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Michael Klauber Is a Wine Impresario

Monday, 08 November 2021
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Tracing the career of the person who has probably done more to promote fine wine in Sarasota than anyone else. Few individuals in Sarasota have done as much to promote wine and gastronomy as Michael Klauber. In fact, I can't think of any. Since 1987,...

Wine of the Week!

Monday, 26 October 2020
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Zinfandel, Ancient Peaks, Paso Robles, CA, 2017 - $18.95 Ancient Peaks is a family-owned winery specializing in estate-grown wines from Margarita Vineyard, the southernmost vineyard in the Paso Robles appellation on California’s Central Coast....

Savor Sarasota 2020 | Wine Pairings

Thursday, 04 June 2020
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Savor Sarasota is an annual culinary event presented by Visit Sarasota to showcase the award-winning and legendary restaurants in Sarasota County. Our Wine Director has selected four fabulous wines that perfectly pair with the four entrees featured o...

Memorial Day Weekend Sale!

Thursday, 21 May 2020
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Make the most of your 3-day weekend with us! We're featuring exclusive specials on select summer wines and six-packs. Shop this sale in-store or order online starting Friday, May 22, 2020. Curbside pickup, delivery, and shipping are all availabl...

"At Home with Michael & Terri" - A Taste of South Africa

Wednesday, 15 April 2020
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Join us on Facebook "Live" Saturday evening as Michael & Terri Klauber host an interactive event sharing their favorite wines, spirits, and stories from their travels to South Africa! You can order meals from Michael’s or...

Saturday Night Virtual Wine Tasting

Wednesday, 15 April 2020
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Join us on Facebook "Live" Saturday evening as Michael's Wine Cellar’s Wine Director, Sean King leads a "date night" wine tasting! You can order meals from Michael’s or create your own to taste along. All three wines ar...

Toast to the New Year!

Thursday, 26 December 2019
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Hosting a New Year's Eve Bash? Or do you strive to be everyone's MFG... Most Favorite Guest? Perhaps you received an unexpected gift this holiday season...? Pay it forward with the perfect present - Champagne! Let Mich...

Wine, Women & Shoes Tasting

Monday, 11 November 2019
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Michael’s Wine Cellar is the Official Wine Retailer of Sarasota's Wine, Women & Shoes benefiting Forty Carrots Family Center. Even if you didn’t score a ticket to the Signature Event this year, there are plenty of ways to celebrate fabulous...

"Bubbles, Birds & Biscuits" by Sean King

Tuesday, 06 August 2019
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*Full disclosure: as I write this my dog Clyde and I are sitting at State Street Eating House + Cocktails enjoying a happy hour beer and staring at the newly opened Daily Bird restaurant and I can smell fried chicken. I’ve said it before and I’ll say...

“Catch a Flight” at Michael’s On East this summer!

Wednesday, 19 June 2019
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Need a vacation, but can't leave town? Travel to different destinations around the world through our new curated wine flights! Flights rotate on a weekly basis and every Monday a new flight will be arriving at Michael’s On East, so you're sure to fin...

Bordeaux Futures

Wednesday, 05 June 2019
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What Are Bordeaux Futures? Futures, or en primeur, as it’s called in Bordeaux, is a method of purchasing a specific vintage of wine in advance, before it is bottled and released in the market. In early April each year, industry professionals gather i...

BBQ Season Wine Pairings

Thursday, 16 May 2019
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Blog from Wine Director, Sean King: Working at Michael’s on East and Michael’s Wine Cellar, I tend to view the year in thirds. January through May comprises our Season (intentionally with a capital S). From June to September is summer aka...

Reynolds Family Winery Dinner

Thursday, 09 May 2019
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Michael's Wine Cellar is fortunate to host many Winemaker Dinners every year. On May 4, 2019, we hosted a Winemakers Dinner featuring the superb Reynold’s Family Winery. Reynold's is a family-owned-and-operated vineyard in Napa, creating a variety of...

Are You Using the Right Wine Glass?

Wednesday, 12 December 2018
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Are You Using the Right Wine Glass? To the casual wine drinker, the shape of the wine glass probably doesn’t matter much. They can get by with a single set of glasses that they pull out for reds, whites, or that new rosé, and have a perfectly enjoyab...

Prosecco vs Champagne: Which one is right for you?

Wednesday, 12 December 2018
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Prosecco vs Champagne: Which one is right for you?by Kristin @ ilovewine.com Celebrating something exciting? (Such as the New Year!) Does the occasion call for some bubbly? (Yes!) If it does, you may find yourself in the wine aisle at the store ...

How Many Bottles in a Case of Wine? – The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Case of Wine in 2018

Wednesday, 21 November 2018
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How Many Bottles in a Case of Wine? The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Case of Wine in 2018by Nicole at ilovewine.com Planning a wedding? Prepping for a party with your family and friends? Maybe you want to organize a wine tasting? If so, buy...

What Does a Wine Aerator Do?

Wednesday, 21 November 2018
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What Does a Wine Aerator Do? by Avery at ilovewine.com You may have noticed that fancy restaurants prefer to open your red wine and leave it to aerate or ‘breathe’ for a while before pouring your glass, or that you are encouraged to swirl your w...

Mini Wine Bottles Are the Way to Go

Thursday, 15 November 2018
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Mini Wine Bottles Are the Way to Go by Avery at ilovewine.com Anyone who has ever tried to take a full bottle of wine with them anywhere at all knows how difficult it can be. Finding space for it in the car is difficult enough but trying to take...

Drinking in Autumn- Best Red Wines for Fall

Thursday, 01 November 2018
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Drinking in Autumn - Best Red Wines for Fallby ilovewine.com Wine enthusiasts are always looking for an excuse to replenish their wine racks. And what better time to do it than the changing of the season? As the days become shorter and the nights dra...

Guide to Wine Bottle Sizes

Friday, 26 October 2018
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Understanding Wine Bottle Sizesby Michelle at www.ilovewine.com Have you ever really thought about the different sizes of a wine bottle? Have you considered where they come from? Why were they created? Or even why they’re named the way they are? Well...

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