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August 6, 5:30PM

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STREETFEST!! Check out the fun from the best seat in the house -- our balcony! Live music and a bustling street party on Central Avenue.
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Choose a bottle from our hand selected wines in the Retail room, or order by the glass, and then ---

--- Enjoy the view from the balcony, settle into a comfy couch, and take in the artwork.

CHAMPAGNE
DESSERT
FOOD
IMPORTS & MICROBREWS
OTHER
REDS
WHITES
FERRARI BRUT, Trentino, Italy

Appealing aromas of freshly baked bread. This 100% Chardonnay sparkling is racy yet plump and toasty on the palate.

 $8.50
TAYLOR-FLADGATE 10 YEAR TAWNY PORT, Portugal

Orange and caramel are elegant and zingy leaving the palate craving another sip.

 $10.00
KOPKE RUBY PORT, Portugal

Fresh, young and vibrant fruit.

 $6.00
CHATEAU d'ARCHE SAUTERNE, Bordeaux, France

Like sipping honey-drizzled apricots, but the dry finish will surprise and delight you!

 $8.00
8 in. Mini Pizza

Hot and fresh, 4 delicious cheeses

 $6.00
Three Cheese Plate

Imported artisan cheeses make a delicious combination of three. Selections rotate. Served with fresh fruit garnish and fresh bread.

 $10.25
Mushroom Vol au Vent

Shiitake and oyster mushrooms, onion and Fontina cheese in light pastry, baked to order.

 $10.25
Bacon Wrapped Scallops

Baked to order, served over a bed of organic greens.

 $10.25
Beef & Duxelles en Croute

Beef tenderloin and mushroom seasoned filling in puff pastry. Baked to order, served on a bed of organic greens.

 $10.25
The Nibblet

Whole raw and roasted cashews, spicy cheddar biscuits, and dried fruit.

 $4.00
BLACKTHORN FERMENTED CIDER, England

Dry, yet sweetly refreshing apple cider.

 $4.00
KALIK LAGER, Bahamas

Light and crisp on the palate – like a Pilsner, clear and golden with light body.

 $3.50
TERRAPIN RYE ALE, Georgia

Honey colored, light bodied, balanced, easy to drink pale ale. Goes with anything.

 $4.00
SAMUEL SMITH ORGANIC LAGER, England

18.7oz Delicately flavored, yet full-bodied lager with lots of malt and hop character. Organic Vienna malt and organic hops from New Zealand.

 $5.00
JULIUS ECHTER HEFE-WEISSBIER, Germany

Not your typical hefeweizen -- Smooth, full mouthfeel, citrus-banana essences Delightful.

 $6.00
ST BERNARDUS WITBIER (11 oz), Belgium

Most EXCELLENT Belgian White. Creamy, hinting lemon meringue and gentle clove.

 $6.00
PAULANER ORIGINAL MUNICH LAGER, Germany

A true classic. Burnished gold. Bread dough scents. Light, fresh, crisp, easy to drink.

 $4.00
PAULANER THOMASBRAU N/A, Germany

Golden, clean, with true all-natural flavors.

 $3.50
ACME PALE ALE, California

Smooth, clean ale with faint citrus and honey flavor notes and a dry finish.

 $4.50
WEXFORD IRISH CREAM ALE 16.9 oz, Ireland

Light to medium bodied, rich, smooth and mellow.

 $5.00

ROGUE AMERICAN AMBER ALE, Oregon

Classic tawny. Smooth up front roasted malt and evident Cascade hop finish.

 $4.50
LOST COAST ALLEY CAT AMBER, California

Slightly sweet citrus nose. Full flavor from roasted caramel malt.

 $4.00
MENDOCINO BREWING RED TAIL ALE, California

A full fledged mouth awakening malty amber with bite. 7%

 $4.50
BRASSERIE du L'ABBAYE VAL-DIEU, Belgium

Smooth and rich. Clean, lush malt, with hint of caramel and a dry hopped finish.

 $5.50
DOGFISH HEAD 90 MINUTE IPA, Delaware

Intense burnt orange color. Aroma of fresh hops and orange peel. Aggressive hop finish.

 $4.00
SHIPYARD FUGGLES IPA, Maine

Sweet and woodsy aroma, crisp and quite refreshing.

 $4.00
HACKER PSCHORR OKTOBERFEST, Germany

One of the originals. Clear with rich amber color, full-bodied, rich, and long-lasting.

 $4.00
THEAKSTON'S OLD PECULIER, England

Faint nut and caramel aroma, creamy texture, warm finish

 $4.50
ROGUE HAZELNUT BROWN NECTAR, Oregon

22 oz. Traditional A+ wlanut colored mildly raisined satisfying brown ale, with hazelnut hint.

 $8.00
GREAT DIVIDE ST. BRIDGET'S PORTER, Colorado

Elegant brown porter is light in the mouth, but sports dynamic coffee flavors.

 $4.75
NETHERGATE OLD GROWLER PORTER 16.9 oz. England

Subtle and understated but complex with heavy chocolate coffee aromas and flavors

 $9.00
SAMUEL SMITH OATMEAL STOUT, England

Full bodied, silky roasted flavors eith evident creamy malt finish

 $5.00
OMMEGANG ABBEY ALE 8.5% New York

25.4 oz. Gently fruit aromatics. Belgian Abbey Ale with full malty head, slightly spiced.

 $10.00
FULLER'S VINTAGE ALE - 2008, England

8.5%,16.9 oz Tasty ebb and flow of malt and hops, slight spice, with dried cherry, raisin, and toasted caramel aromas and flavors. Limited batches. Bottle conditioned so it ages well.

 $8.50
LOST COAST RASPBERRY BROWN ALE, California

22 oz. Dessert in a glass. Chocolate and real raspberry linger in a mildly sweet beer.

 $8.50
LINDEMAN'S FRAMBOISE LAMBIC, Belgium

Natural yeast fermented beer. Delicious raspberry fruit is blended in with the mash in the making of this classic.

 $8.50
MONIN FRENCH SODA

All natural fruit syrup blended with sparkling water and Crushed ice. (Blackberry, Peach, Raspberry, or Lemon)

 $2.50
O'MARA'S IRISH COUNTRY CREAM, in coffee

 $3.50
Coffee

Regular or Decaffeinated

 $2.00
TEA - COLD

from Republic of Tea - Ginger Peach

 $3.00
TEA - HOT

from Hooker Tea Company(Beach Drive, St. Petersburg) -- NO caffeine -- Sri Lankan Chai: herbs, fruit blends, rooibos & maté -- 1% caffeine -- White Coconut: a Green & White tea -- 5% caffeine -- Moroccan Mint: a Green & White tea -- 20% caffeine -- Ceylon Kenilworth: Black & Oolong

 $2.00
CRANBERRY JUICE

on ice

 $2.00
CRANBERRY SPRITZER

sparkling on ice with lime

 $2.50
VOSS SPARKLING WATER

 $3.00
FIJI BOTTLED STILL WATER

 $2.00
O'MARA'S IRISH COUNTRY CREAM, straight up

 $2.50
O'MARA'S IRISH COUNTRY CREAM, over ice

 $3.50
'07 LOMA LARGA PINOT NOIR, Chile

Soft rose petals and dark raspberry on the nose, with firmer flavors sporting earthy notes and a lingering finish.

 $9.00
'07 BETHEL HEIGHTS ESTATE PINOT NOIR, Willamette Valley, OR

Cinnamon with rose petal aromas and raspberry fruit with black pepper accents.

 $11.00
'07 EDMEADES SHAMROCK VINEYARD ZINFANDEL, Mendocino, CA

This rugged mountain Zin boasts mocha and ripe plum aromas. Bold blueberry and spice accented fruit.

 $12.00
'03 MERRIAM WIND ACRE MERLOT, Sonoma, CA

A touch of Cabernet Franc adds aromatic interest to the soft dried red fruit flavors of this approachable Merlot.

 $8.00
'06 JAQK CELLARS 22 BLACK CABERNET SAUVIGNON, St. Helena, CA

Smooth yet powerful with woodsmoke and spice accented ripe black fruit.

 $10.50
'06 LAYER CAKE PRIMITIVO, Puglia, Italy

Aromas of just baked prune cake, with perfect sweet red fruit for lovers of a not-too-dry red wine.

 $8.00
'07 CARINA CELLARS CLAIRVOYANT, Paso Robles, CA

Aromas of ripe blueberries, plums and woodsmoke lead to robust black currant flavors.

 $9.00
'07 MARQUIS PHILIPS CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Southeast Australia

Plush with plenty of mouth-filling, darkly extracted fruit.

 $8.50
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'07 DOMAINE DE NIZAS, France

This Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier blend beautifully balances orange zest, grapefruit and honey notes in each zip

 $7.50
'07 VINCENT GIARGIN POUILLY-FUISSE, Burgundy, France

Elegant and classy, this French Chardonnay boasts spice, butter and mineral-accented fruit.

 $10.00
'07 DOMAINE de REUILLY ''LES PIERRES PLATES'' BLANC, Loire, France

This French Sauvignon Blanc is a beauty! Juicy with fresh herbs and creamy lemon drop accents.

 $8.75
'07 ALISOS CHARDONNAY, Sta Barbara County, CA

Ripe tropical fruit with just enough acidity to balance buttery accents.

 $8.00
'05 ARCADIAN SLEEPY HOLLOW CHARDONNAY, Santa Lucia Highlands, CA

Layered, complex and sexy! Silken fruit with notes of smoke and banana.

 $12.00
'07 WEINGUT MONCHHOF MOSEL SLATE RIESLING SPATLESE, Mosel, Germany

White peaches on the nose. Plenty of sweet ripe fruit with mineral and petrol accents adding interest..

 $8.50
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Be sure to stop by and enjoy an old favorite or experiment with something new.

Our recent expansion presents a whole new set of possibilities! Relax with great wine in an art gallery setting... with access to a New Orleans style balcony.

Enjoy:

Get out of the office and away from the interruptions. Enter a tranquil setting and make it your own sanctuary. We are convenient to you and offer a venue that is suave and sophisticated, yet relaxed and comfortable. Let us host your next corporate event in one or more of our 4 new rooms, where we can easily accommodate over 75 people.

Of course, we still offer the finest wines by the glass or bottle, select beers, and will work with you to make your gathering exactly as you want it. We offer affordable room rates and flexible event formats.

We are happy to have your group arrange its own catering, or let us provide light tapas during your visit.

Contact us for rates and more information.

St. Pete's first wine bar, independently owned and operated since 1995. Located upstairs in Jannus Landing in the former St. Charles hotel, built circa 1920.

Building on this theme, our changing menu reflects both old and new world wines. We focus on great wines that are harder to find and that you won't soon forget.

Hours

Tuesday - Thursday, 1:00pm - 9:00pm

Friday - Saturday, 2:00pm - 12:00am

Sunday, 4:00pm - 9:00pm

Closed Mondays

A Taste For Wine
241 Central Avenue
St Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 895-1623
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Welcome to
our unique oasis of casual elegance

As part of our staff, we now offer CERTIFIED SOMMELIER, Alia Trickey, to conduct wine tastings at your home, corporate event, or weddings. Contact A Taste For Wine for details.

Film Series, Tastings, small plates, music every weekend... what else could you ask for? Oh yes, the balcony overlooking the street, the comfortable indoor seating in your pick of rooms, and a fantastic wine list!!

We have something for everyone.

  • Great beers and wines that are hard to find and you won't soon forget
  • Comfortable lounge filled with art from JJ Watts gallery
  • Weekends with live music -- jazz, flamenco, pop, folk and more

We're a great place to celebrate with friends or relax with someone special.

  • Gather round our granite bar
  • Find a cozy couch or a quiet corner
  • Enjoy the breeze from our balcony

Visit us and see why our customers make these comments.

  • "I feel like I'm in my living room"
  • "This is a hidden gem"
  • "I almost don't want others to find this spot"

We're one of Tampa Bay's best wine bars.


  • Best of the Bay Wine Bar
  • Best of the Bay Romantic Spot
  • Best Wine Bar
  • Best Romantic Bar
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