Vol. 10, Issue 7, July 2021
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La Vid Fine Wines & Vinoteca Quenches Thirst For Local Independent Wine Shop and Bar in Carrollwood
By Deborah Bostock-Kelley Trying to decide what determines a good wine brand can be overwhelming in a big box shopping store or liquor chain. When Certified Sommelier Victor Manuel and mother/ business partner, Rosa Quintela opened La Vid Fine Wines & Vinoteca in November 2020, they wanted to create an intimate shop and
make the process a personal one. La Vid offers only the best-in-class Spanish and Portuguese wines, beers, and vermouths, as well as other global wines of distinction and specialty food products from the Mediterranean. “We specialize in Iberian wines (Spain and Portugal) and vermouths. We do sell other European and new world wines. We also carry food products like tuna, Sardines, anchovies, high-end vinegar, chestnuts, almonds, oils from Spain and Portugal,” said Victor. “We were excited to share our wine culture with Carrollwood and offer something different because people were- pun intended- thirsty for a local non-franchise concept.” The dark garnet walls are adorned with See “La VId” on page 12
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Blessed & Free On July 4th, 1776, the United States of America proclaimed its independence from England by signing the Declaration of Independence. This federal holiday is the most patriotic and enthusiastically celebrated of all America’s holidays. It is associated with Presidential speeches, parades, BBQs, concerts, community events, and lots and lots of fireworks throughout the country. Many people also display the American flag outside their homes or buildings. Tampa Bay never disappoints when it comes to family-friendly events and fun things to do with your loved ones, especially during special Holidays, so I hope you’ve been enjoying everything our beautiful city has to offer. Whichever way you decided to celebrate our country’s Independence Day, I genuinely hope you had a fantastic and safe time! I want to mention that I’ve received many emails from our readers wanting to see more “community events” and local stories in our magazines. We try our best to incorporate as many of these stories as possible, but our printed space is very limited, and we prioritize local small business features. I want to take this opportunity to remind everyone that you are always welcome and encouraged to share your local community news with us! If you email me directly at carla@nnlflorida. com with a local “feel good” story or any upcoming events you’d like to see featured on any of our issues (Westchase, Carrollwood, East Lake, Odessa/Lutz/Land O’ Lakes, or Trinity), we will do our best to include them, if space permits. Our deadlines are pretty strict, and sometimes we get submissions that don’t make it on time for the press, but we could always share your story on our website, tbnewsandlifestyles.com, and our social media platforms.
We are your community magazine, and we want you to read content that you care about. I appreciate the suggestions, and we will try our best to incorporate more local stories. Here are some Family Friendly July 2021 local events; Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood; A Grr-ific Exhibit, will be at the Glazer’s Children Museum all summer! This exhibit brings to life the themes presented in the award-winning PBS Kids Television series created by The Fred Rogers Company that follows the adventures of 4-year-old Daniel Tiger and his friends. The Heights Night Market is a monthly, outdoor, evening market taking place on 7th ave in front of Armature Works every 2nd Wednesday of the month from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm all year long! They feature a rotating cast of artisanal artists and makers selling handmade goods, jewelry, art, woodwork, gifts, and so much more! Seussical at Carrollwood Cultural Center - Located at 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL 33618. Seussical is presented through special arrangements with Music Theatre International (MTI). Visit https:// carrollwoodcenter.org/event/seussical/ for more information. Summer Movie Classics at the Tampa Theatre; Although not every movie is PG13, check out the new Summer Classic series presented by the Tampa Theatre at 711 N Franklin St. This year, as people start to return to their favorite leisure activities again, Tampa Theatre hopes that you’d come to visit for some of your favorite movies of all time. Check out https://tampatheatre. org/ for more information. Remember, if you have anything to share, we’re here for you! Until next time,
Carla M. Dubis Tedeschi.
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All of us at Tampa Bay News & Lifestyles would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the publishers Tim and Doreen Selby on becoming new Grandparents! Congratulations to Matt and Lauran on their beautiful baby girl Sienna and Morgan and Willy on their gorgeous little boy Charles!
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Charles Xavier
“All you need is love” Tim and Doreen loving every second of having two brand new grandbabies! It doesn’t get much better than this.
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“La Vid” continued from page 1 Spanish portraits of bullfighters and dancers. A guitar sits alone, waiting for someone to strum next to the long bar covered in Portuguese cork. With walls dressed in rows and rows of wine, food and wine displays decorated with Spanish pottery, set up conveniently throughout the shop, the specialized retail and wine bar in Carrollwood feels welcoming, warm, and inviting. Victor said the personal attention he gives to every customer and the carefully curated selection makes La Vid stand out from other wine concepts. “We are a smaller operation, so it permits us to have that one-on-one with the customers. We also are willing to order anything that they want,” he said. “We are glad to cater to their needs. Customers can shop with confidence. I bring in products that are classic examples of what textbook Iberian wines are all about.” Having worked regularly with wine in the hospitality industry, his interest
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was furthered when he was given a book about wine. “I wanted to try all the wines featured in the book,” he explained. “I wanted to know more.” Once he experienced the different
wines, a seed was planted and began to cultivate. Victor went through rigorous training and exams to become a Certified Sommelier. An idea for opening his own shop formed.
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Certified Sommelier Victor Manuel
“I had my own perspective and, with my experience, the tools to establish a successful business, learning from great people who’ve been in the business for years,” he said. “I don’t have this knowledge to want to keep to myself. I want
to share with people. I want this to hub for people to learn about wine. I want to reach anybody who’s willing to taste something new and exciting.” With ancestors from Spain, he said the idea to specialize in Iberian wines came easily. “Maybe it’s preprogrammed in my DNA because of my Hispanic heritage. It’s two parts – a personal side and a cultural one. Both great grandparents came from Spain, and the crest that we use here is actually an adaption of our family’s coat of arms. On the cultural side, Spain is a country that produces wines that can rival any kind of style of wine that exists in the world, and Portugal has such a vast variety has wines that there is no typical style. It’s a very exciting time in wine across the board, but especially in the Iberian peninsula. The quality of wines we are getting
is punching way above its weight.” Victor explained that the wines aren’t made in huge, mass qualities. “It’s more of a finite product. A lot are unfiltered and unrefined. Though not always listed on the label, many are organic or biodynamically grown. I try to source the most talented producers to offer the best products that I can, which allows us to have a wonderful selection for the same prices you’d pay at a grocery store or chain liquor store. You’re getting a much better product, and you’re also buying and supporting local,” he said. Not only can customers purchase wine from the retail shop, but they can also order from a menu of different varieties of Spain wines, beers, and ciders at the wine bar. Here, conveniently, customers can also enjoy the wine and
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food products they purchased in the retail shop. During the pandemic, La Vid follows CDC guidelines of sanitization, masks inside the shop, and social distancing to protect customers and staff. “Putting a business sense plus passion and knowledge behind our shop is our secret recipe. We’re passion-driven. We want you to experience the essence of Iberia here.” La Vid Fine Wines & Vinoteca is located at 14610 North Dale Mabry Highway. The business is open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 am to 10 pm, and Sunday, 11 am to 11 pm. The shop features a hospitality night on Sunday. Visit lavidwines. co or follow on facebook. com/LaVidWines to learn about upcoming classes and tastings. Walk-ins are welcome, and appointments for consultations are available.
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