Next Wine Event!


Harbor Nights Romantico

Friday, February 13, 2009

6:30 - 9:00 p.m.

The Food. The Wine. The Jazz.

$35.00 per person


Join us for Harbor Nights Romantico, a wine tasting and jazz event designed to capture the ambiance of the Mediterranean. Featuring select wines and sparkling wines, gourmet food samples, live jazz music and complimentary, hand-rolled cigars. Harbor Nights takes place under the twinkling lights of the Harbor Piazza at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando.

Purchase tickets or inquire further by emailing jtolentino@loewshotels.com (preferred) or by calling 407-503-1407 to register.








Wine Writing


Pick up the latest issue of Orlando Home & Leisure Magazine for Lisa's wine column.

The December 2008 Orlando Home and Leisure Magazine shares some great information on tasty Pinot Grigio's from Italy. November covered Spanish red wines from Jumilla. Whether you are a casual wine drinker or a serious collector, shift your attention to this amazing red wine region!


If you missed the September or August 2008 issue of Orlando Home and Leisure, you can check it out online at Orlando Home and Leisure Magazine's online host

Lisa's Two Bottles August column is on pages 70 and 71 which can be found quickly by scrolling down through the "contents" header.








Wine and Food Writing


Are you looking for some great wine and restaurant recommendations in the Winter Springs, Oviedo, Winter Park and local area? Please check out Lisa's articles in the Seminole Chronicle Newspaper available in print and online.

Article Archives:

Chilango's Mexican Restaurant

ABC Fine Wine and Spirits Oveido Superstore

Giovanni's Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria

Cafe Laura, Oviedo

Paris Bistro, Winter Park

Roget's Fine Wine and Beer

Stefano's Trattoria

Rolando's Cuban Restaurant

WineStyles Winter Springs Town Center

Cavallari Gourmet

Wine by Design

Cristiano's Wine Bar

Do you have a suggestion for a great new place or local favorite for Lisa to review? Please drop a line at lisa@orlandograpevine.com





Wine Class


Lisa holds a series of wine classes at the Winter Park Library, Lifelong Learning Institute. Classes focus on various wine regions and themes. Class includes wine, heavy appetizers, hand outs and wine information.


Wednesday, March 25, 2009
6:30-8:30 PM
Quick Sips: Wines for Spring



Sample a selection of wines that are perfect for enjoying for a casual meal or entertaining large crowds.


Class participants will sample wines and identify key tasting characteristics while learning about the wine regions.


Included in the class fee is a wine tasting, an assortment of canap�s that compliment the wine selections, class hand outs and wine information.

Winter Park Public Library
Lifelong Learning Institute

460 E. New England Ave.
Winter Park, FL 32789

http://www.wppl.org/lllearning/guide.html

Pre-registration and payment is required, to register call the Winter Park Library at 407-623-3279. Limited to 18 participants, non refundable.

Location: Library Community Room
Facilitator: Lisa Wilk, founder, Orlando Uncorked
Cost: WPL Institute members - $18 materials fee; nonmembers - $10 plus $18 materials fee ($28 total)


Questions? Email Lis at lisa@orlandograpevine.com








Charity Wine Event!

details coming soon!








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You've seen it pictured in the Orlando Sentinel Good Living feature story...unveiled with great fan fare at The Downtown Pour! Yes, YOU can get your very own Wine Chick T-shirt to proudly wear at your next wine tasting event! More details to come.




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