This month, we highlight five exciting Miami wine events for the diary…
Wine tasting & cheese: Weds March 8th, 7pm @ Mess, Miami BeCh
Join us on February 8th at 7 pm for a night of wine tasting & cheese hosted by Mona Betancourt from @vine.and.dandy305 ! Anyone can participate regardless of the wine-tasting experience. Generous pours plus plenty of delicious cheese from Mimmo’s Mozzarella. Space is limited so be sure to secure your spot!
Tickets $50 online.
Sicily 101 with Sarah: Thurs Feb 9th, 6.30pm @ RUKA Wine Bar, Wynwood
Sicilians know how to make delicious wine: This sun-kissed Mediterranean island has been home to great vineyards for thousands of years. Today, with a long and interesting winemaking history behind them, they are making some of the most exciting wines in Italy.
Join wine specialist Sarah Phillips at Ruka Wine Bar in Wynwood to dive into the world of delicious Sicilian wine. You’ll taste six different wines Sicilan wines and find out about what makes each of them special – and delicious.
We’ll be outside in the hidden garden at Ruka Wine Bar in Wynwood. You’re welcome to stay after – live music starts at 8pm. Please arrive at 6.30pm, and reserve your spot in advance!
VINYA & FRIENDS: Chef Josh Elliott & Ellie Groden of QP Tapas: Mon Feb 13th, 6.30pm @ Vinya Table, Coral Gables
“Join us for a very special evening with our friends, Chef Josh Elliott & Ellie Groben of QP Tapas. Quickly becoming one of Miami’s hottest dining destinations, QP Tapas celebrates the bold flavors of Spain with “Izakaya tendencies.” Chef Josh Elliott and Chef Xabier Oteiza of Vinya Table will join forces to bring you six courses, inspired by the theme, “A Night in San Sebastián!” With a few tricks up their chef coat sleeves, they’ll create unique flavors while honoring the culinary traditions of the great Basque region. A feast, like no other, expert sommelier, Allegra Angelo, will helm the beverage pairings, exploring wines from northern Spain and beyond. So, ditch your stuffy Valentine’s Day plans, and find true love in San Sebastián, one delicious bite, at a time.”
ALL ACCESS: Pinot Noir, Oregon vs. France: Weds Feb 22th, 7pm @ Vinya Key Biscayne
Join us on Wednesday, February 22nd for the ultimate battle of Pinot Noir. We’ll taste through four flights, featuring one wine from France and one wine from Oregon and decide who does Pinot better! This is an educational-forward, interactive, and exploratory tasting led by Allegra Angelo.
Paella Making Workshop: Sat Feb 25th, 4pm @ Flight Wine Lounge
While the weather is still nice, join Flight for its next courtyard event. Come learn to make paella while sipping wine. More details to follow. In the meantime, reserve via email.
And one for March…
James Suckling’s Great Wines of the World Miami – The Grand Tasting: March 1st & 2nd: 4.30-8pm @ Miami Beach Convention Center
The two-day walk-around grand tasting will feature over 300 premier wineries – the largest edition to date – an invitation-only group of wine producers will be pouring latest releases rated 92 to 100 points by James Suckling and editors of JamesSucking.com. Many participating producers appear on its ‘Top 100 Wines of 2022’ lists with nine 100-point wines being shared, including the ‘2022 Wine of the Year’.
Tickets $10 – $115 (WSET and under 28 discounts)
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.
