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 Twin Cities Wine - Wine After Work: Ridge and Seghesio - American wine icons |
| When: | Apr 01, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM | | Cost: | $45.00 per person | | Phone: | 651-699-5834 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | W.A. Frost and Company, 55102 |
| | What could be better than gathering with a few new friends and learning about wine in a casual and educational setting? ‘Wine After Work’ classes are a great non-intimidating way to learn more about this seemingly daunting subject. The classes are small, efficient, affordable, and enjoyable.
There are two wineries that have...
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| Wine Women & Africa at Neptune’s! |
| When: | Apr 01, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | | Cost: | $85 | | Phone: | | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Neptune Café Italiana, 55449 |
| | Come dressed in safari, but be prepared to experience dining at its finest at "Blaine's Hidden Secret," Neptune Italiana Café. Bryan Feist, formerly of Goodfellows, California Café, Ciao Bella and the D'Amico Family of Restaurants; and his Chef, Chadd Keyes, will offer a Mediterranean inspired MENU of six courses paired wi...
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| Surdyk's Wine & Cheese: A Pairing Primer |
| When: | Apr 01, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:30 AM | | Cost: | $40 | | Phone: | 612 379 3232 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Elsie's Banquet Room, 55413 |
| | Instructor: Terrence French and Kate Cheney
This class is an exploration that will give your taste buds a real workout! We’ll focus on the taste, texture, and mouthfeel of an array of cheeses. Join us and explore how each of these components plays a part in choosing the right style of wine to enhance your total tasting exp...
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| Spectacular 10-Day Cue Wine Cellar 30% off Celebration |
| When: | Apr 01, 2008 (Tue) to
Apr 06, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM | | Cost: | $20 prix fixe lunches/$30 dinners/ with Wine Flights | | Phone: | 612-225-6499 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Cue Restaurant at the Guthrie, 55415 |
| | THIS IS A REAL FIRST - The Cue's remarkable 3 year old, 4000 bottle wine cellar collection ,which is nearly 20 pages long with prices up to $1000, is overflowing - and we need more room - So we have declared the first 10-Days of April as our first ever CELLAR WINE CELEBRATION . . .No foolin'... 1st- WEEK HIGHLIGHTS: ...
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| Napa Valley Merryvale Wine Dinner |
| When: | Apr 03, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM | | Cost: | 75 + tax & gratuity | | Phone: | 952-475-4960 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | NorthCoast Restaurant, 55391 |
| | NorthCoast Restaurant
is proud to present
a wine dinner featuring
One of Napa Valley's Premier Producers
Saturday, May 3, 7PM
6 Courses of Cuisine
5 Exquisite Napa Valley Wines
$75 per person
Call 952.475.4960 for more information.
Menu will be posted online at www.northcoastwayzata.com one week prior to the event.
Come enj...
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| SOLD-OUT!! Celbration of Italy's Premier Wine Regions: Umbria and Tuscany |
| When: | Apr 05, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | | Cost: | $75 + gratuity | | Phone: | 952-475-4960 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | NorthCoast Restaurant, 55391 |
| | Join Us for a Celebration of Italy's Premier Wine Regions: Umbria and Tuscany
at NorthCoast Restaurant in Downtown Wayzata
Saturday, April 5, 2008 7PM
952.475.4960
This dinner is going to be a knockout. We at the restaurant have been looking forward to these wines and pairing food with them for months now. Seven fabulous ...
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| Aurora Wines & Spirits Spring Grand Wine Tasting |
| When: | Apr 05, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM | | Cost: | No Cost | | Phone: | 952-361-9606 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Aurora Wines & Spirits, 55318 |
| | THe Spring Grand Wine Tasting kicks off our Aniverary Sale Thanks for 8 years in business. We will have around 150 wines from around the world to try before you buy. There is no charge for this event. We hope to see you here. All wine in stock 750ml size will be on sale for 30% off....
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| Wine & Dine Experience @ the Chateau |
| When: | Apr 07, 2008 (Mon) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 9:30 AM | | Cost: | $50 pp | | Phone: | 952-435-7709 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Chateau Lamothe Wine~Dine~Events, 55306 |
| | Enjoy 8 wines paired with the flavorful foods from the Chateau. Go to our website for more information.
Once again we are pairing up with WineStyles of Shakopee for a fun evening of delicious food and wine and education. Cat & Fiddle owner, Corey Lahms, will feature Chateau Lamothe Wines of Bordeaux. March's Wine & Dine Ex...
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| Surdyk's Liquor presents: Sake and Sushi |
| When: | Apr 07, 2008 (Mon) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:30 AM | | Cost: | $50 | | Phone: | 612 379 3232 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Origami Resturant, 55414 |
| | Instructor: Kate Eckblad & Takeshi Hatori
This class is for the novice who may have tried sake and/or sushi but wants to discover how and why these two pair up so well, and learn the varied and different styles of both. You’ll gain a wealth of knowledge so you can experiment on your own and feel confident of your pairing ...
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| Surdyk's Liquor presents: Fermented Fruit: Brandy from A-Z class |
| When: | Apr 07, 2008 (Mon) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:30 AM | | Cost: | $40 | | Phone: | 612 379 3232 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Elsie's, 55413 |
| | Instructor: Alex Strohoffer
From Apple Calavados to Zinfandel grappa, if you can grow a fruit, you can distill a brandy! This class will prove to you that Brandy isn’t just limited to Cognacs or Grandpa’s Sidecars! Distilled fruits provide a greater geographical area, more raw materials, and more finished products than an...
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| Surdyks Liquor presents: Terrific Wines Under $15 class |
| When: | Apr 07, 2008 (Mon) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:30 AM | | Cost: | $40 | | Phone: | 612 379 3232 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Elsie's, 55413 |
| | Instructor: Roger Clark
Great wine doesn’t have to break the bank! We will scour the globe, sift through the hype, dodge the pitfalls, and uncover the hidden gems in the universe of wine bargains. We aren’t talking bargain basement, but we guarantee bang for your buck. Come to learn the principles of bargain shopping, to...
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| The Rosewood Room Wine Club- Special Event |
| When: | Apr 08, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $30 Available At Door | | Phone: | 612-465-8585 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Rosewood Room, 55401 |
| | The Rosewood Room Wine Club
5th Edition- Tuesday, April 8th 2008
A BIG thank you to all those who have been coming month after month to support our wine club! We adore our regulars and we missed some of the familiar faces this last one! Each month we grow and new faces join, it’s been a great networking tool for all and w...
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| Wine Class - Cabernet |
| When: | Apr 10, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $25 | | Phone: | 952-361-0044 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Dolce Vita Wine Shop in the Chaska Depot, 55318 |
| | Learn about wine the old fashioned way – by tasting it! Each week at Dolce Vita we study one of the best selling wine grape varietals. Our class on April 10 is Cabernet Sauvignon. By taking these classes, you should:
- Know what taste to expect from quality wines sold in stores and restaurants, just by reading the label ...
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| A Wine Affair ~ An Aussie April Celebration April 10th! |
| When: | Apr 10, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM | | Cost: | $35 in advance, $40 at door - call about discounts | | Phone: | (612) 623-0608 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | St. Anthony Main Event Centre, 55419 |
| | This is the perfect time of year as the snow is melting to feature the earthy flavors of Australian wines - both red and white alike. The minerals of the Australian soil compliment the salty Sunday hams like no other wine. Be sure to put this event on your calendar to refresh yourself after a winter of being cooped up indoo...
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| A Wine Affair~ An Aussie April Celebration |
| When: | Apr 10, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM | | Cost: | $35 in advance, $40 at door | | Phone: | 612.874.0880 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | St. Anthony Main Event Centre, 55414 |
| | April is the perfect time of year to feature the earthy flavors of Australian wines, both red and white alike. The minerals of the Australian soil compliment salty Sunday hams like no other wine. Be sure to put this event on your calendar to refresh yourself after a winter of being cooped up indoors. A spectacular evenin...
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| 5 Course Spanish Wine Dinner |
| When: | Apr 10, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM | | Cost: | $80/person or $150/couple | | Phone: | 952-891-6569 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Enjoy Restaurant, 55124 |
| | Spanish Cuisine without leaving the country
Our Executive Chef has created five courses.
Each course is paired with an authentic wine
creating an experience for you and your palate
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| Worldwide Riesling Class $25 |
| When: | Apr 12, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | | Cost: | $25 | | Phone: | 952-451-6488 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Braemar Golf Course, 55431 |
| | YOU MUST PREPAY FOR THIS EVENT SO CONTACT ME.
Join us for the only independent wine education course in the state. John Glas of Wineglas does not work for a distributor or wine shop so expect the best wines from around the world.
We will explore Rieslings from Germany, Austria, France, the US & more. Light appetizers will...
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| Free Art Show and Wine Tasting - Meet the Artist |
| When: | Apr 12, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | | Cost: | Free | | Phone: | 952-361-0044 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Dolce Vita Wine Shop in the Chaska Depot, 55318 |
| | Join us on Saturday, April 12 for our second annual Art Show and Wine Tasting with watercolorist Charlotte Laxen. She will bring in and display new and original work of scenes from France and southern Minnesota. Check out samples of her work at www.charlottelaxen.com.
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| SOLD-OUT! McDonald's Wine Shop presents French Wine Tasting |
| When: | Apr 14, 2008 (Mon) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | | Cost: | $15.00 | | Phone: | 612-721-6686 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Dominguez Restaurant, 55417 |
| | Join us for a fantastic opportunity to understand and appreciate the great
wines of France. Dana Lade from the Fine Wine Division of Quality Wines
and Spirits will pour seven wines and explain what makes French wines the
standard for wine making around the world.
1. Francois Montand Brut NV (South West)
2. Chateau de Valme...
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| Surdyks Liquor wine class: Classic Styles: Ols World vs New World |
| When: | Apr 14, 2008 (Mon) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:30 AM | | Cost: | $45 | | Phone: | 612 379 3232 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Elsie's, 55413 |
| | Instructor: Nicholas Livingston
Each bottle of wine speaks with its own voice of tradition, terroir and heritage. In this class we will taste the difference between the traditions of the old world and the new. Compare the great wine making customs of the classic approach with the dynamic new methods of modern winemaking. ...
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| Wine Dinner with French Winemaker Sacha Lichine |
| When: | Apr 14, 2008 (Mon) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $50.00 | | Phone: | 612-378-0237 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Signature Cafe, 55414 |
| | French winemaker (and living legend!) Sacha Lichine will be at the Signature Cafe to present his wines on Monday, April 14th. The Lichine Estate is in the South of France, where they create beautiful wines and make some of the most exquisite rose to be found anywhere in the world. This is a can't miss event!
Wines will be...
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| Surdyk's Liquor Class: American Artisanal wine and cheese |
| When: | Apr 15, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:30 AM | | Cost: | $45 | | Phone: | 612 379 3232 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Elsie's, 55413 |
| | Instructor: Nicholas Livingston
Each bottle of wine speaks with its own voice of tradition, terroir and heritage. In this class we will taste the difference between the traditions of the old world and the new. Compare the great wine making customs of the classic approach with the dynamic new methods of modern winemaking. ...
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| April In Paris by Mac's Liquor |
| When: | Apr 16, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | Wine Club member $8 non members $10. | | Phone: | 952-935-9291 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Tuttles Restaurant and Bowl, 55343 |
| | We will be tasting nine wines from five of Frances great wine regions. We'll sample them with some very traditional French cuisine.
For further info phone Mac's Liquor 952-935-9291 or stop at 8550 Excelsior Blvd....
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| Organic and Biodynamic Wine Tasting |
| When: | Apr 17, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | | Cost: | $10 | | Phone: | 612.333.8686 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Zipp's Liquors, 55406 |
| | There is a ton of confusion and misunderstanding surrounding wines that are made from organic and biodynamic grapes, join Zipp’s as we cut through the B.S. and get down to the nitty-gritty about the stuff. We will be sampling wines that are grown organically and biodynamically from around the world. This will be an insightf...
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| Global Cuisine & Riedel Wine Tasting Dinner |
| When: | Apr 18, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM | | Cost: | $59.95 (price does not include tax and gratuity) | | Phone: | 651-436-8883 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Historic Afton House Inn, 55001 |
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presents:
Global Cuisine & Reidel Wine Tasting Dinner
Friday, April 18, 2008
6:30pm
A person interested in wine is usually led by color, bouquet and taste, but the wine glass is not often considered an instrument used to convey the message of the wine. For over 300 years and through 11 generations of stemware production, ...
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| Free In-Store Single Malt Scotch Tasting |
| When: | Apr 19, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | | Cost: | Free | | Phone: | 651 439-3399 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Sutler's Wines & Spirits, 55082 |
| | Learn about Single Malt Scotch from our resident spirits expert, Chris Huizinga. Taste malts from the different producing areas. Glenkinchie 12 yr., Dalwhinnie 15 yr., Ardbeg 10 yr., and Glenmorangie Nectar D'Or. ...
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| Wine at The Westin |
| When: | Apr 19, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | | Cost: | $50.00 per person | | Phone: | 763-241-2104 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Westin Minneapolis, 55402 |
| | You are cordially invited to an event hosted by ~
Twin Cities Home Economists in Business
for
Wine at the Westin
Saturday, April 19th from 4-6pm
Join us for a fantastic late afternoon wine tasting event at the exquisite Westin Hotel in downtown Minneapolis.
You will have the opportunity to
Taste great wines presented wi...
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| Surdyk's Liquor wine class: Bubbly Around the World |
| When: | Apr 21, 2008 (Mon) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:30 AM | | Cost: | $45 | | Phone: | 612 379 3232 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Elsie's, 55413 |
| | Instructor: Terrence French
Sparkling wines are made in nearly all of the wine-producing countries. Join us as we sample bubblies from France, Italy, Spain, the U.S. and more. We will learn the history, methods of production, differences in style, and food pairing with sparkling wines. Let us show you how to “pop the co...
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| Tour of Italy Wine Dinner |
| When: | Apr 21, 2008 (Mon) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | | Cost: | 75.00 per person | | Phone: | 763-295-8898 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Crostini Grille, 55362 |
| | Spring Wine Dinner
Monday April 21st 6:30pm
This is a reservation-only event and space is limited. Seating will be in “Rome” our new private dining room and seating tables of 6. It promises to be a great evening.
Antipasti:
Grilled moscardino, Italian cheeses and stuffed olives.
Wine: Sella and Mosca ...
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| A Spring Wine Tasting... |
| When: | Apr 21, 2008 (Mon) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | $20 | | Phone: | 6128220030 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Michael's Cafe, 55417 |
| | Join us for a wine tasting. Admission includes samples from principal regions around the globe, light appetizers by Chef Michael, and music by Pat Mackin, Casual Sax.
$20 Advance ($30 at the door) includes a 10% discounted coupon at Ken $ Norm's Liquors, plus 10% discount at Michael's Cafe, and a chance at a $100 value door...
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| Peter Mondavi Jr. and Make A Wish Wine Dinner at Morton's |
| When: | Apr 23, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $150 | | Phone: | 612-673-9700 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Morton's The Steakhouse, 55402 |
| | Join Morton's guest host Peter Mondavi, Jr. as we explore fine vintages of his family's Charles Krug Winery of Napa Valley. Enjoy an evening of exquisite wine, fine steakhouse dining and an exclusive auction to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation....
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| I Nonni Italian Winemakers Tasting & Dinner |
| When: | Apr 23, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | | Cost: | $75 per person | | Phone: | 651-905-1080 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | I Nonni, 55118 |
| | Join this winemaker dinner featuring wonderful wines from the Veneto and Tuscany regions of Italy. The eveining will include a reception tasting of several wines and a four-course dinner prepared by I Nonni.
Winemakers are always eager to talk about their wines and what makes them great so please come to enjoy their compa...
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| Hopkins Rotary Taste West |
| When: | Apr 26, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $40 *includes free wine glass | | Phone: | | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Hopkins Center for the Arts, 55343 |
| | Hopkins Rotary presents the Taste West! Taste West gives you the opportunity to taste the best in food and wine from over 20 western suburban restaurants and wine distributors, all while supporting local and international service projects. There will be a silent auction featuring vacation packages, food, wine, sports and ...
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| Free Organic Wine Tasting |
| When: | Apr 26, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | | Cost: | Free | | Phone: | 651 439-3399 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Sutler's Wines & Spirits, 55082 |
| | Sustainable, organic, biodynamic. What do they all mean? And how do they taste? Come join us and taste some twenty different organic wines and learn more about how they are produced at the same time....
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| Feast of the Golden Fork Benefit 8-Course Wine Dinner |
| When: | Apr 26, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | | Cost: | $100 | | Phone: | 651-644-7495 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Church of the Holy Childhood, 55108 |
| | The Feast of the Fellowship of the Golden Fork Benefit is a mouthful ...and so is this huge feast! It really is dream of a dinner with an elegant menu (see below) created by ACF chefs donating their time and all food and wine for a playful, fun feast for guests with the church choir members serving everyone as well . . . A...
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| Surdyks Liquor class: Introduction to Scotch Whisky |
| When: | Apr 28, 2008 (Mon) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:30 AM | | Cost: | $45 | | Phone: | 612 379 3232 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Elsie's, 55413 |
| | Instructor: Alex Strohoffer
Join us for an exploration of Scotch. Our goal is to define what makes these mysterious whiskies so alluring. We’ll answer questions about the flavors and their origin… the influence of the barley grain, water, rock, peat, shape of the still, aging and much more. The class design is for the be...
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| Bellanotte 6-Course Tuscan Wine Dinner |
| When: | Apr 28, 2008 (Mon) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | | Cost: | $65 per person/ $120 per couple | | Phone: | 612.339.7200 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Bellanotte Restaurant, 55403 |
| | This month, Bellanotte salutes Tuscany with a Six-Course menu prepared by Executive Chef Amber Severtson. The dinner will be paired with Tuscan wines to arouse the palate with wine guest and Sommelier Alfonso Aiello from Naples, Italy.
He will conduct the group discussion surrounding the food and wine pairings.
1st course...
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| Surdyks Liquor: Cabernet: The King of Red |
| When: | Apr 29, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:30 AM | | Cost: | $50 | | Phone: | 612 379 3232 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Elsie's, 55413 |
| | Instructor: Bill McCleary
Cabernet Sauvignon is the king of grapes. It’s is the primary grape used in all the great meritage blends of the world, Bordeaux, Napa Valley in California, and Red Mountain in Washington state. We’ll try examples of those wines after we consider the nuances of the grape from more standard bott...
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| CANCELLED!! White Wine Dinner |
| When: | Apr 29, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | | Cost: | $65 before tax and tip | | Phone: | 651-426-6611 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Ingredients Cafe, 55110 |
| | The warm weather of Spring and white wine go hand in hand. Celebrate this beautiful union 6:30 pm, Tuesday, April 29. Reservations required. Wines will be announced soon.
First Course: Black pepper-crusted scallops with golden watermelon, watercress and smoked salt.
Second Course: Yellow beet carpaccio, goat cheese foam, wa...
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| Small Gully Free Winemaker's Tasting at WineStyles of Woodbury |
| When: | Apr 29, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM | | Cost: | Free | | Phone: | 651.730.0112 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | WineStyles of Woodbury - Tamarack Village at I-94 & Radio Dr., 55125 |
| | Don't miss this rare opportunity to sample wines from the Barossa Valley, Australia with Small Gully Winemaker Stephen Black on Tuesday, April 29th from 5:30-7:30 PM at WineStyles of Woodbury. It's FREE and NO reservations are required!
Established in 1999, Small Gully was founded by vignerons, Robert Bader and Darren Zimm...
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