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On scene, digital creator, podcast co-host & tastemaker --> Wine, spirits, food, travel & lux life.
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12/10/2024

He's a wine icon, a rockstar winemaker and a rockstar, in general. He's also humble, gracious and an overall, beautiful man.

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And this was a once-in-a-lifetime, ultra-intimate, private dinner experience inspired by his epic wines and his love for music, because both wine and music are connectors and can easily cross cultures. You don't have to speak the language to understand great wine or great music. They require no translation. You just know.

📍 Undisclosed Miami Special Edition "Vine-To-Table" Series with renowned winemaker, Marcelo Pelleriti, the 1st Latin American to receive a perfect 100-point score from acclaimed wine critic, Robert Parker, and his co-founder, Miguel Priore of Pelleriti Priore.

6-courses and 5 wines, including 3 cult wines… Sí, por favor!

MENU:
🍽️ Empanadas Argentinas (Chicken and Beef)
🍷 1853 Old Vine Estate Selected Parcel Malbec
🍽️ Provoletta en Pimentón (Provoletta Cheese Stuffed Pepper)
🍷 Marcelo Pelleriti Signature Malbec
🍽️ Asado de Tira (Shortrib and Mash)
🍷 Marcelo Pelleriti Signature Cabernet Franc
🍽️ Chorizo Parrillero (Sausage on Grilled Baguette)
🍷 Hostage Terroir Expressions Altamira Malbec
🍽️ Caveman Churrasco (Steak & Grilled Asparagus)
🍷 Marcelo Pelleriti Grand Cuvee Blend 2013
🍰 Churros con Dulce de Leche

Surprise performance by Marcelo Pelleriti and his son, Luca Pelleriti, and special guest performance by my side-kick, Miami Dine Guide, who also shares the love for wine and music. 🍷🎸🤟🏻

For more intimate wine experiences like this at Caná Wine Shop, click the link below and use my discount code: SUNNYSCENE

Reservation: https://www.canawineshop.com/products/wine-tasting-roberto-cipresso?_pos=5&_sid=ae67d7beb&_ss=r

Must be 21+ to consume wine.
David K. Gordon 58 Gourmet

12/03/2024

Only NAUTI WINES here… 🍷💋

Sailing away and day drinking all dayyy… Getting nauti on a yachty! ❌❌❌🛥️

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Seriously, wine tasting is hard work. We just make it look fun.

📍 Scarpetta Benvenusa Blackhawk Yacht Takeover at Bahia Mar Yachting Center with brand co-founder and special guest, Lachlan MacKinnon-Patterson of Frasca Food & Wine and Scarpetta Wine fame pouring Murva Estate Wines with supporting actors, David Mohka of Breakthru Beverage Florida pouring Scarpetta Wine and Adam Rutledge of Aspect Fine Wines pouring his Dario Princes Wines… Sì, per favore!

Living La Dolce Vita in Laudy!
David K. Gordon

12/02/2024

Just in time for ROOFTOP SZN!

The highly anticipated La Ferne is officially opening during Art Basel this week on 12/4/24 and it's a vibe!

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Think Argentina meets Italy from North to South on a rooftop in Wynwood.

📍 La Ferneteria Miami, named for its signature Fernet, an Italian type of aromatic spirit made of herbs and spices, like a bitter or an amaro. They even serve a flight of Fernet made into caviar pearls for a fun and interesting textural tasting.

Walked the red carpet to their exclusive entrance and took a private elevator to the 9th floor, where we enjoyed a very intimate VIP preview dinner with epic views at this 7,000 sq.ft. rooftop and tasted through some of the guest faves, like...

🍹 Miami Goddess (rum cocktail)
🍹 Fig Mule (vodka, rum and ginger beer)
🍽️ Provoleta La Ferne (tableside flambee with Fernet)
🍽️ Arancini (stuffed with mozzarella di buffala)
🍽️ Polipo Brasato Di Capri (roasted octopus with potatoes)
🍽️ Patate Al Tartufo (thick-cut fries with shaved black truffle)
🍷 Catena Zapata Malbec
🍽️ Beef Milanese & Handmade La Monferrina Spaghetti (topped with morel mushrooms)
🍽️ Ternerita Braseada (8-hour braised beef)

As the evening progressed, this lovely al fresco dinner became a lively scene with an energetic DJ set and sultry bar-top dance performances.

The public opening kicks-off during Miami Art Week in 2 days and is certain to be oversubscribed, so make your Resy 🔜‼️
David K. Gordon

11/30/2024

Rewind back to 11/11…
.. where we celebrated the 3rd Anni of WATER LION Wine + Alchemy and the 20th Anni of PX This "Diary of the Maître d' to the Stars" by owner/author, Abbe Diaz!

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Named Best Wine Bar in Miami New Times among other publications, it's a hidden gem for wine lovers and cocktail connoisseurs in the lobby of Sagamore Hotel South Beach.

We were so in the moment meeting new people and seeing old faces that I forgot to capture more of the evening's festivities. It's the kind of place where you can unwind, stay present, enjoy an interesting wine or cocktail with a great backstory AND they'll know your name.

Because on 11/11, they created an 11!

And by "they," I mean owners, Abbe Diaz and Filip Trajkovic, and somm, Joshua Gosline.

Cheers to many more...🍾🍷🤩
David K. Gordon

11/29/2024

Grateful for a growing wine culture and community in South Florida!

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A couple weeks ago, I was privileged to sit on an expert panel providing wine insights at the Miami Culinary Institute hosted by the 1st Latin American winemaker to receive 100 points from Robert Parker, Marcelo Pelleriti of Pelleriti Priore and his dynamic partner and co-founder, Miguel Priore. It was moderated by Freya Pan and included esteemed panelists, Allegra Angelo, Lyn Farmer, Brian Atkinson and Jim Carroll.

I would be lying to say that it wasn't daunting to follow Lyn Farmer, one of the best wine educators in the US, an incredible storyteller and a public speaker extraordinaire that I admire very much. He elucidated and coined the Pelleriti Tannin, which is consistently soft, silky and plush, and is recognizable throughout their portfolio of flagship and cult wines.

"When I first started in wine, there was no wine scene."

Did you know I made wine? The initial vintage was 2007. I owned a boutique California winery and we focused on making great, limited production fine and interesting, award winning wines with a focus on innovation. To that end, we were the 1st to use social media on our label and were even named in the Top 50 Wineries in the World on Twitter back then. I invented the 1st single-serve format for the delivery of fine wine and was awarded 2 US Patents for it... also, Beverage Breakthrough of the Year!

Wine has always been a part of my success story whether I was a nonprofit CEO or a banking executive. Wine brings people together. Wine is the great connector and I'm happy to report that South Florida has a growing wine community and culture that didn't exist 15 years ago. This allows wine trade and media access to each other through masterclasses, walk-around tastings and other receptions, which really didn't happen much back then. With access to each other, we can connect, collaborate, reciprocate, pay it forward and just be a village for each other. We didn't have these luxuries when we made wine, so we pounded the pavement and got on many of the coveted lists in South Florida through blood, sweat and tears.

And in a time where NOLO is trending along with a subtle temperance movement, we must remember that wine has been around for 8000 years and has always been a part of the most important events since then. Wine is social and social is healthy, especially with the younger generation suffering more and more from depression, anxiety and feelings of isolation. Wine connects people to history, culture, tradition and most importantly, each other. When you drink a glass of wine together, you become immediate friends.

SO WHAT DID YOU PAIR WITH THANKSGIVING?

Must be 21+ to drink wine. Artisanal nosh by chevremiami.
David K. Gordon

11/26/2024

Don't turn the page on this Pago!

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What is a Pago or Vinos De Pago to be more formal and precise?

The highest classification for wine in Spain is a Pago. A Vinos De Pago can be best compared to the highest caliber designation for wine in France, a Grand Cru.

Pagos are so elite that there are only 24 of them in the entirety of Spain. To be a Pago, there must be approval by both Spain and Europe.

To heighten an already prestigious evening of Spanish luxury wines paired with Basque-inspired cuisine, guests enjoyed an intimate family affair with the visionaries behind Pago De Cirsus - Bodegas Zifar, Alejandro Gómez Sigala, along with his wife, Letizia Mangione, and his son, Alejandro II at Undisclosed Miami, a secret speakeasy event space hidden in the back of Caná Wine Shop on Coral Way.

THE MENU:
🍷 Pago De Cirsus Gran Cuvée Especial Rosé 2022
🍷 Pago De Cirsus Chardonnay
🍽️ Iberico Ham Croquetas
🍷 Bodegas Zifar Roble 2022
🍽️ Iberico Pork Loin & Grilled Asparagus
🍷 Cabellero Zifar 2019
🍽️ Chuleton De Carne (Strip Steak)
🍰 Basque Cheesecake

For more exclusive wine experiences like this, click the link in my bio for upcoming wine events at Undisclosed and use promo: SUNNYSCENE.

Must be 21+ to drink wine.
David K. Gordon

11/25/2024

Joyeux Anniversaire, Teri Valentina!

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To Champagne wishes and caviar dreams, and being ... 🍾🎉♥️
David K. Gordon Stephen Gamson Stephen Gamson

11/20/2024

If this isn't a magazine cover promoting Joie De Vivre (the joy of living) and the French Apéro (happy hour), then what is? 🤷🏼‍♀️🤩

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Suivre le soleil… follow the sun (or meee) to The Charming Taste of Europe and be transported to a sunset Apéro in Sweet Bordeaux!

Harvest in Bordeaux usually happen in September, but the grapes for Sweet Bordeaux or late harvest wines are typically harvested months later. This allows the grapes to dehydrate slowly over time, concentrating their sugar content and naturally creating a sweeter wine with no added sugar or fortification. Another critical factor for making a great sweet wine is Botrytis Cinerea or Noble Rot. Botrytis is a benevolent fungus, which occurs naturally when there are misty mornings covering the fruit with moisture and hot, sunny afternoons creating a fungus that penetrates the skin helping to evaporate the juice inside for more concentrated sweetness and complexity of flavors.

The Union Des Vins de Bordeaux hosted an evening to elevate our spritz with Sweet Bordeaux tastings and Sweet Bordeaux Cocktails paired with gourmet dishes by the newly opened Momento by Ikaro.

Debuting its first U.S. location in downtown Miami, Momento by Ikaro is the brainchild of Chefs Carolina Sanchez and Iñaki Murua, the culinary duo behind the Michelin-starred Ikaro from La Rioja, Spain. The concept is an innovative blend of Basque meets Ecuadorian cuisine, and features dishes like...

🍽️ Spanish-Influenced Croquetas with a creamy center of Iberian ham & roasted chicken
🍽️ Green Plantain Empanadas filled beer-soaked crab, herbs and spices
🍽️ Corvina Ceviche with Ecuadorian-style peanut sauce
🍽️ Amazonian Tiradito with smoked hamachi and crispy plantain chips.. y mas! 🤩

Must be 21+ to drink wine.
David K. Gordon

11/18/2024

GIVE MIAMI DAY early donating has begun! ♥️

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Give Miami Day is an annual giving event to make individuals and corporations aware of the indispensable work being done by nonprofits and to increase generosity through donations. It's a 24-hour period of online giving from 12:01am to 11:59pm on November 21st. However, early donations are being accepted online from NOW until 11:59pm on 11/21.

And every year, South Florida Business Journal thoughtfully recognizes nonprofits and the generous donors in their annual South Florida Giving Guide.

Hosted annually by Tony Argiz, Managing Principal of BDO USA and Melanie Dickinson, President & Publisher of South Florida Business Journal, the 2024 South Florida Giving Guide Reception was held in Coconut Grove this year at the stunning waterfront Regatta Grove. It was a private event celebrating corporate philanthropy in South Florida, "bringing businesses and nonprofits together." We have attended for 10+ years now!

Because sharing is caring!
David K. Gordon

11/18/2024

Trippin' Tequlia...😵‍💫🥃

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📍 Agave Masterclass at Superblue Miami hosted by and Jose Cuervo Tequila

It was "A Night at the Museum," where the art came alive and we immersed ourselves in it... tacos and tequila too.

This private masterclass for trade highlighted the 4th, lesser known expression of tequila, CRISTALINO.

Many people are aware of the other 3: BLANCO, REPOSADO and AÑEJO.

The main difference between the 3 is the amount of time they are aged.

Blanco or silver is the purest expression of tequila and agave. It is bottled after distillation, so it is clear with no aging. Best in mixed drinks.

Resposado is aged in barrel for a minimum of 2 months and up to 1 year, so it is golden in color and best in premium drinks or shots.

Añejo is aged in barrel for a minimum of 1 year and up to 3 years, so it is deeper gold in color and has a more refined flavor profile. Best neat or on the rocks.

Cristalino is a clarified añejo (aged tequila). It is filtered to strip the color from the barrel aging and tone down the deeper woody flavors, resulting in a clear liquor with the brightness of Blanco and the complexity of Añejo. Crafted for consumers who appreciate premium, but believe brown liquors are too intense. Best in neat, rocks, premium cocktails and shots!

Which is your favorite expression of tequila... and brand?
David K. Gordon

11/15/2024

Friendsgiving 2024 with Wine Icons

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Let's start with these wine icons...

⭐️ SUE GALLAGHER: The generous host with the most incredible wine collection that she so graciously shared with us. The 1st female member of the local chapter of Commanderie De Bordeaux and probably the largest female collector of Sine Qua Non in country, who actually drinks it. Lucky us!
⭐️ TOM & ELIZABETH SMITH: Founders of Wine News Magazine, the 1st of its kind, large format, glossy, James Beard award-winning wine publication that had a run for 25+ years. And it's co-founder, Tom, a football legend who was on the undefeated 1972 Miami Dolphins team that won the Super Bowl!
⭐️ LYN FARMER: James Beard Foundation awarding-winning wine and food writer, broadcaster, director of Veritage Miami and one of the top wine educators in the country.

And then transitioned to drinking like billionaires with these wine icons, especially 1️⃣9️⃣4️⃣9️⃣...

🍾 Champagne Dom Pérignon, Enotheque, Vintage 1990
🍷 Bodegas Y Vinedos, Raul Perez, Sketch Blanco (Albarino) 2021
🍷 Sine Qua Non Distenta, California White Rhone Blend 2020
🍷 Chateau De Beaucastel Chateauneuf-Du-Pape 1989
🍷 Maison M. Chapoutier L'Ermite, Ermitage 2000
🍷 Chateau Grand-Mayne Grand Premier Cru, St. Emilion 1949
🍷 Chambers Rosewood Vineyards & Winery, Grand Rutherglen Muscat, 20 Year

Simply grateful to wine, the ultimate connector, and all of the greatness it has brought into my life. 🌎🍷♥️
David K. Gordon

11/14/2024

WTF Miami! 😲🍷

W-inebow T-ours F-lorida Trade Tasting, yesss please, where we explored some of the best regions across the globe from both the Heritage and Pioneer portfolios, highlighting wines of the Old World and the New World.

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📍 Eating House Miami, City Of Coral Gables
Winebow David K. Gordon

11/09/2024

Ready for a night of wine, dine, and everything fine? 🇪🇸🍷🎉

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Join us on Saturday, November 16th at Undisclosed Miami, a secret speakeasy in the backroom of Caná Wine Shop (2207 Coral Way) for a night of Spanish elegance and hidden allure.

Step out of Miami and into Spain for this special edition of "Vine-to-Table” at Caná!

Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy an intimate dinner with the visionaries behind with Pago de Cirsus and Bodegas Zifar, Alejandro Gómez Sigala and Letizia Mangione. Enjoy a private chat with these 2 wine and hospitality masterminds, who envisioned this Spanish destination with wineries, a hotel and restaurant... AND even the distinction of their own appellation.

It will be 4 top-scoring fine wines paired with 4 decadent dishes in a very private setting with very limited seating for ONLY $125 per person... AND because you know me, if you click the link below for reservations and use CODE: SUNNYSCENE, you will receive 10% off of this exclusive wine dinner AND any online purchases of wine at Cana Wine Shop with no expiration date.

Reservations here: https://www.canawineshop.com/products/vine-to-table-series-wine-dinner-with-pago-de-cirsus-bodegas-zifar-feat-letizia-mangione-and-alejandro-gomez-sigala
David K. Gordon

11/05/2024

With over 100 years of history, Cantina Girlan is the most awarded winery in the Alto Adige wine region located in the northernmost part of Italy bordering Austria and Switzerland.

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While one of the top wine regions in Italy, Alto Adige is also the smallest with the majority of its wineries being cooperatives. With so many European influences, Girlan makes some beautiful and versatile, award-winning, high scoring wines, like their elegant Trattman Pinot Noir Riserva 2022, which was paired with Asian-inspired dishes.

🍷 Girlan Pinot Grigio 2022
🍷 Girlan Chardonnay 2022
🍷 Girlan Marna Chardonnay 2022
🍷 Girlan Indra Sauvignon Blanc 2022
🍽️ Hamachi Crudo
🍽️ Wagyu Tartare
🍷 Girlan Patricia Pinot Noir 2021
🍷 Girlan Trattman Pinot Noir Riserva 2021
🍽️ Peking Duck Bun
🍽️ Anata Roll (Spicy Tuna)

📍 Girlan Guided Wine Tasting Masterclass & Lunch at LoLa 41 Palm Beach

Must be 21+ to drink wine.
David K. Gordon LoLa 41 Palm Beach Palm Beach County

11/04/2024

I spy...

Sherry.

And she's so sweet, but she can be dry at times too. 😉

I adore her and her many expressions.

I'm talking about Sherry... Sherry of Jerez, a fortified wine made from white grapes produced in the Marco de Jerez area of Andalusia, Spain. Sherry is Jerez in Spanish, Jerez is Sherry in Spain.

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And it's International Sherry Week, so I'm spilling the tea about this sometimes overlooked, other times underestimated and many times underappreciated Spanish wine treasure.

For holiday gift giving, host gifts and stocking stuffers, think Sherry and Turrón. So why are they the perfect couple?

Because they're both Spanish to the core and pair beautifully together for an interesting, fun and thoughtful international foodie treat.

Dating back to 1775, Torrons Vicens is the original Turrón of Agramunt. Turrón is the Spanish version of nougat made of honey, nuts and egg whites as an emulsifier. It's a very popular and traditional holiday dessert of Spain.

Committed to innovation, Torrons Vicens partnered with Albert Adrià, Pastry Chef of El Bullí fame, to innovate traditional nougat through this enticing haute cuisine line called Natura.

Check out my stash of 4 Sherry expressions and 4 Turrón selections courtesy of !

⭐️ Harveys Bristol Cream
⭐️ Viña AB Amontillado
⭐️ Leonor Palo Cortado
⭐️ Nectar Pedro Ximénez

Besides sipping the different expressions of Sherry (dry, oxidative and sweet) after dinner as a digestif, I really enjoy it in cocktails.

My "go to" cocktail depends on my mood. If I'm looking for a refreshing, lower ABV drink, then it's a Sherry Spritz with 2 parts Sherry of your preference (see list) topped with 2 parts sparkling wine, 2 parts seltzer and 2 dashes of bitters. If I'm looking for something more potent, then I elevate a traditional Manhattan by subbing out the Vermouth for Sherry. That's 1 oz. Bourbon, 1/2 oz. Nectar Pedro Ximenez or other sweet Sherry, 3 dashes of chocolate bitters or bitters of your choice and garnish with Luxardo cherries or Amarena cherries in syrup.

It's happy hour now! Ask for Sherry. She won't disappoint.
David K. Gordon

11/04/2024

Wine quad goals! 🍷🤩

Wine is the great connector, creating social connections with some of the best people, WINE PEOPLE, and connecting us through a sense of place.

This wine quad took a 2-hour wine flight to "The Land of the Castles" in Castilla y León.

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Located in northern Spain, Castilla y León has more than 300 medieval castles. This is more than any other region in the country. It's also the largest Spanish wine-producing region, so simply put, lots of castles and lots of wine.

📍 Castilla y León, Spain Road Show 2024 Miami at Hotel Arya, BW Premier Collection, Coconut Grove

Guided by the insightfully energetic, Allegra Angelo, we tasted through 8 wines before disembarking to the walk-around tasting.

🍷 Bodegas Godelia Godello Blend D.O. Bierzo 2023
🍷 Grupo Valdecuevas Agro
Sauvignon Blanc D.O. Rueda 2023
🍷 Nexus & Frontaura Crianza Tempranillo D.O. Ribero Del Duero 2019
🍷 Bodegas Familiares Matarromera Crianza Tempranillo 2020
🍷 Bodegas Torrederos Reserva Tempranillo D.O. Ribero Del Duero 2019
🍷 Montelaguna Jotas Tempranillo D.O. Ribero Del Duero 2022
🍷 Bodegas Covitoro Cañus Verus - Viñas Viejas Tinto De Toro 2021
🍷 Pago De La Oliva Tonneau Bouquet Tempranillo D.O. Vinos Tierra Castilla y León 2018

Interesting whites are always at the top of my list and their native Godello variety is a must taste, must find.
David K. Gordon

11/03/2024

What's your poison? 🍷

A fun and informal way to ask someone if they want a drink in the U.S.

My answer: A resounding yes, and I'll start with a refreshing, crisp, palate-enticing Velenosi Verdicchio, per favore!

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Velenosi in Italian means venomous or poisonous, so this wine brand was my delicious poison of the day! It's also the surname of the family-owned winery since 1984 (40 years).

Velenosi is a portfolio of beautiful wines from the less-travelled, hidden gem region of Marche in central Italy.

📍 Velenosi Vini Media Lunch, showcasing their beautiful and interesting wines at the newly opened Piegari USA Wynwood

They served their entire portfolio of 7 wines paired with 7 courses:

🍾 Passerina Spumante Brut (100% Passerina): Named for sparrows, "passeri" in Italian, that are partial to this grape varietal for its taste and small size; made in the Charmat Method, where 2nd fermentation takes place in a tank rather than the bottle.
🍽️ Bruschetta and Pane Di Pizza Focacce
🍷 Verdicchio Castelli di Jesi Querciantica DOC 2023 (100% Verdicchio): Named for this grape's hints of green color, "verde" in Italian, and also known as Italian Chablis.
🍽️ Carpaccio Di Manzo and Vitello Tonnato
🍷 Pecorino Offida Villa Angela DOCG 2023 (100% Pecorino): Named for the sheep, "pecora" in Italian, that would graze on these grapes during transmigration into the hills.
🍽️ Fritto Misto
🍷 Lacrima di Morro D'Alba DOC 2021 (100% Lacrima di Morro D'Alba): Named for the the grape skin that is known to start dripping juice or tears, "lacrima" in Italian.
🍽️ Fusillone Al Tonno
🍷 Rosso Piceno Brecciarolo DOC 2022 (70% Montepulciano, 30% Sangiovese): 91 pts. Suckling
🍽️ Tortellini Verdi Alla Valdostana
🍷 Rosso Piceno Superiore Roggio del Filare DOC 2020 (70% Montepulciano, 30% Sangiovese): 93 pts. Suckling + Gambero Rosso Three Glasses
🍽️ Costata Di Manzo (Beef)
🍷 Vino e Visciole (70% Lacrima, 30% Wild Cherry Syrup or Visciole)
🍨 Egoista Al Cioccolato (Chocolate Volcano with Vanilla Ice Cream)

Highly rec pouring the Vino e Visciole into their signature chocolate dessert for an incredibly decadent perfect pairing and sauce!

Must be 21+ to consume wine. Please drink responsibly.
David K. Gordon

11/02/2024

I'm obsessed...
..with great wine pairing experiences.

AND Champagne!

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If you're looking for wine dinner party ideas, check out the link in my bio for more experiences like this Caná Wine Shop.

Because they know, like I know, that wine is a powerful social connector.

Magical Champagne Dinner with Brimoncourt Brut Régence

📍 Undisclosed Miami (private, intimate, speakeasy-style event space hidden in the back of Caña Wine Shop on Coral Way)

An evening of endless bubbles and rich history with Baptiste Marchal, Export Manager of Champagne Brimoncourt, paired with light seafood-centric dishes by CookinGenie (an app where personal chefs are just a click away):

🍾 Neverending flutes of Champagne Brimoncourt and:
🍽️ Oysters with Mignonette
🍽️ Scallop Ceviche with Plantain Chips
🍽️ Seared Salmon with Farro Salad & Mozzarella-Stuffed Piquillo Pepper

Must be 21+ to consume Champagne. Please drink responsibly.
David K. Gordon

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He’s a wine icon, a rockstar winemaker and a rockstar, in general. He’s also humble, gracious and an overall, beautiful man. And this was a once-in-a-lifetime, ultra-intimate, private dinner experience inspired by his epic wines and his love for music, because both wine and music are connectors and can easily cross cultures. You don’t have to speak the language to understand great wine or great music. They require no translation. You just know. 📍 @undisclosedmia Special Edition “Vine-To-Table” Series with renowned winemaker, @marcepelleriti, the 1st Latin American to receive a perfect 100-point score from acclaimed wine critic, Robert Parker @wine_advocate, and his co-founder, @miguelpriore of @pelleritipriore. 6-courses and 5 wines, including 3 cult wines… Sí, por favor! MENU: 🍽️ Empanadas Argentinas (Chicken and Beef) 🍷 1853 Old Vine Estate Selected Parcel Malbec 🍽️ Provoletta en Pimentón (Provoletta Cheese Stuffed Pepper) 🍷 Marcelo Pelleriti Signature Malbec 🍽️ Asado de Tira (Shortrib and Mash) 🍷 Marcelo Pelleriti Signature Cabernet Franc 🍽️ Chorizo Parrillero (Sausage on Grilled Baguette) 🍷 Hostage Terroir Expressions Altamira Malbec 🍽️ Caveman Churrasco (Steak & Grilled Asparagus) 🍷 Marcelo Pelleriti Grand Cuvee Blend 2013 🍰 Churros con Dulce de Leche Surprise performance by Marcello Pelleriti and his son, Luca Pelleriti, and special guest performance by my side-kick, Miami Dine Guide, who also shares the love for wine and music. 🍷🎸🤟🏻 For more intimate wine experiences like this @canawineshop, click the link in my bio and use my discount code: SUNNYSCENE Must be 21+ to consume wine. . . #sunnyonscene #miamidineguide #greatwinepeople #pelleritipriore #wine #winemaker #winelover #wineinfluencer #winedinner #winepairing #wineexperience #miami #miamiinfluencer #music #rockstar #miamifood #miamieats #miamirestaurant #creator #eeeats #eeeeats #thingstodo

Joyeux Anniversaire, @terivalentina! To Champagne wishes and caviar dreams, and being @forkinghaute... 🍾🎉♥️ . . #sunnyonscene #miamidineguide #greatwinepeople #joyeuxanniversaire #happybirthday #birthdaycelebration #france #paris #miami

ONLY ONE WEEK AWAY! Do you know what @chefirvine and I have in common? Besides loving seafood, we're both @sobeseafoodfest ambassadors... BUT knowing me gets you a hefty discount! 😉🦞 So hoping to "sea" you there! Link to discounted tickets in bio or use CODE: SUNNY20 (for 20% off)! . . #sunnyonscene #miamidineguide #greatwinepeople #southbeachseafoodfestival #sobeseafoodfest #southbeach #miamibeach #miami #miamifood #miamieats #seafood #foodfestival #thingstodo #eeeats #eeeeats

What do Chef Robert Irvine and I have in common? 🤔 Besides loving seafood, we're both South Beach Seafood Festival ambassadors... BUT knowing me gets you a hefty discount! 😉🦞 So hoping to "sea" you there! Click link to discounted tickets below or use CODE: SUNNY20 (for 20% off all events): http://www.eventbrite.com/e/745617561197/?discount=SUNNY20

Besides loving seafood, we're both @sobeseafoodfest ambassadors... BUT knowing me gets you a hefty discount! 😉🦞 So hoping to "sea" you there! Link to discounted tickets in bio or use CODE: SUNNY20 (for 20% off)! . . #sunnyonscene #miamidineguide #greatwinepeople #southbeachseafoodfestival #sobeseafoodfest #southbeach #miamibeach #miami #miamifood #miamieats #seafood #foodfestival #thingstodo #eeeats #eeeeats

Photography is communication. And @martinirossius recognized the importance of this by hosting an inventive vermouth masterclass, mixed drink mixer by @joecanton and photoshoot by @r.c._visuals... 📍 Cocktail Paparazzi @bar_kaiju @thecitadelmia, recognized in the Top 11 Best New Bars in America by @bonappetitmag and named Best Cocktails 2024 in @miaminewtimes... It's a hidden gem tucked away in the corner of the food hall's 2nd floor, with 15 monster-inspired cocktails from all of the world by @derek_stilmann. 👹🌎 Born 160 years ago, @martini was the original spirits influencer, branding its vermouth with lifestyle experiences, a cocktail for all occasions to be enjoyed anywhere. The brand is iconic and recognizable all over the world. It symbolizes the Italian aperitivo lifestyle. What is an aperitivo? It's an Italian cultural ritual, involving pre-dinner drinks, usually low in alcohol. It's a social experience where people whet their palates before dinner with small bites and Spritz-type drinks... a lighter version of the American happy hour. And what exactly is Vermouth? It's fortified wine. Per European regulation, it's required to be wine-dominant with 75% wine per 1L bottle. Vermouth is 4 simple ingredients, easy-to-remember as the acronym, W.A.S.H. Wine Alcohol Sugar Herbs What's your favorite way to drink Vermouth? Mine is a Negroni or a refreshing Martini Bianco Spritz! Easy as 3-2-1... 3 parts sparkling wine, typically Prosecco since it's Italian, 2 parts Martini Bianco Sweet Vermouth and 1 part soda water (club soda or seltzer). Wine makes everything better! Cin Cin to that! 🍷🍹 Must be 21+ to consume wine. Please drink responsibly. . . #sunnyonscene #miamidineguide #greatwinepeople #vermouth #spritz #recipe #easyrecipe #photoshoot #photography #paparazzi #cocktails #mixology #italian #italianlifestyle #aperitivo #wine #wineinfluencer #miamibars #miamiinfluencer #reelsvideos #reelsviral #viralreels #viralvideos #creato

Introducing one of our "go-to" sushi spots on Miami Beach... 📍 @eatblueribbonmiami @blueribbonsushi @theplymouthmiami @miamibeachnews And it's Miami Spice time from 8/1-9/30, so they're serving up 3 prix fixe menus, a 3-course lunch with bento box, main and dessert for only $35 and 2 dinner menus, 1 for $45 and another elevated one for $60. They also sent out some fan favorites for good measure! We also took an awesome sake flight! Go check it out and let them know @sunnyonscene sent you! . . #sunnyonscene #miamidineguide #greatwinepeople #blueribbonsushi #sushi #friedchicken #wine #sake #cocktails #miamispice #miamieats #miamifood #miamiinfluencer #miamirestaurants #reelsvideos #reelsviral #viralreels #viralvideos #creator #creators #summer #thingstodo #thingstodomiami #eeeats #eeeeats

Who's the lucky cat here? Me, of course. Us, indeed! 📍 @udon_us Wynwood Friends & Family Preview, where they showed us the good stuff until we were stuffed -- new cocktails by star mixologist @shantaledumar @shaduuacademy plus new menu, new design, new vibe. 🎶Show me the good stuff. Give me something I just have to have... Peaceee!🎶 . . #sunnyonscene #miamidineguide #greatwinepeople #miami #miamifoodscene #miamiinfluencer #foodie #foodinfluencer #miamieats #miamirestaurants #relaunch #revamp #newmenu #summer #summervibes #cocktails #asianfood #thingstodo #luckycat

On the Miami Wine Scene hanging with the Summer Wine Gang @gangfamilycellars Miami Headquarters with its future CEO... 🤩🍷♥️ MENU (executed by @miamidineguide @sunnyonscene): 🍽️ Mascarpone-Stuffed Strawberries with Huckleberry Syrup Drizzle and Sunny's White Truffle Heavenly Eggs with Caviar 🍾 @champagneleclercbriant Brut Reserve, @champagnephilippelancelot Brut Blanc De Blancs 2012, @champagnephilippegonet 3210 Extra Brut Blanc De Blancs & @champagnecollet Brut 2008 🍽️ Summer Salad of Mixed Greens, Microgreens, Fresh Lemon & Walnut Oil Vinaigrette, Seared Scallops & Crispy Duck Skin Croutons 🍷 Gang Family Cellars Willow Chardonnay Sonoma County 2022, @pencevineyards Estate Chardonnay 2021 & Gang Family Cellars Izzy Pinot Noir 2019 🍽️ Duck Leg Confit, Molasses-Glazed Duck Breast, Exotic Mushrooms, Baby Hassleback Potatoes & Fresh Cherry Demi Sauce 🍷 Rinaldi Moscato d'Asti, @sandemanporto Rainwater Madeira, Broadbent Madeira Reserve 5yo, Broadbent Madeira Sercial 10yo, Blandy's Madeira Bual 10yo, @blandysmadeirawine Malmsey 10yo, @mas_amiel 20yo & @taylorfladgate Tawny Porto 20yo 🍰 Meyer Lemon Basque Cheesecake & Fresh Blueberries by @lyn_wine . . #sunnyonscene #miamidineguide #greatwinepeople #gang #wine #winetasting #winecollection #winepairing #dinner #champagne #dessertwine #port #summer #thingstodo #miami #miamiwine @jschmitt009