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Headaches from Wine?

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“It’s so good! Once it hits…Continue

In The Pink with Rose

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In The Pink with Rosé  The perfect summer wine? Rosé is a wonderful style of wine to drink during the warm days of summer. Perfect for around the pool or at the beach, even sitting in the shade of a…Continue

The proper temperature of wine serving and storage

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  The proper temperature of wine serving and storage. Summer has finally arrived here in Central Florida and I’m often asked; “At what temperature should I store my wines?” and “What’s the proper…Continue

Where to start in the wine business.

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Where to start? Many times I am asked “What does it take to start a winery?”  Well, in California, you need to have plenty of money or a rich backer.   Then, a vision and plenty of stamina to stay…Continue

 

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New at Lakeland's Only Wine Market, Ric's Wine Market at Ric's Wine Market

September 9, 2011 to December 31, 2011
The Enomatic Wine Dispenser has arrived and only at Ric's Wine Market. Choose from 16 different wines for a tasting!  This is a great way to taste wines before buying them without the expense of buying the whole bottle.  Its simple to operate and fun to try.  You could even plan a gathering with friends trying different wines…See More
Nov 8, 2011
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Headaches from Wine?

“It’s so good! Once it hits your lips, it’s so good!” .. until ten minutes later you get a massive headache and the parties over.Originally, scientists attributed the causes of these headaches to sulfites. Sulfites, or sulfur dioxide is a preservative as well as a naturally occurring byproduct of yeasts, produced during the…See More
Nov 2, 2011
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Wine Rules?

I work from the principle "That there are NO RULES, just guidelines." However, the wine industry has to have perimeters to work from.  For example; Most California Cabernets and many Merlots, Zinfandels and Syrahs are actually blends.  By law the bottle must contain 75 percent of the grape varietal shown on the label.  For instance, many winemakers blend other varieties in their Cabernet to soften it or to add color or structure. RicWatch for more "No Rules" in the future.See More
Oct 7, 2011
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New at Lakeland's Only Wine Market, Ric's Wine Market at Ric's Wine Market

September 9, 2011 at 6pm to December 31, 2011 at 7pm
The Enomatic Wine Dispenser has arrived and only at Ric's Wine Market. Choose from 16 different wines for a tasting!  This is a great way to taste wines before buying them without the expense of buying the whole bottle.  Its simple to operate and fun to try.  You could even plan a gathering with friends trying different wines…See More
Sep 9, 2011
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In the Pink with Rose'

In The Pink with Rosé  The perfect summer wine? Rosé is a wonderful style of wine to drink during the warm days of summer. Perfect for around the pool or at the beach, even sitting in the shade of a big oak tree. It’s not the Rosé that your mom and dad use to serve. Today’s Rosé are the true European styles with and American twist, crisp, dry and refreshing.What make a rosé a rosé?Rosé is processed just like any other grape only the wine maker decides when to extract the skins during…See More
May 24, 2011
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The proper temperature of wine serving and storage

  The proper temperature of wine serving and storage. Summer has finally arrived here in Central Florida and I’m often asked; “At what temperature should I store my wines?” and “What’s the proper serving temperature for my wines?” The answer to the first is easy because that year round temperature should remain the same.   What is called cellar temperature is ideal for both red and white wines in storage at the 55° to 65° Fahrenheit mark. This can vary a few degrees but for the most part the…See More
Apr 5, 2011
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Where to start in the wine business.

Where to start? Many times I am asked “What does it take to start a winery?”  Well, in California, you need to have plenty of money or a rich backer.   Then, a vision and plenty of stamina to stay the course, because the first couple of years (6), your ROI (Return on Investment) will be nothing. But once you commit yourself to it you must find the land that meets four primary conditions.To successfully grow grape vines to produce wine, the viticulturist (grape grower) is looking for four…See More
Mar 10, 2011
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Wine Bottle Sizes

  Wine Bottle Sizes Wine is an interesting industry; there are so many different facets that you can be enamored by almost any aspect of it.  One that is fun and very essential is the bottling and the different sizes of bottles.  The normal industry size bottle is the 750ml which will accommodate 2 people quite generously with a little over 4 glasses each.  Keeping that in mind let’s look at all the different…See More
Feb 26, 2011
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FOOD & WINE WEDNESDAY! at Garden Bistro

November 10, 2010 from 5pm to 9pm
Join Beverly and me at the Garden Bistro for a Wednesday Wine Down. Beverly will be preparing her delicious hors d'oeuvres and deserts and I'll be pouring terrific wines to compliment. There will be live mellow music while you take in the beautiful view as the sunsets over Lake Mirror. The price is right for food and wine and there is No Corking Fee!See you there!See More
Nov 9, 2010
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FOOD & WINE WEDNESDAY! at Garden Bistro

November 10, 2010 from 5pm to 9pm
Join Beverly and me at the Garden Bistro for a Wednesday Wine Down. Beverly will be preparing her delicious hors d'oeuvres and deserts and I'll be pouring terrific wines to compliment. There will be live mellow music while you take in the beautiful view as the sunsets over Lake Mirror. The price is right for food and wine and there is No Corking Fee!See you there!See More
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FOOD & WINE WEDNESDAY! at Garden Bistro

November 10, 2010 from 5pm to 9pm
Join Beverly and me at the Garden Bistro for a Wednesday Wine Down. Beverly will be preparing her delicious hors d'oeuvres and deserts and I'll be pouring terrific wines to compliment. There will be live mellow music while you take in the beautiful view as the sunsets over Lake Mirror. The price is right for food and wine and there is No Corking Fee!See you there!See More
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FOOD & WINE WEDNESDAY! at Garden Bistro

November 10, 2010 from 5pm to 9pm
Join Beverly and me at the Garden Bistro for a Wednesday Wine Down. Beverly will be preparing her delicious hors d'oeuvres and deserts and I'll be pouring terrific wines to compliment. There will be live mellow music while you take in the beautiful view as the sunsets over Lake Mirror. The price is right for food and wine and there is No Corking Fee!See you there!See More
Nov 4, 2010
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"Ric Reed"
Oct 23, 2010

Profile Information

My Personality - Words to Describe Me:
I love to laugh! I enjoy people who have a sense of humor and show it. My family is very important to me.
My Work Life - My Occupation/Business is:
I own a fantastic wine shop here in Lakeland called Ric's Wine Market located at 4525 S. Florida Ave. (863)644-8181. I specialize in Boutique wines from around the world. I purchased it in 2008 from Tim Varan. This is a passion that I have had since my first job as an assistant buyer in a gourmet food and wine store. My responsibilities beside buying wines was to keep my mentor sober. This was back in the day when the two martini lunch was an acceptable business practice. Since then I have enjoyed traveling and trying new wines and learning about the people who are involved in the industry.
My Home Life - My Relationship Status/Children:
I'm married to my wonderful wife Sherry. We have a beautiful daughter, Lindsay and a son-in-law, Greg. They have just blessed us with our first grandson, Alexander
My Fun Life - My Interests & Hobbies:
Golf, Snow Skiing, WIne, Herb Gardening and Grilling
My Favorites - Celebs, Movies, Books, Websites, Music, Television, Travel & More:
Caddy Shack, Anything that Mel Brooks has produced, directed and starred in. On a serious side I enjoy reading John Grishom. Jazz is my preference. Sherry and I love to travel. We have family all over the country and enjoy our visits with them. Our western trips we always work a little work into our itinerary. I have a difficult time calling it work when we are out tasting some fantastic wines in the vineyards.
What Defines Me - The Things I'm Passionate About:
I'm passionate about my family. I'm also passionate about wine. Not only are there medical benefits to wine, but, it sure brings alot of old and new friends together. There are so many different types of grapes that make so many different wines. I really enjoy sharing the knowledge I have acquired.
Anything & Everthing Else:
My shop is strictly wine with a few accessories. I'm not a liquor store. I am a person that likes to help all levels of wine folks. Whether it be the beginning wine student or the connoisseur.
I love it when I hear, " That wine that you showed me last night was fantastic, thanks. What else do you have?"

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Wine Rules?

Posted on October 7, 2011 at 11:42am 0 Comments

I work from the principle "That there are NO RULES, just guidelines." However, the wine industry has to have perimeters to work from.  For example;

 

Most California Cabernets and many Merlots, Zinfandels and Syrahs are actually blends.  By law the bottle must contain 75 percent of the grape varietal shown on the label.  For instance, many winemakers blend other varieties in their Cabernet to soften it or to add color or structure.

 

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Thank You!

Posted on October 22, 2010 at 11:41am 1 Comment

Thanks to everyone that came to Meet & Mingle at Ric's Wine Market Wednesday night.

I had a great time meeting everyone and talking Wine with you all. Thanks again and I look forward to hosting another Meet & Mingle in the future.

Ric

Tasting Wine, Understanding the Basics

Posted on March 18, 2010 at 4:30am 0 Comments

Understanding the Basics



How to Taste



In the world of wine there are some basic principles you can master to enjoy the wine experience more. Whether you are a beginner or master these five easy steps will help enhance your experience.



Color, Swirl, Smell, Taste, Savor



Color: The visual impression of Color, Clarity, and Halo.

Your first impress is the visual look of the wine. We literally taste with our eyes first. Examine the color… Continue

Tasting the Wines from Dunn Vineyard

Posted on February 7, 2010 at 3:30pm 0 Comments

Tasting with Kristina Dunn of Dunn Vineyards

The other day I had the privilege to taste with Kristina Dunn the new release of Dunn Vineyards Cabernet from both Napa Valley and Howell Mountain. What an experience this…

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