Beaujolais Nouveau Celebration

Gemma Floral + Wine is hosting a Beaujolais Nouveau Celebration on Thursday, November 19, from 6 PM to 9 PM. The evening is organized by the French American Chamber of Commerce Tampa, and it's built around the French tradition of opening the new Beaujolais vintage—a young, fruity red wine that's released on the third Thursday of November every year. If you've never heard of it, the whole point is to drink the wine as soon as it's ready, so this is exactly when it happens.

Beyond the wine, the night is a celebration of French culture and tradition, and it doubles as a networking occasion for Tampa Bay's French-American business community. The Chamber describes it as an immersive community experience, so it's as much about the people as it is about the wine. It's pitched at festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking to spend a few hours around people who share an interest in French heritage.

If you're in the business community, it's a good chance to connect with others in the French-American circle here in Tampa. If you're just coming for the wine and the atmosphere, that works too. The evening runs from 6 PM to 9 PM at Gemma Floral + Wine, located at 4707 N Nebraska Ave in Tampa. General admission is $55, and there's a discounted price of $45 for Framco members.