Fine Wine for Luxury Markets Found in Boca Raton

When it comes to celebrating and relaxing, there's no better way than to pair it with a fine glass of wine with the perfect blend or a bouquet to tickle your fancy. Perhaps the celebration calls for champagne or an aged glass of Bordeaux? Whatever the case may be, there are plenty of places in Boca Raton, where you can learn and indulge in premier wines for any occasion. In this blog, we uncover where to go, and what to try in and around this area.

Adding a wine cellar is certainly a trend in luxury homes. Jean-Luc Andriot's real estate advice would be to build or dedicate a special room in your home to save great bottles, knowing that the wine value appreciates over time and is therefore a good investment. Well maintained great bottles increase in value. As a former restaurateur at Trois Jean in Manhattan, Jean-Luc Andriot received the Award of Excellence 2000 and had a fantastic wine cellar. 

Whether you're new to drinking wine or an expert, there is so much information on the internet today, it would take you a lifetime to learn about the families, vineyards, grapes and even the process they wine undertook to get its incredible flavors. A few good resources to educate that's great even for the beginner is WineMag.com or Wine Spectator. Often times, the information from these magazines can help you decide on what to try and where to get wine delivered right to your doorstep.

We know a lot of clients that have wine flown in from places like Napa Valley and Virgin Wines. Virgin offers a top of the charts, wine list where they recommend what brands to indulge in and they do home deliveries whether you live in a luxury condominium or a country club setting. We also find that when living in places like St Andrews Country Club or Boca West Country Club they have excellent, well-educated staff that are there to assist.

In a recent article found on Bloomberg stated the following: There are no figures on how many people today are storing wine collections, but global real estate company Knight Frank's current Wealth Report reveals that wine investment by ultra high net worth individuals is up 241% in the past 10 years.

Knight Frank is a global real estate consulting firm that specializes in luxury property in the United Kingdom. Although you don't need a report to tell you the probability of wine sales increasing it is wise to know what wines are hitting it big this year and where you can find them in this area.

New Zealand springs forward with their long lost Gamay Grape for their Beaujolais line. This wine is notorious for being sweet, fruity and not as dark as the Beaujolais Nouveau. Gamay or Gamay Noir is an excellent choice and is similar to a Pinot Noir. Found mostly in Burgundy, France this is a delicate aroma, very subtle earthy undertones, but has incredible scents of lavender and violet. Some even sense the sweetness of cherries, raspberries and plums. This wine is an excellent choice when its paired with white meats that are seasoned heavily such as oven roasted chicken with tarragon or a liver pate. Rumor has it there's not much difference between Gamay Beaujolais coming from California than it is in France, but you be the judge. It's best to buy this wine online or you can find it as All Star Wine in Pompano Beach. Be sure to call ahead of making the trip as this isn't a brand they tend to carry daily.

Chasselas is a crisp and clean white wine from Switzerland that is as smooth as water. Since many of us choose to drink whites during the hot months of Southern Florida, this is an exquisite wine to try. Pierre-Luc Leyvraz Chasselas is terrific paired with fish and cheese. This is an award winning wine that dates back to the 1940's. It's full of rich and complex flavors allows for incredible enjoyment and perfect for your house warming party.
The travel + Leisure magazine suggests a Krug Grande Cuvée Brut as a toasty and fair blend created for the prestigious crowd. When visiting the website for this champagne we find they describe it as having sweet spices and strong flavor of lemon and marzipan, which make a lovely and harmonious match. This is one of the best selections for an evening that is special and should be memorable.

If you're seeking more of a red, then consider a Cabernet Franc. This wine comes from the Loire Valley, where parts of the region are dominated by Chenin Blanc. The families producing these wines are primarily from Touraine and Chinon. The Loire Valley has over 4,000 wineries where a huge variety of quality wines can be obtained. However, the Cabernet Franc is from the Middle Loire Valley. If you recall in the beginning of the blog, we mentioned Gamay. You can also find Gamay here in Anjou, Saumur and Touraine. Cabernet Franc is light and fruity and perfect for a night relaxing on the lanai. This wine compliments steak and red meats nicely. You can expect a spicy, earthy tone with a very peppery slight of the tongue. This blend is highly recommended by many of our friends in New York and California. No matter where you're from, it's one to add to your wine cellar.

Let's discuss wine cellars also found in the Bloomberg article cited above. These incredible vaults and places to display and house your collection have become quite the trend in today's luxury housing markets. It's commonplace to find estates in Southern Florida with wine grottos and storage units that protect your investment. In the article they feature several styles of wine storage places. This new wave of wine cellars not only uses the storage space for protecting and preserving they're more of a work of art.

They also mention newer technology bringing refrigeration in a more efficient manner. The vaults being constructed today has alarms that alert you when the temperature has changed so you can do what necessary to save your precious collections.

Another important factor to enjoying wine is to stage an area that is ideal for tasting and sampling. The interior designers are creating new seating areas for exactly this type of event. Think big sofa's or a table with plenty of seating for friends. Whatever the case may be, your wine tasting can be more of an event as well as a favored past time. Nonetheless, if you're someone who appreciates and loves wine, then by all mean try the recommendations found in this blog. When you do, drop us a line letting us know what you think.

In the meantime, if you or someone you know is looking to sell your property in Boca Raton, contact our luxury specialists who will assist you.