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The Blending Table Brings Hands-On Wine Blending to Tampa Bay

The Blending Table is a hands-on wine blending experience now live in Tampa Bay. Guests experiment with 100% varietal wines, create their own blends, and take part in an interactive wine experience hosted at local venues.
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WSET Level 1: Inside a One-Day Wine Course with Napa Valley Wine Academy in Tampa

Curious about wine but not sure where to start? WSET Level 1 in Tampa offers a structured, one-day introduction to wine tasting, grape varieties, and wine styles—perfect for beginners or those starting a career in wine.
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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: 4 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…
About the Author
Sabrina D’Alba is the founder and editor of St. Pete Wine Scene, a digital publication covering St. Petersburg’s evolving wine culture. Through stories, interviews, and firsthand coverage, she highlights the people, places, and ideas shaping how the city drinks wine.



