We had such a great time pouring wines last night at CityPlace Uncorked. Thanks to everyone who helped make the experience memorable. A huge thanks to Republic National Fine Wine Manager, Craig Diamond, for filling our table with some truly excellent wines. It was an honor to pour them!

We loved our wines, and so did the crowd. The 2006 ZD Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa was an early favorite that kept many people coming back for more.
It was also rewarding to introduce some excellent lesser-known wines, like the 2006 Antu Ninquén Syrah/Cabernet (a powerhouse wine, but surprisingly smooth!) and the 2006 King Estate Vin Glacé Pinot Gris (Sweet’s personal favorite).

But the highlight was definitely the 2006 Masi Costasera Amarone Classico. What a smooth and elegant wine!

And to all the wonderful, amazing people who stopped by and talked wine with us, you made our night!

Please, don’t be a stranger! Follow, comment, and find us at future events! We love you all!

Were you at the event? See the photos here

~ Sweet, Dry, Bold & Earthy

Just a reminder to our faithful that the four of us will all be appearing (together for the first time!) at CityPlace’s Uncorked event Thursday evening.

We’ll be pouring eight really good wines that are all over the board, so whatever your palate, please stop by and try what we’ll be featuring.

There will also be a great raffle going at our table that includes a couple of bottles of our favorite wines (different from what we’re pouring), a fab cookbook, and two beautiful books on the Tuscany area and Paris restaurants. We’ll have the drawing at 9 p.m., so be sure to enter.

Swirl fans should have a great night with the wines and yummy food from CityPlace’s best restaurants. Click here to see what we’ll be pouring. And check out details of the event here.

We hope to see you there!

Calling all wine lovers! Dry (Gwen) will be at CityPlace at noon today, July 31, with two VIP tickets to next week’s CityPlace Uncorked. Be the first person to find her, say, “I LOVE UNCORKED!” and win!

The winner receives two VIP tickets (a $200 value) to CityPlace Uncorked on August 6. VIP tickets include early entry at 6 p.m. (general entry is at 7 p.m.), a gift bag, and second level entry to exclusive wines and food. Patrons also receive a complimentary glass of Piper Heidsieck champagne and a pizza at the City Cellar after-party.

Follow the clues to Dry’s whereabouts on Twitter @SwirlGirls or on Facebook starting at noon. Happy hunting!

We are so excited to be pouring wine at CityPlace Uncorked this year on August 6, at the Harriet Himmel Theater. The event, now in its ninth year, features wines and menu samplings from some of CityPlace’s best restaurants. You can bid on all kinds of prizes during a silent auction benefiting The West Palm 100, and listen to music from B.B. King Pure Blues Band.

There will also be a great after-party sponsored by City Cellar, a CityPlace must for any oenophile. “We’re very, very big fans of wine,” says Jeremiah Bennett, manager of City Cellar Wine Bar & Grill, which has a large and varied regular wine list. “We’ve been involved with Uncorked since the beginning.”

The wines for Uncorked will be supplied by Republic National Distributing Company, which is providing a good variety for all sorts of tastes. The Swirl Girls got together with South Florida wine manager, Craig Diamond, last week at City Cellar to taste the wines we’ll be pouring at our table. Boy, did Craig impress us with his selection!

Read the full story