American Wine Society Tampa Bay Chapter

Wines of Spain. Wednesday December 11, 2019  -Rioja  6:30 – 9:30 +   at Vizcaya Restaurant...in South TampaWine and Tapas - $35 (it covers the wine and 3 or 4 Tapas plus any surprises) ...after that if you want to explore their menu you 're on your own; feel free. It's good and authentic. It will be fun.A Tampa tradition; the delicious cuisine is inspired by Chef Felix Peidra and his background and rooted in the methods of traditional Spanish cooking. Vizcaya restaurant includes a full-liquor bar & lounge where patrons can enjoy live entertainment over cocktails, wines and tapas. Vizcaya3671 S West Shore Blvd,Tampa, FL 33629We'll be having some CAVA, a Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva along with some Spanish Tapas. The wines will be from Rioja and there maybe a Ribera Del Duero in there... we'll see. But it's guaranteed to be a good time and a learning experience. Crianza: A wine labeled crianza has spent one year in oak barrels.Reserva: A wine that says reserva on the bottle has been aged for two years; one of these years has to have been spent in oak.Gran Reserva: These wines are aged for two years in oak and three years in the bottle.Cava: Spain's iconic sparkling wine style, and the Iberian Peninsula's response to Champagne.Most Riojas are red, and Tempranillo is the principal red grape used. The native grapes Garnacha Tinta (Grenache in France), Mazuelo (Carignan) and Graciano are also allowed in the blend. The Riojas can be in the elegant Bordeaux style, with hints of vanilla from the oak aging; which is the traditional style characterized by lengthy aging and some sweetness; or, gradually, in a more modern style with less aging, which highlights deep and fresh fruit flavors. All this pairs great with food.White Rioja wines are usually made from Macabeo, Garnacha Blanca and Malvasia grapes. I am sure some of that will be available too.Hope to see you there.

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Wines of France …A night with wines from arguably the world's most important wine-producing countryWine and Charcuterie - $40-50 Thursday January 30, 2020 6:30 -9:30 (a supercharged assembly of charcuterie plus any surprises) this will be an assortment of cured meats and veggies paired with different accompaniments, such as toast, fruit, cheeses, and sauces. It’s going to be great! Good wine good education and food pairing! Along with French wine from different regions.Beaune’s Wine Bar/West Palm Wineslocated at:2009 N 22nd St.Tampa, Fl 33605You will have access to their wine cave/cellar with some incredible wines. (Seriously folks…)There will be discounts on wine purchases too!Beaune’s (pronounced Bone’s) is the wine capital of Burgundy in the Bourgogne region of France. It’s known as “a wine lovers paradise.” Beaune’s Wine Bar bears the same name and reputation.*In regards to Beaune’s Wine Bar …. Very few establishments in the Tampa Bay area have been granted Wine Spectator’s Best of Award of Excellence. Nine, to be precise, Bern’s, Bob Heilman’s, Forlini’s, Island Way Grill, Tio Pepe, Charley’s, Columbia, SideBern’s and Beaune’s.Get ready for French Wine paired with a variety of fromages and other culinary musings.

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