The Brightline Tasting Train: Fun, Food and Fine Wines

By GERRY and PAMELA BARKER
North Palm Beach Life

MIAMI_ The October edition of Brightline's Tasting Train left the West Palm station Friday, Oct. 5, much to the delight of a near sellout crowd. And why not? The combination of upscale travel, fine wine, good food, music and a party in the heart of downtown Miami is a can't-miss good time.

The featured wines on this trip were from Marchesi Antinori, the 10th oldest company in the world that has only been making wine since 1385 -- 26 generations ago.  Company representatives were on hand to let us sample seven different vintages, including two on the trip down.

Once in Miami, the party got into full swing, literally, as a DJ and trombone player entertained while guests mingled and sampled the various wines along with food at tasting stations.  Waiters also came by every few minutes with additional offerings, like stuffed mushrooms and chocolate mousse. 

The Tasting Train concept debuted in September, and was a sold-out success. Judging by the turnout at the second, it's a good bet Brightline will make this a regular part of their service offerings. The next tasting Train is set for December.

Check the Brightline website for more information, or right here at North Palm Beach Life. ​

"Champagne" Wayne, representing Antinori Wines, pours the Toscana Bianco 2016 and the Chianti Classico Reserva 2013 for guests on the trip to Miami.

Goodies to enjoy with our wine

Photos/Video by
North Palm Beach Life

Arrival in Miami -- next stop,
the Tasting Train party!

Guests mingle, visit the various wine and food  stations and enjoy music in the Brightline lounge at MiamiCentral

Sampling the Antinori Guado al Tasso 2015, which
was rated 97 points by Wine Advocate.

A DJ and trombone player kept
the music going and
had us all looking for our
dancing shoes,
 just like these guests
​in the video on the left.

Pam toasts the great music we enjoyed

Antinori wines

From left: Ali Soule, Brightline Director of Public Affairs and Media Relations, Pam, and Briana Ciraulo with DKC Public Relations.

Back in West Palm, it's time to go home.

Waiters passed through the crowd with lots of delicious food choices.

Here's a toast to the Tasting Train!