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| Lunch Hour Chef Summer Series |
| When: | Aug 01, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | | Cost: | $25 | | Phone: | 415-441-3595 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Ferry Building, 94111 |
| | San Francisco: "Lunch Hour Chef" Summer Series ~ Lunchtime Cooking Class ~ Fridays, 12:00 - 1:00 pm: August 1, 8 & 22 Ferry Building, San Francisco $25 per person
Bored of the usual lunch options? Hop on over to the Ferry Building on Fridays this summer for CUESA and Parties That Cook’s new Lunch Hour Chef seri...
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| JC Cellars Beach Party |
| When: | Aug 03, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | | Cost: | $20 advance online tix sales; $25 at the door | | Phone: | 510-465-5900 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | JC Cellars, 94607 |
| | Please join us for some fun in the sun! Fabulous current release wines, as well as some older vintages, appetizers & lively blues/rock from Vermillion Border. Kiddie pool, beach balls & art table will keep the kids entertained as well....
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| Domenico Jazz Jam |
| When: | Aug 03, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM | | Cost: | $5 cover per person; wines sold by the glass | | Phone: | 650-593-2335 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Domenico Wines, 94070 |
| | Join legendary Bay Area jazz musicians or just enjoy the music while sipping award-winning wines at Domenico Wines, winner of more than 150 wine medals. August 3 features Candice & Company. No host wine and beer bar. Wines sold by the glass. Bring your own picnic basket....
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 Sips and Bites on the Bay |
| When: | Aug 03, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | | Cost: | $120 | | Phone: | (877) 329-7377 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | U.S.S. Potomac, 94111 |
| | Sips & Bites on the Bay is a wine tasting experience paired with savory tastes aboard Franklin D. Roosevelt's historic presidential yacht, the USS Potomac. Guests are transported back to an era of epicurean elegance and sophistication, while enjoying fine wine paired with California cuisine - all against a backdrop of spect...
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| Special Wine Tasting: German Rieslings |
| When: | Aug 03, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | | Cost: | 16 | | Phone: | 650-363-8737 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Savvy Cellar Wines, 94063 |
| | Special Wine Tasting: German Rieslings
Riesling is Germany’s leading grape variety, known for its balance between fruit and mineral flavors. Three common characteristics of German Riesling are that they are rarely blended with other varietals, hardly ever exposed to commercial yeast and usually never exposed to oak flavor....
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| Brutocao Winery at Tam Cellars |
| When: | Aug 05, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | Event $15, % off with purchase | | Phone: | 415-461-9463 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Tam Cellars in the Larkspur Landing shopping center, 94939 |
| | Brutocao Cellars will be pouring from 6pm to 8pm. Brutocao is a small family winery that makes wine in Anderson Valley. Come enjoy a tasting flight of their great wines!...
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| MacPhail Vineyards Wine Tasting Event at Pres a Vi Restaurant |
| When: | Aug 05, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | $18.00 | | Phone: | (415) 409-3000 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Pres a Vi Restaurant, 94129 |
| | MacPhail Vineyards Wine Tasting Event at Pres a Vi Restaurant
Tuesday, August 5th, 2008 from 6pm to 8pm
$18.00 per person, inclusive of wine samples and cheeses
Pres a Vi Restaurant
One Letterman Drive in San Francisco, CA 94129
(415) 409-3000
www.presavi.com
Join a Pres a Vi wine tasting event featuring MacPhail Family Win...
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| Bordeaux Wine Dinner @ The Mandarin Oriental Hotel |
| When: | Aug 05, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | | Cost: | $195 plus tax and gratuity | | Phone: | (415)276-9787 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Silks @ The Mandarin Oriental Hotel, 94104 |
| | Come and drink amazing Bordeaux wines and learn about the hype of the 2005 vintage, and enjoy exquisite dishes paired from our new summer menu!
Delicious surprises are in store in an intimate and fun setting!
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| Wine Tasting Party in the Marina |
| When: | Aug 05, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | Only $20 in advance, $30 at the door. | | Phone: | 925-945-8340 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Gravity, 94123 |
| | You are Invited to an evening of Great wine, Great people and all out Great Fun. All this happens at one of the Hottest night spot in the Marina -- GRAVITY ROOM.
All the wine you can taste from a variety of different wineries accompanied by Specialty French Appetizers to cleanse your palate....
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| Tuesday winemaker event at Wine Bar & Shop |
| When: | Aug 05, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | $10.00 | | Phone: | 415-391-0758 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | WINE Bar & Shop, 94111 |
| | Tuesday tastings are back! Well, just for one day, anyway. Meet New Zealand winemakers Steve Bird (Steve Bird Winery) and John Hancock (Trinity Hill Winery). They will be sampling several of their wines from the other side of the world, with a focus on Sauvignon Blanc and Syrah. As always, any retail purchases of wine from ...
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| 2005 Napa Cabernet Sauvignon |
| When: | Aug 05, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | | Cost: | $63.50 | | Phone: | | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Jim Gallagher's Wine Semnars, 94122 |
| | A rare opportunity to taste eight of Napa Valley's finest Cabernet Sauvignon: Corra 'Napa'; Faust 'Napa'; Ghost Block 'Napa'; Paul Hobbs 'Napa'; Philip Togni 'Napa'; Provenence 'Oakville'; Robert Craig 'Mt Veeder'; and Snowden 'Napa-Reserve. Tasting procedure is 'double-blind'. A discussion follows preference ranking. Se...
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| Women's Wine Club at Tam Cellars |
| When: | Aug 06, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | Event $15 | | Phone: | 415-461-9463 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Tam Cellars in the Larkspur Landing shopping center, 94939 |
| | The club meets the 1st Wednesday of every month. We taste 3 wines, chat about them and then enjoy a glass of your favorite with cheese and crackers. Women who love wine unite!...
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| Iron Wine America-Battle of Pinot Noir at William Cross |
| When: | Aug 06, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $15 | | Phone: | 415 346 1314 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | William Cross Wine Merchants, 94109 |
| | Another installment of our Iron Wine America, where we pit two regions against each other with a single varietal or theme. As always the wines will be tasted blind. This week:
Battle of Pinot Noir...
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| Bottle Shock Tasting and Movie - The Judgment of Paris... In San Francisco! |
| When: | Aug 06, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | | Cost: | $75 | | Phone: | 415.864.4232 x232 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Crushpad, 94107 |
| | The Paris Wine Tasting of 1976 turned established perceptions of French and California wines on their heads. So what better place than Crushpad — known to challenge convention ourselves — to celebrate the release of Bottle Shock, the new feature film that dramatizes this famous tasting.
Join us on Wednesday, August 6th at 6...
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| Hungarian Cuisine and Wine Dinner |
| When: | Aug 07, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM | | Cost: | 4 Course Dinner $46, Wine Flight $24 | | Phone: | 510-849-4681 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Caffe Venezia, 94703 |
| | Caffe Venezia is hosting a multi-course dinner designed to pair elegantly with Hungarian wines. Frank Dietrich of Blue Danube Wine will be on hand to help you explore the wines of this small country that packs a ton of flavors between its borders. We will be showcasing the wonderful wines of Hungary including an unusual in...
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| Anything but Chardonnay flight & It's all about the red (flight) at Rick's |
| When: | Aug 07, 2008 (Thu) to
Aug 11, 2008 (Mon) | | Time: | 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | Cost based on selections | | Phone: | 415-927-9466 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Rick's Wine Cellar, 94925 |
| | This Week at Rick's Wine Cellar:
ABC (Anything But Chardonnay) Flight
We're offering a 3 ounce pour of each of the following for just $11.50:
Sauvion 2007 Rose' d' Anjou, Sbragia 2007 Home Ranch Sauvignon Blanc and Opine 2006 Cotes du Coast.
Our Red Flight is called "It's all about the red. (fasten your seatbelts)
We're o...
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| Champagne and wine meetup group in Palo Alto |
| When: | Aug 08, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | | Cost: | 0 | | Phone: | 650-462-1968 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Palo Alto Wine Room, 94301 |
| | Come and join us at The Wine Room for an opportunity to meet your fellow Champagne and wine lovers to talk about wine, make new friends and share a passion for wine and life! The Wine Room is a relaxed, casual, but upscale environment that feels like your living room. They offer a wide range of wines and champagnes by the ...
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| Hartwell Vineyards & Alcina Cellars |
| When: | Aug 08, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | $20 ($10 wine club members) | | Phone: | 925-939-9463 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Pleasant Hill Wine Merchants, 94523 |
| | Come and taste these phenomenal up & comers (as hailed by the wine spectator) from the Sonoma Coast & Stags Leap District.
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| It's toga time! Clos Du Val's annual Reserve Release Party |
| When: | Aug 09, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM | | Cost: | $75 per person or $125 per couple; $35 for Clos Du Val wine club members | | Phone: | 707-261-5225 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Clos Du Val, 94558 |
| | Don your tunics and join us as we invoke Dionysus, the god of wine. We’ll feast and fill our glasses with the new Reserve tier releases – the 2004 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005 Reserve Pinot Noir and 2006 Reserve Chardonnay. And then we’ll dance the night away with a fervor to make the Graces proud.
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| Draeger's Blackhawk Wine Tasting featuring Alicats Winery |
| When: | Aug 09, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | | Cost: | Nominal tasting fee will apply for individual taste and flight ranging from $2-10. | | Phone: | 925-648-5845 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Draeger's in Blackhawk, 94506 |
| | Please join Draeger's Blackhawk Wine Department in welcoming Alessio and Cathy of Alicats Winery to our tasting bar. They will be here from 2-5pm pouring several of their wines and share winemaking ventures with customers.
http://www.alicatswinery.com/...
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| Pegasus Bay Winemaker Seminar & Pinot Vertical (NZ) |
| When: | Aug 09, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | | Cost: | $20 | | Phone: | 415-885-2922 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Jug Shop Wine Bar, 94109 |
| | JUG SHOP SPECIAL EVENT:Pegasus Bay Winemaker Seminar & Vertical Tasting!Saturday, August 9th, 2008 "Our aim is to grow grapes of the highest quality, which fully express the features of the vineyard, and to handle these with the utmost respect."-The Donaldson Family of Pegasus Bay
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| Bus Tour of Spanish Wine Country in... Napa |
| When: | Aug 09, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM | | Cost: | $55/person ~ $95 for two | | Phone: | 707.337.3663 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Napa Valley~Copia, 94558 |
| | Leaving from downtown San Francisco, come take the “Spanish Trail” to Copia for the most extensive tasting of American-produced Iberian grape varietals ever offered, including Tempranillo, Albarino, Garnache, Graciano, Mourvedre, Verdejo and Bastardo. These domestic delights from Arizona, California, Oregon, Texas, Washingt...
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| Palio Cooking Class- Region of the Marche |
| When: | Aug 09, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | | Cost: | 65.00 per person | | Phone: | 415-395-9800 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Palio d' Asti, 94111 |
| | Come join Palio for this month's regional cooking class! This is NOT a demonstration class! All classes taught by Chef/Owner Dan Scherotter and Pastry Chef Mimi Young, with wine pairings done by GM/Wine Director Juli Gregg. Check out our website for specifics! www.paliodasti.com- click the cooking class icon....
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| Urban Wine Experience |
| When: | Aug 09, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | | Cost: | $45 advanced, online | | Phone: | 510-452-1800 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Jack London Square, 94606 |
| | Come celebrate the 3rd Annual Urban Wine Experience at Jack London Square hosted by the East Bay Vintners Alliance. Featuring 15 premium East Bay Wineries and gourmet food pairings provided by partner restaurants. Free limousine shuttle to and from Lake Merritt BART. San Franciscans can hop on the Embarcadero Ferry and be d...
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| POSTPONED!! The Wines of France |
| When: | Aug 10, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM | | Cost: | $50/person | | Phone: | 415-832-9871 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Edwardian Wine Society/Mission District, 94103 |
| | The Wines of France
Does your tongue get twisted when you try to order a glass of Pouilly Fussie? Or think that a Champagne Brut is kind of a nasty beverage? French wines often intimidate people because they think they’re so difficult to learn. But you don’t have to memorize all the Grand Cru Burgundies to recognize a gr...
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| Cool Jazz -Summer Nights |
| When: | Aug 10, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $$$ | | Phone: | 925/944-0402 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Nibblers Eatery & Wine Bar, 94523 |
| | The Deb Cash Trio is changing nights! During the summer months you can enjoy great live jazz, sumptuous wines, & wonderful international small plates every second Sunday. Our next in-house event is August 10th. Absorb the mellow sound of jazz while nibbling on the finest cuisine. You can also enjoy our outdoor patio seati...
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| Dog Days at Trentadue Winery |
| When: | Aug 10, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM | | Cost: | $5 per adult-$5 per dog, kids free | | Phone: | | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Trentadue Winery, 95441 |
| | Pack up the pooch for Dog Days! This is a great event for wine and dog lovers alike! Dogs and owners will both enjoy an afternoon filled with doggy games, obstacle courses, and cooling off water stations to beat the heat. Our event center will be filled with pet related vendors, training tips from professional dog train...
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| AIWF presents Roessler Cellars Wine Dinner at Cuvee Restaurant |
| When: | Aug 10, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM | | Cost: | $90 all inclusive | | Phone: | 415-508-6790 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Cuvee Restaurant, 94559 |
| | AIWF-NORCAL
Membership Drive
WITH A VERY SPECIAL WINE COUNTRY DINNER
….boutique winery, barrel samples, wine dinner, wine purchase & hotel discounts
& AIWF membership discounts!!
ROESSLER CELLARS @ CUVEE NAPA RESTAURANT
Sunday August 10th
Cuvee Napa Restaurant
5:30 pm
Join us as we enjoy Roessler wines with a specially ...
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| Sips and Bites on the Bay |
| When: | Aug 10, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | | Cost: | $120 | | Phone: | (877) 329-7377 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | U.S.S. Potomac, 94111 |
| | Sips & Bites on the Bay is a wine tasting experience paired with savory tastes aboard Franklin D. Roosevelt's historic presidential yacht, the USS Potomac. Guests are transported back to an era of epicurean elegance and sophistication, while enjoying fine wine paired with California cuisine - all against a backdrop of spect...
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| Crazy for Pinot Noir! |
| When: | Aug 10, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | | Cost: | 16 | | Phone: | 650-363-8737 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Savvy Cellar Wines, 94063 |
| | Special Tasting: Crazy for Pinot Noir
We sure are! Pinot noir is grown around the world, but is chiefly associated with the Burgundy region of France. Production of pinot noir dates back more than two thousand years. It is widely considered to produce some of the finest wines in the world, but is a difficult variety to cul...
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| Wine Tasting of Chardonnay at Tam Cellars |
| When: | Aug 12, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | Event $15, % off with purchase | | Phone: | 415-461-9463 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Tam Cellars in the Larkspur Landing shopping center, 94939 |
| | We will be pouring six different Chardonnays from 6pm to 8pm. This is a great opportunity to compare the same varietal across different regions and producers. Come enjoy a great summer tasting flight!...
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| Oregon Wines with Andrew Rich at William Cross |
| When: | Aug 13, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $15 | | Phone: | 415 346 1314 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | William Cross Wine Merchants, 94109 |
| | Please join us as we welcome Andrew Rich to William Cross. Andrew makes several wines from all over Oregon. Naturally, he makes Pinot Noir, but also in his repatoir are Malbec, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Rousanne and Gewurztraminer....
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| Central Coast Pinot Noir |
| When: | Aug 13, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM | | Cost: | Taste by the flight, or by the individual glass. | | Phone: | 650.324.4903 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Vin, Vino, Wine, 94306 |
| | Last month we showcased Sonoma Pinot Noirs at our tasting bar. This month we move to the Central Coast, specifically Monterey Valley, Edna Valley, and Santa Maria Valley, each open to the Pacific and its cooling maritime influence. Here are seven exciting recent vintage wines from four of California's top Pinot Noir artisa...
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| Food and Pairing with Debbie Zachareas |
| When: | Aug 14, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | | Cost: | $65 | | Phone: | (415) 288-0470 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant, 94111 |
| | Should we adhere to the old rigid rules and drink only white with fish? Only red with meats? Or are these rules simply a gustatory straight jacket? Should we pair specific grape varieties with certain dishes or foods? Or is the whole idea of wine & food pairing just another ruse used by the wine police to keep consumers in ...
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| Think Pink VII-Rosé Dinner with wines from Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant |
| When: | Aug 14, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM | | Cost: | glasses $7-$17, see our a la carte menu | | Phone: | 510 525.1440 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Cafe Rouge, 94710 |
| | Our 7th annual celebration of rosés from varied regions of France paired with
a seasonal menu. Everyone has left Paris for points South...you can, too when you savor the wines that are enjoyed this time of year. Stop by for a glass or enjoy Spit-roasted goat with socca and eggplant....
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| Pretty in Pink! Rose Wine Tasting by Bottlenotes |
| When: | Aug 14, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | $25 per person | | Phone: | 650-329-0400 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Jovino, 94123 |
| | You are cordially invited to celebrate Summer with a wine tasting by Bottlenotes!
Rosé wines and paired appetizers from The Little Black Apron Cookbook....
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| 2006 Bouchard White Burgundies at Vin, Vino, Wine |
| When: | Aug 14, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM | | Cost: | Taste by the flight, or by the individual glass. | | Phone: | 650.324.4903 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Vin, Vino, Wine, 94306 |
| | 2006 WHITE BURGUNDIES: BOUCHARD THURSDAY 8/14
Bouchard's 2006 whites are exemplary, and extraordinary, and once again among the very best of the vintage. Here are four Premier Crus and two Grand Crus.
1. 2006 Beaune "Clos Saint Landry" (Bouchard) $65.00/btl $9.50/taste
2. 2006 Meursault "La Goutte d'Or" (Bouchard) ...
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| Bay Area Singles Party East Bay -- Berkeley |
| When: | Aug 15, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM | | Cost: | $15 | | Phone: | 925-888-4392 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Golden Gate Fields, 94710 |
| | Meet Hundreds of Bay Area Singles.
at Golden Gate Fields in Berkeley
in the East Bay
Great Views of the Bay
Huge Hardwood Dance Floor
Tasty Party Snacks
No Host Bar
DJ Dancing
Friday, 8/15/08
8pm to midnight
(with optional Wine Dinner starting at 6pm.
NOTE: this is a wonderful dinner. Everyone raved about
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| Bacchus Winemaking Club Harvest Party |
| When: | Aug 15, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM | | Cost: | $25 per person; Free for Bacchus Club members | | Phone: | (650) 593-9463 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Bacchus Winemaking Club, 94070 |
| | Join Bacchus Winemaking Club for its 5th Annual Harvest Party. Sample 2007 vintages and 2006 Reserve vintages made by Bacchus Winemaking Club members. Appetizers will be served. RSVP by August 12, 2008. ...
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| Montalcino Reds at Vin, Vino, Wine |
| When: | Aug 15, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | Taste by the flight, or by the individual glass. | | Phone: | 650.324.4903 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Vin, Vino, Wine, 94306 |
| | MONTALCINO REDS FRIDAY 8/15 & SATURDAY 8/16
Montalcino's current releases, 2006 Rossos and 2003 Brunellos, are comparable in quality to the 2004/2001 tandem. The 2006 Rossos are the best in memory. The 2003 Brunellos are magnificent, avoiding the overripe character typical of European reds of this vintage. These are Sangi...
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| Taste of Spain - an afternoon of Spanish Wines, cheeses, & tapas |
| When: | Aug 16, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | | Cost: | $15/tasting per person, 1 tasting fee waived with each purchase of $30 or more | | Phone: | 925/944-0402 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Nibblers Eatery & Wine Bar, 94523 |
| | Take a break from the heat of the summer & come play with us at our 2nd Annual "Taste of Spain" in wine & cheese.
Six cheeses, Jamon Serrano, olives & stuffed figs paired...
Take a break from the heat of the summer & come play with us at our 2nd Annual "Taste of Spain" in wine & cheese.
Six cheeses, Jamon Serrano, olives & ...
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| Michel-Schlumberger Bay Wine Cruise-Come Sail Away with Us! |
| When: | Aug 16, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM | | Cost: | $130/person | | Phone: | 707-433-7427 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | SF Bay Adventures in Sausalito, CA, 94965 |
| | Come Sail away with Michel-Schlumberger Winery on our 1st ever Bay Cruise Event! We'll be meeting in Sausalito and boarding 'The Gas Light', a 72 ft luxury schooner, to cruise the San Francisco Bay. Michel-Schlumberger estate wines, appetizers, and amazing views should culminate into this being a great day out and about i...
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| Dee Vine Wines 2007 German Riesling Tasting Part II |
| When: | Aug 16, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | | Cost: | $25 ($20 if you bring your own glass and for Wine Club Members) | | Phone: | 415-398-3838 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Dee Vine Wines, 94111 |
| | On Saturday, August 16th from 1-4pm we will taste a spectacular range of wines from Fritz Haag, Andreas Schmitges, Erben von Beulwitz, Emrich-Schönleber and Fred Prinz. Our first tasting of the '07s was packed and people were thrilled to get a snapshot of what may turn out to be a legendary vintage.
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| Taking the Leap: Small Scale Winemaking Seminar |
| When: | Aug 16, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | | Cost: | Free | | Phone: | 510-534-9314 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Lost Canyon Winery, 94606 |
| | August 16( 3:00-5 PM), Free!: Taking the Leap: Small Scale Winemaking: Come experience that art and science of winemaking from the perspective of the amateur to that of the commercial winemaker. Learn tips for successful small-scale winemaking, as well as, what is required to make the transition to becoming a bonded winery...
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| Domenico Wines Presents David Olney & Sergio Webb |
| When: | Aug 16, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 7:30 PM - 11:30 PM | | Cost: | $10 cover per person | | Phone: | 650-593-2335 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Domenico Wines, 94027 |
| | Performing one night only at Domenico Wines, winner of more than 170 wine medals. Blues, rockabilly, New Orleans swing and Noir folk from the new CD, "One Tough Town". To hear David Olney, visit www.davidolney.com. ...
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| Montalcino Reds at Vin, Vino, Wine |
| When: | Aug 16, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM | | Cost: | Taste by the flight, or by the individual glass. | | Phone: | 650.324.4903 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Vin, Vino, Wine, 94306 |
| | MONTALCINO REDS FRIDAY 8/15 & SATURDAY 8/16
Montalcino's current releases, 2006 Rossos and 2003 Brunellos, are comparable in quality to the 2004/2001 tandem. The 2006 Rossos are the best in memory. The 2003 Brunellos are magnificent, avoiding the overripe character typical of European reds of this vintage. These are Sangi...
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| Zinfandel Wine Tasting @ Blackwell's |
| When: | Aug 16, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM | | Cost: | $10 | | Phone: | 415.FUN.WINE (386.9463) | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Blackwell's Wines & Spirits, 94121 |
| | ZINFANDEL!
Continuing last week’s trend of big, plush wines – we mark mid-August with an homage to that wonderful grape called Zinfandel (red variety, not white!). Please join us for a special tasting of some of our favorite Zinfandels…ranging from bright raspberry to those big ol’ heavy jam & pepper bombs!
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| Special Tasting: French Wines |
| When: | Aug 17, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | | Cost: | 16 | | Phone: | 650-363-8737 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Savvy Cellar Wines, 94063 |
| | Special Tasting: French Wines
The production of wine in France has its origins in the 6th century BC. France now produces the most wine by value in the world. Take a quick tasting tour of five French Wines from some of the most prominent regions including Beaujolais, Bordeaux, Champagne, Loire Valley and The Rhone.
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| Sonoma Sails Into the City - Wine Tasting at the Golden Gate Yacht Club |
| When: | Aug 17, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | | Cost: | $15 suggested donation to Team in Training and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | | Phone: | | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Golden Gate Yacht Club, 94123 |
| | Please join us for a special Summer Release Wine Tasting by six Sonoma and Napa wineries featuring handcrafted wines made from Sonoma’s Kick Ranch vineyard and other exceptional vineyards.
Wineries participating are Bedrock - Carica - Loxton Cellars - Lynmar Estate - Renard - and Sanglier Cellars. This will be a unique ...
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| Domenico Jazz Jam |
| When: | Aug 17, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM | | Cost: | $5 cover; wines sold by the glass | | Phone: | 650-593-2335 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Domenico Wines, 94027 |
| | Join legendary Bay Area jazz musicians or just enjoy listening to the music while sipping award-winning wines at Domenico Wines, winner of more than 170 wine medals. August 17 features Candice & Company with Larry Chinn, keyboard; Perry Thoorsell, bass; George Ballantyne, drums. No host wine and beer bar. Bring your own ...
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| Mezze Restaurant - Food & Wine Tasting (Lafite wines) |
| When: | Aug 18, 2008 (Mon) | | Time: | 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM | | Cost: | $35 | | Phone: | 510-663-2500 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Mezze Restaurant & Bar, 94610 |
| | Mezzé's second wine tasting event will feature 10 wines from the Lafite portfolio worldwide. There is limited capacity and the restaurant will be reconfigured to allow for a more socially interactive evening of wine tasting and food pairing. Advance reservation required. $35 per person for food and wine with a $20 credit...
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| L'Ecole No. 41 Winery at Tam Cellars |
| When: | Aug 19, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | Event $15, % off with purchase | | Phone: | 415-461-9463 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Tam Cellars in the Larkspur Landing shopping center, 94939 |
| | L'Ecole No. 41 will be pouring from 6pm to 8pm. They are a winery from Washington that produce a lot of highly rated wines. Don't miss a terrific tasting flight from this Washington winery!...
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| B.R. Cohn California Tasting and Dinner |
| When: | Aug 19, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM | | Cost: | $160 | | Phone: | 415-955-5574 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Wine Scene at the Campton Place, Taj Hotel San Francisco, 94108 |
| | Tuesday, July 15, 2008Silver Oak & Meyers Family Cellar Tasting Seminar and DinnerTony Poer (Sales Manager) $195
Tuesday, August 19, 2008BR Cohn California Tasting Seminar and DinnerBruce Cohn (Proprietor and Winemaker) - $160
Tuesday, September 9, 2008Rutz Russian River Valley Wine DinnerKeith Rutz $165
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| Karen Culler of Culler Wines - Wine dinner at PlumpJack Cafe |
| When: | Aug 19, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM | | Cost: | $95 | | Phone: | 4154401133 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | PlumpJack Cafe, 94123 |
| | Napa Valley local Karen Culler of Culler Wines is joining us on Tuesday, August 19th to host a very special wine dinner. Karen consultants for various Napa Valley wineries and has started her own label, Culler Wines, producing Syrah and Cabernets. Karen will showcase a tasting selection from Wolf Family, Ladera, and also Cu...
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| CANCELLED!! Wine Class at Reaves Gallery S.F. - Aromatic Summer Wines |
| When: | Aug 19, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | $49 | | Phone: | 866-746-7293 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Reaves Gallery - NEW ADDRESS - 235 Gough St, 94102 |
| | Wine Class - "Summer Wines"
Where: Reaves Gallery, 235 Gough Street (1 Block south of Hayes Street), San Francisco
When: Tuesday, Aug 19th, 6:30-8:30
Attendees will investigate the refreshing, aromatic wines that go so well with the foods of summer. We'll discuss vinification techniques winemakers use to preserve the heady...
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| Bourgogne Blanc at Vin, Vino, Wine |
| When: | Aug 19, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM | | Cost: | Taste by the flight, or by the individual glass. | | Phone: | 650.324.4903 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Vin, Vino, Wine, 94306 |
| | BOURGOGNE BLANCS TUESDAY 8/19 & WEDNESDAY 8/20
We sell, and you buy, a surprisingly small amount of California Chardonnay. The reason: we sell, and you buy, so much value-priced White Burgundy, the original Chardonnay. This tasting is a cross-section of the best we have right now, a lineup with five Bourgogne Blancs, one ...
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| Calvert Vineyard Pinots: Craggy Range, Felton Road & Pyramid Valley |
| When: | Aug 19, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | $10 | | Phone: | 415-885-2922 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Jug Shop Wine Bar, 94109 |
| | JUG SHOP SPECIAL NZ TASTING:Calvert Vineyard Pinot Noirs - With Winemaker Mike WeersingTuesday, August 19th, 2008 Three wineries. Three wines. One vineyard.
One of the unique aspects of New World pinot noir is that we are often given the opportunity to taste interpretations of the same grape from the same vineyard, but mad...
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| Wine Class at Reaves Gallery - Aromatic Summer Wines |
| When: | Aug 20, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | | Cost: | $49 | | Phone: | 866-746-7293 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Reaves Gallery - NEW ADDRESS - 235 Gough St, 94102 |
| | Wine Class - "Aromatic Summer Wines"
Where: Reaves Gallery, 235 Gough Street (1 Block So. of Hayes Street), San Francisco
When: WEDNESDAY, Aug 20th, 6:30-8:30
Attendees will investigate the refreshing, aromatic wines that go so well with the foods of summer. We'll discuss vinification techniques winemakers use to preserve ...
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| Argentine Wines at William Cross |
| When: | Aug 20, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $15 | | Phone: | 415 346 1314 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | William Cross Wine Merchants, 94109 |
| | We will be exploring several Malbec, along with some other varietals from Argentina....
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| J. Lohr Wine & Cheese Pairing |
| When: | Aug 20, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $35.00 per person | | Phone: | (408) 288-5057 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | J. Lohr San Jose Wine Center, 95126 |
| | J. Lohr Wine & Cheese Pairing
with Chef Jaimie Casey of JC Culinary
1000 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126
$35.00 per person. (tax and gratuity included)
Reservations required.
Taste six specially paired cheeses with six world class J. Lohr wines. Along with the delicious pairings, Chef Jaimie Casey will explain the discuss...
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| Bourgogne Blanc at Vin, Vino, Wine |
| When: | Aug 20, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM | | Cost: | Taste by the flight, or by the individual glass. | | Phone: | 650.324.4903 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Vin, Vino, Wine, 94306 |
| | BOURGOGNE BLANCS TUESDAY 8/19 & WEDNESDAY 8/20
We sell, and you buy, a surprisingly small amount of California Chardonnay. The reason: we sell, and you buy, so much value-priced White Burgundy, the original Chardonnay. This tasting is a cross-section of the best we have right now, a lineup with five Bourgogne Blancs, one ...
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| Savor South Africa: Tasting of over 90 Wines from South Africa |
| When: | Aug 20, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $45 advance, $55 door (if available) | | Phone: | | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Officer's Club, 94123 |
| | We’ve saved the best for last for our final event of the summer with our annual tasting of South African wines. We return to the majestic Officer’s Club high atop Fort Mason overlooking Aquatic Park, Alcatraz, Ghiradelli Square and the bay.
Did you know that South Africa has been making wine for over 300 years and is the se...
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| Tiny Bubbles Champagne Flight |
| When: | Aug 21, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM | | Cost: | 22 | | Phone: | 650-363-8737 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Savvy Cellar Wines, 94063 |
| | Thursday Special!
Tiny Bubbles Champagne, Flight of Four...
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| Greek Night at Parea Wine Bar and Cafe |
| When: | Aug 21, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM | | Cost: | $5 cover | | Phone: | 415-255-2102 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Parea Wine Bar and Cafe, 94110 |
| | Join us for a night of fun with the Greek band "Fotia" along with lots of wine flights, great fun dancing the night away, and awesome food to accompany the wine. ...
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| 2006 Bouchard Red Burgundies at Vin, Vino, Wine |
| When: | Aug 21, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM | | Cost: | Taste by the flight, or by the individual glass. | | Phone: | 650.324.4903 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Vin, Vino, Wine, 94306 |
| | 2006 RED BURGUNDIES: BOUCHARD THURSDAY 8/21
Here they come, the first of the 2006 Red Burgundies. Based on what we have tasted so far, Bouchard is one of the two stars of the vintage. Here are four Premier Crus and two Grand Crus.
1. 2006 Beaune "Clos de la Mousse" (Bouchard) $48.00/btl $7.25/taste
2. 2006 Volnay "Clo...
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| French Wine Night at La Dolce Vita Wine Lounge |
| When: | Aug 21, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | $10 | | Phone: | (707) 763-6363 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | La Dolce Vita Wine Lounge, 94952 |
| | Join us for a night with the French, as we taste great selections and learn about their different wine growing regions.
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| Winemakers Dinner Cruise - Sterling Vineyards |
| When: | Aug 22, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM | | Cost: | $159.00 for Adults, $145.00 for Wine Club Members | | Phone: | 415-438-8310 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Hornblower Cruises & Events, 94111 |
| | Join Hornblower Cruises & Events and Sterling Vineyards on an exclusive Winemakers Dinner Cruise. Enjoy an intimate gourmet dinner and wine pairing as you experience the breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay. Meet with the award winning winemaker and learn about the insights behind their signature wines. The evening...
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| POSTPONED!! Jonata Winery winemaker dinner event - Featuring Matt Dees - August 22, 2008 |
| When: | Aug 22, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $250 pp including tax & gratuity | | Phone: | 805-688-7265 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | THE LOS OLIVOS Wine Merchant & Cafe, 93441 |
| | Proudly Presents
Jonata Winery - Winemaker Dinner
August 22, 2008 – 6 pm
We are pleased to announce this very special dinner introducing Jonata Winery (pronounced HO-notta). If you are not familiar with Jonata they have a 600-acre estate with 80 acres of vineyard in Ballard Canyon. The winery is owned by Charles Banks ...
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| Hornblower's Winemakers Dinner Cruise -Sterling Vineyards |
| When: | Aug 22, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM | | Cost: | 159 | | Phone: | 415-788-8866 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Hornblower Cruises and Events, 94111 |
| | Friday, August 22nd, join Hornblower Cruises & Events and Sterling Vineyards on an exclusive Winemakers Dinner Cruise. Enjoy an intimate gourmet dinner and wine pairing as you experience the breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay. Meet with the award winning Winemaker and learn about the insights behind their signature...
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| Zind-Humbrecht Rieslings at Vin, Vino, Wine |
| When: | Aug 22, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | Taste by the flight, or by the individual glass. | | Phone: | 650.324.4903 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Vin, Vino, Wine, 94306 |
| | ZIND-HUMBRECHT RIESLINGS FRIDAY 8/22 & SATURDAY 8/23
Though his repertoire extends to several more varietals, Olivier Humbrecht is widely considered one of the world's most talented Riesling winemakers. He also has one of Alsace's most extraordinary collections of Riesling vineyards: Clos Hauserer, Clos Windbuhl, Brand an...
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| Wines of Chile |
| When: | Aug 22, 2008 (Fri) to
Aug 24, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | $10 ($5 wine club members) | | Phone: | 925-939-9463 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Pleasant Hill Wine Merchants, 94523 |
| | Come explore the depths of Chile with us & Chilean Wine Specialist Jessica Tomei! From their statuesque reds to their impressive whites, you will no doubt be pleased with this fantastic lineup! $10 tasting fee ($5 wine club members)
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| Singles Wine Tasting & Dance |
| When: | Aug 23, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM | | Cost: | 30 | | Phone: | 415/507-9962 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Alberto's Nightclub, 94041 |
| | Meet new single friends at this fun party! $20/advance (by Aug 22) or $30/door includes all the wines you can taste, from boutique wineries; accompanied by appetizers to cleanse the palate, 7:30-9:30pm; plus dancing to DJ music. Adults of all ages welcome. Dressy night club attire recommended. Saturday, August 23.
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| Wine Tasting & Dance Party for Single Professionals |
| When: | Aug 23, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM | | Cost: | Only $20 in advance, $30 at the door. | | Phone: | 925-945-8340 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Alberto's Night Club, 94041 |
| | WINESOCIALS.COM & The Society of Single Professionals would like to invite you to an enjoyable evening where you get a chance to meet new single friends who appreciate fine wines and Love to Dance.
All the wines you can taste; accompanied by appetizers to cleanse the palate, 7:30-9:30pm, plus dancing to your favorite hits w...
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| Around The World in 80 Beers presents Belgian Beer Tasting Party |
| When: | Aug 23, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | | Cost: | Only $20 in advance, $30 at the door. | | Phone: | 800-299-2894 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Gravity, 94123 |
| | BELGIUM has the absolute Best beers in the world and to celebrate we are having a Belgian Beer Tasting party. All this happens at The Gravity Room, the Marina's most Happening night spot.
This enjoyable event will once again be a Unique opportunity for you to discover some great Belgian beers while gauging stylistic differ...
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| CANCELLED!! Palio Summer Cooking Class |
| When: | Aug 23, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | | Cost: | 65.00 per person | | Phone: | 415-395-9800 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Palio d' Asti, 94111 |
| | Come join Palio for our series of Cooking Classes! This is NOT a demonstration class! All classes taught by Chef/Owner Dan Scherotter and Pastry Chef Mimi Young, with wine pairings done by GM/Wine Director Juli Gregg. The theme of this class is quick grill and sautee- followed by some fun summer cocktail mixes by Bar Ma...
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| Zind-Humbrecht Rieslings at Vin, Vino, Wine |
| When: | Aug 23, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM | | Cost: | Taste by the flight, or by the individual glass. | | Phone: | 650.324.4903 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Vin, Vino, Wine, 94306 |
| | ZIND-HUMBRECHT RIESLINGS FRIDAY 8/22 & SATURDAY 8/23
Though his repertoire extends to several more varietals, Olivier Humbrecht is widely considered one of the world's most talented Riesling winemakers. He also has one of Alsace's most extraordinary collections of Riesling vineyards: Clos Hauserer, Clos Windbuhl, Brand an...
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