Alliance of Sommeliers
The Alliance of Sommeliers is a wine tasting that meets once a month at different restaurants in the Orlando area to discuss food and wine. You don't need to be a wine sommelier or any kind of expert to join. All you need is a desire to explore the world of wine and food.
Originally founded in 1972 as a chapter of the Sommelier Guild of Florida the group became the Alliance of Sommeliers. Originally, the group had 3 sommeliers on the board Reid Rapport, Dennis Kirkwood and Ed Cazel.
This group is one of the oldest wine tasting groups in the country. Some of the members are third generation in their families to continue the wine learning experience.
Wine and food pairnings have evolved over the half century of this wine groups existence. We strive to keep our tastings current and informative without becoming overbearing. New members continually rejuvinate the group as we find new areas of wine exploration.
If you'd like to be placed on our email list to receive future wine tasting notices. The next wine tasting event notice is included below.
Cheers
Bolgheri at Sushi Pop
Please join us at SushiPop on June 8, 2025 at 4:00 pm
310 W. Mitchell Hammock Rd Oviedo, FL 32765
Yes that’s right, Bolgheri on the western side of Tuscany is known for its Bordeaux blends - not Sangiovese. Bolgheri was Super-Tuscans long before the term was invented. Chef Chau at SushiPop is a well-trained and experienced chef that has been featured on Emerill’s Florida and has created a menu to go with these great reds. Along with our 3 paired tastings, Chef Chau will be serving appetizers and dessert!
Member & Co-Member or Guest: $80.00 each
All others $90.00 each
Food-Only or Wine-Only: $55.00
RSVP to this email or cheers@orlandosomm.com. This tasting will sell out quickly.
Antipasto – Greet and Mingle hour
Sour Dough Bruschetta, Roasted garlic, crushed tomato, EVOO, basil
Contadi Castaldi - Franciacorta wine style using method champagnoise not proseco, Lombardi region
Primero
“Italian Sushi”
Prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, micro greens, balsamic, olive oil
2021 Batzella Pean Bolgheri Rosso, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
2021 Ornellaia Le Volte Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese 92WE, 92 FS, 92 WS
Segundo
Ribollita- cannellini bean soup, vegetable medley, olive oil croutons
2022 Antinori Il Bruciato Bolgheri Tenuta Guada Al Tasso, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah 92WE, 91FS
2021 Castello Di Bolgheri Rosso Varvara Cabernet Saivignon, Metlot, Cab Franc, Petit Verdot 93WA 93JD 93WS
Tercero
Conchiglioni Ripieni- ricotta and spinach stuffed shell, beef and sausage ragu, parm
2021 Michele Satta Piastraia, Bolgheri Superiore Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese 95WS 94JS 93D
2022 Tenuta San Guido Guidalberto Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot 94WA 94WS 94JS 93D
Dolce
Torta Caprese-Flourless chocolate cake, crema diplomatica, fresh berries