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In home tasting event: Wines of Burgundy
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In home tasting event: Wines of Burgundy

Have you ever hosted or attended an in-home wine tasting? There’s something special about sharing great wines with friends in a small, intimate setting. I first met my friend Jeff at another incredible Burgundy tasting at Vino Venue just a few months back. He had mentioned that he enjoys inviting others for private tastings at his home. I said to let me know when he does another one, as I would love to attend sometime. So when I saw the Burgundy event listed, I thought not only would I love to participate, but what a great occasion would this be for our French group to learn about French wines.

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European Wine  Festival @ the Alliance Française & Goethe Zentrum
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European Wine Festival @ the Alliance Française & Goethe Zentrum

It’s that time of year again, when wine enthusiasts come together for this tasting event hosted by the Alliance Française, Goethe Zentrum, and Consulates General of Switzerland and Greece. At this annual soirée, guests have an opportunity to discover some European wines rarely made available for sale in the United States, such as styles from Switzerland that I only get to experience at this gathering. This is also a fun occasion to enjoy a multicultural mix of people and languages, as well as an incredible selection of wines and tasty bites. Here are some photos from the 15th annual European wine festival.

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Orlando Wine Bars
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Orlando Wine Bars

Orlando offers an amazing wine scene. From the small, family-owned cafés to the ultra-glamorous wine bars in some of the most exclusive neighborhoods, there is something here for everybody. I’ve divided the list into wine bars near the major tourist attractions and those others located in Orlando neighborhoods. Happy tasting!

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The Little Wine Shop (Avondale Estates)
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The Little Wine Shop (Avondale Estates)

Located in the historic district of Avondale Estates near Decatur, Georgia, The Little Wine Shop introduces small boutique-style wines in a welcoming and charming atmosphere. Here, you’ll find a diverse selection of old world and new world wines and the prices are just as sweet and welcoming as the knowledgeable staff who’s there to help you.

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Burgundy Wine Tasting at Vino Venue
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Burgundy Wine Tasting at Vino Venue

Another enjoyable and yet educational evening at Vino Venue. For this special tasting event, the Queen of Burgundy, Madame Jean-Marie de Champs of Domaine et Saveurs, presents an exquisite collection of Burgundy wines. We started with a delicieux (sparkling) Crémant de Bourgogne, De Aureo Spirito from Montigny. From there Madame presented a Chablis…

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Barrique: Wine, Design, & Social Change
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Barrique: Wine, Design, & Social Change

As many times as I’ve visited the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, this weekend was my first time going to MoDA (Museum of Design Atlanta), which is crazy since it’s just across the street! I was there following an invitation posted by Friends of the High Museum of Art meetup group, as Saturday was the opening reception of Barrique: Wine, Design & Social Change. As many already know, you just say the word “Wine” and I’m there!

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Three Blind Mice (Lilburn)
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Three Blind Mice (Lilburn)

I have to be honest. When I first heard of Three Blind Mice located at a strip mall in Lilburn, Georgia of all places, I imagined some cookie-cutter restaurant with a few bottles of your standard wines behind the counter and calling that a “wine bar”.

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