California wine gems featured at Friday night series

Featured at this week's Friday Night Wine Series, on July 15, are 7 California (and 3 Italian) Wine Gems from Strategic Importers Portfolio:

La Garda Winery ~ Treviano '09 ~ Lombardi, Italy
Catina Trexenta ~ Vermentino '10 ~ Sardinia, Italy
Darofoli Winery ~ Virdicchio Jesi Classico (Macrina) '09 ~ Le Marche, Italy
Deerfield Ranch Winery ~ Rose' of Zinfandel ~ Sonoma, California
Baywood Winery ~ "Symphony" Garnacha Gris & Muscat de Alexandria '08 ~ Monterey, California
Arroba Winery ~ Pinot Noir ~ Edna Valley, California
Deerfield Ranch Winery ~ Merlot '06 ~ Sonoma, California
Deerfield Ranch Winery ~ Syrah '06 ~ Sonoma, California
Deerfield Ranch Winery ~ Cabernet Sauvignon '06 ~ Sonoma, California
C. G. DiArie ~ Petite Syrah '08 ~ Sierra Foothills, California

All are perfect selections for summer sipping or pairing with meals from the BBQ. Co-host Alejandro Ferrari of Strategic Importers Inc. will be your guide along with wine educator Barry Alberts.

The tasting takes place on the roof deck at the Panorama Restaurant and Sky Lounge on the hotel’s 8th floor, (2889 McFarlane Road) offering one of the most spectacular panoramic views of Biscayne Bay and Dinner Key in South Florida. Valet parking is complimentary.

The series is every Friday night from 7:00 to 9:30 pm. Cost is $15; reservations are not required. Each week, 10 wines are featured by theme, grape type, region or country of origin and includes a complimentary artisan cheese platter. Along with the Wine Tasting Series, the Panorama Restaurant & Sky Lounge offers an optional fixed price three-course dinner menu.

For more info, please call 305-793-3120.