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Friends of Jupiter Beach Food & Wine Festival Saturday May 18th, 2013

Discount tickets available for $35 from now through Friday May 17th. Use promo code “winehooch”  when checking out. Click here to purchase tickets Discount tickets available for $35 from now through Friday May 17th. Use promo code “winehooch”  when checking out. Click here to purchase tickets        

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Wine of the Week: Conte Brandolini D’Adda, Vistorta, Fruili 2009

The Winehooch Wine pick of the week is Conte Brandolini D’ Adda, Vistorta 2009. I had the pleasure of tasting this wine at the Westin Diplomat in Ft Lauderdale during the Palm Bay Trade tasting. The elegance and richness of this medium body 100% Merlot left a lasting impression. I have since bought a few more bottles. Count Brandino Brandolini
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Contest Announcement: Flavors of Wellington, Friday, April 5th

Winehooch is giving away two pairs of tickets to be seated at our VIP table at The Flavors of Wellington. To be entered for a chance to win one of the pairs of tickets, just sign up for one of the upcoming Winehooch events. Either Taste of Decadence at the Melting Pot on April 9th or Wine Wednesday at Grimaldi’s
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Wine Wednesday Taste of Italy at Grimaldi’s on Clematis

Join us for a Taste of Italy at Grimaldi’s Coal Brick-Oven Pizzeria on Clematis St in West Palm Beach. Wednesday April 17th 5:30-8:00. We have planned a fun evening of delicious bites, palate pleasing wines and breathtaking intracoastal views. 1st Course- Lamarco Prosecco, Italy. Fresh sparkling wine with a vibrant bouquet of apple, white peach and honeysuckle. Soft harmonious notes
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Taste of Decadence; Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Pairings

Join us as at The Melting Pot as we indulge your senses with a trio of cheese and chocolate fondue paired perfectly with four wines. Tuesday April 9th 6-9pm Champagne Swiss Cheese Fondue; P.J Champagne, Emmenthaler Swiss cheese, Kirschwasser brandy, garlic with hints of nutmeg and fresh ground pepper Paired with Perrier-Jouet Champagne Grand Brut, Eperney Wisconsin Trio; Butterkase, Fontina
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Miami Wine and Food Festival Best in Glass Wine Challenge Winners

The Winners are announced of the Miami Wine and Food Best in Glass competition. Best in Glass (BIG), is a one-of-a-kind “wine by the glass” competition. The competition was held January 27 – 28, 2013. BIG brought the wines to the attention of more than 30 of the top wine decision makers at South Florida’s most prestigious restaurants and hotels,
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It’s a Bubbly Time of Year.

As we say goodbye to 2012 and hello to 2013, I have picked some of my favorite bubbles of this year to make it a memorable evening. These are all available at your local fine wine shop or online. Pol Roger White Foil Champagne NV (375 ml $30). This champagne will make you feel like royalty. It was the champagne
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Wines of the Week; Stoller Reserve Chardonnay and Estate Pinot Noir

I reviewed this wine for an article in Weekend Golfer Magazine. Follow the link to learn more about the Stoller Family Estate, the beautiful grounds, rental properties, and their amazing wines. If you have the opportunity to visit wine country, go to Willamette Valley in Oregon.  Some of the best Pinot Noir I have ever sipped comes from this region.
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Thanks & Giving; Wineries Giving Back

This time of year we all like to reflect and think of ways in which we can give back. Many Wineries give back throughout the year. I will focus on two wine companies that have amazing quality wine and the team behind the wine that has the shining spirit that makes you realize with every sip “YOU” are making a
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Menu and Wine Tasting Dinner at Costello’s Trattoria December 5th at 7pm

Join Winehooch as we welcome the new owners of Costello’s in Abacoa. P.J and Leslie Petiniot recently purchased the restaurant and are excited to bring their family traditional recipes to this Jupiter landmark. We will have a sit down four-course wine and menu tasting on Wednesday December 5th at 7pm. $29.95 all inclusive Click Here to RSVP to this Event
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