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It’s a little known fact that wine has been produced in the state of Florida for nearly 450 years. Spanish settlers, who named the area for its abundance of wild flowers and fruits, discovered wild Muscadine grapes growing throughout the region. In the 1560s, this attracted other Spanish and French Huguenot settlers who were drawn to the prospect of starting a wine industry to rival those in Europe. They had no luck transplanting European varietals, which didn’t take to the moist conditions and were prone to Pierce’s disease, fungus, and rot. But wines from indigenous grapes Muscadine, Scuppernong, and Noble created a local thriving industry until the Prohibition.

In the 1930s, horticulturalists at the University of Florida, set about growing new humidity-friendly hybrids such as Stover, Suwanee, Miss Blanc, and Blanc du Bois. There has also been some small success at grafting European varietals to grow locally. In the past few decades, Florida has seen a blooming Read more

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Florida on Snooth

May 2012

I just returned from my second trip to TUNIS. Must say, I was pleasantly ... USA. Silian is unknown in Florida, however, it MAY be available online. Not certain if it is legal to have a 'friend' ship me some or not.

Forum post in the topic Tunisian wine experience
March 2012

Here in Miami, Florida, I can purchase great French Sauternes.I cannot help but encourage you to get a glass of that stuff to your lips...divine!

Forum post in the topic Sauternes
March 2012

From an ABC News report today out of Florida about a mom, surfing with her daughter, who had to pull same daughter literally out of the jaws of a shark (type yet undetermined) that was pulling her under:"A few days earlier, a bull shark leaped out of the water and chomped down... Read more

Forum post in the topic What I Should Know About...
March 2012

In the end, I opened a Beringer '09 cab haha.I will definitely open the ... bottles.My parents are in Florida, but during some months, they go back to my dad's town in Maine.I have read in this forum that sharing wine tasting notes is a great way to give back to fellow wine... Read more

Forum post in the topic Newbie Wine Lover from Manila
February 2012

San Sebastian Vintners Red 2008

Snoothrank: Starting at $11^.99

My favorite! Sweet wine that doesn't leave any after taste. A

Wine review by Doctor Random
January 2012

San Sebastian Rosa NV

Snoothrank:

Very smooth.

Wine review by Douwe1
September 2011

Florida Dry Avocado

Snoothrank:

This unique wine has a subtle taste with a very smooth finish. There are hints of tropical flowers on the nose, and the palate is fruity with green apple flavors.

Wine review by Kirsy
September 2011

You might want to catch this, NapaGirl. From Abe Schoener/the scholium ... I am planning new events in Florida, Georgia, and Texas for next year. Tulsa too is in my sights. Let me know if there is somewhere else I should aim for.If you would like to review the current release,... Read more

Forum post in the topic Scholium harvest party Sept. 24
August 2011

Lakeridge White

Snoothrank:

Lovely fruity, bold and thick wine! Muscadine is very unique.

Wine review by julieimagery
August 2011

Lakeridge Southern White NV

Snoothrank:

Very sweet, lovely, easy drinking white wine for summer!

Wine review by julieimagery