Your Miami wine diary – September 2022! We’re keeping this updated with Miami wine events as news comes in, so don’t forget to keep checking for more… For updates like this direct to your inbox, subscribe to the Wine Guide Miami newsletter.
Tua Rita Walkthrough Tasting: Wednesday 7th, 6.30-8pm @ Vinonueva, Buena Vista
Vinonueva’s first walkthrough tasting of the month takes place on Wednesday 7th!
This is a casual event where attendees ‘walk-around’ tasting up to 4 different wines. While co-founder Bernardo Villanueva and special guests present insights about a wine theme.
This tasting will feature wines from Tua Rita, with grandson’s founder Giovanni Frascolla.
The tasting is free to attend, but please find more info and RSVP here.
SIP WITH A SOMM: Piedmont! Wednesday 7th, 8pm with Vinya, online
“We’re flying to Milan and heading to the hills of Tortona to sip one of our favorite expressions of Barbera from its beloved “mad master,” Walter Massa. We’ll deliver your Sip with a Somm box straight to your doorstep. So, all you have to do is pour yourself a glass, tune-in, and relax. This is an educational forward and fun virtual tasting, led by expert somm, Allegra Angelo.”
Austrian Wine Tasting: Thursday 8th, 6.30pm @ Small Wine Shop, Fort Lauderdale
“The hills are alive with the sound of wine… bottles being opened that is. Join us for our tasting of six Austrian wines; from classic to full bore natty. This is one you don’t want to miss.
What to expect: A super informative, informal tasting. Feel free to ask questions and chat with the Small Wine Shop team. You will taste through 6 different wines. Seating is not guaranteed but great wine and good conversation are!
$15/Free for Wine Club members. Sign up online.
ALL ACCESS: Chile vs. Argentina: Tuesday 13th, 7pm @ Vinya Key Biscayne
Taste through four different flights, featuring one wine from Chile and one wine from Argentina, and decide who made it better! This is an educational-forward, interactive, and exploratory tasting led by Allegra Angelo.
Sunday School at Small Wine Shop: Portuguese Wine: Sunday 18th, noon @ Small Wine Shop, Fort Lauderdale
“Portugal is a treasure trove of unique wines and grape varieties that are not well known outside the country. However, long ago, the country was at the leading edge of wine technology and can claim one of the world’s first demarcated wine regions (Port since 1757). So, combining the country’s longstanding wine traditions with the cornucopia of indigenous varieties makes Portugal one of the most exciting places for enthusiasts on the hunt for high quality and great value.
Join us for a fun and informative afternoon as Tim takes a deep dive into Portugal to look at where the country stands today in the wine world. Tim will go over the country’s history, notable regions, the grapes grown, and styles of wine made.
What to expect: A super informative, informal class where you can ask all your questions without judgement. You will taste through 6 different wines. We also provide light bites to accompany your wine.”
THE VINYA DRINKING CRU: Italian Outliers: Wednesday 21st, 6pm @ Vinya Table, Coral Gables
“The Vinya Drinking Cru is a monthly, casual meet-up where we share with you three of our favorite wines for just $15! This month we’re sipping on our favorite Italian outliers, from the mountains of Trentino to the volcanic slopes of Campania.”
$15 or free for box subscribers. Sign up online.
The two Italian volcanoes and their best wines: Saturday 24th, 7pm @ Wine by the Bay, MiMo District
This is going to be Stefano’s first tasting after returning from his study trip on the slopes of the Vesuvio, the grand volcano next to Pompeii, where he is meeting the producers and learn about their history.
In this tasting you will explore the differences between the wines of the two most famous Italian volcanoes: Etna in Sicily, and Vesuvio in Campania.
You’ll taste many wines and the main grapes from the regions, Falanghina, Fiano, Greco, Aglianico, Carricante, Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio and more, produced by the most famous winemakers.
Blind Ambition Movie and Tasting: Monday 26th, 7pm @ Savor Cinema with Small Wine Shop, Fort Lauderdale
“Join Small Wine Shop at Savor Cinema for a wine tasting and film viewing!
The Film: An inspiring underdog story for the ages. Having escaped starvation and tyranny in their homeland of Zimbabwe, four refugees have conquered the odds to become South Africa’s top sommeliers. Driven by relentless optimism, a passion for their craft and unshakeable national pride, they form Zimbabwe’s first ever wine tasting team and set their sights on the coveted title of ‘World Wine Tasting Champions’. From the moment they arrive in France to compete, this team of mavericks turns an establishment of privilege and tradition on its head. A truly uplifting documentary that celebrates just how irrepressible the human spirit can be.
Wine Tasting will feature South African Wines!”
[Sarah adds: I watched Blind Ambition, and met some of the team, on a recent trip to South Africa. This film is BRILLIANT and so inspiring. Seriously recommend going along to this!]
Sicily Feast: Tuesday 27th, 7pm @ Vinya Table, Coral Gables
“Join us for a Sicily Extravaganza as we celebrate the compelling wines of Benanti and Feudo Montoni, in partnership with our friends from legendary importer, Wilson Daniels. You’ll enjoy four Mediterranean-inspired courses paired with six wines, along with a bonus, library wine. So, raise a glass with us, and let’s cheers to the wine magic of Sicily!”
An unforgettable tasting of Dassai Sakes: Thursday 27th, 7pm @ 305 Wines, Palmetto
“For the artisans behind Dassai, the goal is simple: to craft sake that will “brighten your life”. The pursuit of this humble goal began in the 1980s, in a remote mountain village in western Japan, when the Asahi Shuzo Company decided to focus its efforts on producing high-quality sake, and the Dassai brand was born. Since this pivotal moment, the master brewers have used only one variety of top-quality rice (Yamada-Nishiki) to craft this Junmai-Daiginjo grade sake – the most super premium category in existence.
In this unique and unforgettable event, we will offer you the opportunity to taste the fruits of their endeavour, by tasting Dassai Beyond (a $600 bottle), together with Dassai 23 and a lineup of other high-quality Dassai sakes.
Guilherme de Macedo, MBA, MSS, WSET Certified Sake educator will lead the tasting.”
Spectacular aged Burgundies going back to 1967: Friday 30th September, 7pm @ Wine by the Bay, MiMo District
Join Stefano for a Burgundy extravaganza:
- Jean-Marc Boillot – Rully 1er Cru Gresigny 1997
- Château Fuissé – Pouilly-Fuissé Tete de Cuvee 2005
- François Servin – Chablis 1er Cru 2009 Les Forets
- Joseph Drouhin – Savigny-lès-Beaune 1998
- Vincent Girardin – Pommard 1er Cru Les Grands Épenots Vieilles Vignes 2001
- Louis Latour – Aloxe-Corton 2005
- Patrick Lesec Selections – Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes 1998
- Remoissenet Père & Fils – Volnay 1967
Bites will be served during the tasting.
Early October…
Fine Dining & Wine Tasting by Chef Kunj: Saturday October 1st 6-9.30pm @ A secret location in central Miami
“Daavat Catering & Events proudly presents : Fine Dining & Wine Pairing experience hosted by Miami based and award winning Chef Kunj. These recurring Fine Dining & Wine tasting experiences will be hosted at select private venues in Miami. The 10-course tasting menus, specially crafted by our award winning Chef, will showcase locally and sustainably grown ingredients and produce paired with fine wines from select premium international brands & wineries. Each event will be hosted at a different location and offer a new menu based on the seasonal availability of the ingredients and matching wines featured on that specific event.
The wine menu will feature selections including Cremant Appellations, Bordeaux, Graves, Provence and Sauternes from Barton & Guestier (B&G) and Patriarche, a Bourgogne winehouse specializing in the Charmat Method and Traditional Method sparkling wines and AOC wines.”
Tickets start at $200. More info here.
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Sarah is a freelance wine educator, writer and events host, based in South Beach. She holds the WSET Diploma in Wine & Spirits and is a current Master of Wine student.
