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 Great Wines: An 8-Session World Tour Wine Course with Bruce Cass |
| When: | Apr 01, 2008 (Tue) to
Apr 23, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM | | Cost: | $595 for 8 evening sessions | | Phone: | (415) 839-5313 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Burgess Recreation Center, Menlo Park, 94025 |
| | The Essentials of Great Wine
Our 8-session ‘Great Wines’ program is designed to help wine enthusiasts broaden their wine knowledge with expert instruction and tastings. The course includes an in-depth look at all the major grape varietals and winemaking regions around the globe... plus the culture, history, and personalitie...
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| Boeger Winery at Tam Cellars |
| When: | Apr 01, 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 |
| | Boeger Winery will be pouring at Tuesday Tastings at Tam Cellars. Boeger is a boutique winery from El Dorado County. They have terrific wine and some different varietals. Come enjoy a tasting flight!...
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| Bacio Divino Wine Dinner at Seasons Restaurant |
| When: | Apr 01, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | | Cost: | $145 | | Phone: | (415) 633-3838 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Seasons Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco, 94103 |
| | Join Bacio Divino General Manager, Luke Russ for a tour of their delectable wine collection on April 1 at Seasons Restaurant in Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco. Featured wines will include the prestigious Janzen and Vagabond along with their playful label, Bacio Divino. Seasons’ culinary team has created an exquisite four-...
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| Focus on Flavor: a Wine and Food Tasting Intensive. Class #2: Medium Bodied White Wines |
| When: | Apr 01, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | | Cost: | 70.00 per person | | Phone: | 510 444-0828 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | South Beach Yacht Club, 94133 |
| | Focus on Flavor!
Do you want to improve your wine vocabulary? Are you confused when you hear a wine being described as “ having soft tones of dried apple and baking spice? ” What’s your favorite style of Sauvignon Blanc- Loire Valley, New Zealand or California? What's your favorite style Syrah- fruity and rich or spicy an...
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| North-West Wine Themed Dinner |
| When: | Apr 01, 2008 (Tue) to
Apr 02, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM | | Cost: | $47.95 | | Phone: | 650-964-4515 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Castro Point Restaurant, 94041 |
| | Dear Friends,
You and your guests are cordially invited to our coming North-West Wine Theme Prix-Fixe Dinner at:
CASTRO POINT, 383 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041, on
Tuesday April 1st. and Wednesday April 2nd, starting from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Five Course Prix-Fixe Dinner-$47.95
Please RSVP at (650) 964-4515 during ...
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| Womens Wine Club |
| When: | Apr 02, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | | Cost: | Event fee $15 | | Phone: | 415-461-9463 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Tam Cellars in the Larkspur Landing shopping center, 94939 |
| | The Women's Wine Club is an opportunity to learn and chat about wine in a fun and relaxing environment. The 1st Wednesday of the month we will taste 3 different wines, chat about them and then enjoy a glass of your favorite with appetizers. On your first visit you will receive free a wine aroma wheel to help you in your pur...
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| Quintessa Wine Dinner @ Silks featuring pre-release of 2005 Vintage |
| When: | Apr 02, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM | | Cost: | $250 + tax and gratuity | | Phone: | 4152769787 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Silks at The Mandarin Oriental Hotel, 94104 |
| | Be the first to taste the 2005 Vintage of Quintessa as well as other Quintessa made wines, paired with an exquisite 4 course meal prepared by Chef de Cuisine Joel Huff. Winemaker Charles Thomas will guide you through his wines in a pre-dinner class and vintage vertical of Quintessa. An amazing opportunity to enjoy what chef...
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| Where's Waldo tasting at William Cross |
| When: | Apr 02, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $15 or 9.67 Euros | | Phone: | 415 346 1314 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | William Cross Wine Merchants, 94109 |
| | Actually it is a where's Steven tasting. Steven will be in Italy and Hungary tasting wines and we will be doing a tasting of the wineries he is visiting. Not quite like being there, but the dollar is worth a dollar and not $.65. Some of the wineries include Ornellaia, Le Macchiole, Vignalta and Royal Tokaji Company....
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| Quintessa 2005 Pre-release Wine Dinner @ Silks |
| When: | Apr 02, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM | | Cost: | $250 + tax and gratuity | | Phone: | 415-276-9787 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Silks @ The Mandarin Oriental Hotel, 94123 |
| | Winemaker Dinners
with Nicole Kosta, Wine Director
This series of dinners is unusual in that each event is preceded by an hour-
long tasting seminar with the winemaker or winery representative. This
allows for a comprehensive examination of the wines as well as greater
interaction between the guests and the winemaker. Fol...
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| Starry Night Winery at La Dolce Vita Wine Lounge |
| When: | Apr 03, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM | | Cost: | $10 | | Phone: | (707) 763-6363 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | La Dolce Vita Wine Lounge, 94952 |
| | Meet wine maker Wayne Hansen from Starry Night winery and try 3 fabulous and limited production red wines by this Marin County winery.
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| Downhill Winery |
| When: | Apr 04, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | $10 ($5 wine club members) | | Phone: | 9259399463 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Pleasant Hill Wine Merchants, 94523 |
| | Friday April 4th from 5-8pm - we had these wines in the wine club, and they did fabulous! Come and meet winemaker Frank Ashton. He’ll be here to educate your palate’s and sign your bottles! Tasting fee $10 ($5 wine club members)
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| Bookcook Demo at Borders (4th and Townsend) |
| When: | Apr 04, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM | | Cost: | N/A | | Phone: | 415) 357-9931 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Borders, 94107 |
| | Dear Food Friends: This Friday's Bookcook demonstration will feature local products and local cookbooks. We'll be cooking from Mustards by Cindy Pawlcyn, The Farmers Market cookbook and some books from Chronicle Books, our own hometown publisher in the neighborhood. I will be cooking with all local products, fish and p...
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| Junior Achievement's 10th Annual Wine Tasting and Auction |
| When: | Apr 05, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM | | Cost: | $75 | | Phone: | 925-465-1072 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Officer's Club Presidio, 94129 |
| | Greetings from Junior Achievement of the Bay Area, Inc.! Junior Achievement is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating young people about business, economics and free enterprise. Your support not only impacts children’s lives, but provides vital support to economic education in our schools.
On April 5, 2008, Juni...
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| Junior Achievement's 10th Annual Wine Tasting & Auction |
| When: | Apr 05, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM | | Cost: | $66.99 - $75 | | Phone: | 415-513-1099 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Officers Club, 94129 |
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For more information or to purchase tickets, visit TheAList.org
When: Saturday, April 05, 2008, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: Officers Club, Presidio, 50 Moraga Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94129
Junior Achievement of the Bay Area and Wells Fargo host the 10th Annual Junior Achievement Wine Tasting & Auction.
This event is one...
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| J. Lohr Spring Supper |
| When: | Apr 05, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM | | Cost: | $75.00 per person | | Phone: | (408) 288-5057 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | J. Lohr San Jose Wine Center, 95126 |
| | J. Lohr Spring Supper
catered by Purple Onion Catering
7:00 PM Saturday, April 5th, 2008
J. Lohr San Jose Wine Center, 1000 Lenzen Avenue
Passed Appetizers:
Crab & Caviar
Tobiko Caviar and Dungeness Crab with Avocado Cucumber Raita
Pizza La Playa
with Jambon Serrano and Manchego Cheese
2006 J. Lohr Estates Bay Mist White Ri...
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| Cooking Classes At Palio d' Asti |
| When: | Apr 05, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | | Cost: | $75.00 per person | | Phone: | 415-395-9800 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Palio d' Asti, 94111 |
| | Attention Chefs and Want-to-be Chefs- cooking classes are back at Palio. The first class will be Saturday, April 5, featuring artichokes. Sign up now, limited space is available. This is not a demonstration class- you do all the work! After cooking, chefs-to-be sit to eat the 'spoils' of their labor with wines paired by...
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| Around The World in 80 Beers --A Beer Lovers Extravaganza |
| When: | Apr 05, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | | Cost: | Only $30 in advance. | | Phone: | 800-299-2894 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | O'Neills Irish Pub, 94109 |
| | Welcome to a Fun Filled world of wenches & brews where you can taste 80 Extraordinary beers from around the world. This enjoyable event will be a unique opportunity for you to discover New & Exotic beers while gauging stylistic differences against your own preferences. All this happens at the new O'Neills Irish pub at Ghira...
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| Hall St. Helena Presents “The White Album”: Sauvignon Blanc Releases |
| When: | Apr 05, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM | | Cost: | $25 (club members $10) | | Phone: | 707-967-0700 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Hall St. Helena Winery, 94574 |
| | Be among the first to sample our vibrant 2007 Sauvignon Blancs! Join the revelry at HALL St. Helena on Saturday, April 5 between noon and 5pm. Sip 2007 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc and T Bar T Ranch Sauvignon Blanc paired with shucked-on-the-spot oysters and complementing canapés. A lineup of our newly released 2005 reds is ...
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| EBVA Passport Event |
| When: | Apr 05, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM | | Cost: | $30 online and $35 at the door | | Phone: | 510-534-9314 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Lost Canyon Winery, 94606 |
| | April 5 (12:00 – 5 PM): EBVA passport Event Join us for the "East Bay Wine Trails" Passport event sponsored by the East Bay Vintners Alliance. The price of admission gives you a "passport" to visit each participating East Bay winery, taste their current releases in a complementary souvenir glass, and sample foods prepared...
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| Aussie Reds - In-Store Tasting |
| When: | Apr 05, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | | Cost: | $20.00 | | Phone: | 925.945.1800 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Prima Vini and Ristorante, 94596 |
| | A Trip Around Australia Via Red WineJoin us for a tasting of Southern Australian red wine. We will be tasting wines from: Clare Valley, McLaren Vale, Heathcote, Eden Valley, and Langhorne Creek.
Tasting: $20 includes antipasti
2006 Adelina Wines GrenacheSouth Australia - Clare Valley
2006 The Black Chook Shiraz/ViognierSou...
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| Small Plates, Eclectic Wines, & Live Jazz |
| When: | Apr 06, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $$ - no cover charge | | Phone: | 9259440402 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Nibblers Eatery & Wine Bar, 94523 |
| | Nibblers Eatery & Wine Bar is happy to welcome back the Deb Cash Trio. Deb Cash, international vocalist & bay area native, is joined by multi talented guitarist Tony Coreman, and outstanding upright bassist Karl Hartmann. Together their mellow mix of standards and more modern tunes with a twist provides a perfect backdro...
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| Hahn Winery / Adam LaZarre Winemaker Dinner - Yuzu Restaurant |
| When: | Apr 06, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | | Cost: | $85 | | Phone: | 415-775-1873 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Yuzu Restaurant, 94118 |
| | Hahn Winery / Adam LaZarre Winemaker Dinner @Yuzu
Sunday, April 6. 6:30-8:30pm
Yuzu Restaurant, 3347 Fillmore Street, SF, CA 94123 ph: 415-775-1873
$85 per person (tax and tip included)
includes: hors d'oeuvres & wine, + 6-course dinner w/ wine pairing
Please join us for a delicious winemaker dinner featuring the wines of ...
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| Ladies Day |
| When: | Apr 06, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | | Cost: | $5 (complimentary to wine club members) | | Phone: | 9259399463 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Pleasant Hill Wine Merchants, 94523 |
| | Enjoy some fine wines and perhaps buy a gift for yourself! We’ll be featuring: Barbara's Britches Purses & Home Décor, Crystal Accents Jewelry by Susanna Ordway, Meals-by-Marlene - Personal Chef Service, BeautiControl Spa Consultation & Complimentary 10 min. massages by Irma Battig, Therapeutic Body & Energy Work. Tasting...
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| Share Our Strength ~ Taste of the Nation |
| When: | Apr 06, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 5:30 PM - 11:00 PM | | Cost: | $250.00 General Admission or $300.00 VIP Pass | | Phone: | | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Acme Chophouse (Ballpark), 94107 |
| | This is a wonderful event and you can help a great cause while enjoying great food and wine prepared and served by some of the top Chefs and Sommeliers in the Country!
Please go to the link below and join us this Sunday night at Acme Chophouse, in San Francisco.
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?OpenTableInc./c3c7a72c3f/35e5ba905b/e0...
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| Tasting of Premium Central Coast Pinot Noirs with Gary Pisoni |
| When: | Apr 07, 2008 (Mon) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | $90/Vintners Club member; $120/non-member | | Phone: | 415-381-4467 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Carnelian Room Restaurant, 94104 |
| | VINTNERS CLUB a California non-profit public-benefit corporation(founded in 1971)36 Southridge WestTiburon, California 94920Telephone: (415) 381-4467 Facsimile: (415) 381-4460 Website: http://www.vintnersclub.com E-mail: info@vintnerscl...
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| Wine Tasting Party in Union Square |
| When: | Apr 08, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM | | Cost: | Only $20 in advance, $30 at the door. | | Phone: | 925-945-8340 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | ArtPeople @ The Crocker Galleria, 94104 |
| | WINESOCIALS.COM would like to invite you to an exciting evening of ambiance and flavors at ARTPEOPLE, SF's most elegant art gallery located at the Crocker Galleria in Union Square. You will get a chance to see some intriquing art from undisclosed masters and fresh talent as you enjoy a variety of unique wines from different...
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| Dry Creek Vineyards at Tam Cellars |
| When: | Apr 08, 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 |
| | Dry Creek Vineyards from the beautiful Dry Creek Valley will be pouring their wines at Tam Cellars. This winery is family owned and has a solid line-up of terrific wines across several varietals. Come enjoy a tasting flight!...
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| World-Renowned Beers & Creole Food Pairing |
| When: | Apr 08, 2008 (Tue) to
Apr 09, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM | | Cost: | $35.95 | | Phone: | 650-964-4515 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Castro Point Restaurant, 94041 |
| | Dear Friends,
You and your guests are cordially invited to our coming World-Renowned Beer pairing with Prix-Fixe Creole Dinner from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM ($35.95) at:
CASTRO POINT, 383 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041, onTuesday April 8th. and Wednesday April 9th.
Please RSVP at (650) 964-4515 during our business hours,...
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| chocolate infused 5 course dinner @ supperclub, april 8-13 |
| When: | Apr 08, 2008 (Tue) to
Apr 13, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM | | Cost: | $60-$70 | | Phone: | 415-348-0600 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | supperclub san francisco, 94107 |
| | supperclub san francisco celebrates international chocolate week -- april 8-13
5 course chocolate-inspired surprise prix fixe -- $60-70optional flight of 5 chocolate cocktails -- $35
example entrée: cocoa nib and panko encrusted escolar on a bed of celery root moussaline
Thurs. 4/9 & Sun. 4/13 : $60 for 5 courses, plus t...
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| South African Wines at William Cross |
| When: | Apr 09, 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 taste a slew of new releases from South Africa...
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| Winemaker Dinner at Nectar Wine Lounge Burlingame: Flowers Vineyard and Winery |
| When: | Apr 09, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:30 AM | | Cost: | $130 tax and tip not included | | Phone: | 650.558.9200 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Nectar Burlingame, 94010 |
| | Winemaker dinner at Nectar Burlingame with
Flowers Vineyards and WineryWednesday, April 9th at 7pm
Join us for our inaugural Winemaker Dinner, with esteemed Pinot Noir and Chardonnay producer, Flowers Vineyard & Winery, from the stunningly beautiful Sonoma Coast. Chat with our esteemed guests from Flowers, Katy Wilson an...
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| Lopez de Heredia and Buil & Gine Dinner at Orson in San Francisco Wednesday, April 9th 2008 |
| When: | Apr 09, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 11:30 PM | | Cost: | $145.00 plus tax, gratuity included | | Phone: | 650 556 2758 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Orson Restaurant, 94107 |
| | K&L Wine Merchants are excited to announce that we will be hosting Maria Jose Lopez de Heredia from Lopez de Heredia (Rioja, Spain) and Xavi Buil from Buil & Gine (Priorat/Monsant, Spain) at a fantastic dinner at the restaurant Orson in San Francisco, located just up the road about two blocks from our San Francisco locatio...
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| Zinfandel Jamboree at Artisan Wine Lounge |
| When: | Apr 09, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | | Cost: | $12 | | Phone: | 925-280-1633 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Artisan Wine Lounge & Cafe, 94596 |
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Zinfandel Tasting at Artisan
Join us Wednesday for an exciting adventure into the world of Zinfandel! We’ll be experimenting with one of California’s most popular varietals via four different Zins from all over our sunny state. We’re going to hit Amador County with J. Runquist’s “Z”, Sones Cellars out of Santa Clara Co...
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| Wine Club Members 'Pick Up Party' |
| When: | Apr 09, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | | Cost: | $10 | | Phone: | 9259399463 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Pleasant Hill Wine Merchants, 94523 |
| | Wed. Apr. 9th & Thurs., Apr. 10th from 5-7pm:
WINE CLUB PICK UP PARTY
Featuring McManis & Praxis/Arbios wines
Complementary to members
($10 for non-members or join the club apply your tasting fee to your first month’s wine!)
It’s every month and tons of fun! Taste over 25 wines from the Old Vine Wine of the Month Club win...
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| Wine Tasting Party in Los Gatos |
| When: | Apr 10, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM | | Cost: | Only $20 in advance, $30 at the door. | | Phone: | 925-945-8340 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Number One Broadway Nightclub, 95030 |
| | Last year's Wine Tasting & Live Band Dance at this fun nightclub was so much fun, we're doing it again! All the wine you can taste from a variety of boutique wineries accompanied by appetizers to cleanse your palate.
Followed by dancing to the Live Music of Sweet Lucy. Co-sponsored with The Society of Single Professionals....
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| Roy's 20th Anniversary food and wine pairing dinner |
| When: | Apr 10, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM | | Cost: | $100 | | Phone: | (415) 777-0277 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Roy's Restaurant, 94107 |
| | Roy's 20th Anniversary Culinary Tour dinner features a specially prepared five-course dinner using local produce and artisan products prepared by Roy Yamaguchi and San Francisco chef partner Ty Mahler. The menu will be paired with fine wines and spirits with a focus on New Zealand, Australia and France. Roy Yamaguchi himsel...
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| Meet Spanish winemaker Jose Tourino at Sens restaurant |
| When: | Apr 10, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | | Cost: | 15.00 | | Phone: | 415.391.0758 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Sens Restaurant, 94111 |
| | Sens Restaurant in conjunction with Wine Bar & Shop present Spanish winemaker Jose Tourino from the Rias Baixas region. He will be featuring his two 90 point (Wine & Spirits, April 2007) Albarinos as well as three Ribera del Duero reds the Wine Advocate rated 88, 89 and 92 points. Your $15 ticket will also enter you into ...
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| The After Party |
| When: | Apr 11, 2008 (Fri) to
Apr 13, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | $10 ($5 wine club members) | | Phone: | 9259399463 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Pleasant Hill Wine Merchants, 94523 |
| | Apr. 11th, 12th & 13th: "THE AFTER PARTY"
Couldn’t make the regular wine club pick-up? Come to the hottest “After Party” in town. We will have select wines from this month’s wine club open and available to taste. Tasting Fee: $10 ($5 wine club members)
Fri 5-8pm
Sat & Sun 2-5pm
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| Pick of the Vine -- Food & Wine Gala |
| When: | Apr 12, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM | | Cost: | $45 advance, $50 at door if not sold out | | Phone: | 707-526-4108 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 95402 |
| | 21st presentation of this Gala Food & Wine tasting event at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa. Thirty-five premier Sonoma County wineries pour their award winning wines, and many local caterers provide hors d'oeuvres and snacks. There will be large live and silent auctions of collectible and library wines, dinners, ...
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| Wine Tasting Party for Single Professionals |
| When: | Apr 12, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM | | Cost: | Only $20 in advance, $30 at the door. | | Phone: | 925-945-8340 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | California Modern Art Gallery, 94103 |
| | WINESOCIALS.COM & The Society of Single Professionals would like to invite you to an evening of Art, Wine and a lot of Mingling. Taste a variety of different boutique wines as you lose yourself in conversation. Appetizers will be on hand to accompany the wines and cleanse your palate....
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| Art & Wine Tasting Party for Singles |
| When: | Apr 12, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM | | Cost: | $30 at the door | | Phone: | 415/507-9962 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | California Modern Art Gallery, 94103 |
| | Meet new single friends who appreciate fine art and fine wine! $20/advance (by April 11) or $30/door includes all the wines you can taste, from boutique wineries; accompanied by appetizers to cleanse the palate. Adults of all ages welcome. Dress to impress! Saturday, April 12, 2008, 7:30-9:30pm.
LOCATION: California Modern ...
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| Taste of Sonoma: In wine & cheese. |
| When: | Apr 12, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | | Cost: | $15 tasting fee per person waived with a purchase of $30 or more per person | | Phone: | 9259440402 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Nibblers Eatery & Wine Bar, 94523 |
| | Take yourself away from the drudgery of taxes and come play with us at a casual & fun afternoon tasting. We will be pairing some outstanding artisan Sonoma cheeses with premium Sonoma wines, with an optional dessert wine tasting.
Reservations recommended to ensure a delightful experience for all.
$15 tasting fee per perso...
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| Wine tasting and food pairing seminar at WINE Bar & Shop |
| When: | Apr 12, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM | | Cost: | 15.00 | | Phone: | 415-391-0758 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | WINE Bar & Shop, 94111 |
| | Welcome to WINE Bar & Shop's inaugural wine tasting and food pairing Saturdays. We will be featuring 5 delicious Spring wines and pairing them with delicacies from around the world. A guided tour of the wines and regions will be followed by a food preparation demonstration. Get away from the crowds at the Farmer's Market...
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| Value Wines - In-Store Tasting @ Prima - 3-5pm |
| When: | Apr 12, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | | Cost: | $15.00 | | Phone: | 925-924-1800 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Prima Vini/Ristorante, 94598 |
| | Saturday, Apr. 12th - 3-5pm
Take a break from doing your taxes! Come join us for some fun and taste some delicious domestic wines that cost less than $20.00. Tasting: $15 includes antipasti RSVP to Terry: terry@primawine.com or call 925-945-1800x15
Sauvignon Blanc - Sonoma County2006 Tres Sabores Sauvignon Blanc Farina Vine...
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| San Francisco International CHOCOLATE SALON |
| When: | Apr 13, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | | Cost: | 20 door, $17.50 advance | | Phone: | 415-263-6800 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Fort Mason Conference CEnter, 94123 |
| | The finest major chocolate show on the West Coast takes place this Spring at the 2nd Annual San Francisco International CHOCOLATE SALON, Sunday April 13, 2008 at the Fort Mason Conference Center in San Francisco. Chocolate aficionados, fanatics, buyers and journalists can experience the finest in artisan, gourmet & premium ...
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| Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the Wines of Italy |
| When: | Apr 13, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM | | Cost: | $60/person | | Phone: | 415-832-9871 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Edwardian Wine Society/Mission District, 94103 |
| | Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about the Wines of Italy
Do you know that Italy has the most grape varietals, styles of wine, and largest per capita consumption than any other country in the world? And Italians are likely the most opinionated and passionate about their favorites. Mention a French wine in a piazza in Ita...
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| Italian Intensive with Master Sommelier Catherine Fallis aka grape goddess |
| When: | Apr 15, 2008 (Tue) to
Apr 18, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | | Cost: | $715.50 | | Phone: | 707-967-1010, ext 2565 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Culinary Institute of America, Greystone, Rudd Center for Professional Wine Studies, 94574 |
| | Join Master Sommelier Catherine Fallis, aka grape goddess, for a four day intensive workshop on the wines of Italy, with a special emphasis on Piedmont and Tuscany. Extensive tastings in a world class wine lab. Lunch included. This is an Advanced level class....
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| Jordan Wine Tasting/Dinner with Rob Davis, Campton Place, San Francisco |
| When: | Apr 15, 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 |
| | Winemaker Feastwith Richard Dean, Master Sommelier
This series of dinners is unusual in that each event is preceded by an hour-long tasting and seminar with the winemaker. This allows for a comprehensiveexamination of the wines as well as greater interaction between guests and thewinemaker. Following the tasting/seminar a f...
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| Wine Sensitivity Training - A wine tasting skills class with Dave the Wine Merchant! |
| When: | Apr 15, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | $49 | | Phone: | 866-746-7293 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Reaves Gallery, 94114 |
| | Wine Sensitivity Training Class!
Hone your wine detection skills with Dave the Wine Merchant.
First, we'll loosen up with some time-tested tasting exercises.
Then put these new skills to work in the ultimate test - a blind tasting of 6 different wines. Valuable (though largely worthless) prizes for those who can match ea...
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| Wine Tasting of White and Red Blends at Tam Cellars |
| When: | Apr 15, 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 2 white and 4 red blends. Blended wines often are the best wines because the different varietals add complexity and structure to produce a smooth wine. Come enjoy a tasting flight!...
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| Meet the winemaker from Hatcher Winery at WINE Bar & Shop |
| When: | Apr 15, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 4:30 PM - 7:30 AM | | Cost: | 15.00 | | Phone: | 415-391-0758 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | WINE Bar & Shop, 94111 |
| | Meet the winemaker from WINE Bar & Shop's favorite winery, Hatcher. Located in the Sierra Foothills, Hatcher produces about 3000 cases of wine total, spread among several varietals and blends. They will be bringing five or six wines to taste, some white and red, and maybe some ice wine. These guys make great wine and are t...
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| Provencal Inspired-Seafood Extravaganza |
| When: | Apr 15, 2008 (Tue) to
Apr 16, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM | | Cost: | $48.95+$24.95 | | Phone: | 650-964-4515 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Castro Point Restaurant, 94041 |
| | PROVENCAL INSPIRED – SEAFOOD EXTRAVAGANZA
SIX-COURSE PRE-FIXE DINNER $48.95
Tuesday, April 15th & Wednesday, April 16th 2008
Castro Point Restaurant 383 Castro Street, Mountain View
RSVP at (650) 964-4515 during our business hours, or send us an e-mail at Castro_Point@Yahoo.com for your reservation (which is highly recommen...
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| AIWF Norcal BYOB dinner on the Peninsula |
| When: | Apr 16, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM | | Cost: | $65 AIWF members; $90 non-members | | Phone: | 415-508-6790 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Giuliana's Ristorante Italiano, 94070 |
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Giuliana's Ristorante Italiano
788 Laurel Street, San Carlos, CA 94070
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 @ 6:30 PM
Something New:
Enjoy casual family dining on the Peninsula and BYOB*
Join AIWF on April 16 at Giuliana’s Ristorante Italiano in San Carlos.
*Bring your own special wine to share: This is an opportunity to bring out...
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| Tax Day Wines at William Cross |
| When: | Apr 16, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $15 | | Phone: | 415 346 1314 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | William Cross Wine Merchants, 94109 |
| | As April 15 passes, we will taste wines that defy the price tag and give you a lot of bang for not so much bucks....
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| 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Tasting Seminar |
| When: | Apr 16, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM | | Cost: | $46.00 | | Phone: | | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Jim Gallagher's Wine Semnars, 94122 |
| | A comparative tasting of eight 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon: Beringer 'Knights Valley', Caymus 'Napa'; Envy 'Napa'; Provenance 'Napa--Rutherford'; Robert Craig 'Napa-Affinity'; Shafer 'One Point Five'; 'Snowden 'Napa--Reserve'; Turnbull 'Napa'.
Reservations are prepaid: Seating is limited to 14. A glass for each wine is necess...
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| Eric Ross Winery at Artisan |
| When: | Apr 16, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | | Cost: | 10 | | Phone: | 925-280-1633 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Artisan Wine Lounge & Cafe, 94596 |
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Eric Ross Winery comes to Artisan!
We’ll be here Wednesday evening with Diane and Dennis from Eric Ross Winery as well as meteorologist Steve Paulson from KTVU Channel 2 News! He won’t be telling you about the weather, but he will be telling you about the wine! Steve introduced Artisan to these great wines, an...
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| April Takes Us To Peru |
| When: | Apr 16, 2008 (Wed) to
Apr 20, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $$ | | Phone: | 925/944-0402 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Nibblers Eatery & Wine Bar, 94523 |
| | This South American country is known for its diverse cuisine.
The flavors of the indigenous culture as well as Incan, Spanish, Basque, Italian, British, French, African, Cantonese, and Japanese influences make this an exciting region for culinary exploration.
Nibblers will be offering small plates that highlight the best of...
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| The 6th Annual Monte Carlo Night |
| When: | Apr 17, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 7:30 PM - 12:30 AM | | Cost: | $57.99 - $100 | | Phone: | 415-513-1099 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Bently Reserve, 94111 |
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For more information or to purchase tickets, visit TheAList.org
When: Thursday, April 17, 2008, 7:30 PM - 12:30 AM
Where: Bently Reserve, 301 Battery Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
This will be an evening of decadent gaming, delectable morsels, and wild amusements, benefiting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Man and Wo...
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| Bliss - Bay Club Marin's 5th Anniversary Party |
| When: | Apr 18, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM | | Cost: | $65 - $80 | | Phone: | 415-513-1099 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Bay Club Marin, 94925 |
| | Please join us for Marin's social event of the year. An evening of Elegance and Delight, benefiting Big Brothers & Big Sisters.
The Bay Club Marin's 5 Year Anniversary Party will feature...
• Complimentary, Top-shelf OPEN BAR
• Hors d'oeuvres from Marin's finest restaurants
• A Magical Martini Lounge
• The Bay Area's most ...
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| Joseph Family Vineyards - In-Store Tasting |
| When: | Apr 18, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | | Cost: | 0 | | Phone: | 925-924-1800 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Prima Vini/Ristorante, 94598 |
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Join us for a complimentary tasting ot the:
Joseph Family Vineyards2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley
Joseph Family Vineyards will be pouring their 2005 vintage which is probably their most complex yet, with multiple layers of bright, black cherry overlain with a mocha finish, the result of seamless integration of c...
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| Zepaltas Winery |
| When: | Apr 18, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | $20 ($10 wine club members) | | Phone: | 9259399463 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Pleasant Hill Wine Merchants, 94523 |
| | We’re going “sideways” for Zepaltas Winery with special guest Ryan Zepaltas Tasting fee $20 ($10 wine club members) With Special Feature: Mini Mushroom & Onion Tartlets made exclusively for us by Q~D Pies, Sonya Ann Roth — the perfect accompaniment for Pinot’s!
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| Palmaz Vineyard Wine Tasting and Dinner |
| When: | Apr 19, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 4:30 AM - 8:30 AM | | Cost: | $30-50$ | | Phone: | 650-964-4515 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Castro Point Restaurant, 94041 |
| | Upcoming Palmaz Vineyard Wine Tasting and Dinner:
Saturday April 19th
Tasting only from 4.30pm - 5.30pm: "Palmaz Vineyard" considered the new legacy and as one of the upcoming cult cabernet wine producers in Napa Valley. The first consulting winemaker was the legendary Randy Dunn of the famed Dunn Vineyards. Randy Dunn es...
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| JC Cellars Library Premiere |
| When: | Apr 19, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM | | Cost: | $15 advance online tix sales; $20 at the door | | Phone: | 510-465-5900 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | JC Cellars, 94607 |
| | We are doing a bit of spring cleaning, dusting off our older bottles and allowing friends the opportunity to taste and purchase a few of these aged beauties. For sure this will be a popular event, and understandably supplies are limited, so get to the winery early for the best selection. An array of artisan cheeses and pa...
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| Draeger's Annual Best of California Tasting |
| When: | Apr 19, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | | Cost: | Tasting fee will apply ranging from $2-$15 per taste. | | Phone: | 925-648-5845 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Draeger's in Blackhawk, 94506 |
| | SAVE THE DATE!!!!
It's Draeger's Best of California Tasting. We will be uncorking approx. 35 wines from the best of California wineries and vineyards. Draeger's Wine Dept. will host this event at the Draeger's Blackhawk Cooking School. Those who attended our Burgundy Blow-Out on March 8 know how much fun it was so check ...
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| Devil's Gulch Ranch - Pinot Tasting |
| When: | Apr 19, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | | Cost: | $50 | | Phone: | 707 953-0923 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Devil's Gulch Ranch, 94946 |
| | A few bottles of 2004 Dutton-Goldfield Devils Gulch Vineyard Marin County Pinot Noir, AND the 2004 Sean Thackrey Andromeda Devils Gulch Ranch Marin County Pinot Noir have just been discovered. With this discovery, we have decided to have a fund raiser for our summer camp. We’ll taste the wines, as well as our rabbit, pork, ...
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| The Wines of Piemonte: Tasting & Seminar at Ottimista |
| When: | Apr 20, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | | Cost: | $55/pp (includes educational materials, tasting & food pairings) | | Phone: | 415.674.8400 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Ottimista Enoteca-Cafe, 94123 |
| | Fresh on the heels of early April’s VinItaly pilgrimage and trip to Piemonte, Ottimista wine director Don Jost will lead an in-depth tasting and discussion on the Northern Italian region of Piemonte.
Home to Italy's two greatest reds, Barolo and Barbaresco, Piemonte is also producing some exceptional whites from grapes lik...
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| Five Guys and a Barrel |
| When: | Apr 20, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | | Cost: | $95 inclusive | | Phone: | 415-674-3406 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Cathedral Hill Hotel, 94109 |
| | THE BEER CHEF
Presents
Dinner with the Brewmasters
Sunday April 20, 2008
The Cathedral Hill Hotel
Featuring
Five Guys and a Barrel
Allagash, Avery, Dogfish Head, Lost Abbey and Russian River
Reception
6:30 PM
Beer Chef’s Hors D’Oeuvre Selection
Allagash White and Russian River Blind Pig
Dinner
7:30PM
First Course
Citrus Cu...
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| Bargetto Winery at Aldo's Ristorante Italiano, by Club WINO |
| When: | Apr 20, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | 50.00 | | Phone: | | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Aldo's Ristorante Italiano, 95032 |
| | BARGETTO WINERY of Soquel, with winemaker John Bargetto,
has produced handcrafted wines in the Santa Cruz Mountains since 1933. They’re celebrating their 75th Anniversary. We specialize in estate grown varietals from our vineyard in the Santa Cruz Mountains, overlooking the beautiful Monterey Bay. Our family invites you to ...
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| Malbec Wine Tasting! |
| When: | Apr 20, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | | Cost: | 16.00 | | Phone: | 650-363-8737 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Savvy Cellar Wines, 94063 |
| | Malbec, the King of Argentina
Long known as one of the six grapes allowed in the blend of red Bordeaux wine, the French plantations of Malbec are now found primarily in Cahors in the South West France region. It is increasingly celebrated as an Argentine varietal wine. We have five unique 90 point Malbecs to share in a sid...
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| Master of Wine Annual Austrian Wine Tasting |
| When: | Apr 21, 2008 (Mon) | | Time: | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | $30 | | Phone: | 913-385-7376 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Ferry Building Marketplace, 94111 |
| | The Annual Masters of Wine Austrian Wine Tasting is designed for the wine student, especially for those involved in the Master of Wine, Master Sommelier, and/or WSET programs. The tasting features a broad survey of Austrian wine, reflecting the country's many wine regions, as well as the breadth of grapes and styles being p...
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| Carlos Lucas Portugese Winemaker Dinner |
| When: | Apr 21, 2008 (Mon) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM | | Cost: | $60 per person, wine included+ tax and gratuity | | Phone: | 415-775-1550 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | 1550 Hyde Cafe & Wine Bar, 94109 |
| | Carlos Lucas, Portugal’s 2007 winemaker of the year will be on hand to pour and discuss his wines. A four course, Portugese menu is served with the selections.
Featured wines will be:
2007 Quinta De Cabriz, Colehita Seleccionada, Dão
2006 Quinta De Cabriz, Colehita Seleccionada, Dão
2004 Quinta De Cabriz, Reserva, Dão
2005...
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| Focus on Flavor: a Wine and Food Tasting Intensive. Class #3 Spicy Whites and Big Whites |
| When: | Apr 22, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | | Cost: | 70.00 per person | | Phone: | 510 444-0828 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | South Beach Yacht Club, 94133 |
| | Focus on Flavor!
Do you want to improve your wine vocabulary? Are you confused when you hear a wine being described as “ having soft tones of dried apple and baking spice? ” What’s your favorite style of Sauvignon Blanc- Loire Valley, New Zealand or California? What's your favorite style Syrah- fruity and rich or spicy an...
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| Donati Family Vineyards at Tam Cellars |
| When: | Apr 22, 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 |
| | Donati Family Vineyards will be pouring their wines at Tam Cellars. Donati is small, family owned winery in San Benito County that makes some great wines. Come enjoy a tasting flight!...
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| ViniPortugal Presents More Than 300 New Portuguese Wines to San Francisco |
| When: | Apr 22, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | $40 suggested donation at the door | | Phone: | | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Palace Hotel, 94105 |
| | ViniPortugal is pleased to introduce more than 30 Portuguese wine producers to San Francisco on Tuesday, April 22. After a successful foray into the Bay Area last spring, members of the trade and consumers alike will have an exclusive opportunity to sample more than 300 new wines. The San Francisco event will be held at t...
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| Wines of Portugal - Discover the Diversity |
| When: | Apr 22, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 2:00 PM - 6:30 PM | | Cost: | For all industry related attendees the event is free. For non-industry attendees the cost is $40.00. 100% of the proceeds go directly to Project Open Hand | | Phone: | 1.800.871.9012 (ext. 24552#) | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Palace Hotel, 94105-3402 |
| | VINIPORTUGAL takes great pleasure in inviting you to their 4th annual wine tasting event, featuring more than 30 producers and over 300 wines from Portugal. Experience under one roof the country's elegant reds, refreshing whites, juicy roses and extraordinary Ports. ...
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| 2006 Pinot Noir |
| When: | Apr 22, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM | | Cost: | $41.50 | | Phone: | | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Jim Gallagher's Wine Semnars, 94122 |
| | A comparative tasting of eight 2006 premium Pinot Noir: Alesia 'Sonoma Coast--Fastaff Road'; Bjornstad 'Sonoma Coast--Hellenthal'; Calera 'Central Coast'; Ketcham Estate 'Ketcham Vyd'; MacPhail 'Sonoma Coast--Pratt'; MacPhail 'Anderson Valley--Ferrington'; & Owen Roe 'Yamhill-Carlton--The Kilmore'. A discussion follows the...
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| Greek-Inspired Wine-Pairing Dinner |
| When: | Apr 22, 2008 (Tue) to
Apr 23, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM | | Cost: | $48.95 |
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