New Wine & Movie night added to repertoire

Barry Alberts has been quite busy, the wine educator seems to have wine tastings all over town these days.

His newest venture is at the Paragon movie theater at CocoWalk. It's on Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 pm and is called Wednesday Wine & Movie night, where for $15 you have the wine tasting with complimentary appetizers and afterwards, guests can watch a classic or foreign film in the private screening room, which is part of the new Backlot Wine Bar and Lounge.

If you're not into classic or foreign films, for just $5.00 more, you may enter one of the other theaters to see a new release. No reservations needed. Parking at CocoWalk is just $2.00.

But before that, Barry has his Friday Night Wine Tasting Series tonight, January 28, at the Sonesta Bayfront Hotel (2889 McFarlane Road) on the 8th floor at the Panorama Restaurant and Sky Lounge. Featured tonight are Wines of Spain and Italy.

The wine series, entering its 19th year as one of the longest ongoing wine tastings in the country runs from 7:00 to 9:30 pm.

Tonight's wines are from the portfolio of Tricana Distributors of New York. Representative David Ford will be on hand to present these wines.

The tastings are every Friday night. Cost is $15.00, reservations are not required. Each week will feature 10 wines by theme, grape type, region or country of origin and includes a complimentary artisan cheese platter. Along with the Tasting Series Panorama Restaurant & Sky Lounge will feature a special fixed price three course dinner menu.

Complementary valet parking is available as well as on the street parking in front of the hotel. There's also the "Wine and Food Pairing Dinner Series" and rare wine tastings and dinners. For upcoming tastings and information please phone Barry at 305-793-3120. For more information or directions visit www.sonesta.com/coconutgrove or call 305-447-8256.