What is Pound The Grape?

This might be your next question if you’ve never been here, and even if you have. Is it a retail store for gifts, wine and beer? Is it a bar? Is it a place I can learn more about: Wine? Beer? Art? Dance? Can I hold private events there? The answer to all of these questions is Yes!  You can find all of this and more at Pound The Grape.   If your focus is Read More …

Wine Tasting LIke a Pro

Do you have a friend or know someone that knows alot about wine?  Have you watched them taste and drink wine, then wondered what gives with all of the little mannerisms? They swirl,, stare intently into their glass, stick their nose into the glass and declare, “smells of vanilla!”  Then they finally take their first drink.   Have you asked yourself what the heck are they doing?  Well it turns out that none of these Read More …

Our Florida Wineries

by Pound The Grape / Melbourne Florida Florida is home to 24 wineries, including 500 acres under vine, and is ranked 7th for wine production in the nation with almost 2 million gallons of wine produced each year. Even though Florida is one of the highest producers of wine, it is also one of the most challenging states to produce wine in.  Many of the wineries use native grapes but almost all of them work Read More …

Raise a glass of fun to Florida

Have you been lucky enough to try Florida wines?   If you have not tried Florida’s local wines, you’re not alone.  Many Floridians that have lived in the state for a long time are surprised to find that Florida grows and produces its own wine.  The wine producers of the state have been working hard to change this.   As it turns out, Florida has a very rich and long history making wine.  In fact, Read More …