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Latest Posts
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Best of the Bay 2025: How to Support St. Pete’s Wine Bars & Restaurants
Voting is open for Creative Loafing’s Best of the Bay 2025! Here’s how to support St. Pete’s top wine bars, bottle shops, and wine-forward restaurants before August 20.
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“It Was the Wild West”: Michael DeSalvia on 20 Years in Wine
Michael DeSalvia looks back on 20 years in Florida wine—what’s changed, what hasn’t, and why he still believes in St. Pete…
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Inside a PRP Wine Tasting: What to Know About Pricing, Booking, and the Experience
We tried a PRP in-home wine tasting to see how it works—what it costs, how to book, and what actually happens during the experience…
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A Taste of Rioja: Where to Find Spain’s Iconic Wine in St. Pete
Rioja wines are gaining renewed attention in St. Pete, from bright Crianza to complex Gran Reserva. Discover where to try them around town…
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7 Best Wine Happy Hours in St. Pete
Some of the best wine happy hours in St. Pete offer more than just a deal—think curated wines, laid-back settings, and plenty worth sipping…
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Hidden Wine Bars in St. Pete: 5 Local Gems Worth Finding
An inside look at five of the best hidden wine bars St. Pete has to offer—where deep lists, quiet corners, and passionate staff shape the experience. From natural wine and indie books to velvet rooms and clawfoot tubs, these are the places that reward curiosity…
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What to Know About Florida’s 3-Tier System (and How It Affects St. Pete Wine)
Florida’s 3-tier system shapes how wine moves from vineyard to glass. It’s not just bureaucracy—it affects what you actually find on shelves and by-the-glass lists around St. Pete…
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5 Best Wine Clubs in St. Pete from Local Shops and Bars
Discover the best local wine clubs in St. Petersburg, FL—from natural wine subscriptions to curated monthly picks at your favorite bars and bottle shops. Compare pricing, perks, and find the one that fits your style…
About the Author
Sabrina D’Alba is the founder and editor of St. Pete Wine Scene, a digital publication dedicated to documenting St. Petersburg’s growing wine culture. She highlights neighborhood wine bars, bottle shops, and the people who shape them, blending editorial storytelling with local insight. Her work focuses on making wine approachable and connected to everyday experiences, positioning St. Pete Wine Scene as a trusted resource for discovering where and how the city drinks wine.