UPCOMING EVENTS
The first Friday of every month join Destino Charters and JAB Wine Ventures for a beautiful “Sip & Sail” on Biscayne Bay
Saturday Session featuring Yering Station with Sommsation
Join us on December 7th for another fabulous Saturday Session. We’ll be featuring wines from Yering Station, who make fantastic wines from Yarra Valley, Australia. Winemaker Brendan Hawker will join our Sommelier, Hugo Arias Sanchez, to talk about his wines and discuss Australian wine regions and popular grape varieties. Sign up today to secure your spot and get ready to taste a lovely Pinot Noir and Shiraz/Viognier blend from one of Australia’s most exciting regions.
Sunday School featuring Stringer Cellars with Sommsation
Join us on December 15th for another exciting Sunday School. We’ll be featuring wines from Stringer Cellars, who make beautiful wines from various vineyard sites across California. Owner and Winemaker Casey Stringer will join our Lead Sommelier, Elyse Lovenworth, to share his expertise. Sign up today to secure your spot and get ready to taste a Chardonnay and a Grenache, both from Central Coast.
Saturday Session featuring Suisun Creek Winery with Sommsation
Join us for an exploration of two unique and delicious wines from Suisun Creek Winery, a Zinfandel and a Petite Sirah, both from their estate vineyards. Sommelier Hugo Arias Sanchez and Suisun Creek owner/winemaker Brian Babcock will guide us through these wines, demonstrate proper wine tasting technique, and discuss the winery and Suisun Valley.
Sunday School featuring Archetype12 Wines with Sommsation
Join us for an exploration of two unique and delicious wines from Archetype12 Wines, a Chardonnay from Yakima Valley, Washington, and a Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley, Oregon. Lead Sommelier Elyse Lovenworth will discuss the winery, demonstrate proper wine tasting technique, and owner/winemaker Jason Werner will join to guide us through the wines and discuss his winemaking techniques.
WELCOME TO JAB WINE VENTURES
Fine Wine Specialist | Wine Concierge
WSET Level 3 Certification
Julie Belardinelli
BEHIND EVERY STORY, THERE’S A GREAT WINE
I was 24 years old when I had my first sip of high-quality wine. I was working at Citibank, and my boss ordered a beautiful red wine at our business dinner. I took a sip and was surprised by its complexity and flavor. I could taste the fruit, the earth, and the tannins. It was unlike anything I had ever tasted before. This is where my wine journey began…