Wine Spectator Wine Seminar Presented by Bank of America at Nobu Hotel & Eden Roc Miami Beach – DAY 1

Photography by Loamis Rodriguez on February 22nd, 2019 in Food, Lifestyle, The Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival 2019

Miami Beach, FL – February 22, 2019 – SOBEWFF guests joined a panel of esteemed winemakers at Eden Roc Miami Beach – with over 100 years of combined experience – from Santa Barbara to explore the dynamic wines of a region on fire: critics and consumers alike are recognizing the superlative quality from this marine-driven region along the Pacific coastline of California. Most significantly, all agree that Santa Barbara stands among the most significant winegrowing terroirs on the planet for the production of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Wineries participated in this seminar include: Brewer-Clifton, Byron, Cambria, Kendall-Jackson, Nielson and Siduri. The spirited discussion and tasting illuminated the history, winegrowing elements and wines of Santa Barbara— a not-to-be missed session for all who love the clarity and precision of Burgundian varieties.

Santa Barbara: A Marine-Derived Paradise for Chardonnay & Pinot Noir

A Riedel Champagne Tasting Seminar: “See, Smell, Taste the Difference a Glass Makes” Wine Seminar Presented by Bank of America at Eden Roc Miami Beach

A Journey of the Senses! Does the shape of a glass influence our perception of champagne? SOBEWFF guests joined Maximilian Riedel, CEO of Riedel, as he guided them through a champagne and glass experience like no other. Guests explored prestigious champagnes and how the glass shape can transform your tasting experience. A complimentary tasting set, to take away afterwards, featured several of our glasses crafted to enhance different champagnes.

Tiroler Glashutte

Tiroler Glashutte

Ferrari-Carano Vineyards & Winery: High-Elevation, Sustainably-Farmed Cabernet Sauvignons Wine Spectator Wine Seminar Presented by Bank of America at Eden Roc Miami Beach

CEO Rhonda Carano took SOBEWFF guests on the journey of her family-owned winery’s road to becoming an iconic producer of high-elevation, sustainably-farmed 2015 Cabernet Sauvignons, with a guided, comparative tasting of Ferrari-Carano’s award-winning Trésor, PreVail West Face and PreVail Back Forty wines. Led by Director of Vineyard Operations Steve Domenichelli and Executive Winemaker Sarah Quider, guests had the unique opportunity to experience these select 2012 library selections and 2015 cabernet sauvignons from Alexander Valley and Sonoma County, breaking down each vintage in flavor profile, terroir, climate influences and sustainable farming practices.