About us
Hello fellow wine lovers!
We have been managing the group for over five years now and what fun it has been!
We are a group looking for members that truly want to become part of the family and share what life has to offer!
We do all sorts of different events so please do read the details on each event thoroughly.
Most of our events will either require a pre-payment as we will be purchasing tickets or paying venues directly.
Our casual small dinner reservation events will also require a pre-payment to hold your spot which will be refunded to attending members. This is an attempt to eliminate no-shows and have full capacity at our events. Some higher end venues will charge $50 to hold spots so I will increase the amount in those instances.
NOTE: In order to attend events held in private homes (cheese, chef du jour and the like) members must have attended three previous public venue events.
There is an annual fee of $15 to cover the $400 annual fees we incur from Meetup. After covering the Meetup Fees I promise I will spend every dime on items to raffle at events!
Upcoming events
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- $29.96
Case of the Month w/The Wine to Buy! Our first White! 2024 Rombauer Chardonnay!
Location not specified yetLet's put our buying power to work and support a small local business at the same time!
Introducing... Case of the Month!
NOTE: This is not a real event and we will NOT meet in person at the date and time posted on the event. The event date represents the date by which all payments need to be received so I can place the order. If you are interested in purchasing the wine please place yourself on the going list and send payment accordingly.
This month's wine!!! 2024 Rombauer Chardonnay! Our discounted single bottle price is $29.96 (This includes tax). You can order as many bottles as you like! Even if you only want one bottle!
Prepayment via the methods listed below is required. Please advise the number of bottles you would like in your answer to the event question and pay me $29.96 per bottle. Once I have the wine I will advise and we can figure out how best to get it to you.
WINE INFO
2024 Rombauer Chardonnay
Rombauer Chardonnay features opulent, rich fruit flavors balanced by a signature creamy texture and bright acidity.Aromas (Nose)
• Fruit: Ripe yellow peach, Meyer lemon, yellow apple, pear, and ripe melon.
• Floral & Spice: Chamomile, white flowers, clove, and light baking spices.
• Oak & Oaked Nuances: Creamy vanilla, toasted brioche, buttered popcorn, and crème brûlée.Flavors (Palate)
• Fruit Profile: Nectarine, mango, guava, quince, and crisp citrus zest.
• Texture & Mouthfeel: Full-bodied, lush, round, and creamy with rich butterscotch and toasted oak notes.
• Acidity & Finish: Lifts the rich midpalate with a crisp, refreshing, and lingering buttery finish.Key Details
• Region: Carneros (Napa/Sonoma valleys, California).
• Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Around 14.5% – 14.6%.
• Food Pairings: Crab cakes, lobster rolls, poultry, creamy pasta dishes, and rich risotto.TASTING NOTES FROM MITCH
The 2024 Rombauer Carneros Chardonnay delivers the estate’s signature ripe, lush style with fragrant yellow peach, melon, and citrus framed by creamy vanilla and buttery oak nuances, all lifted by vibrant acidity that keeps it fresh and balanced. From a classic vintage with ideal ripeness and natural acidity, this quintessential Carneros Chardonnay was barrel-fermented with full malolactic, and aged 9 months in French and American oak barrels (37% new) with regular lees stirring for its hallmark richness and silky texture.The Wine to Buy is a great local wine shop! Owner Mitch does a wonderful job of stocking great wine in all price points!
Info on the wine shop: https://www.thewinetobuy.com/Payment Methods
Venmo dkbvenmoaccount (last four of cell 2192)
Zelle srqwineandfun@gmail.com (last name Eldringhoff)5 attendees - $10.29
$25 Dinner at Rosemary & Thyme
Rosemary & Thyme, 411 North Irange Ave, Sarasota, FL, US🍷 $25 for THREE Courses?! You betcha!🍽️
All good things must come to an end...
For the past couple of months, Rosemary & Thyme has been tempting us with a $25 three-course weekday menu, and with off-season coming to an end, so may this delicious little deal.Naturally, we consider it our duty to take advantage of it one more time. 😂🍷
The menu for our evening won’t be announced until next week and we will post once it is, but several of us have been there multiple times and George has been keeping the menu exciting.
The $25 menu includes a selection of:
🥗 Appetizer
🍽️ Entrée (4-7 options**)** Recent choices have been:- 🐟 Grilled salmon
- 🍋 Veal piccata
- 🔥 George’s BBQ ribs
- 🇮🇹 Chicken parmesan
- 🥩 Skirt steak chimichurri
🍰 Dessert of the Day
All three courses for $25! Seriously, where else are we going to do that?! 😋 Let's rally to support this favorite local establishment!
🧾 The Dinner Details
🍷 Casual small-table reservation, no pre-set menu or wine pairings. Order what you want. Pay your own tab that night.
🍽️ Choose the $25 three-course special OR order whatever catches your eye from the full menu at prices as noted: Link to Dinner menu
🚗 Parking: Free street parking + free overflow parking at Gulfside Bank, 333 N. Orange Ave.🍴 About Rosemary & Thyme
Rosemary & Thyme isn't your run-of-the-mill dinner spot.Owner George Armstrong brings his love of travel and cooking to the table, with a culinary journey that has taken him through Austin, Naples and Sarasota.
His idea? Create a restaurant that feels a little like a passport for your taste buds: warm, welcoming and always offering something interesting.
💳 Deposit
To grab your seat at the table, please send a refundable $10.29 via:
💙 Venmo: dkbvenmoaccount
Last 4 digits: 2192
💚 Zelle: srqwineandfun@gmail.com or 316-371-2192
Name: Eldringhoff📝 Please include the event name & date in your payment note. Pay for each event separately, no lumping payments or rounding up.
✅ Your deposit will be refunded the weekend after the event.
If your plans change, update your RSVP AND leave a comment so we can make someone on the waitlist very happy. No-shows or late cancellations, barring emergencies, will not be refunded.✨ One last $25 feast before the deal disappears! With good friends. And wine. Sounds like a perfect evening celebrating a beloved local restaurant.
8 attendees - $10.30
Tralia - Gulf Gate
Tralia Pizza, 6566 Gateway Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231, USA, Sarasota, FL, US🍷 Well, it started as another one of our Ever-Popular Roundabout Dinners… and then we decided three tables at the newly anointed Michelin-recommended Tralia were better than one. And they are more than just pizza.
Note: one table is at 6:00pm, one at 6:15pm, and one at 6:30pm. Let us know your preference in the comments, then check back day-of to see when and with whom you will be dining.
🧾 Dinner Details
This is a small-table reservation with no pre-planned pairing or set meal. Pay your tab directly with the restaurant the night of.🍽️ Menu: https://www.traliapizza.com/menu
💳 Pre-Payment
Prepayment of $10.30 via the methods below to hold your seat.Attending members will be refunded the weekend after the event. No-shows or cancellations within 48 hours of start time that we cannot fill with a paying waitlister will not be refunded.
Local restaurants count on us to show up when we promise we will so if you no-show, not only will you lose your deposit, you may be removed from the group,
Payment methods
Venmo: dkbvenmoaccount (last 4 of cell 2192)
Zelle: srqwineandfun@gmail.com (last name Eldringhoff)About Tralia — Gulf Gate
“The journey changes you.”
Michelin recommendation: Find one of the city’s best pizzas buried in an unassuming strip center. The team uses a sourdough base for two very different results—the artisan round is crispy and crackly; the Detroit square has the rise of a layer cake and the fluffiness of a cloud. Both eat as well as they look. The MVP with marinara and dueling vodka and pesto sauces is a winner. A Caesar blanketed in parmesan and black-garlic breadcrumbs is all you need before the main event.Tralia began as a virtual pop-up in a Gulf Gate commissary kitchen in spring 2020. Chef Anthony Petralia offered sourdough pizza and Italian-inspired dishes one day a week for takeout. Demand grew; they added pickup days and weekly pop-ups at bars and breweries. In January 2023 they opened their brick-and-mortar in the same neighborhood—6566 Gateway Ave, Sarasota.
Chef Anthony previously opened Seabar and Riva Italian Kitchen as executive chef at the St. Regis. Tralia is his flagship and his last name, and he’s on the line seven nights a week. Scratch bolognese, polenta-crusted wings, and those two very different pizzas: everything on the plate is something they’re proud of.✨ Who's excited to join us for an evening of sourdough, Italian plates, fun conversation, and a Michelin-recommended pizza right here in Sarasota?! 🙋 🍽️
18 attendees
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