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Special Feature Finding the
continued Spirit of
More info from the Website: CHRISTMAS
https://www.flpd.org/community/
flpd-bar-watch
"The Fort Lauderdale Police Department By Donna York-Gilbert
is excited to partner with our local
establishments to promote safety and Pairing Wine With Your
prevent sexual assault within the City of Holiday Feast
Fort Lauderdale. The Bar Watch
program will be a network of people, T’is the night before Christmas and all through Ft. Laudy,
including bar staff and police officers, We stock up on vino, but not to be naughty.
who know how to identify and act upon We will pair our holiday feast with great wine,
potentially troublesome situations." Match the wine with food’s flavors, and you’ll be fine.
How do you know which
While your family is nestled and snug in their beds,
establishments are Bar Watch certified?
Visions of wine bottles dance in your head.
Look for the Bar Watch Decal in their If you serve 4tone $rab claws on Christmas Day,
front window! Choose Chablis and light whites, like unoaked Chardonnay.
"Test your drink using our
Bar Watch coasters" For oysters, the same, don’t overpower the dish,
Sauv. Blanc, Sancerre, dance well with shellfish.
Pair your grilled 4almon with Gamay and Pinot,
With blackened spiced 4almon, Zin is the vino.
Serving Salmon, Sashimi or Tartar that day?
Pour Viognier or a dry Rosé.
Now lamb chops and lamb shanks have their own flavor,
Lighter reds like Rioja and Rhône, you should savor.
Sliced ham and pulled pork, sweet spices galore?
Zin or Syrah is what you should pour.
Champagne is a staple for holiday cheer,
Toast family and friends, and Santa’s reindeer.
Now Dasher, Now Dancer, Now Prancer and Vixen,
If you are a victim of sexual assault, On this Christmas day, don’t get too Blitzen!
you can call the Nancy J. Cotterman After the feast when the clothes feel too tight,
Center Sip a good Port and to all a good night.
24-hour Helpline:
954-761-RAPE (7273) Wishing you and your families a Happy,
Healthy holiday season
About the Author: Donna grew up in the wine
distribution and import business in the Carolinas and
sold wine for a number of years early in her career.
Today, she still studies wine….one sip at a time.
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