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With a pinch of obsession, mixed with a dash of passion 'n a touch of novelty, combined with a drop of love, then seasoned with a good dose of the fastidious 'n heaps of patience; each glass of wine yields a unique experience for the individual who explores it. |
WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE
Wherein the sun wears sequins and the grape performs cabaret. Growing grapes in Florida is not exactly a walk through the vineyard. Crafting Florida wine takes a certain kind of character. One who sees the possibility to grow fruit in the wilds of the subtropics—the kind that welcomes sand and leans into the sunshine, embraces fruit-forward flavor with open arms, and raises each glass with unapologetic pride.
Unbothered by tradition. Undeterred by challenges. This isn’t wine made by the book or bound by the rules—it’s wild
wine rooted by bold vines, born of sun & sand, and poured from pure perseverance, it takes to weather the subtropics'
untamed spirit—Florida-style.
wine rooted by bold vines, born of sun & sand, and poured from pure perseverance, it takes to weather the subtropics'
untamed spirit—Florida-style.
That’s what Florida winemaking is all about.
Sun-raised. Storm-tested. Florida-approved.
Muscadine grapes have been grown, picked, crushed, and fermented into wine in the Sunshine State since 1562
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Wine is bottled poetry
~Robert Louis Stevenson
EXPLORE THE GROUNDS OF FLORIDA'S
TOP 10 WINERIES
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#2 Lakeridge
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#4 Keel + Curley
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#5 Duplin
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#6 Summer Crush
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#7 Chautauqua
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#8 Feelgood Farms
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#9 Fiorelli
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“Wine is sunlight, held together by water” – Galileo Galilei.
Honorable Mention
Nothing expresses love like taking your romantic someone to a place that says,
"I adore you!"
photos by: ALoveStoryWinery Instagram
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A Love Story Winery & Bistro...takes the notion of the universal symbol of love to heart. It's easy for the romantically inclined to get caught up in the variants of its powdery pink palette 'n the charm of its playful heart-loving ambiance.Its fun-loving vignette pulls together the contents for those in search of a love story; Encapsulating the essence of love in all its forms; every feature percolates hints of the heart's desire 'n trickles down expressions of affection at its every turn. |
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The moment you crack open the doors, you're greeted with a regal gesture— because if you must wait... you should feel like the queen/king that you are. The entry is coupled with cushy candy-colored 'Ladurée pink' velvet upholstered high-back diamond-button Victorian thrones & in the waiting area a 'Valentino Red' diamond-tufted heart-backed throne gilded with gold-leaf cabriole legs. |
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Redolent of La Belle Époque |
(the beautiful era) |
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Evoking an ever-so-chic Parisian Bordello-esque boudoir-inspired mood to wake your sensuality 'n sink into its plush folds. Its accents are delicately tinged with the sensuous shades of lipstick, suited to narrate every chapter of falling in love. From soft hues soliloquizing the first blush of a new romance (conveying the innocence 'n sweetness of young love,) to rhapsodizing the saturated tones of longing, excitement 'n unpredictability of what love has to hold, to the enduring undertones of recounting the layers 'n depth of unending devotion. |
Furnishing a unique setting, catering to a sundry of its clientele' moods 'n preferences. The front-of-house fusion incorporates a full multiplicity of concepts 'n themes that call to many. From formal 'n intimate to family 'n bistro-type table settings; comprising a multifaceted mix of intimate seating to accommodate one’s particulars. Notably, its lauded quilted biscuit button-tufted banquettes, cushioned with a 'rosy Coco Chanel-esque' luminous leather; adorned with embraceably soft velour heart-formed plush pillows encouraging seatmates to snuggle up in the cozy fibers of love’s sweet nest.
light emitting diodes bathe the bistro in a cloud of pink, dusting is bon-vivants in a hue to leave them feeling pretty in pink (passionate.) Rapt in the perfect shade of shine, glacé jewel-like tabletop surfaces resound its 'Shocking de Schiaparelli’ pink-lit haven. Bouncing its pinkification around the room, suffusing luminous pink-filled splendors; till suddenly the word turned rosy. Its blush lust motif gives a playful flush of intimacy 'n fervor leaving you swathed in the fuchsia-tinted fondant of its 'think pink' spectacle.
Nothing weaves a tapestry of expression of its overarching love theme like… a façade of flowers.
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Coquettishly lathered in rouge-laden shades, are floral draped backdrops to appear as if you’re wrapped in a bouquet of roses. Leaving guests feeling tickled pink, photogenic passersby are encouraged to explore the labyrinth of its flushes of floriated treasures... (of flower-coated canvases, a posy-packed gossamer pink phone booth embroidered with roses, floral-filled canopies dripping with petals, ceiling-high silk-covered Yoshino cherry blossom trees, holiday-themed floral arrangements, gleaming clusters of crystalled petaled pendant lighting, flower-embellished dishes, rose-covered tables 'n rose-themed cocktails)What is a love tale without its bits of literary charm to convey its nature?Embellishing its unending design to elicit a storytelling experience, scattered are neon-lit inklings of scribbled love mantras, perfumed words, 'n heartwarming props to inspire passion or at least some heart-worthy photo-ops. |
To reflect your unique love story... |
the bistro offers an extra dash of whimsy with a little side order of admiration. To shed light 'n draw attention to the narrative of your momentous occasion, by pairing your thoughtfully chosen venue with a just as lovesome choice of tablescape. Resonating each visitant’s panache, diners can playfully punctuate their setting from full-on flamboyant 4ft marquee lights, semi statement-making 24inch centerpieces lettered with celebration, the pick of dessert (garnished with a cursive celebratory inscription drizzled in a chocolate ganache glaze) coupled with a fountain flare-filled candle that showers a smokeless spectacle of sparks, to a simple low-key table dressed in rose petals with a heartfelt note card to elevate the novelty of your date night. |
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Everything is coming up roses!
Built on wine-filled dreams, enshrouded below the bistro, is a jewel-box hidden haven. To those in the know— one night a week its hollow chamber turns into a wine-lover’s treasure trove. Tucked away in the basement renders a restrictive wine-infused speakeasy-esque enigmatic ambiance. A combination of époque meets risqué milieu that amalgamates to form a bordello chic, violet hour verve & vibe.
Tinged with a hint of a belle epoque-infused glitterati grandeur are opulently long banquet-style tables, sprawling with reams of garnet velvet linens. Complimented with French ormolu oval back ivory cushioned banquet chairs.
Providing shadows in all the right places, muted layers of slightly sombre luminaries emanate sensual bouts of romance. Diffused with a touch of old-world charm, an interplay of light juxtaposed against the subdued dark hues of its onyx-black exposed beam ceiling. Shadow-casting votives flicker among glassware & its sundry of sorted bottles posing on wine displays. Softly kindling shadowy tablescapes & gazes, lamplit illuminants illumine tabletops to be draped in an ornate spirograph of subtly lit speckles. Crystal cladding of 20’s era round odem chandeliers cast voluptuaries in its dimly lit decadence.
To accommodate the more intimate (looking for a quiet tête-à-tête), sidled up along the back walls are exclusive enclaves of tucked-away nooks. Cradling those in its tactile delights are curved cabaret-style high-backed fluted banquettes, sheathed in deep red bordello-like soft-to-the-touch velvety textures whose sink-in sensation feels as though you’re enfolded in nature's most romantic bloom (rose.)
Throughout the ages, roses are well-nigh the sine qua non of expressing love 'n affection. In honor of narrating eternal symbols of love, the focal point of its storyline is none other than… a floor-to-ceiling wall art with a laser-cut rose design (backlit to cast its resplendent rose-acious flush throughout the room.)
Its rose-centric cynosure echoes that timeless essence of elegance imbued by the hues of its beloved bloom. Its rosarium palette captures that intrinsic magnetism that conjures a spectrum of emotions, from the soft subtlety of a well-placed whisper to the profound depths of nostalgia’s interwoven charisma. Continuing to embrace a rosier outlook with its Sorbet-pink-tinted ethos of intimacy, strip lights mounted to the underside of alcoves illuminate its bon-viveurs in that painted in pink-ness 'je vois la vie en rose' sensual glow.
The Perfect Love Triangle— Love, Wine & Tapas
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Ensconced in the privacy of their exclusive fold, “Wine Tasting Wednesdays” opens its doors to reveal a sequestered underground floor allowing guests a members only glimpse behind the velvet rope 'n a taste of what goes on behind the wine club’s velvet curtains.For a one-time fee, find yourself in the secluded section with 6 sommelier-selected bottled beauties 'n a flavor-filled dégustation of palate-pleasing tapas. Closed off from the hustle & bustle of the main dining room; sampling small portions of the chef’s signature dishes, 'n sipping wine with fellow enthusiasts under the guidance of the sharp nose 'n keen palate of a sommelier. As a wine subject matter expert dedicated to unraveling the stories behind each bottle, prepared to illuminate the hidden wonders, 'n the unique characteristics that make each sip special. Ready to swoon your palate, expand your wine appreciation, enrich your experience, 'n engage in an exploratory journey to discover what titillates your taste buds... one sip at a time! |
photos by: ALoveStoryWinery Instagram
Continuing the Lexical Subtexts of its Heartfelt Narrative
Vailed in the syntax of love’s storied experience, the Kitchen’s Brigade adds a bit of their own poetic flair; rendering a carefully curated showcasing of their love. For those utterly besotted by the dialect of the heart, the menu in and of itself is a culinary love letter and within its cuisine a love language. Infused with a Smörgåsbord of love-themed delights, where elements of love are duly noted. Inviting diners to savor its bittersweet epilogue, penned with the heart’s confessions; its dish’s names are intertwined with romance 'n love’s fiery aspects. Its aroma is a siren song, 'n each dish is as visually stunning. Course narratives unfold like well-worn pages of a novel; each recipe is an edible story woven in the flavor of its expression.
The brightest jewel in the crown.
Its true labor of love is its carefully crafted bijou bite-size edibles. Molded into the shape of hearts, its Jewel-toned confections are displayed like gemstones in a jeweler’s shop; to serve as a sweet surprise for the receiver to satiate in its sentiment.
Love is in the minutia !
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Rafted in the theme of romance, every last detail is well-thought-out & tailored to create a sense of that loving feeling. All in the name of its patrons perceiving those three little words…"I adore you!"From its heart-fashioned tableware; serving meant-for-two items on ceramic heart-shaped plates, 'n adorning accessories for a sophisticated way to twiddle 'n consume food (namely its heart-formed sipping straws 'n toothpicks tipped with tincy wooden carved rosy hearts.) Down to its insignia-stamped keepsakes. In particular, its 24-inch coquetry-wielding accessory to fan the flames of love & accentuate one’s coy factor or to indulge in a bit of innocent flirtatious banter via folding fan. Lastly, for moments of reminiscence, its “Carry-Me-Home” wine-filled glass purse (*wine to be consumed on-premises) can be repurposed as a posy vase. In the interest of its unveiling, ergo rings a bell of nostalgia taking you back to that romance-filled night each time you receive a romantic overture of flowers. |
When the Night has Come & the Land is Dark
(Wed-Sun) As soon as the soft light of the eve unfolds, an ever-evolving canvas of love-driven entertainment sets the stage for a little lovers' sundown soirée. Keeping that elixir of romance in motion, beckoning a crescendo of heart-stirring tunes interspersed with a vast emotional landscape of impassioned romantic impulses.
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Sousing the room with segued tales of love, longing, lust, loss, loyalty & heartache. Slipping into our twitterpated palpitations like an ace from a sleeve; crooners' closed-mic whispers satiate our sensuality in the summer wind of their slurred secrets. Bluesy hard-bitten bittersweet ballads drench our troubled souls in the somber shadows of the mellow moon. Jazz-inflected soul-bearing slowies saturate us in the solemnity of their subdued sentiments. Smoky vocals of bawdy blues are found winnowing their way whitherward through the interstices of our wayward hearts. Breathy torch singer’s soulful serenade of solace, flowers listeners with its rizz-up rhapsody of soft-spoken prose. Chanteuse heart-worn dying notes shower us in their cascade of wilted rose petals as their potpourried stories linger long after your applause. Lilting lyrical twist of lovelorn lachrymose long-held lyrics ropes in our penchant to be perched on a waning paper moon, caught up chasing the wind in a cardboard sea, careening under coquelicot canvas skies, making your mark on a muslin tree, and what have you. |
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Spilling into the night, instruments pour out particulates of languid low-key notations to alight nimbly on airborne atoms. Where sinuous strings of poetic love stanzas listlessly linger abound, like fireflies dancing in the dusking eve. Fingerstyle plucked chords of a tableside six-string soundscape, speak to us like an intimate love letter woven by twine. The melody cascades as a conduit for your emotions. Permeating an atmosphere where love becomes palpable, through which notes course along your stride and lyrics liberate your gestures. Encouraging the enduring qualities of affection to take center stage. Where couples can respectably express their love in motion, a dance floor beckons guests to sway to the rhythm of love. |
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The Devil is in the Details!
Every so now and then as the sun dips low, the night descends upon us, and the darkness takes over, the bistro cordially invites spectators to turn their gaze, savor the indulgent side, and immerse themselves in the allure of "Havana Nights", "Sunday Musicals", 'n markedly its "Cocktails & Cabaret" signature affairs.
Brought to life by a vintage flair & enlivened with a Latin spirit, attendees are encouraged to reclaim, rekindle, & relive the bygone hedonistic indulgence of the 1920s, ’50s and ’60s. Concocting a concatenation of Tropicana's seductive sizzle, the classic ritzy-glitzy glaringly glam & galore of Vegas, 'n the haute couture elegance of Hollywood's Golden Age, all infused with a touch of Miami's cosmo-chic flavor.
Mingling with timelines, where storied pasts weave into the fabric of each celebration’s narrative. As if, encapsulating you in a sensorial bistro-sized time-capsule. Guests are invited to break out their cocktail attire or their finest Cuban-themed evening ware and refashion themselves into alluring sophisticates of era-specific ladies and gentlemen. To partake in the vivacious rhythms 'n movements of Havan-inspired music. Be charmed by the timeless romance of musicals. Be consumed by the razzle-dazzle jazz age (big band) twingle-twangle essence. Be surrounded by showgirl’s allusive sensual moves and indulge your curiosity in the evocative allure of cabaret; echoing with the sound of the soirées of the innocuous salacious sort.
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"Cocktails & Cabaret" |
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Nothing Exudes Parisian Bistro Aesthetic Like the Essence of AlFresco!
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An English-inspired culinary touch pays homage to the refined and timeless affair of afternoon elevenses of pleasantries and savouries. Its front patio perfectly complements the amaranthine elegance of supping with friends in the splendors of a brunch boutique terrace. Indulging in a spot of tea with nibblings of mini morselled fare; engaging in entremets of amiable tittle-tattle.Flanked by French windows, classic pure white Tolix spoon-back bistro chairs are canopied by a wall-mounted wood pergola speckled with bistro lights, wreathed with a cascade of pink botanicals dripping in silk flowers. For the added pleasure of privacy, between the column bays are head-high metal trellises with a laser-cut geometric leaf design. |
Leading out into the veranda, French doors open to a lounge-y-ness break from the la-di-da of bourgeois and the hoi polloi daily drudgery. A mismatch-y eclectic blend of a boisterous brasserie juxtaposed by an unfettered footloose & fancy free boho shabby-chic charm enhanced with an artisanal avant-garde Miami twist.
A pinch of country-chic, a dash of French flair, mixed with a touch of coastal-casual, all wrapped up in the boho bliss of earthy tones. Put-together is a mixed-matched mashup of eclectic elegance with differing table styles (of cottagecore nooks, repurposed oak barrels, rustic farmhouse hardwoods, boho-inspired wicker bases, French country pedestals, 'n casual cocktail tables.) Embodying the essence of casual chic relaxed glamour is the perfect white backdrop, woven with a blend of boho whimsicality. Suspended overhead, are faux featherleaf fern-adorned botanical chandeliers ornamented with threadbare bell- and lantern-shaped wicker 'n woven pendant lights.
The best seats in the house will literally have you swinging from the rafters.
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Sets of double spiral knotted ropes fitted with sturdy wooden seats (+ one macrame woven hammock) allow you to push aloft up in the empty air. Suspended with your feet dangling gracefully amongst the tasseled threads, providing a sense of weightlessness 'n freedom as you dine. |
Its pièce de resistance...is undoubtedly its proposal-inducing chandelier-clad tree. Casting its canopied whimsy, a luminous dance of light twinkles amongst the leaves in the gentle evening breeze. In the heart of the garden, wrapped in the moonlight, its tangled tendrils masquerading a lustre of fairy lights strung amongst its soft-lit chandle-arium. As if whisked away in a magical woodland fairytale, beneath its spellbound timber, a soft ambient seemingly sprinkled with prismatic pixie dust offers to illuminate your evening. To transform your night into a luminous enchantment, opt for acrylic spoonback parlor stools. It’ll have you shimmering in the sparkle of a Cinderella moment. |
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Sometimes, all you want is a little alone time.
Unwind amidst the beauty of a discreet-ish bosquet garden; a perfect blend of sophistication, serenity ‘n seclusion. An extension from the covered veranda transitions into semi-private settings, amongst an open-air ambiance. ‘Dreamy white’ garden party-inspired club sofas are settled beneath ‘moonlit white’ parasols forming a cabaña-like cozy little oasis. Separated by synthetic clipped box hedging and turf, combined with nature’s grandeur canvas as a backdrop, providing a perpetual refreshing burst of greenery and summer charm year-round.
Be it, embracing the essence of a low-profile experience, or being surrounded by the company of a lively entourage, you're seeking" The bosquet garden facilitates a comfortable socializing spot (apart from the hustle and bustle of general dining,) where you can gather, relax, share conversations, and savor special moments. Or enhance the intimate, with designated seating in an exclusively sequestered setting, accentuating closeness where lovers' silhouettes can slip into obscurity doubling over into one, immersing themselves in the twinning moments of each other’s company.For the sake of those who romanticize ancient-old love rituals, nestled in the garden are ruby red heart-framed fences fitted with love locks prompting devotees to etch their names in the tale of unbreakable love. |
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A Love Story Winery & Bistro is a handwritten love letter; where the love story never ends.
A declaration of love, tailor-made to help weave a heartfelt narrative no matter your relationship status. Be a courter or a receiver, whether your heart’s desire is chasing, declaring, rekindling, rediscovering, reaffirming, celebrating love or just being with the person(s) you adore.
Offering Miami, FL an Ode to Love, making accessible an inimitably intimate haven for those to wear one's heart on one's sleeve. Where enamoredness is truly welcomed year-round, thus accentuating love is not limited to a specific time; it's always lingering— waiting to be discovered, experienced, embraced, and shared.
If you’re vying for a story to complete your half-finished love letter and in search of a heart-filled way to express its depths; accept “A Love Story’s” heart-shaped invitation, to get lost in the semantics of its pink-on-pink undertones beckoning those to celebrate love in all its beautiful shades.
A garden without a love story
is like a classic tale missing its literary handshake (opening line.)
ex: “Once upon a midnight dreary…”
A Love Story Winery & Bistro
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Forever bound to the garden is a forbidden love storyetched in stone...Enclosed within the garden, amid the greenery, among the ivy-covered walls, (reminiscent of Greek statuary) is a touch of old-world romance found locked in an eternal embrace.In an arrangement, fate itself forbade their love. The gods’ jealousy of their adoration, predetermined that their futures were laid out, so they never cross paths. Determined by divinity they were destined to be star-crossed lovers.
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Vexed, the insurmountable obstacles placed to prevent their love was arbitrated. It was demanded they part and accept a love like theirs can never be fulfilled, or feel the weight of divine retribution. Of course, they were determined to pursue their love. For having met, separation would only cause them unbearable pain. Wrapped in the indignation of their higher power they asserted their Godly wrath upon the lovers’ sacrifice leaving only their embrace etched into eternity.When lovers encounter the statue in the garden and whisper their tale of heartrending romance in the left ear of each stoned lover and proclaim... “love is worth any sacrifice.” The stars will mend their requited love, in requital the gods never interfere of two stars aligning ever again. |
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