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Comment by Leslie Thompson on March 25, 2011 at 8:13am

The 2^nd Annual Galveston Island Food & Wine Festival is to be held April 14-17, 2011 in historic uptown Galveston’s Saengerfest Park.  Wine aficionados will have the opportunity to sample a variety of delicious foods and wine, mingle with expert winemakers and fellow enthusiasts, and enjoy a most pleasurable atmosphere filled with music and dancing. This years festival theme, Around The World, will create an unforgettable ambiance that will leave the crowd longing for a new escape.  Additional wine vendors, novelty art and jewelry vendors, and the traditional Bailliage of La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Dinner will be just a few exciting features at this years event.  Hope you can visit us on the coast!

Comment by ChristineNajac on November 15, 2009 at 7:31am

The Naked Grape Wine Bar will be holding its annual holiday wine tasting on Sunday November 15 from 3:00PM until 5:00PM at the wine bar. Several of various suppliers will be present to showcase some of their most interesting sparklers and red and white varietals that are just right for holiday entertaining or gift giving.

The three top Pinot Noir vineyards under the Harrington label are sold out until next year. The Naked Grape Wine Bar has a limited number of bottles of Pinot Noir from Wild Horse Valley, Wiley Vineyard and Gap's Crown Vineyard. Each bottle is being sold for $39.99, an amazing price for Harrington Pinot Noirs. If you're a Harrington Pinot Noir fan the Naked Grape Wine Bar is where you can purchase these extraordinary wines at remarkable prices
This is a great way to get a jump start on your holiday party preparations or gift giving. Special appetizers to complement the wines will be passed and chocolate desserts will be served compliments of ReallyGoodCookies.com.
The cost of this tasting is $20 per person. As a special incentive, either your $20 fee will be credited to a case sale or you will receive the 10% case discount, whichever is greater. Make reservations by calling the wine bar at 954-563-5631 with a major credit card or by reserving in person the next time you are at the wine bar.

Naked Grape Wine Bar • 2039 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, FL 33305 • (954) 563-5631

Comment by ChristineNajac on November 9, 2009 at 4:48am

Gotham Steak, Fontainebleau Hotel, and Sunset Corners Fine Wine and Spirits will host a Kamen wine dinner on Wednesday, November 11th at 7pm the cost for this wine dinner is $90.00 + tax and gratuity, there is complementary valet parking.

Robert Kamen had a clear concept of what he intended for his property. First and foremost was the desire to plant the highest quality Cabernet Sauvignon. Few would argue that with Kamen Vineyards he has achieved that goal! Robert Parker writes in The Wine Advocate: This small artesian estate produces a total of just over 1,000 cases, with the vineyards organically farmed by Philip Coturri. Winemaking consultant Mark Herold is the wizard behind the wines, which seem to be going from strength to strength. It would be hard to argue against the fact that Kamen is now producing one of the top four or five Cabernet Sauvignons from Sonoma.

Gotham Steak provides the perfect place by which to ‘break bread’ with Robert Kamen and taste five outstanding reds! Gotham Chef de Cuisine, John Suley, has created an inspired menu to match with the wines in what will prove to be an extraordinary evening.

THE MENU:

1st Course
Amuse Bouche- Warm Foie Gras and Duck Profiterole, Plum Ginger Glaze

2nd Course
Roasted Chestnut Soup Foie Gras, Black Truffle Cream

3rd Course
Creamy Maine Lobster Risotto, Sea Urchin, Baby Leeks, Coral Butter

4th Course
Peppered Tuna Salsify, Spinach Gnocchi, Beef Oxtail Jus

5th Course
Spiced Venison, Sweet Potato Spaetzle, Braised Red Cabbage, Spiced Port Wine Sauce

Dessert
Champagne Sorbet- Carmel Citrus Salad
Lemon Custard, Fresh Mint
Chocolate Budding- Port poached figs
Thyme Gelato. Vin Cotto

FEATURED WINES:
Kamen Cabernet 2005
Kamen Cabernet 2006
Kamen Syrah 2005
Kamen Syrah 2006
Kamen Kashmir Cuvee Cabernet 2005

For reservations call Gotham Steak at 305 674 4780

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Comment by The Wine Specialist on May 11, 2009 at 12:14pm

Gustare is the Italian word for savor--and that's exactly what we're inviting you to do.

Come enjoy a spectacular whisky tasting with Master of Whisky John Heffernan as he takes you on a journey of the senses. Il Mulino's Chef will be preparing small tapas-sized plates of delicious Italian regional cuisine designed to pair perfectly with each whisky served.

We know that you will enjoy this rare opportunity because our last whisky tasting sold out quickly.


Event Information
Who: The Wine Specialist & Il Mulino New York Restaurant
What: Single Malt Tasting & Light Italian Fare
When: May 19, 2009
Time: 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Where: 1110 Vermont Avenue NW in DC 20005
Telephone: (202) 293-1001
Tickets: $45 per person including: 5 single malt whiskies, light Italian fare, tax, and tip.

To purchase tickets call Il Mulino at (202) 293-1001 to give them your credit card information or email rhorigan@ilmulino.com.


Valet parking is available in addition to limited street parking

http://www.ilmulino.com/

Comment by The Wine Specialist on May 11, 2009 at 12:06pm

Join us this Friday, May 15 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm at Asia Nine restaurant for a fabulous tasting featuring ten top-notch German wines and Asian food with flair!

Asia Nine
915 E Street, NW
Washington, DC 20004

The winery owners and winemakers of premium German wines will present diverse wines such as dry, sparkling Rieslings to marvelously aromatic, dry Gewürztraminers, to a stupendous sweet Auslese and Eiswein.


You may purchase your tickets by calling the restaurant at (202) 629-4355 to give them your credit card information.

$45 per person including wine, food, tax, and tip

Website: http://www.asianine.com/events

Comment by Christine Olmsted on June 12, 2008 at 5:31pm

For all in the Philadelphia area........
Teikoku Restaurant
5492 West Chester Pike
Newtown Square, PA 19073
Tel: 610-644-8270
Fax: 610-644-8265
Christine Olmsted, Events coordinator





Teikoku restaurant invites you to join us for an evening of wine on the deck with wine educator and former sommelier, Matthew Esser of Shiffrin Selections and wine educator and consultant, Heather Wright of Cellar Door Imports and Executive Chef, Takao Iinuma
Thursday July 3, 2008 from 5:30 P.M. TO 7:30 P.M.


Sushi- Fresh, delicate and succulent salmon, hamachi and bass served with the traditional accoutrements
Recommended pairing- 2007 Finca la Linda Torrontes, Cafayate Salta, Argentina
Clear yellow-greenish color, floral aromas, and excellent balance between floral and fruity

Tuna Bruschetta- Soy glazed, toasted tortilla with sashimi grade tuna topped with tomato bruschetta and finished with dill aioli
Recommended pairing- NV Dr. Konstantin Frank, Salmon Run Riesling, Keuka Lake, New York
Steely acidic backbone, floral elements and pear/apple notes

Grilled lamb chops- Grilled New Zealand lamb with a Tahitian vanilla bean infuse balsamic glaze

Recommended pairing- Mar y Tierra, Carmenére Curico Valley, Chile
Brilliant red in color, with aromas of black fruits and spiced notes


Gratin spicy mussels- New Zealand green lip mussels with spicy mayo and tobiko
Recommended pairing
Pale ruby red color, strawberry sorbet and raspberry aromas soft, sweet fruit, some spice and a clean, dry finish



$30 per person includes wine, food and materials

Comment by EmilyBourbon on June 5, 2008 at 11:37am

Hello! I'm new to the consortium. I write a blog about music, events, and drinking in Los Angeles and beyond. Check it out for insider info on upcoming events and all things quirky and funny in events, wine and boozing in general. If you know of events you think I should post about, email me and it just might end up on my weekly events calendar. Cheers! EB
http://community.wallywine.com /bourbon

Comment by joesommelier on May 1, 2008 at 3:41pm

http://www.foodandwine.com/promo/classic/

Any wineries planning on exhibiting at this? eSommelier is going to be throwing an afterhours event with a local high-end home integration company and is looking for a winery to participate in the event with us. We are currently awaiting approval as an exhibitor, but either way we will have a presence in Aspen during the Classic. Our event (as well as the Classic itself) is a great way to get in front of HNW individuals with a great interest in wine. Contact me here or email me (joe@esommelier.net) if you're interested.

Comment by Lucien GABILLAUD on March 28, 2008 at 12:58pm

Join us for an Exceptional Wine-Tasting in Bordeaux

Dear “Grand Amateur”,

We have the pleasure to invite you to an exceptional wine-tasting organised by the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux in Bordeaux on May 17th and 18th 2008.

We have chosen this event for its exceptional character as well as for the conviviality of the dinners and lunches at some of the most renowned wine estates. Enjoy privileged moments as you meet the women and men that make the finest wines of Bordeaux :
- taste more than 100 prestigious Grands Crus. Each Château will present the already legendary vintage 2005 as well as a second vintage from the period between 1997 and 2004.
. dine at Grands Crus wine estates in the company of their owners, who will present their wines.
. on Sunday, visit selected Châteaux will open their doors for personalised tours and brunches.

Whether you want to join in with your family or friends, we have prepared a “Grands Amateurs” itinerary for this special occasion, which you will find by simply clicking on the following link:
http://www.tourisme-vin-bordeaux.com/upload/idees/en/Bordeaux-Wine-Lovers.pdf

Please do not hesitate to contact Cornelia or myself for any further information or booking.

We look forward to welcoming you to Bordeaux.

Oenologically yours,

Lucien GABILLAUD

VITIVINITOUR - Agent de voyages réceptif - LI 033050002
21, rue Adrien Baysselance.
33000 Bordeaux
Tél/Fax: +33 556 923 231
contact@lesacabailles.fr - cornelia@lesacabailles.fr
www.lesacabailles.fr

PS : To download the detailed programme of the Week-End des Grands Amateurs and book, please click here:
http://www.tourisme-vin-bordeaux.com/upload/idees/en/Bordeaux_Grands_Crus_GB.pdf