Wine Wednesday At South Beach Wine And Food Fest
Wine Wednesday At South Beach Wine And Food Fest. This is one of the biggest, most well attended event of its kind in the state of Florida. It happened over the weekend with the Grand Tasting on the beach in Miami. The Food Network is a sponsor so many of the stars were out and accessible to the public. The tents are jammed packed with people, food, wine, cocktails, music and more.
During the festivities, I was able to spend some time with Alex Diard. He is the Global Ambassador for The Pale. We managed to record this video in the middle of all of the noise. Here he gives a little background about the wine, how came about, the label, and the famous creator. Check it out.
The Pale has always been a rose I’ve enjoyed and I’ve written about it a few times. It’s a versatile wine that is good for sipping by the pool, to put on your Thanksgiving Day buffet, to open for a brunch or bridal shower, or give as a hostess gift. In addition, it is affordable and pretty easy to find. That’s a winner any way you look at it.
Even though the word “wine” is in the title of this festival, there are tons of spirits poured. It’s a great place to discover new vodkas, gins, whiskeys, mixers and more. In fact, I’ll be including one of them in tomorrow’s Fabulous Find post. In the meantime, I put together this video for my Instagram feed. It shows more of what you’ll find under the tent if you go to SOBEWFF next year. If you were there over the weekend, see if you recognize any of these spots.
And for a little more, check out the photos from Monday Funday fun for Wine Wednesday at South Beach Wine and Food Fest
Remember to drink responsibly.
Highlights From Miami's SOBE Wine And Food Fest
It was held over the weekend and here are some highlights from Miami’s SOBE Wine And Food Fest. This annual festival is one of my favorite events of the year. The show began 22 years ago as a way to raise money for Florida International University’s Chaplin School of Hospitality. It’s one of the top ten hospitality programs in the United States. Over the years, the festival has grown to be one of the premier wine and food events in the state. Now sponsored by the Food Network, the star power has exploded.
Television chefs and food personalities fly in for special events. Wine makers and owners from around the United States and around the world also fly in for the Grand Tasting and to host dinners and presentations. And it’s not just about wine. The number of sprits is impressive too. There really is something for almost everyone here. The Grand Tasting takes place on the beach under giant tents and under the hot Miami sun.
There are food demonstrations, pop-up lounges and discos, and all kinds of crazy fun. However, not all action is on the beach. Venues all over Miami host parties, seminars cocktail competitions, and all manner of activities. Many of them sell out well in advance.
More from Miami’s SOBE Wine And Food Fest
One of my most favorite events from the festival each year is the Gerard Bertrand cocktail party. Gerard is a friend, a well-known winemaker from Languedoc, France. Many of the people on his team are friends as well and this is the one time of year they are almost always in from France. I have more photos on my Facebook Page here, but also this fun video:
Finally, here are a few more highlights from Miami’s SOBE Wine And Food Fest. Cheers until next year.
Gina Birch brings the sunshine to Sunny 106.3 every weekday morning from 6-10. She has worked in radio, television and print in Southwest Florida for nearly 30 years. During that time, she has become an advocate for numerous charities including those that support animals, children, women and wellness. In addition, she has written for numerous local, regional and national publications about food, wine and travel. Those are her longtime passions...along with shoes.
