charcuterie – Boozy Blondes

This week the girls stepped up their party game in a big way — from epic themed parties in Season 1 to something a little more refined: a private wine tasting right at home here in Season 4! (Are the Boozy Blondes growing up?) And yes, they even had a professional guide them through it!

Kevin Wynn from PRP Wine International arrived with a box full of wines and treated the girls and their friends to an unforgettable tasting experience. They sampled numerous exclusive wines (not sold anywhere else!), learned about each bottle, and of course, enjoyed plenty of laughs along the way. PRP makes it simple to tailor your tasting by grape, country, or sweetness level, and after the event, you can even purchase your favorites by the case – unlocking access to their members-only deals and warehouse sales.

Chrissy went all out with the party prep:

Guest List (PRP recommends up to 12 guests at the tasting)
Make an invitation
Plan the menu (what snacks will you serve with the tasting – the girls chose oft pretzel charcuterie boards, tea sandwiches, pasta salad, and mini cupcakes from Sweet City Cupcakes in St. Augustine)
Decor (balloons and wine bottle bouquets)
Party favors
Welcome drinks

Kevin was the star of the night! He was knowledgeable, entertaining, and full of stories from past tastings. Even though his wine preferences didn’t match the girls’ faves, he had the expertise to guide them through every pour.

If you’ve ever thought about hosting a wine tasting with friends, PRP Wine International makes it fun, educational, and totally approachable. You can book your own through the PRP website and be sure to follow Kevin on Instagram along with PRP Wine International.

This episode proves you don’t need to be a sommelier to throw a fabulous tasting party – just good friends, a little planning, and a whole lot of wine. Cheers!

Patti Southard and Wayne Lake opened Casa de Vino 57 about five years ago. From day one, their goal was to make everyone who visited the cozy wine bar tucked away on Treasury Street in St. Augustine feel like friends and family. The Boozy Blondes can attest – they felt so welcome and comfortable chatting with Patti and Wayne, they hung out for three hours after the interview, only dragging themselves away when their husbands said it was getting late and they were coming to pick them up!

While Wayne stuck to water during the interview, Patti enjoyed a glass of sparkling pinot noir rose, and the blondes shared a wine flight, which looked more like a wine tower! They loved the presentation of the flight and were told to drink from the bottom to the top (lighter wines are on the bottom of the flight and the wines get bolder as they go up).

Patti and Wayne got together years ago over their love of wine and dreamed of opening a wine bar. Wayne had years of experience working with wine, and Patti had years of experience drinking wine! Perfect! They found the property at 57 Treasury Street which included a beautiful courtyard and apartment above the downstairs bar. The original structure was the Joaneda House and built in 1806. It is one of the ten oldest structures in St. Augustine on the narrowest street in all of America!

In addition to its boutique wine selections, Casa de Vino 57 also offers beer and wine-based cocktails as well as amazing charcuterie boards with vegan cheese options! They host monthly wine walks and Full Moon Tastings as well as live music Thursdays – Sundays! You can join the Wine Club and schedule private wine tastings.

Be sure to follow Casa de Vino 57 on Facebook and Instagram and keep up with their website to stay in the know for all the fun events!

Tag: charcuterie

Episode 092 | PRP Wine International Tasting hosted by Kevin Wynn

Episode 033 | Behind the Booze – Casa de Vino 57 Interview with Patti Southard & Wayne Lake