On The Scene SOCI A L SPOTLIGHT
A toast to terrific tunes In January, Lakeridge Winery presents one of the highlights of the year in this area—the Winter Music Series. Every Saturday this month, from 1-4 p.m., you can stroll through the rolling green hills of Clermont under a bright Florida sky and enjoy some of the many talented musicians from the area. STORY: DEBBI KIDDY
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t’s always a treat to see the fields of luscious red and purple grapes, glass in hand while you sip the award-winning homegrown wines. The music just adds something special to the atmosphere surrounding all this beauty. Officially opened in 1989, the Lakeridge Winery and Vineyard grows native varieties of Welder Muscadines, bronze Carlos, and red Noble grapes on their 127-acre estate in Clermont. There are also the Florida hybrid grapes—Stover, Suwannee, and Blanc Du Bois. The Lakeridge Winery estate covers 127 acres, but they also own another 450 in the Florida panhandle known as Prosperity Vineyards. The winery produces more than 100,000 cases of wine, which equates to more than 1 million bottles. You’ll also find their brand wines in major supermarkets and wine shops throughout
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Florida. In addition, Lakeridge and Lakeridge Reserve labels have won more than 600 awards for excellence in winemaking. Haven’t experienced the fun of learning all about wine? Take the time to enjoy one of the complimentary tours offered seven days a week. Tour Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. till 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. The last tours begin at approximately 4 p.m., so be sure to plan accordingly. The educational tours run every 15 minutes and last approximately 45-50 minutes. Included
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