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| Martinis & Manicures |
| When: | Sep 02, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | | Cost: | $20 | | Phone: | 408-423-5405 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Vbar at Hotel Valencia Santana Row, 95128 |
| | Vbar takes the after-work drink to a new level of relaxation and indulgence. Event includes:
• Signature Vbar martini
• Basic trim and polish from manicurists
Martinis & Manicures takes place on the first Tuesday of every month, barring holidays. Reservations are strongly recommended. ...
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| What is Meritage Wine Tasting at UNWINED |
| When: | Sep 03, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | | Cost: | $20 | | Phone: | 408-323-WINE | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | UNWINED Wine Bar & Shop, 95120 |
| | What's in a Meritage wine (and what is the correct pronounciation?). Here is an opportunity to taste several Meritage wines with different combinations of the Bordeaux varietals and learn the effect of each grape on the final blend. Join us at UNWINED for this tasting for only $20.
In addition to offering 50 wines by the ta...
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| Salsa Night (Intermediate) at Clos LaChance Winery |
| When: | Sep 05, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM | | Cost: | $15/person or $12/Wine Club Member | | Phone: | 4086861050 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Clos LaChance Winery, 95046 |
| | Clos LaChance Salsa Night
Dance Salsa Rueda!
Easy dance moves, sizzling rhythms, great people.
Date & Time: Friday, September 5th, 6-10pm
Location: Clos LaChance Winery, 1 Hummingbird Lane, San Martin, CA 95046
Cost: $15 per person, $12 per club member (includes complimentary glass of 2007 Pink Throated Brilliant Rose or 20...
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| The Wine Club Santa Clara Friday Tasting Event: Southern Hemisphere! |
| When: | Sep 05, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | | Cost: | $25 | | Phone: | 408-567-0900 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Wine Club Santa Clara, 95050 |
| | Southern Hemisphere Wines!!!
Wines being produced from below the Equator have caught the attention of the world. No longer are they the lesser knowns but instead are hailed for their structure, balance and ageworthy quality. Join us as we taste some of the best from Austrailia, South Africa, Chile and Argentina.
When: Frida...
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| Saturday Hobby Classes at the Professional Culinary Institute |
| When: | Sep 06, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM | | Cost: | $75 | | Phone: | 866-318-CHEF | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Professional Culinary Institute of Silicon Valley, 95008 |
| | Join Catherine Fallis MS, CWP aka grape goddess, for
NTRODUCTION TO ITALIAN WINES
CATHERINE FALLIS AND PCI were picked as San Francisco Magazine's BEST OF THE BAY winners, for BEST PLACE TO LEARN ABOUT, AND DRINK WINE...
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| The Wayne Baldwin Jazz Ensemble at UNWINED |
| When: | Sep 06, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM | | Cost: | The music is free, the cost of the wine varies | | Phone: | 408-323-WINE | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | UNWINED Wine Bar & Shop, 95120 |
| | Enjoy Wine and Jazz with the Wayne Baldwin Jazz Ensemble every Saturday night at UNWINED. (Check out our website to see what musicians will playing each week.) Reservations are accepted for parties of 4 or more.
In addition to the music, we offer 50 wines by the taste and glass all the time as well cheese plates, tapas, s...
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| The Wine Club Santa Clara Saturday Tasting: Syrah from around the World! |
| When: | Sep 06, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | | Cost: | $40 | | Phone: | 408-567-0900 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Wine Club Santa Clara, 95050 |
| | Syrah from Around The World
Syrah is one the most influential red varietals in the world, made in many different sytles in many different places. Join us as we sample several stunning examples from Shiraz to Syrah. Becuase no matter how you spell it, they all are delicious!
When: Saturday 9/6/08
Time: 2:00-5:00PM
Cost: $40....
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| Rosenblum Rockpile Road Zinfandel Vertical Wine Tasting at UNWINED |
| When: | Sep 07, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | | Cost: | $40 | | Phone: | 408-323-WINE | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | UNWINED Wine Bar & Shop, 95120 |
| | Here's your chance to try 4 spectacular vintages of Rosenblum's lengendary Rockpile Road Vineyard Zinfandel (2003 - 2006.) The 2003 vintage was Wine Spectator's #3 wine (out of 100) in 2005! $40 per person includes light appetizers. This is a private event that starts at 4PM and will be limited to 20 participants. There wil...
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| Domenico Jazz Jam |
| When: | Sep 07, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM | | Cost: | $5 per person; wines sold by the glass | | Phone: | 650-593-2335 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Domenico Wines, 94027 |
| | Jam alongside 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. Featuring live, swinging jazz with Candice & Company. No host wine and beer bar. Bring your own picnic basket. Doors open at 3 p.m....
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| Fall Harvest Wine Dinner |
| When: | Sep 10, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $75 per person | | Phone: | 408.423.5405 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Citrus restaurant at Hotel Valencia Santana Row, 95128 |
| | Fall into the true essence of the season with a six course dinner paired with Michael David wines, all designed by Executive Chef Victor Lopez. This Autumn-themed dinner will be held on Wednesday, September 10th at 6:30 pm. The cost is $75 per person, exclusive of tax and gratuity. For reservations, please call Elaine Reyes...
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| Syrah Wine Tasting (#1) at UNWINED |
| When: | Sep 10, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | | Cost: | $20 | | Phone: | 408-323-WINE | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | UNWINED Wine Bar & Shop, 95120 |
| | We will be pouring the wines that are featured in this month's UNWINED Wine Club Release - Syrah and Rhone White. Club members can taste at no charge, but for non-members it will cost $20.
In addition to this tasting event, we offer 50 wines by the taste and glass all the time as well cheese plates, tapas, salads, sandwiche...
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| International Wines & Tapas |
| When: | Sep 10, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $25 per person | | Phone: | (408) 293-7574 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Grapevine Wine Bar & Noshery, 95125 |
| | Hold onto your harvest! This month's Tapas night includes some new items from Cara's kitchen!International small plates ~Tapas from Spain, antipasti from Italy, "noshies" from the Grapevine~(Spinach & apple salad with spiced, candied walnuts, dried fruit, chevre, & balsamic orange dressing, Cara's decadent mac-n-cheese with...
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| Syrah Wine Tasting (#2) at UNWINED |
| When: | Sep 11, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | | Cost: | $20 | | Phone: | 408-323-WINE | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | UNWINED Wine Bar & Shop, 95120 |
| | We will be pouring the wines that are featured in this month's UNWINED Wine Club Release - Syrah and Rhone White. Club members can taste at no charge, but for non-members it will cost $20.
In addition to this tasting event, we offer 50 wines by the taste and glass all the time as well cheese plates, tapas, salads, sandwiche...
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| Quattro Restaurant’s September Winemaker Dinner Series Features Capiaux Cellars at Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley |
| When: | Sep 12, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM | | Cost: | $85.00 per person | | Phone: | (650) 470-2889 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Quattro Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley, 94303 |
| | Quattro’s monthly winemaker dinner series pairs Chef Alessandro Cartumini’s creative, seasonal Italian cuisine with renowned wines, featuring Capiaux Cellars in September.
Guests enjoy a four-course tasting menu featuring a favorite, late-summer delicacy – tomatoes, with each dish created to perfectly complement three cele...
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| Domenico Fall Wine Release Party |
| When: | Sep 12, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | | Cost: | $55 per person; $45 for members | | Phone: | 650-593-2335 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Domenico Wines, 94070 |
| | Taste new fall wine releases at Domenico Wines, winner of more than 170 wine medals. Enjoy wine and food pairing amongst elegant French Oak barrels in a beautiful tasting room environment. Call to RSVP....
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| The Wine Club Santa Clara Friday Tasting Event: End of Summer Whites!! |
| When: | Sep 12, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | | Cost: | $20 | | Phone: | 408-567-0900 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Wine Club Santa Clara, 95050 |
| | As we wrap up the summer it's time we turn to some of our favorite local producers of Chardonnay. We'll be tasting fun, bold and rich whites from Napa Valley to Russian River (with a few others from out of state). Don't miss the chance to find the right white wine to cool you down on those hot Indian Summer days!
When: Frid...
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| September Babies B-Day Bash |
| When: | Sep 13, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | Menu is ala carte | | Phone: | (408) 293-7574 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Grapevine Wine Bar & Noshery, 95125 |
| | Calling all September Babies!(Well...all September babies over the age of 21.)Come down to The Grapevine and get a flute of bubbly on the house. Bring your friends and all of you can nosh off a special 1/2 price birthday menu.
This is an all day, drop in event.Reservations are not required, although we do request RSVP's fo...
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| The Wayne Baldwin Jazz Ensemble at UNWINED |
| When: | Sep 13, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM | | Cost: | The music is free, the cost of the wine varies | | Phone: | 408-323-WINE | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | UNWINED Wine Bar & Shop, 95120 |
| | Enjoy Wine and Jazz with the Wayne Baldwin Jazz Ensemble every Saturday night at UNWINED. (Check out our website to see what musicians will playing each week.)
In addition to the music, we offer 50 wines by the taste and glass all the time as well cheese plates, tapas, salads, panini and desserts....
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| The Wine Club Santa Clara Saturday Event: Pinot Battle |
| When: | Sep 13, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | | Cost: | $20 | | Phone: | 408-567-0900 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Wine Club Santa Clara, 95050 |
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The Wine Club Santa Clara Presents: Pinot Battle!
When: Sat 9/13/08
Time: 2-5PM
Cost: $20
Before Summer ends, it’s only right that we pit California vs. Oregon in a Pinot smack-down!
Thing is, it’s going to be BLIND so you can see which you really like better!
Don’t miss it!!!
Ponzi Vineyards, 2006 Willamette Valley OR
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| Wine, Art & Cheese Exploration |
| When: | Sep 17, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | $20 | | Phone: | 408-423-5405 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Cielo at Hotel Valencia, 95128 |
| | Enjoy live music and sample California wines, imported & domestic cheeses and appetizers while you view impressive exhibits by Bay Area artists on Cielo, Hotel Valencia’s 7th floor open air wine terrace....
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| Hot Zins & Cool A/C |
| When: | Sep 17, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $20 | | Phone: | (408) 293-7574 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Grapevine Wine Bar & Noshery, 95125 |
| | Why do we love Zin’s in hot weather? I dunno, but we’ll be pulling the cork on some of our favorite hot weather zinfandels and turning up the A/C. Special Zin-friendly food menu this night also. $20 for wine only, tax and gratuity included. Food menu is ala carte.21 & over only
Reservations are required with payment in adva...
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| Rombauer Vineyards Wine Tasting at UNWINED |
| When: | Sep 17, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | | Cost: | $20 | | Phone: | 408-323-WINE | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | UNWINED Wine Bar & Shop, 95120 |
| | Here is your chance to try some of the latest releases from Rombauer, including the 2007 Chardonnay and 2006 Zinfandel. This will be a popular event, so please call us for a reservation if you have a party of 4 or more. Event fee: $20 ($15 for club members!)
In addition to this tasting event, we offer 50 wines by the taste ...
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| Westside Grill Winemaker Dinner with La Filice from Paso |
| When: | Sep 19, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | | Cost: | $65.00, includes tax & tip | | Phone: | (408) 847-3800 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Westside Grill - Gilroy, 95020 |
| | La Filice Winemaker Dinner at Westside Grill in Gilroy. Taste La Filice’s delicious red Rhones from Paso Robles, including the La Filice 04 Syrah which scored 92 with Wine Enthusiast. Check back for menu. Molto bene!
Reservations required (408) 847-3800. Space limited. Starts promptly at 6:30pm. $65 includes tax/tip. ...
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| The Wine Club Santa Clara Friday Tasting: The BIG B's of Italy!!! |
| When: | Sep 19, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | | Cost: | $40 | | Phone: | 408-567-0900 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Wine Club Santa Clara, 95050 |
| | The Wine Club Santa Clara Presents:
THE BIG “B’s” OF ITALY
This is your lucky Friday if you love Barolo and Brunello. We will be pouring some Barolo’s from the excellent ’04 vintage as well as some amazing hand picked Brunello’s. Don’t let this opportunity to taste these legendary wines pass you by, all the wines have scor...
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| Just Desserts at Clos LaChance Winery |
| When: | Sep 20, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $25 Platinum Members, $30 Gold Members, $35 Non-Members | | Phone: | 4086861050 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Clos LaChance Winery, 95046 |
| | Save the date! Clos LaChance is proud to announce our first “Just Desserts” wine tasting event, featuring the inaugural release of our limited edition dessert wines—including Late Harvest Semillon, Late Harvest Zinfandel and Zinfandel Port. The wines will be paired with desserts from local chocolatiers, bakeries and dairies...
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| Saturday Hobby Classes at the Professional Culinary Institute |
| When: | Sep 20, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM | | Cost: | $75 | | Phone: | 866-318-CHEF | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Professional Culinary Institute of Silicon Valley, 95008 |
| | Join Catherine Fallis MS, CWP aka grape goddess, for
PINOT NOIR AROUND THE WORLD
CATHERINE FALLIS AND PCI were picked as San Francisco Magazine's BEST OF THE BAY winners, for BEST PLACE TO LEARN ABOUT, AND DRINK WINE...
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| The Wayne Baldwin Jazz Ensemble at UNWINED |
| When: | Sep 20, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM | | Cost: | The music is free, the cost of the wine varies | | Phone: | 408-323-WINE | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | UNWINED Wine Bar & Shop, 95120 |
| | Enjoy Wine and Jazz with the Wayne Baldwin Jazz Ensemble every Saturday night at UNWINED. (Check out our website to see what musicians will playing each week.)
In addition to the music, we offer 50 wines by the taste and glass all the time as well cheese plates, tapas, salads, panini and desserts....
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| The Wine Club Santa Clara Saturday Tasting: Perfectly Zinfandel! |
| When: | Sep 20, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | | Cost: | $40 | | Phone: | 408-567-0900 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Wine Club Santa Clara, 95050 |
| | Perfectly Zinfandel!
Zinfandel is a wine for all seasons. This season is full of tailgating, grilling and lots of gatherings. Zin is the perfect wine for good food and good friends so join us as we kick off another 'Perfectly Zinful weekend!
Saturday 9/20/08
Time: 2:00-5:00PM
Cost: $20.00
2005 Teira Zinfandel Sonoma County
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| WINO September Dinner with Crooked Vine Winery |
| When: | Sep 21, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | 40.00 | | Phone: | (650)424-9463 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Drying Shed, 95127 |
| | Crooked Vine Winery is the newest boutique winery in the Livermore Valley. Introduced in February
2002, previously Stony Ridge where WINO must have had our 4th Annual BBQ with Wineries of Livermore. They’re
producing a very limited number of cases each year to ensure that every bottle receives the attention needed to crea...
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| Domenico Jazz Jam |
| When: | Sep 21, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM | | Cost: | $5 per person; wines sold by the glass | | Phone: | 650-593-2335 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Domenico Wines, 94070 |
| | Jam alongside 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. September 21 features Candice & Co. with Larry Chinn, keyboard; Perry Thoorsell, bass; George Ballantyne, drums. No host wine and beer bar. Bring y...
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| Duckhorn Wine Company Wine Tasting at UNWINED |
| When: | Sep 24, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | | Cost: | $30 | | Phone: | 408-323-WINE | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | UNWINED Wine Bar & Shop, 95120 |
| | The Duckhorn Wine Company consist of several brands. In addition to the Duckhorn label, you probably recognize their Goldeneye, Paraduxx and Decoy labels as well. We will be tasting the Duckhorn Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, Goldeneye Pinot Noir, Paraduxx Red Blend. Event fee: $30 ($25 for wine club members)
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 Kathryn Kennedy Wine Dinner at Sent Sovi |
| When: | Sep 25, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM | | Cost: | $160 plus plus | | Phone: | 408 867-3110 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Sent Sovi in Saratoga, 95070 |
| | Chef’s Reception
2007 Sauvignon Blanc
Indonesian Peppercorn Dusted Tuna with Caramelized Shallot and
2005 Lateral
Ragout of Roasted Mushroom and Green Lentils with Pork Confit
2000 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Huckleberry Granita
48 Hour Shortribs with Herb Spetzle and Braised Greens
2004 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Petite Sala...
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| Central Coast Boutique Gems at Bella Mia downtown SJ |
| When: | Sep 25, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | | Cost: | $25 - Includes flight of 4 wines + appetizers | | Phone: | 408.280.1993 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Bella Mia Restaurant, 95113 |
| | Central Coast "Boutique Gems" at Bella Mia Restaurant downtown San Jose (Featuring: Georis Chardonnay, Tin House Pinot Noir, Heller Estate Cabernet Sauvignon and Grey Wolf Zinfandel) Reservations recommended. $25 includes flight with appetizers. These wines are not available at retail stores, so you're in for a treat at Be...
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| Donati Family Vineyard at Los Gatos Gourmet |
| When: | Sep 25, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | 10.00 | | Phone: | 408-354-5440 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Los Gatos Gourmet, 95030 |
| | Local Winemaker Series
Thursday, September 25, 2008
6:00 - 9:00pm
Donati Family Vineyard
$10.00*
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| Monterey County Wine Experience |
| When: | Sep 27, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM | | Cost: | $40 advance, $45 door | | Phone: | 415-392-4400 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Fairmont Hotel |
| | Enjoy a delicious afternoon of world-class wines from Monterey County
and fine cuisine from some of the area's choice restaurants.
Presented by the Monterey County Growers and Vintners Association. Sponsored by KGO Radio.
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| The Wayne Baldwin Jazz Ensemble at UNWINED |
| When: | Sep 27, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM | | Cost: | The music is free, the cost of the wine varies | | Phone: | 408-323-WINE | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | UNWINED Wine Bar & Shop, 95120 |
| | Enjoy Wine and Jazz with the Wayne Baldwin Jazz Ensemble every Saturday night at UNWINED. (Check out our website to see what musicians will playing each week.)
In addition to the music, we offer 50 wines by the taste and glass all the time as well cheese plates, tapas, salads, panini and desserts....
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| Music by Free Fahlen at UNWINED |
| When: | Sep 28, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM | | Cost: | The music is free, the cost of the wine varies | | Phone: | 408-323-WINE | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | UNWINED Wine Bar & Shop, 95120 |
| | Acoustic versions of classic rock from the 60's to today. Hear "unplugged" classic rock at UNWINED.
In addition to the music, we offer 50 wines by the taste and glass all the time as well cheese plates, tapas, salads, panini and desserts....
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