For the 24th year, the annual Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival (SOBEWFF®) is bringing exclusive tasting experiences from world-renowned wine and spirits producers, chefs and culinary personalities to Miami Beach. The four-day festival runs from Thursday, February 20 through Sunday, February 23.
On Friday and Saturday, the beachfront resort Eden Roc Miami Beach will host Wine Seminars in partnership with Wine Spectator, where wine connoisseurs and culinary enthusiasts can sip and savor gourmet creations.
Here are our highlighted seminars, which include the acclaimed vintner Gérard Bertrand, who will be honored along with the culinary genius Dominique Crenn at the 2025 Tribute Dinner, and the European Union’s “Things That Grow Together Go Together” wine and food pairing.
WINE SEMINAR HIGHLIGHTS
Friday, February 21st
Exploring the Chardonnay Regions in California through the Lens of Foley Family Wine & Spirits, 2-3PM:
Discover California Chardonnay from top regions like Napa, Sonoma, Monterey, and Santa Barbara. Join Courtney Foley, Second Generation Vintner and Executive Vice President, Foley Family Wines & Spirits, for an intimate experience highlighting the unique terroir, climate, and winemaking techniques.
Featured Wines:
- Silverado Vineyards Estate Grown Chardonnay, Carneros 2022
- Chalk Hill Estate Chardonnay, Chalk Hill 2022
- Ferrari-Carano Chardonnay, Sonoma County 2023
- Chalone Vineyard Estate Chardonnay, Chalone 2022
- Lincourt Steel Chardonnay, Sta. Rita Hills 2023
- Chalk Hill Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast 2023
Barton & Guestier: Celebrating 300 Years of French Wine Excellence, 3-4:30PM:
This seminar will explore the art of French winemaking and how it pairs perfectly with food. Discover how these exceptional wines enhance flavors and make every meal special.
Celebrate 300 years of Barton & Guestier, an historic name in French wine. This exclusive masterclass is led by Omar Barbosa, a two-time Best Sommelier of Mexico and Bordeaux, along with Philippe Marion, Managing Director of Barton & Guestier.
Featured Wines:
- Barton & Guestier, Crémant de Bordeaux NV
- Barton & Guestier, Sancerre "Les Caillottes" 2023
- Barton & Guestier, Côtes de Provence "Tourmaline" 2023
- Barton & Guestier, Châteauneuf-du-Pape "Les Roches Noires" 2022
- Barton & Guestier, Saint-Émilion “Roi Chevalier” 2020
- Barton & Guestier, Legacy Blend Médoc 2022
- Château Magnol, Haut-Médoc Cru Bourgeois 2022
IG: @barton.guestier
A Riedel Wine Glass Seminar featuring RIEDEL WINEWINGS Collection, 4-5:30PM:
Participate in an immersive wine experience with the RIEDEL WINEWINGS Collection, inspired by the wing of an aircraft and designed to enhance the aromas and flavors of your favorite wines. Explore how the shape of glasses can elevate wine characteristics. Each guest will receive a set of four WINEWINGS glasses to continue the sensory journey at home.
IG: @riedel_official
Saturday, February 22nd
Gérard Bertrand presents Multidimensional Wine, 1-2PM:
As the world’s leading certified biodynamic winemaker, Gérard Bertrand will guide you through a tasting of six exceptional wines. You’ll start with rosé, white, and orange wine, followed by three complex red blends from different estates. Along the way, you’ll discover how blending brings out the essence of each estate and vintage, showcasing the quality and diversity of Southern France’s best vineyards.
This event also celebrates the release of his new book, Multidimensional Wine. In this book, published by Origine Nature, Bertrand explores the art of blending—going beyond terroir, grape, and time to redefine excellence. It will be available in bookstores on February 2 and on Amazon starting February 17.
Featured Wines:
- Clos du Temple 2022
- Domaine de l’Aigle Chardonnay 2022
- Villa Soleilla 2022
- Château l’Hospitalet Grand Vin Rouge 2021
- Cigalus Rouge 2021
- Clos d’Ora 2020
Riding Rioja's New Wave with Beronia, 3-4PM:
Explore the “new” Rioja with winemaker Alejandro Lopez , Winemaker and Technical Director at Beronia. Taste classic Rioja wines from Spain with a modern twist, featuring unique oak aging. Try single-variety wines that showcase the region’s flavors and discover limited-production wines from the new single vineyard classification.
Featured Wines:
- Beronia Reserva 2019
- Beronia Gran Reserva 2016
- Beronia Graciano 2020
- Beronia III aC 2019
- Beronia Vareia 2019
- Beronia Gran Reserva Coseca Fundacional 1973
IG: @bodegasberonia
Things that Grow Together, Go Together: European Pairings to Savor, 4-5:30PM:
Local beverage expert Gabriel Urrutia will guide you through six delicious wine and food pairings from across the European Union. You'll taste unique combinations from North to South, highlighting how local ingredients come together to create unforgettable flavors.
Wine and Food Pairings:
- Movia Puro Brda 2017 from Slovenia with Prosciutto di San Daniele PDO from Italy
- Thymiopoulos Atma Assyrtiko Macedonia 2022 from Greece with Kashkaval Cheese from Bulgaria
- Domäne Wachau Riesling 2021 from Austria with Salted Potato Chips from Czechia (Czech Republic)
- Darting Pinot Meunier Trocken 2021 from Germany with Munster d’Alsace PDO Cheese from France
- Casa Ferreirinha Douro Tinto Quinta da Leda 2020 from Portugal with Mojama de Isla Cristina PGI from Spain
- Oremus Tokaji Aszu 3 Puttonyos 2017 from Hungary with Fig Jam from Croatia on Crispbread from Sweden
IG: @morethanfoodus
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