What is Must?
Must is a play on words, and we are a playful bunch.
Making Must is the first step in winemaking and can include the skin, stems, juice, and seeds of the grapes.
You must make Must in order to make Wine.
Must Wine Loft DTSP
We are a team of passionate wine and food lovers in Saint Petersburg, Florida.
We encourage guests to Be Curious and Explore the world through Wine and Food.
We believe "What grows together, goes together" and offer pairing suggestions for a variety of palates.
Our goal is to become DTSP's "Must go-to" wine and cheese & charcuterie market {and more}!
We want to introduce you to your new best friends, cheers!
We encourage guests to Be Curious and Explore the world through Wine and Food.
We believe "What grows together, goes together" and offer pairing suggestions for a variety of palates.
Our goal is to become DTSP's "Must go-to" wine and cheese & charcuterie market {and more}!
We want to introduce you to your new best friends, cheers!
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APPELATION-DRIVEN WINES
An appellation is a designated place of origin. It is a term used to reference wine and foods produced in a specific location and gives a sense of place, history, and culture. In order to claim an appellation, a wine must be made with a minimum percentage of grapes grown in that region (typically 75 - 90%). Many of these producers come from a long line of family tradition in winemaking and take great pride in representing their appellation. Most consider themselves farmers first, and winemakers second - because of this, there is a genuine concern and care for the land and many vineyards are organically-farmed, wines are minimally-processed, and many are sustainable energy-producers. Appellation-designated wines tend to be more balanced, structured, and speak to their origin with wonderful stories and affinity for their land and vineyards. They pair naturally with foods from their region, and we have sought after cheeses, charcuterie, and conservas to recreate the feeling of being in the vineyard with each taste.
VERMOUTH
Vermouth is typically made with dry wine and may be fortified with spirits, brandy or sherry, and always focuses on aromatics and botanicals to aid in digestion. Traditionally, Vermouth is served on the rocks or neat, with or without soda water and a slice of orange, lemon or lime, and enjoyed on its own or with small bites (pinchos) or conservas (canned or jarred seafood, fruits, and vegetables harvested at their prime and immediately preserved in olive oil or in a natural salt or sugar brine) and fresh baguette. Vermouth was more recently made popular as a complementary ingredient to spirits in the craft cocktail movement. Vermouth is lower in alcohol compared to pure spirits, which lends itself to sipping and enjoying with or without food or accompaniments, and can be light and fruity (for jump-starting one's appetite), dry and bitter or sweet and herbaceous (for digestion) based on the herbs, spices, and base wine and/or spirits. Just like wine, vermouth has a limited shelf life once opened, and should be enjoyed when freshest.
LOCAL & IMPORTED FOODS
CHEESE & CHARCUTERIE
While we are small in size, we make up for it with our selection of domestic and imported cheeses, charcuterie, and artisan accoutrements. Our pairing suggestions complement or contrast flavor profiles and we encourage guests to experiment and expand their palate. All of our producers take great pride in their product and craftsmanship, and are mostly organic or non-GMO with natural preservatives. We also offer nut and non-dairy cheeses and gluten-free crackers and will do our best to accommodate any dietary and/or allergy restrictions.
CONSERVAS & PINCHOS
Conservas are naturally-preserved foods that have been harvested at their peak to ensure quality and taste upon opening. These adorably-packaged seafood, meats, fruits, and vegetables can be enjoyed as a meal or shared as an appetizer, and are particularly delicious with vermouths and beers or wines from the same region. Conservas are shelf-stable by design and are usually served at room temperature, however we do warm a few of our selections for a playful interpretation and serve them with fresh baguette and optional accoutrements.
Pinchos are small bites similar to tapas or appetizers. Pincho = skewer or bite; Tapas = small plate. They combine flavors, texture, and ingredients that one might not immediately think would go together, yet they magically do in pincho form. A staple of Spain traditionally, our pinchos are inspired by seasonal, fresh, local ingredients and flavor combinations that play well with wine from various regions. We will offer our spin on traditional savory and sweet pinchos, as well as vegetarian, vegan, keto-friendly, gluten-free options also - always thoughtfully crafted with love to showcase their ingredients and flavor combinations. Our Tapas are small, composed plates that are appetizer-size. These are meant to be enjoyed as sharing plates among friends, or as light grazing with a glass of wine.
Pinchos are small bites similar to tapas or appetizers. Pincho = skewer or bite; Tapas = small plate. They combine flavors, texture, and ingredients that one might not immediately think would go together, yet they magically do in pincho form. A staple of Spain traditionally, our pinchos are inspired by seasonal, fresh, local ingredients and flavor combinations that play well with wine from various regions. We will offer our spin on traditional savory and sweet pinchos, as well as vegetarian, vegan, keto-friendly, gluten-free options also - always thoughtfully crafted with love to showcase their ingredients and flavor combinations. Our Tapas are small, composed plates that are appetizer-size. These are meant to be enjoyed as sharing plates among friends, or as light grazing with a glass of wine.
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As we navigate the permits and licensing process to open our doors, we hope to see you soon at Must Wine Loft! We believe that community support is crucial to our success and want to hear from you. Please connect with us by dropping us an email, Like us on Facebook, Follow us on Twitter, and share in our progress through Instagram and Pinterest. Cheers!
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