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,...
Memorial Day Weekend Sale!







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...
Wine, Women & Shoes Tasting


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

*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...
Prosecco vs Champagne: Which one is right for you?



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 ...
Are You Using the Right Wine Glass?








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


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?



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


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



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


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...
Wine, Women & Shoes 2018: Shop Online, Wine Dinners & Retail Tasting

Michael’s Wine Cellar is the Official Wine Retailer of Sarasota's Wine, Women & Shoes benefiting Forty Carrots Family Center. Even if you haven't scored a ticket to the Signature Luncheon this year, there are plenty of ways to celebrate fab...
Drink for Yourself!

(Says Wine Director Sean King)Our palates are a curious thing. When it comes to food we trust it enough to opine. All of us are able to sit and discuss restaurants new and old; our favorite meals and our least favorite. We can go to work on Mon...
What is the Best White Wine for White Sangria?



What is the Best White Wine for White Sangria? Sangria is a delicious way to enjoy the season. Did you know you can make Sangria from white wine? Well now you do! We highly recommend Vinho Verde, Casal Garcia, PT, NV!It’s smooth and fresh with a deli...
Best Champagne for Mimosas





Our team is often asked, "What's the best Champagne (or sparkling wine) for Mimosas?" In sunny Sarasota, it's an appropriate question to pose throughout the year, many days of the week. However, even Floridians plan more Mimosa-focused affairs...
Cheers! The kids are back in school!


Summer is just about over and the kids are going back to school. Below we've created a wine & spirit "supply list" to get you through the month! Shop now!
Celebrating Summer with Rosé Wine


Summer is in full swing in Sarasota, and it's the perfect time of year to enjoy a fabulous bottle of rosé! Our Wine Director Sean King will tell you that the best rosé wines come from Provence, the warmest area of France.This July, Sean selected...
Red, White & Bubbly


Cheers to Our Amazing Country!In honor of America's Independence Day our staff has picked out a few Red, White & Bubbly (Sparkling) wines! We offer home delivery, package shipping and in-store pick-up! From our families to yours, we wish you a sa...
National Rosé Day!


June 9th is National Rosé Day! Rosé wines are made from a wide variety of grapes and can be found all around the globe!Three major ways to produce rosé Wine:Skin Contact, Saignée, and Blending Rosé wines can be made:Still, Semi-Sparkling or Sparkling...
National Wine Day

It's National Wine Day...although every day is “wine day” at Michael's Wine Cellar! Join Us in the Cellar for these Special Offers & Tasting Events! Saturday, May 26, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., FREE EVENTSip’N Shop Amazing Wines from Spain! Thur...
