We held a Napa Valley Virtual/Zoom Wine Pairing/Tasting event with Stu The Wine Guru last month,…read moreand you can see by everyone in the photo that we had a GREAT time! Stu is fun, knowledgeable, easy to work with and had some wonderful ideas for our wine event! We will definitely be using him again--maybe a Tequila Tasting next! Thank you Stu!! CHEERS!

I hosted a socially distanced wine tasting for a professional networking event and Stu was the main…read moreattraction! This was my second event working with him. He was organized, so easy to communicate with and did a fantastic job entertaining our guests. He will continue to bring him back for wine tastings (and perhaps tequila next!). Stu is a true professional and his knowledge is so extensive.

I Finally got a chance to review one of our favorite spots to do a wine tasting…read more We first came months ago at a suggestion from some friends to go with them. It was a great tasting of a vineyard in California. A month or so later we went to another tasting that also was quite good. Then, last week we went to another with friends. This time we noticed on the email they explained how to park for free(we never knew this, always grabbed street parking). So the hook up in the parking ramp was nice. We walked into the Gourmetphile to a group of happy people ready to try some wines. We grabbed our seats by our friends and got ready. The spokesman for the company had some words, explaining the Gil family vineyard and its different wines. It's located in Spain and is between a couple of the more famous wine valleys there. Then we were off to the wines. They were quite good. What was debatably even better were the dishes that the owner provide for each wine. Different meats, cheeses and jams. Every dish was designed for that specific wine to match with. It's a few dollars for a tasting here, but when you know it almost good wines, and excellent food, it's worth it. We left with a bottles of wine so obviously these were good. And we look forward to the next one.

Wow! These people sure know how to host a wine tasting. We…read morecame here recently for a tasting, and loved how organized they were. First of all, the amount of people is limited, making it an almost one on one experience with the person introducing the wines. Allowing us to listen clearly to their information and stories about the wines and wineries and easy to ask questions too. Not only do they know their wines, but they know very well what to pair with them. This was not a random charcuterie plate on the side, they paired each wine with a specific bite/ dish and explained why exactly they chose that an how it would compliment the wine. And, honestly, it all worked harmoniously. At the end of the tasting we were able to buy bottles, and also look at their shop front which has so many delicious cheeses, meats and more, plus, of course, wine to bring home and recreate these tastings experiences at home with your friends, family, or date. Highly recommend coming here, and you will definitely see us checking in again.

I met Alessandra at a wine event and learned that her company teaches many classes on wine and even…read moresake. I've been thinking of taking the WSET exam to get some more solid knowledge of wine, and after comparing different places offering the course as well as online options, I decide to take the class here. Located in the SunTrust building, the academy is easily accessible and there's garage as well as street parking around. The class is a small in size so it's good for sharing experience and opinions. Alessandra is readily available to answer questions during and after class, and she gives useful tips in preparing for the exam. The course really helped me in calibrating my palate to the WSET standard, as well as broadening my horizon and introducing me to less common wines, such as Hungarian tokaji and Australian riesling. In the end, I felt that regardless of whether I pass the exam or not, the course was totally worthwhile, because it has given me a lot of knowledge and the tool to better appreciate wine.

What an incredible time I had yesterday at the Florida Wine Academy for my Wine Class…read more I have so many reasons to go back, from the impeccable place, inside and outside, to the wonderful and well-prepared class, directed by Ms. Nicole. She emailed us, two days before, and asked us if we have any food allergies since they will provide some snacks to pair with the wines. She also gave us the address and explained to us how to get there and where to park. I parked in a public garage for $5.00, this was not my best choice, because I'm not used to walking alone downtown, but it wasn't that bad after all. I went into the Sun-trust building, a beautiful tall building. The academy is on the 22nd floor as Nicole told us in her email. Once I got there, we went to this room where she had everything set up as you can see in my pictures, so pretty and organized. That's one of the most important things for me, how well organized and neat everything was. I need all those, in order for me to learn and enjoy myself the way I did. She started the class as a Professor will, telling us about herself and that, made me happy, such a prepared person is teaching me about wine...wow. The way she directed the class, with all the details, from guiding us where to buy wines, to open up our senses. Smell, Taste, and Body, were words we used during the whole class since we learned from her how to categorize each different wine, from all the six we had. As we were learning, smelling, and trying the wines, she also told us how to pair them with food and gave us tips on which wine will go good or better with the food we choose. With the wines we tried, we had some nuts, cheese and crackers, grapes, and dark chocolate...Yummy! They also offer all the 4 levels of WSET classes, plus labs like the one I went and more. You can always call or check their website for more information. Honestly, after trying this class yesterday, I don't feel so embarrassed to try the leveled classes and get my certification, because they way they teach you, you can actually learn and move forward. Que increíblemente bien la pase ayer en la Florida Wine Academy en mi clase de vinos. Tengo muchas razones para volver; desde el lugar​ tan​ impecable, dentro y fuera, a la clase maravillosa y bien preparada, dirigida por la Sra. Nicole. Ella nos envió un correo electrónico, dos días antes, y nos preguntó si teníamos alguna alergia a los alimentos, ya que proporcionarán algunos aperitivos para acompañar a los vinos. Ella también nos dio la dirección y nos explicó cómo llegar y dónde estacionar. ​Estacion​é en un garaje público por $ 5.00, esta no era mi mejor opción, porque no estoy acostumbrada a caminar sola en el centro de la ciudad, pero no fue tan malo después de todo. Entré en el edificio Sun-trust, un hermoso y alto edificio. La academia está en el piso 22, como nos dijo Nicole en su correo electrónico. Una vez que llegué allí, fuimos al salón donde ella tenía todo preparado como puedes ver en mis fotos, tan lindo y organizado. Esa es una de las cosas más importantes para mí, qué tan bien organizado y ordenado era todo. Necesito todos esto para poder aprender y disfrutar como lo hice. Comenzó la clase como profesora, contándonos sobre ella y eso, me hizo feliz, una persona tan preparada me está enseñando sobre el vino ... wao. La forma en que dirigió la clase, con todos los detalles, desde guiarnos a dónde comprar vinos, a abrir nuestros sentidos. Olor, Sabor y Cuerpo fueron palabras que utilizamos durante toda la clase, ya que aprendimos de ella cómo categorizar cada vino diferente, de los seis que probamos. Mientras aprendíamos, olíamos y probamos los vinos, ella también nos dijo cómo combinarlos con la comida y nos dio consejos sobre qué vino iría bien o mejor con la comida que elijamos. Con los vinos que probamos, tuvimos nueces, queso y galletas, uvas y chocolate negro ... ¡delicioso! También ofrecen los 4 niveles de clases de WSET, además de laboratorios como el que fui y más. Siempre puede llamar o consultar su sitio web para obtener más información. Honestamente, después de probar esta clase ayer, no me siento tan avergonzada de probar las clases niveladas y obtener mi certificación, porque de la forma en que te enseñan, en realidad puedes aprender y seguir adelante.

We have been here twice when we have gone to Royal Poinsettia Plaza, and have had great experiences…read moreboth times. The latest time we did a sake tasting, and it was a lot of fun. They have a good set up in the back part of the establishment that has windowed panels from ceiling to floor showing Celia and the courtyard. They had tables lined up around for each party. We tried five different sakes that were very good. We bought a couple of bottles that we specifically liked. They have a nice wine selection that's not over the top. Additionally, they have some other spirits for selection. Great parking spacing in the lot. Easy to access from Royal Poinsettia Road. Definitely coming back.

Virginia is one of the most amazing people I've ever met. Simply brilliant when it comes to wine…read more She has a spectacular wine store on Palm Beach and offers classes in wine tasting. I highly suggest attending. It is one event you won't want to miss.

The wine tasting was such a treat! What a great night with our girlfriends. Denise, the Chief Wine…read moreOfficer taught us about the history of wine, wine pairing and more.

Denise was a life saver. She helped me out to put together a scavenger hunt + food tour in record…read moretime. She was available at 8:30s on Sunday to help me save the day for our team building activity after weeks of disappointments and poor customer services from Sur la Table. Her team jumped in to do what they know better excellent customer service with ton of fun.

Love this wine spot! They have lots of unique wines from all around the world that you can't find…read moreanywhere else. The owner is very kind and extremely knowledgeable about wines. I've also been to small private events here, which were super fun. My husband and I love to pop in this spot when we're in the area, it's such a great local gem!

The Vine Post is quite the boutique wine store and bar my wife and our friends enjoyed for her…read morebirthday party. I found this place through a Yelp search of wine bars in the north part of Palm Beach County, where I could help my wife celebrate her birthday with friends. The manager I spoke with was helpful and friendly, understanding what I wanted to do, and could accommodate a party of 20-25 people. The wine store is at the front, with the bar and lounge in the back. There are at least three high-top tables with a couch to lounge around. An L-shaped bar is where you can also grab glasses of wine. Most of the wines are moderately priced, and you can purchase a bottle or enjoy a glass at the bar or one of the tables. Many of the wines are from wineries not as well known, which allows trying something new that you usually don't see at the major wine & spirit chains. The manager had at least one to two people come in to pour a selection of wines for purchase, including roses, a white, and some reds. The experience at the Vine Post was fantastic, and I would go back for more.

Wanted to give a huge compliment to the manager on duty Saturday night on 5.30.26. We were…read moresupposed to go to another restaurant. But when my partner asked me what I really felt like I said Casa Playa or Chimney house. So we raced to get there at 9:30ish starving. Good thing we asked the kind manager first if they would still serve us food since they closed at 10.. He was kind enough to tell us they would serve us no problem. Glad we asked as the male server who who wasn't even serving us) was quick to walk by when he saw us, not to greet us but to tell us the kitchen was closed. Then seemed annoyed when the manager confirmed we were ok. Thanks buddy. Thankfully we were being served by the kind male bartender with the female server being sweet enough to bring us menus We made sure to have our order in as soon as asked. The male bartender was great. Friendly and made us feel welcome. I have been to this restaurant many times because I love Chimney house and these are the same owners. So I was truly grateful that the bartender, female server and manager were so kind. The owners do a great job as hiring such great team members. Because of the managers hospitality we asked about future events and have already planned to stay at an air bnb across the street for the upcoming soccer games. Small acts of kindness go a long way for keeping locals happy with your business. The food is always consistently amazing. The ambience is just right with the perfect lighting, set up and views. The team members are always so friendly and great at making you feel welcome. Not to forget- Best lomo saltado and skirt steak! Don't miss out on this gem

Enjoyed our dinner here on a recent Sunday. Lots of seating available and we opted to eat outside…read more Ordered some guacamole with plantains as an appetizer and shared a skirt steak with rice and beans and main. All were very good. All in all we enjoyed

Delicious! Great service. The stuffed veal chop is outstanding and make sure to finish off with…read moretres leche cake.

Without a doubt the best Spanish food in Lauderdale. I've eaten here for years and no other Spanish…read morefood tops it. The last time I was here I had their charred octopus and Spainih braised ribs. Perfectly done and totally delicious. The service is slow as it is a popular place, but it's overall adequate.