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horvath42 Mar 17, 2008 04:24 PM

Restaurants in Central Florida with GREAT wine lists?

Let me know you favorites.

  1. winechic Mar 17, 2008 09:09 PM

    I'd second Season's 52, but not just for their wines by the glass. They have 110 by the bottle, usually 60 or so by the glass. George Miliotes, MW has crafted the list to focus on every wine region. What does this mean? You can head out and enjoy a really nice wine from Greece or Portugal...which is not the norm of most “nice” places with big wine, lists. This list rotates a couple of times a year, some favorites will change, but new wines are always being brought in.

    Now, if you want Caymus or Silver Oak you are out of luck. I enjoy trying all kinds of wines and exploring various regions and wine producers, so I consider this wine menu a nice one. If you are torn between several choices, ask for a taste of each and sample them before committing to the glass or bottle.

    That "rah-rah" aside, Ceviche and Luma have nice wine menus. You want the big boys- Primo and The Venetian Room. I'd say Normans, but the list is notably smaller than the Norman's down South for some reason.

    I haven't been in Fleming’s in a while, but they had nice list, but a bit over priced by the glass...IMHO.

    Cheers!

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      bcodom Mar 17, 2008 04:34 PM

      I know it's a chain, but I really like the wine-by-the-glass selections at Seasons 52. I always ask to try a couple wines I'm not familiar with before ordering and the servers are always helpful and informative.

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