Wine Down Wednesday: 25th Anniversary Celebrations at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Executive Pastry Chef Randy Nielsen joined the show to make a butter almond tart, a dessert that will be available at the Sterling Afternoon Tea on November 18.The tart is a guest favorite and a complement to The Ritz-Carlton tea experience. It features a butter cake topped with an almond ganache, piped for presentation.25th anniversary celebrationThe Sterling Afternoon Tea is part of a lineup of events marking the resort’s 25th anniversary. Since November 16, 2001, The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota has been delivering service, coastal experiences and a sense of place.In addition to the tea, the resort will host a Silver Soiree cocktail party, a 25th Anniversary Reserve Grand Macallan and Cigar Tasting, and a Silver Birch Mani-Pedi in the spa.Jack Dusty will offer throwback cocktail and menu items paying homage to Vernona, the restaurant that preceded it.Grand Getaway packageA $25,000 Quarter Century Grand Getaway package for two guests is available through September 2