by Florida Wine Academy: Thurs June 9th @ 6-7pm
Decisions made in the winery certainly contribute to a wine’s final profile. But many of these differences begin in the vineyard, and are attributed to climate, weather, grapes and terroir. In this webinar, you’ll learn about the differences in style between Provence and Tavel rose.
Registration $10 / Wine pack $40
Live webinar: Wine & Wine Chips Rosé presented by Florida Wine Academy: Fri June 10th @ 6-7pm
Isn’t it interesting how your favorite glass of wine can taste totally different with or without food?
Join Florida Wine Academy for this fun “Wine & Wine Chips Webinar” to discover how food can impact your wine tasting experience. We will show you some great techniques to learn to help you better pair food and wine.
Registration $10 / Wine pack $54
The Vinya Bottle Swap: Saturday 11th June, 4-6pm @ Vinya Table, Coral Gables
Join Vinya on Saturday, June 11th, for their favorite event of the year — the Vinya Bottle Swap! “Simply bring a bottle of wine that you don’t like or just don’t need anymore, and swap it for a $30 gift card, towards any retail purchase! So, clear-out your wine fridge and get ready to drink better.” Complementary house bubbly provided. Some house rules apply.
$1 tickets here.
Argentina Beyond Malbec: Weds June 15th, 7pm @ Vinya Key Biscayne
Explore the hidden gems of Argentina. From the sky-high vineyards of Salta, to the limestone pockets of Mendoza, to the quiet glaciers of Patagonia, you’ll discover why you should be drinking Argentina, beyond Malbec! This is an educational-forward, interactive, and fun tasting led by expert sommelier, Allegra Angelo. (We see that a wine from Domaine Nico, who produces one of our previous wines of the week, is featured.)
Tickets $75, limited to 18 guests
LGBTQ Mixer: Thurs 16th @ 5-8pm, Flight Wine Lounge
Flight Wine Lounge hosts a monthly LGBTQ mixer. It’s open to all, with no cover fee. Celebrate Pride Month!
Meet Davide Rosso of Giovanni Rosso: 6.30-8pm, Fri June 17th @ Vinonueva
Barolo winemaker Davide Rosso of Giovanni Rosso will be in town to pour his family’s wines. This informal tasting is free, but please RSVP to info@vinonueva.com.
Wine Spectator’s Grand Tour: 6/7-10pm @ Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood
Taste from 200+ different wines, all rated 90 points or higher by Wine Spectator’s editors. Meet the winemakers, enjoy a delicious selection of food and take home a souvenir Riedel wine glass. All included in your ticket price.
Winemaker Dinner with Rodrigo Hernandez: Tues 21st June, 6.30pm @ Fontana (Biltmore Hotel), Coral Gables
Transport yourself to Chile and imagine you are sitting at the along the south bank of the Maipo River in central Chile appreciating the Andean landscape. Chef Vladimir Blanes creates a unique menu that pairs perfectly with and complements the experience, quality and tradition of wines from the legacy of the Hernandez, Family Winery a four generation family business. Bodegas Portal del Alto (Portal Wines) continues this legacy under the leadership of Rodrigo Hernandez.
Tickets $120.65 (tax + gratuity included)
Modern Calligraphy for Beginners: Tuesday 21st June, 6-7.30pm @ Margot Natural Wine Bar
Join Sip & Script for an introduction to modern calligraphy with a pointed dip pen and ink. You will cover all the basics and get you ready to add those special lettered details to your snail mail, wedding paper goods, home decor and more!
This class is intended for beginners. It includes 1.5 hours of instruction and demonstration, a beginner’s calligraphy kit (two nibs, black ink pot, 2 letter guides, tracing paper and straight pen holder), and all materials to write on. Everything is yours to keep at the end of the night.
Tickets $65 – includes supplies and your first drink.
Bordeaux Feast: Tuesday 21st June, 7pm @ Vinya Table, Coral Gables
Join Vinya for a special Tuesday evening on June 21st to celebrate the soon-to-be legendary 2018 vintage in Bordeaux. You’ll enjoy four Bistro-inspired courses prepared by Executive Chef Cesar Ramos, paired with six wines, and a surprise, library wine.
Tickets $125, limited to 16 guests
Summer of Rosé Dinner: Wednesday 22nd June, 7pm @ Fiola, Coral Gables
Fiola Miami’s monthly wine dinner series continues as they raise their glasses to Rosé. Join Fiola Wednesday, June 22nd at 7 p.m. for their “Summer of Rosé” event featuring a five-course tasting menu paired with pink wines with diverse styles and flavor profiles. Space is limited. View the menu here.
Tickets $275 excluding tax and gratuity. Email Daniel.Bishop@fabiotrabocchi.com or call (305) 912-2639 to reserve your spot.
Tour de Bordeaux: Friday June 24th, 7-10pm @ Paradise Plaza, Design District
Choose from 100+ Bordeaux wines, poured by members of the Union de Grands Crus de Bordeaux in association with Total Wine.
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