Florida Wine Academy

🍷 The countdown is on!

In just a few days, Florida Wine Academy will be in Bordeaux for an unforgettable journey through one of the world’s greatest wine regions.

Our group will be staying at the iconic InterContinental Bordeaux and enjoying exclusive visits and tastings at some of Bordeaux’s most legendary estates:

✨ Château Haut-Brion
✨ Château Smith Haut Lafitte
✨ Château d’Yquem
✨ Château Margaux
✨ Château Lynch-Bages
✨ Château Cos d’Estournel
✨ Château Beychevelle
✨ Château Angélus
✨ Château Cheval Blanc
✨ Château La Conseillante

Beyond the vineyards, our guests will deepen their understanding of Bordeaux through a private educational seminar at the École du Vin de Bordeaux and conclude the experience at La Cité du Vin.

And because great wine deserves great food, we’ll also be dining at some of Bordeaux’s finest restaurants:

Brasserie Bordelaise
Brasserie Le Bordeaux
Le Pressoir d’Argent by Gordon Ramsay
Plus restaurants at the wineries.

This is an immersive educational and cultural experience featuring First Growths, legendary châteaux, world-class gastronomy, and insider access to the people, places, and traditions that make Bordeaux the benchmark for fine wine.

Follow along as we share highlights, behind-the-scenes moments, and exclusive content throughout the week.

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➡️ Interested in joining us next year? Stay tuned for Bordeaux 2027.

🍷Begin your wine education journey with the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines.

Join Florida Wine Academy on August 22nd, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM at the Courtyard by Marriott Downtown/Capitol in Tallahassee for an internationally recognized introduction to wine.

Designed for beginners, enthusiasts, and hospitality professionals, this course covers:
• Major wine styles and grape varieties
• Fundamentals of wine tasting
• Food and wine pairing principles
• Proper wine service and storage

-> Seats are limited. Register today at floridawineacademy.com

Recapping a beautiful evening from a few weeks ago at Ariete with Champagne Pommery 🍾

We hosted winemaker Baptiste Chazeud for a special tasting in Ariete’s private cellar space, paired with an incredible menu from the Ariete team. A beautiful night focused on the range and aging potential of Pommery, from Brut Royal to multiple vintages of Cuvée Louise, including rare magnums of 1999 and 2003.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for such a memorable night of Champagne, food, and conversation.

📸 Thank you!