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| Travieso Winery Wine Tasting at UNWINED |
| When: | Oct 01, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | | Cost: | $20 | | Phone: | 408-323-WINE | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | UNWINED Wine Bar & Shop, 95120 |
| | Travieso is a small winery established in 2003 by Mats Hagstrom and Ray Sliter. Producing limited quantities of wine from select vineyards, all of their fruit is contracted by the acre. They believe in aggressive crop thinning, harvesting uniform ripe fruit and using minimal intervention in their winemaking. they use all Fr...
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| J. Lohr Harvest Dinner |
| When: | Oct 03, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM | | Cost: | $70.00 per person | | Phone: | (408) 288-5057 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | J. Lohr San Jose Wine Center, 95126 |
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J. Lohr Harvest Dinner
7:00 PM Friday, October 3rd
catered by Purple Onion Café & Catering
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Roasted Hazelnut & Cheese Torte
with Flat Bread
2007 J. Lohr Carol’s Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc
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Roasted Acorn Squash Soup
2006 J. Lohr October Night Vineyard Chardonnay
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Fall Salad
with Blue Cheese, Pistachios, and Dried C...
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| Domenico Wines Presents Jimmy Leggs Rock & Roll Band |
| When: | Oct 03, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM | | Cost: | $10 cover; cash wine and beer bar | | Phone: | 650-593-2335 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Domenico Wines, 94070 |
| | Rock the night away with Jimmy Leggs, one of the Bay Area's most popular rock & roll bands. Cash wine and beer bar. Doors open at 7pm. ...
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| Saturday Hobby Classes at the Professional Culinary Institute |
| When: | Oct 04, 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
WINES OF TUSCANY
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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| Domenico Wines Jazz Jam |
| When: | Oct 05, 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. October 5 features Candice & Co. house band. Bring your own picnic basket. No host wine and beer bar. Wines sold by the glass. Doors open at 3 p....
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| Black Ridge Vineyards New Release Tasting at California Cafe |
| When: | Oct 07, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | | Cost: | $15 ($10 credited towards dinner that evening) | | Phone: | 408.354.8118 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | California Cafe - Old Town Los Gatos, 95030 |
| | Join us next Tuesday to indulge in the new wine releases from Black Ridge Vineyards from Los Gatos, whose winery is only open for Passport weekends. Meet Ashley, the assistant winemaker who will be pouring their new BRV 07 Viognier, BRV 06 Pinot Noir (91 from Wine Enthusiast) and new BRV 06 San Andreas Red Bordeaux Blend (...
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| Walter Hansel Winery Wine Tasting at UNWINED |
| When: | Oct 08, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | | Cost: | $25 | | Phone: | 408-323-WINE | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | UNWINED Wine Bar & Shop, 95120 |
| | Walter Hansel Winery is located in Sonoma County at the southern tip of the Russian River Valley. Specializing in Burgundian style wines, they will be bringing by some great Chardonnay and Pinot Noir for us to taste this night. Event fee: $25 ($20 for wine club members)
In addition to this tasting event, we offer 50 wines b...
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| Downhill Winery at Los Gatos Gourmet |
| When: | Oct 09, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | 10.00 | | Phone: | 408-354-5440 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Los Gatos Gourmet, 95030 |
| | Meet winemaker, Frank Ashton from Downhill Winery. Frank spent over 20 years operating a cutting edge specialty retail company in the South Bay area. During this "uphill climb" of building a thriving business, he spearheaded many concepts in the natural foods grocery business. Having sold this business, Frank is now enjoyi...
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| Quattro Restaurant’s October Winemaker Dinner Series Showcases Candela Cellars at Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley |
| When: | Oct 10, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 5:30 PM - 10:30 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 highlights Chef Alessandro Cartumini’s creative, seasonal Italian cuisine that pairs perfectly with wines from regional renowned wineries. In October, guests enjoy a four-course tasting menu featuring a flavorful, autumn delicacy – mushrooms, created to perfectly complement three no...
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| Saturday Hobby Classes at the Professional Culinary Institute |
| When: | Oct 11, 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
CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLINE WINE
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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| Slow Food South Bay Coastal Pleasures Progressive Lunch |
| When: | Oct 12, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | | Cost: | $65.00 | | Phone: | 650-328-0450 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Vino Locale, 94301 |
| | This is Slow Food South Bay's third progressive autumn meal. This time we're having a lunch on the San Mateo coast.
Date + Time: Sunday, October 12th 10:00 am - 5:15 pm Meet at 9:45 a.m. for carpooling at Woodside Park & Ride - Highway 280 at Woodside Road. Depart the Park & Ride promptly at 10:00 a.m.
General Itinerary
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| Holiday Fundraiser for the Peninsula Stroke Association |
| When: | Oct 14, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | 25.00 | | Phone: | 408-354-5440 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Los Gatos Gourmet, 95030 |
| | You are invited to and fun-fundraiser just before the holidays. Taste delicious wines paired with gourmet fine foods while browsing beautiful gift ideas at Los Gatos Gourmet and Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company.
Delight your friends and family with quality gifts while getting ahead of the holiday rush. We will feature ite...
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| SOLD-OUT!! International Tapas and Wine |
| When: | Oct 15, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | 25 | | Phone: | (408) 293-7574 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Grapevine Wine Bar & Noshery, 95125 |
| | Tapas night has become a WG favorite and we've spiced it up a bit. Expanding on this popular theme, we're bringing in some of our favorite small plates and wines from around the world - adding an International flare! Our International small plates selection includes -tapas from Spain -antipasti from Italy -specialty Noshies...
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| Women's Council of Realtors Wine Tasting Benefit |
| When: | Oct 16, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM | | Cost: | $40 advanced tickets; $50 at the door | | Phone: | 650-593-2335 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Domenico Wines, 94070 |
| | 10th annual event, in part benefiting CORA (Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse). RSVP and tickets call (650) 513-5545 or email asimonsfirstam.com. Includes hors d'oeuvres, wine tasting, raffle, music and dancing. Complimentary parking. Business/cocktail attire. ...
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| York Creek Tasting |
| When: | Oct 17, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | $5 | | Phone: | 650-328-0450 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Vino Locale, 94301 |
| | York Creek Tasting
Date: Friday, October 17
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Cost: $5
Taste wine and meet the famous Fritz Maytag!
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| Saturday Hobby Classes at the Professional Culinary Institute |
| When: | Oct 18, 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
WINE ROULETTE
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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| October Babies B-Day Bash |
| When: | Oct 18, 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 October Babies!(Well...all October 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 sip & 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 ...
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| WINO, October Dinner with Rodney Strong Vineyards |
| When: | Oct 19, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | 48.00 | | Phone: | | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Three Flames Restaurant, 95125 |
| | “Rodney Strong Vineyards was founded on the recognition of Sonoma County's potential for excellence. Through decades of grape growing and winemaking, we continue to fulfill the promise of the fine land. Our approach is for the grapes from each vineyard and growing region to express their intrinsic character in the special w...
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| Domenico Wines Sunday Jazz |
| When: | Oct 19, 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 |
| | Featuring Candice & Company with Larry Chinn, keyboard; Perry Thoorsell, bass; and George Ballantyne, drums. Cash wine and beer bar. Bring your own picnic basket. Doors open at 3 p.m....
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| Ridge Vineyards Wine Tasting at UNWINED |
| When: | Oct 22, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | | Cost: | $20 ($15 for wine club members) | | Phone: | 408-323-WINE | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | UNWINED Wine Bar & Shop, 95120 |
| | Ridge Vineyards, home of the Monte Bello Winery in Cupertino and the Lytton Springs Winery in Sonoma, has long been famous for great, rich, full wines. At this event, we will be tasting the Del Carlo, York Creek, Paso Robles (Dusi Ranch) and East Bench Zinfandels.
In addition to this tasting event, we offer 50 wines by the...
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| Salute to King Cab |
| When: | Oct 23, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 9:00 AM | | Cost: | $25 Pre sales or $30 at the door | | Phone: | 408-779-7391 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Clos La Chance Winery, 95046 |
| | Salute to King Cab will feature Cabernet Sauvignon from local wineries at the beautiful setting of Clos La Chance Winery overlooking CordeDeValle golf course. Food from Le Bistro and fruit offerings from Andy's Orchard will pair nicely with the Cabs from Sycamore Creek, Pedrizzetti, Clos LaChance and Guglielmo wineries. Clo...
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| Thomas Fogarty Wine Tasting Event |
| When: | Oct 23, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | | Cost: | $25 | | Phone: | 408.280.1993 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Bella Mia, 95113 |
| | Wine tasting event featuring Thomas Fogarty Winery.
Wine & Appetizers provided....
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| Domenico Tasting |
| When: | Oct 24, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | $5 | | Phone: | 650-328-0450 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Vino Locale, 94301 |
| | Dominick and Gloria Chirichillo's choice of name for their winery is a reflection of their commitment to their Italian heritage and the tradition of family winemaking. Introduced by his grandfather to the Italian winemaking traditions, Dominick inherited the love of handcrafting wine. As of spring 2006, the wines of Domenic...
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| Saturday Hobby Classes at the Professional Culinary Institute |
| When: | Oct 25, 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
CHOCOLATE & WINE PAIRING
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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| book group expo sponsored by Mfinity Wines |
| When: | Oct 25, 2008 (Sat) to
Oct 26, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM | | Cost: | $65 for a full pass to BOTH DAYS! $42 for a single day. Includes access to all Literary Salons, author signings, Marketplace and tastings | | Phone: | 408-821-2967 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | San Jose McEnery Convention Center, 95113 |
| | Mfinity Wines will be at booth #302 providing wine tastings both days of the event. Winemaker: Ron Mura. 2006 Best of Show Winner - Red Wines, San Francisco Bay Wine Competition. Low in Sulfites & Histamines - a healthy wine!
If there’s a more perfect event for book lovers, it has yet to be invented. And if there’s a mo...
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| Domenico Wines Rock'N Halloween Party |
| When: | Oct 25, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM | | Cost: | $10 cover per person; cash only at the door | | Phone: | 650-593-2335 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Domenico Wines, 94070 |
| | Featuring live music by The Ladd Band and a $100 Domenico gift certificate for best costume. Cash wine and beer bar. Limited seating. Reservations for tables of 10. RSVP even if you do not want a table -- this event sells out fast!...
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| Chocloate & Wine Pairing |
| When: | Oct 25, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM | | Cost: | $75 - inclusive | | Phone: | 408-370-9190 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Professional Culinary Instititue, 95008 |
| | Chocolate and wine have more in common than you might think. A 90 minute workshop led by Master Sommelier Catherine Fallis at the beautiful wine facility of the Professional Culinary Institute. Enjoy a multi-course journey through chocolate with artisanal hand made treats and 8 wines from around the world to compliment. ...
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| Domenico Wines Italian Sunday |
| When: | Oct 26, 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 |
| | Join Pasquale Esposito, "The Italian Music Man" for an afternoon of Italian classical, contemporary and pop opera music. No host wine and beer bar. Bring your own picnic basket. To hear Pasquale, visit www.italianmusicman.com. ...
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| August Ridge Winery Wine Tasting at UNWINED |
| When: | Oct 29, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | | Cost: | $20 ($15 for UNWINED Wine Club Members) | | Phone: | 408-323-WINE | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | UNWINED Wine Bar & Shop, 95120 |
| | August Ridge Vineyards in Paso Robles has a passion for combining the robust styling of the best California wines with the restrained elegance of the classic wines from northern and central Italy. Their winemaker, John Backer, will be pouring a selection of their fine wines this night.
In addition to this tasting event, we...
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 Bring your Own Big Scary Bottle Dinner II |
| When: | Oct 30, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM | | Cost: | $85 per person plus tax and standard gratuity. All corkage fees are waived for this dinner. | | Phone: | 408-867-3110 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Sent Sovi in Saratoga, 95070 |
| | Boo! Did I scare you? This month, in honor of Halloween and by popular demand, we will have the last of our 2008 series of "Bring your Own Bottle Dinners". This one will have a bit of a twist though - "Magnums and better" hence the "Bring your own BIG SCARY bottle dinner".
If you'd like you can come in costume (but not req...
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| Clos Le Chance Tasting |
| When: | Oct 30, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | $5 | | Phone: | 650-328-0450 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Vino Locale, 94301 |
| | Dominick and Gloria Chirichillo's choice of name for their winery is a reflection of their commitment to their Italian heritage and the tradition of family winemaking. Introduced by his grandfather to the Italian winemaking traditions, Dominick inherited the love of handcrafting wine. As of spring 2006, the wines of Domenic...
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| 3rd Annual Unleash the Spirits at the Winery |
| When: | Oct 31, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM | | Cost: | $45 non-members, $40 members | | Phone: | 408-779-7389 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Morgan Hill Cellars/Pedrizzetti Winery, 95037 |
| | Friday, October 31st from 8pm-Midnight
Morgan Hill Cellars/Pedrizzetti Winery presents our
3rd Annual "Unleash the Spirits at the Winery" from 8pm til Midnight
featuring Live SPOOKY Music by "Spank"
• Costume Contest
w/1st place "Best Overall Custome" wins a case of wine and a bottle of wine for SEXIEST, FUNNIEST, SCARIEST...
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| Halloween Costume Party at The Grapevine |
| When: | Oct 31, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $ per glass | | Phone: | (408) 293-7574 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Grapevine Wine Bar & Noshery, 95125 |
| | Ditch the kids and leave the candy on the porch...Join us for an evening of fun and frivolity as The Grapevine wine bar & nosheryinvites you to a Halloween Party!
Come dressed as your favorite or least favorite political person and you'll be automatically entered in our contest to win a bottle of Kathryn Kennedy Estate Ca...
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