Luxury Guide: Miami Winter 2021-2022

THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE Jon Wine is a Level 3 Sommelier who oversees the wine program at Johan’s Jöe Swedish Coffee House & Café in West Palm Beach. He’s also the founder of The Tasting Room, a tasting lounge also located in West Palm. For Serving at Hanukkah: 2016 Arietta H Block Hudson Vineyards Type of wine: Red Varietal: 70% Cabernet Franc and 30% Merlot Origin: Napa Valley, Calif. Price: $90 What I like about the wine: This is a monster in a silk suit—full-bodied with great structure and gritty. This single vineyard shows beautiful notes of blue and black fruit, cocoa powder, clove, vanilla and tobacco. What I like about the wine: This is a beautiful syrah by the famous Lewis Cellars. It has an inky purple color with a robust and luscious palate: blueberry jam, mocha, dark chocolate, dry meats and spice. To Toast the New Year: 2007 Ca’ del Bosco Franciacorta Cuvée Prestige Type: White Varietal: 84% Chardonnay, 14% Pinot Nero and 2% Pinot Bianco Origin: Lombardy, Italy Price: $36 What I like about the wine: Refined, elegant and full-bodied with nothing to envy a good Champagne. This Italian sparkler overdelivers, with nice minerality, refreshing acidity, and notes of fresh baked brioche, ripe apple and lemon cake. For a Christmas Gift: 2016 Lewis Cellars Ethan’s Syrah Type of wine: Red Varietal: 100% Syrah Origin: Napa Valley, Calif. Price: $49

COCKTAIL Lovers DEATH OR GLORY MIRACLE BAR’S SNOWBALL OLD-FASHIONED Key ingredients: Rye, Angostura bitters, orange essence It may not snow in South Florida, but that doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate the holidays with snowballs. During the highly anticipated Christmas pop-up bar, Death or Glory’s take on an Old-Fashioned will surely get you into the festive spirit.

ELISABETTA’S SEASONAL BELLINI Key ingredients: Prosecco, agave nectar, strawberries

This joyful cocktail evolves every week at Elisabetta’s with different flavors for the holidays such as pumpkin, raspberries and apple. Get creative and put your own twist on this drink!

CITY CELLAR’S EGGNOG MARTINI Key ingredients: Dark rum, egg yolks, heavy whipping cream The traditional eggnog has been upgraded to a martini at City Cellar, perfect for sipping by a roaring fireplace (or out by the pool or patio!).

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