Patrick Alexander originally developed the Wine Appreciation program when he worked at the University of Miami as Director of the Office of Professional Advancement. In the summer of 2011, after Patrick had left UM in order to focus on writing, Mitchell Kaplan suggested he offer his program at Books & Books during the quiet summer months. “It seems a pity to waste all that research” Mitchell said “and you never know; our book customers might enjoy learning about wine.” Four years, nineteen sold-out classes, and three-hundred satisfied students later, Patrick Alexander's Wine Appreciation Program has become one of the highlights of Books & Books event programming. Previously Director of the Wine Appreciation program at the University of Miami and a judge for the Florida International Wine Challenge, Patrick Alexander has been teaching these wildly popular and critically acclaimed classes at Books & Books for over four years. Patrick is also a published author and his writings include "Marcel Proust’s Search for Lost Time" and "The Nigerian Letter."
Patrick Alexander
Updates and Events
- Jan 12, 2018 | Texas Wine Lover/ Book Review: The Booklovers’ Guide to Wine
- Dec 19, 2017 | Booklover's Guide to Wine/ Editorial Reviews for Booklovers' Guide
- Dec 11, 2017 | Contest Corner/ Win EVERY Item in Contest Corner’s Holiday Gift Guide! Massive Giveaway Ends 12/31/17
- Nov 18, 2017 | Perfect Pairings at the Miami Book Fair
- Nov 07, 2017 | Booklover's Guide to Wine/ Food and Wine Pairing
- Nov 06, 2017 | Booklovers' Guide to Wine/ The Books & Books Wine Appreciation Program