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Wine Writing


Pick up the May 2008 issue of Orlando Home & Leisure Magazine for Lisa's wine column. May's article features the Burgundy region and compares two lovely white wines. The June 2008 Orlando Home and Leisure Magazine gets readers prepared for the summer BBQ season!


Want to shake up a hum-drum weeknight evening at home? Pick up a bottle of your favorite Spanish wine and grab Lisa's Tapas recipes! Recipes can be viewed online at Orlando Leisure Magazine's website.


Orlando Leisure Magazine is turning a new leaf to become Orlando Home and Leisure Magazine. For a limited time, sign up for a complimentary 20 month gift subscription by visiting the new Orlando Home and Leisure Magazine's website!







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 South Seminole Chronicle Newspaper available in print and online.

Thursday, May 29, 2008: Lisa's review of Chilango's located in Winter Springs, Florida!


Chilango's Mexican Restaurant


Thursday, May 29, 2008: Lisa's review of ABC's Fine Wine and Spirits NEW Oviedo Superstore with additional locations in Metro Orlando!


ABC Fine Wine and Spirits Oveido Superstore



Article Archives:

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







Charity Wine Event!

Wine Quest 2008

Wine Quest 2008 June 6-14, 2008

Central Florida's premier wine event series is back for 2008! Now in its 12th year, WineQuest features a selection of fine wine tastings, dinners, auctions and interactive seminars offering something for all tastes. Explore the legendary area locations, exquisite wines and unparalleled field expertise for a truly memorable experience that is unmatched. Sample, sip and savor to discover the tastes that are right for you.

Benefitting from the WineQuest event series, Quest, Inc. is able to provide services to more than 1,000 people with developmental disabilities in the Central Florida community each day with your support.

Friday, June 6, 2008
WineQuest Alternative Night
Grand Bohemian Hotel

Saturday, June 7, 2008
WineQuest University
Grand Bohemian Hotel

Sunday, June 8, 2008
WineQuest Grand Tasting & Auction
Grand Bohemian Hotel

Monday, June 9, 2008
WineQuest at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse
& Wine Bar
Winter Park

Friday, June 13, 2008
WineQuest Golf Classic
Grand Cypress Golf Club

WineQuest Tour of California
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress

Saturday, June 14, 2008
WineQuest Gourmet Wine Dinner & Auction
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress

Click here to Buy Tickets Online






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, September 17, 2008
6:30-8:30 PM
Quick Sips: California Wines



Sample a selection of full-bodied white wines and hearty red wines, to include Chardonnay, Cabernet and (Red) Zinfandel. California is the foremost wine producing region in the US! Email Lis with your varietal preferences through August 2008!


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


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







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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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