Next Wine Event!


Harbor Nights di Autumno

Friday, October 24, 2008

6:30 - 9:00 p.m.

The Food. The Wine. The Jazz.

$35.00 per person


Join us for Harbor Nights di autunno (autumn), a wine tasting and jazz event designed to capture the ambiance of the Mediterranean. Featuring select wines and sparkling wines, gourmet food samples, live jazz music and complimentary, hand-rolled cigars. Harbor Nights takes place under the twinkling lights of the Harbor Piazza at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando.

Featuring the smooth jazz sounds of THE ASHLEY LOCHEED QUARTET.

Purchase tickets or inquire further by emailing jtolentino@loewshotels.com (preferred) or by calling 407-503-1407 to register.








Wine Writing


Pick up the October 2008 issue of Orlando Home & Leisure Magazine for Lisa's wine column. The October 2008 Orlando Home and Leisure Magazine shares some great information on Spanish wines from Jumilla. Whether you are a casual wine drinker or a serious collector, shift your attention to this amazing red wine region!


If you missed the September or August 2008 issue of Orlando Home and Leisure, you can check it out online at Orlando Home and Leisure Magazine's online host

Lisa's Two Bottles August column is on pages 70 and 71 which can be found quickly by scrolling down through the "contents" header.


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 Seminole Chronicle Newspaper available in print and online.

Article Archives:

Chilango's Mexican Restaurant

ABC Fine Wine and Spirits Oveido Superstore

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!

Easter Seals 9th Annual


Vino!


The Ninth Annual Vino!
The Ballroom at Church Street, Orlando

Saturday, October 18, 2008

7pm, The Ballroom at Church Street

Enjoy an evening of fabulous food & wine tastings.

Individual tickets are $100 and reserved seating for 8 is $1000

Click here to Buy Tickets Online and view event details!






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, November 19, 2008
6:30-8:30 PM
Quick Sips: Wines for Entertaining



One of Lisa's most popular classes is back, just in time for the holidays! Sample a selection of wines that are perfect for entertaining large crowds or enjoying around the holiday table.


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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