Wine Cellar Social Club Hosts Successful Tasting Event

Guests enjoy pairings of fine wines and gourmet cuisine at Sarasota's premier wine club.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 10:21pm

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An abstract, impressionistic scene of blurred wine glasses, bottles, and other lifestyle objects in a warm, golden color palette, evoking the intimate, sensory experience of a wine tasting event.The Wine Cellar Social Club's tasting event brought the community together to savor fine wines and gourmet cuisine in a cozy, convivial atmosphere.Sarasota Today

The Wine Cellar Social Club in Sarasota, Florida recently hosted a wine tasting event featuring a selection of wines from the Jackson Family Fine Wines portfolio. The event, which took place on April 8, 2026, allowed around fifty guests to sample a variety of wines paired with a three-course tasting menu prepared by the kitchen and staff of Michael's-on-East restaurant.

Why it matters

The Wine Cellar Social Club event highlights the growing popularity of wine appreciation and the demand for high-quality wine experiences in the Sarasota area. As a private club, the Wine Cellar provides a unique platform for wine enthusiasts to explore new varietals and learn from industry experts.

The details

The tasting featured seven wines from the Jackson Family Fine Wines portfolio, with the regional accounts manager, David Warren Curran, providing detailed information about the origins, terroir, and production of each wine. Standout pairings included the Matanzas Creek Sauvignon Blanc with blue cheese, the Hartford Family Wines Chenin Blanc with hors d'oeuvres and lobster arancini, and the Kendall-Jackson 'Grand Reserve' Cabernet Sauvignon with Marrakesh chicken skewers and beef sliders.

  • The wine tasting event took place on April 8, 2026.
  • The Wine Cellar Social Club hosts regular wine tasting events throughout the year.

The players

Wine Cellar Social Club

A private wine club in Sarasota, Florida that hosts regular wine tasting events and provides a platform for wine enthusiasts to explore new varietals and learn from industry experts.

Jackson Family Fine Wines

A private, family-owned wine company that has acquired a portfolio of smaller, fine wine vineyards while maintaining their individual identities.

David Warren Curran

The regional accounts manager for Jackson Family Fine Wines, who provided detailed information about the wines featured at the tasting event.

Michael's-on-East

A Sarasota restaurant that catered the three-course tasting menu for the Wine Cellar Social Club event.

Sig Hermansen

A wine expert and writer who has visited premier vineyards and tasted wines from major appellations around the world.

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What they’re saying

“The clean and simple Chenin Blanc steals the show. While the Sauvignon Blanc enhances a blue cheese in the second food course, the Chenin Blanc shines among the hors d'oeuvres and the Lobster Arancini in the second course.”

— Sig Hermansen, Wine Expert and Writer

What’s next

The Wine Cellar Social Club plans to host additional wine tasting events throughout the year, providing members and guests with opportunities to explore new wines and learn from industry experts.

The takeaway

The success of the Wine Cellar Social Club's wine tasting event highlights the growing demand for high-quality wine experiences in the Sarasota area, as well as the club's ability to provide a unique platform for wine enthusiasts to expand their knowledge and appreciation of fine wines.