|
South Beach Wine and Food Festival 2012
This past weekend Foodies and Wine Lovers alike poured into South Beach, Florida to take part in the 11th annual South Beach Wine and Food Festival presented by the Food Network and Food & Wine. The Empson Producers participating in the festival kicked off the weekend on Thursday night with a Welcome Dinner at Sardinia Restaurant. Sardinia Restaurant & Entoeca is known as one of the most authentic and exciting restaurants in Miami and has been awarded “Best Restaurant in South Beach” by the Miami New Times. A great way to begin a weekend celebrating the best of the best in the food and wine world! On Friday evening, hundreds of people gathered for one of the most coveted of events at the festival; Wine Spectator’s Best of the Best Tasting at the Fontainbeau Resort. This event features some of the best new chefs in the country and challenges them to pair there dishes with top scoring wines for a celebration of mouthwatering luxury. Among those participating in the event were Matteo Sardagna from Luigi Einaudi Winery, Stefano Maggini from Orma, and Michele Jermann from Jermann Winery. Stefano presented a vertical Orma with wines from the 2006, 2007, and 2008 vintage, while Jermann featured various vintages of their cult classics; Dreams & Vintage Tunina. Einaudi chose to show their entire Barolo offering; starting with the Barolo Terlo and finishing with the Barolo “Costa Grimaldi” and Barolo “Cannubi”, their single vineyard Barolos. Once the tasting doors opened people began pouring in as the event was sold as it has done for many years. The atmosphere was one of excitement and anticipation as trade and consumers alike stepped up to the tasting tables. Orma, Jermann and Einaudi were immensely popular among the tasters, so much so that there was nothing left at the end of the event except empty bottles. Events continued throughout the weekend including seminars, tastings, and dinners. Visitors had a chance to learn about everything from wine and cheese pairings to glass selection based on wine types to the intricacies of American Cabernet vs. Italian Cabernet. They were also given a second opportunity to taste additional Jermann wines at the Italian Pavilion during the Grand Tastings on Saturday & Sunday. Jermann’s Pinot Noir, Red Angel on the Moonlight, and Sauvignon were well received and a refreshing delight in the heat of South Beach. By the end of the weekend, both consumers and members of the Trade were happy with the chance to come together and enjoy good food, good wine, and good conversation. Comments This article does not have any comments. If you would like to comment on this blog please Login first. |
Back To TopHome | Portfolio | Portfolio Book | Reviews & Scores | About Us | Contact Us
Blog | Calendar | News | Sales Tools | Images | Winery Visits | Where To Buy
For more information visit www.empson.com
Login