AWARD-WINNING WINE CELLAR SHOWCASES ONE OF AMERICA’S FINEST WINE COLLECTIONS
PALM BEACH, FL – A 7,800-bottle wine cellar, representing more than 1,600 selections, is the crown jewel of the prodigious, 28,000-bottle collection of fine wines available at The Breakers Palm Beach. This distinguished collection of vintages, chosen carefully by Master Sommelier and Wine Director Virginia Philip, is regularly tapped by The Breakers’ signature restaurant L’Escalier – winner of the prestigious AAA Five Diamond Award and the gourmand’s favorite destination in town – and by the resort’s other restaurants, bars and banquets.
Set in the sumptuous Florentine Room of The Breakers, the resort’s display Wine Cellar is an artistically and functionally designed showcase for the thousands of treasured bottles stored inside. Hand-painted, 19th-century European leaded glass doors open to reveal a floor of Chinese slate engraved with a vineyard pattern. The racking system, specially created for The Breakers, is built from gleaming solid redwood and holds wine in a stabilized temperature of 55 degrees Fahrenheit.
“Our guests hold a tremendous value and appreciation for an extraordinary wine collection, and we wanted to showcase it for all to see, peruse and enjoy,” said Virginia Philip, the extraordinarily accomplished Master Sommelier of The Breakers, who is the primary caretaker of the resort’s renowned wine collection. She is one of only a handful of female sommeliers in the country and one of 19 women in the world to become a master sommelier. Virginia also won the title of Best Sommelier in America in 2002 at the profession’s national competition, sponsored by the American Sommelier Association.
Wine Spectator has recognized L’Escalier and The Breakers with its Grand Award every year since the award’s inception in 1981. The award, which in 2010 was bestowed upon only 75 restaurants worldwide, recognizes establishments for outstanding dedication to presenting wine as an integral part of the total dining experience.
The Breakers wine cellar is known for its quality and diversity, with bottles ranging in various prices to ensure the availability of fine selections in all categories. The collection represents extensive vertical collections, including that of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti with 59 offerings, and varietals indigenous to more than 17 different countries. The entire staff at L’Escalier is required to complete an intensive wine-training program designed by Ms. Philip. Her goal is to ensure that the waitstaff is thoroughly knowledgeable about The Breakers’ distinguished collection and able to masterfully guide each guest to the wine that will best enhance their meal.
Founded in 1896 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Breakers Palm Beach is one of America’s legendary resort destinations. The 540-room, Italian Renaissance-style hotel resides on 140 acres of oceanfront property in the heart of Palm Beach. With the commitment of its original ownership, The Breakers has invested $250 million over the past decade in its ongoing revitalization and enhancement of its multi-faceted amenities – most recently, the dramatic transformation of shoreline into a luxurious beachfront experience. The resort’s timeless atmosphere has been renewed in a style of relaxed elegance, from its magnificent interiors to its artfully designed landscape. Highly personalized service indulges couples on a romantic getaway as much as it energizes multi-generational travelers with a family-minded philosophy. Capital expenditures averaging $20 million a year continue to be reinvested in the property for the long term, to ensure it remains appealing to future guests for decades to come.
The resort features 36 holes of championship golf, including The Ocean Course and The Breakers Rees Jones® Course; 10 tennis courts, a 20,0000-square-foot luxury spa; a breathtaking oceanfront and Mediterranean-style beach club with a half-mile of private beach, featuring luxurious beach bungalows for daytime-rental, five pools and four whirlpool spas; a comprehensive Family Entertainment Center, an extensive program of family and children’s activities, and a variety of water sports. The Breakers also features a broad selection of distinctive restaurants ranging from casual to fine dining, as well as an array of on-site boutiques – all wholly owned and managed by the resort. The Breakers is recognized as a AAA Five Diamond property. For reservations or more information, contact the resort toll-free at 1-888-BREAKERS (273-2537), (561) 655-6611, visit www.thebreakers.com, or contact your travel professional.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Photography of the Display Wine Cellar is available upon request.
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