Wine Experts

Lakeridge Winery in Clermont officially opened its doors in February 1989 and has become the largest winery in Florida. Boasting 44 fermentation tanks that can hold 413,000 gallons of wine, the company is capable of producing 2 million bottles of wine each year.

Lakeridge’s wines are made of native muscadine grapes, which contain high amounts of resveratrol. Resveratrol is a powerful antioxidant that protects against cancer and heart disease.

“Research has indicated that muscadine grapes contain 10 times as much resveratrol than other varieties of grapes,” said Charles Cox, owner of Lakeridge Winery.

You’ll definitely derive health benefits from drinking Lakeridge’s award-winning wines such as the smooth and rich Southern White; the classic semi-sweet and fruity Sunblush; and the spicy Blanc Du Bois.

Chances are you’ll want to pair your wine with some type of food. There’s no exact science to this, but there are some general pairing rules, according to Jennifer Denlinger, a chef and teacher with Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Orlando.