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| Alexis Bailly Vineyard Annual Spring Open House |
| When: | Jun 01, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 11:30 AM - 5:30 PM | | Cost: | $10 | | Phone: | 651-437-1413 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Alexis Bailly Vineyard, 55033 |
| | Join us to celebrate the release of our new wine "Rose Noir" and the first taste of our 2007 vintage of wines at our annual Spring Open House the first two weekends after Memorial Day:
May 30, 31 & June 1 / June 6, 7 & 8.
Bring a picnic, enjoy live music, local artisan cheese to sample, stroll through the vineyards.
Why g...
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| Expand Your Palate: Get Beyond Winey 101: Everything That Really Matters About Wine But You Were Afraid To Ask |
| When: | Jun 01, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 4:00 PM - 7:00 AM | | Cost: | 75.00 | | Phone: | 612-205-4818 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Dancing Ganesha, 55403 |
| | Expand Your Palate
Get Beyond Winey: Wine Tasting 101 – Everything That Really Matters About Wine But You Were Afraid to Ask. Served with a full course dinner of Indian cuisine (exotic flavors and spices for your palate!). If you have tasted wine before and the only term you have to describe it is “winey” this class is f...
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| Winemaker Dinner featuring Croze/Smith Wooten Wines! |
| When: | Jun 03, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM | | Cost: | $85.00 | | Phone: | 651-793-6247 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Strip Club Meat and Fish, 55106 |
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Gary Wooton is the winemaker and owner of Smith Wooton and Croze wineries in Napa Valley, California. He will be in Saint Paul for a short time, and will be presenting his wines with four courses prepared by Chef J.D. Fratzke.
These wines are of very limited production and receive outstanding press each y...
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| McDonald's Wine presents great red and white wines from Uruguay, France and Italy. |
| When: | Jun 04, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $15.00, please pre-pay | | Phone: | 612-721-6686 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Fort Snelling Club, 55111-4014 |
| | Cost is $15.00 and must be pre-paid at Mcdonald's Liquor and Wine Store at 5010-34th Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55417, or by calling 612-721-6686 and reserving with your credit card. Please call Michael Hennessy if you have any questions.
1. Rive Della Chiesa Prosecco Brut, Italy, straw-colored, full-bodied and br...
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 Beer Class |
| When: | Jun 05, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $25 | | Phone: | 952-361-0044 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Dolce Vita Wine Shop in the Chaska Depot, 55318 |
| | Brad the Beer Guy will be at Dolce Vita to help unravel the mysteries, history, and excitement of the world of beer.
This class is for Men and WOMEN.
With only 15 seats available, this class will sell out quicker than you can say Hefeweizen!!
Learn the different beer styles, from Pilsner to Lambic to India Pale Ale. Lear...
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| Food and Wine of Portugal and Spain |
| When: | Jun 05, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM | | Cost: | $80 without tax and gratuity | | Phone: | 6514302955 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Rivertown Inn, 55082 |
| | The food of Portugal of Spain is vibrant, fresh and flavorful. We will carefully pair regional wines with some beautiful and classic examples of food from this beautiful part of the world....
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| Friday Night Wine Bar at the Beanery Cafe - Aitkin, MN |
| When: | Jun 06, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM | | Cost: | Music is FREE Purchase Wine by the Glass or by the Bottle | | Phone: | 218-927-7811 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Beanery Cafe, 56431 |
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FRIDAY NIGHT WINE BAR
209 Minnesota Avenue NorthAitkin, MN 56431218-927-7811
Join us at The Beanery Cafe Friday Night Espresso & Wine Bar from 5:30pm to ???. Stop in after work, before or after the movie or just to relax in our Wine Bar atmosphere. Purchase wine by the glass or take advantage of special pricing by the bot...
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| The Three Rivers Wine Trail of Minnesota Celebration of Art and Wine Event |
| When: | Jun 07, 2008 (Sat) to
Jun 08, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM | | Cost: | Varies | | Phone: | 651.437.1413 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Alexis Bailly Vineyard, 55033 |
| | Sample local wines and enjoy the special events at the six local wineries that comprise The Three Rivers Wine Trail of Minnesota. The locations are as follows: WineHaven, Chisago City; Northern Vineyards and St. Croix Vineyards, Stillwater; Alexis Bailly Vineyard, Hastings; Cannon River Winery, Cannon Falls; and Falconer V...
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| Huge Minnesota Beer Dinner (10 Beers) |
| When: | Jun 07, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | | Cost: | 75 | | Phone: | 952-475-4960 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | NorthCoast Restaurant, 55391 |
| | NorthCoast Restaurant
is proud to present
10 Minnesota Beers
from
Summit
Surly
Brau Brothers
Flat Earth
& Schells
10 Courses of Paired Cuisine
20 Reasons to Celebrate
Featuring two beers from each brewery. This is an event not to be missed by any hop head or anyone interested in quality beer paired with food. In the p...
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| Bordeaux Wine Tasting |
| When: | Jun 07, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM | | Cost: | $30 | | Phone: | 952-451-6488 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Braemar Golf Course, 55431 |
| | Join the Twin Cities Wine Club for an afternoon of wines from Bordeaux and similar styles from the rest of the world.
Please contact me for more information on the best Wine Club in the Twin Cities.
Open to the Public but must pay prior to the event.
Thanks,
John Glas
Wineglas
www.wineglas.com
952-451-6488
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| Food and wine of Portugal and Spain |
| When: | Jun 12, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM | | Cost: | $80 Plus Tax and Gratuity | | Phone: | 6514302955 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Rivertown Inn, 55082 |
| | The food of Portugal of Spain is vibrant, fresh and flavorful. We will carefully pair regional wines with some beautiful and classic examples of food from this beautiful part of the world....
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| A Wine Affair - Celebrating Japan in June |
| When: | Jun 12, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM | | Cost: | $35 in advance, $40 at the door | | Phone: | 612-874-0880 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | St. Anthony Main Event Centre, 55414 |
| | THIS MONTH: CELEBRATING JAPAN IN JUNE
Although Sake has been made in Japan since around the 3rd century B.C., we had yet to feature it at A Wine Affair. Sake is made from rice, rather the grapes of most wines we enjoy today, wherein there are many variations of methods to polish the rice. As such, we will be showcasing th...
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| Vine and Dine Series 2008 |
| When: | Jun 13, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | | Cost: | $55 per person/$100 per couple | | Phone: | 715-483-2556 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Chateau St. Croix Winery, 54024 |
| | Chateau St. Croix Winery proudly presents our Summer Entertaining Series.
Topic: Dinner with a Flair!
The series will focus on pairing food and wine for summer entertaining. This is a four to six-course dining experience served with a variety of our hand-crafted wines. Learn food pairing to compliment everything from a comp...
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| Wine on Wayzata Bay |
| When: | Jun 13, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | | Cost: | $35 in advance, $45 on the door. | | Phone: | 763.593.5333 ext. 6598 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Wayzata Yacht Club, 55391 |
| | The Wayzata Yacht Club invites you to join a unique community event in support of the American Diabetes Association. The weekend combines a casual Wine Tasting on Friday night with two days of exciting sailboat racing on beautiful Lake Minnetonka.
Wine Tasting at Wayzata Yacht Club – Friday June 13th This is your perfect ...
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| Friday Night Wine Bar at the Beanery Cafe - Aitkin, MN |
| When: | Jun 13, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM | | Cost: | Music is FREE Purchase Wine by the Glass or by the Bottle | | Phone: | 218-927-7811 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Beanery Cafe, 56431 |
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FRIDAY NIGHT WINE BAR
209 Minnesota Avenue NorthAitkin, MN 56431218-927-7811
Join us at The Beanery Cafe Friday Night Espresso & Wine Bar from 5:30pm to ???. Stop in after work, before or after the movie or just to relax in our Wine Bar atmosphere. Purchase wine by the glass or take advantage of special pricing by the bott...
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| FREE Haskell's Wine Class & Tasting |
| When: | Jun 16, 2008 (Mon) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | | Cost: | FREE | | Phone: | 651-426-0022 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Haskell's White Bear Lake Store, 55110 |
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| Wine & Dine Experience @ the Chateau...with Winemaker, Dino Mencarini! |
| When: | Jun 16, 2008 (Mon) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM | | Cost: | details to follow | | Phone: | 952-435-7709 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Chateau Lamothe Wine~Dine~Events, 55306 |
| | Enjoy 7-10 wines paired with 7-10 gourmet foods from Chef Doris. The Chateau is proud to present Abundance Vineyards winemaker, Dino Mencarini as host.
Check out the details to follow soon. Check our website for additional information....
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| Ladera Vineyards Winemaker's Dinner at Westin's B.A.N.K. Restaurant |
| When: | Jun 17, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM | | Cost: | $75 per person | | Phone: | 612-333-4006 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Westin - B.A.N.K. Restaurant, 55402 |
| | Join us for an exclusive winemaker's event at Minneapolis's hottest downtown restaurant ~
B.A.N.K. Restaurant at the Westin Hotel.
Ladera Vineyards
pairs up with
B.A.N.K.'s Executive Chef Dagan R. Lynn
to bring you one of the most talked about wine dinners of the season.
Associate Winemaker Trestor Goetting
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Sales an...
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| Summer White Tasting |
| When: | Jun 19, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $10 | | Phone: | 651-770-0692 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Liquor Barrel Mahtomedi, 55115 |
| | Summer Whites from Around the World
Summer is a fantastic time to explore white wines. Taste and learn about wines from around the world, including some types of wine you may have never even heard of!
This will be a really fun and interesting night,
so bring a friend or two!
Make your reservations at Liquor Barrel Maht...
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| Belle Vallée Winery Wine Dinner at Sage Wine Bar in Mendota Heights |
| When: | Jun 19, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM | | Cost: | 50 | | Phone: | 651.542.7000 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Sage Wine Bar, 55118 |
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Belle Vallée Wine Dinner
Sparkling Toast
Risqué by toad hollow
Salad
Crumbled prosciutto, Cantaloupe, chevre over baby field greens
paired with Pinot Gris
Appetizer
Salmon with creamy dill Caper butter sauce over steamed spinich
Paired with Pinot Noir
Soup
Roasted Red Pepper & Smoked gouda soup with tosted crostin...
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| Cellaring Class |
| When: | Jun 19, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $25 | | Phone: | 952-361-0044 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Dolce Vita Wine Shop in the Chaska Depot, 55318 |
| | Get more value and enjoyment from your wine cellar by building and filling it right.
Thinking about building out your wine cellar and looking for some tips? Or maybe you have a cellar and want to learn how to select wines and age them properly. If this is you, then join Roy Goslin from Z-Wines and learn everything you need...
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| SOLD-OUT!! TASTE OF THE ST. CROIX CRUISE |
| When: | Jun 19, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | | Cost: | $65 per person (reservations required) | | Phone: | 651-436-8883 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Afton*Hudson Cruise Lines-Grand Duchess, 54016 |
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presents:
TASTE OF THE ST. CROIX CRUISE
THURSDAY, JUNE 19th, 2008
Cruise down the St. Croix on the beautiful & elegant Grand Duchess. Taste food from 9 of the hottest St. Croix Valley Restaurants while enjoying over 40 wines with a Riedel crystal glass that is yours to keep.
Cruise from 6:30 - 9 PM. Boarding begins a...
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| Friday Night Wine Bar at the Beanery Cafe - Aitkin, MN |
| When: | Jun 20, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM | | Cost: | Music is FREE Purchase Wine by the Glass or by the Bottle | | Phone: | 218-927-7811 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Beanery Cafe, 56431 |
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FRIDAY NIGHT WINE BAR
209 Minnesota Avenue NorthAitkin, MN 56431218-927-7811
Friday, June 20Friday Night Espresso & Wine BarMusic by Hans MayerSinging and playing guitar, mandolin, bass guitar, banjo and Native American flute,Hans has enchanted audiences across the United States and performed and recorded with a number of...
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| The Groovy Grape Getaway |
| When: | Jun 21, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | | Cost: | 125 | | Phone: | 612-965-2669 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Vintage Ventures - Minnesota Wine Tours, 55436 |
| | Vines, Violets, & Verses
"A Groovy Grape Get Away!"
* day tour with mini coach transportation
* tour and lunch at MN Landscape Arboretum
* Crofut Family Vineyard tour & wine tasting with perfect parings!
* a fascinating discovery of Emily Dickinson
See highlights for tour, June ...
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| The Flowering of the Vines Festival |
| When: | Jun 21, 2008 (Sat) to
Jun 22, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM | | Cost: | Free | | Phone: | 715-483-2556 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Chateau St. Croix Winery, 54024 |
| | Flowering of the Vines Festival
See some of the area's best new and upcoming artists displaying their wares. Activities include complete wine tastings, tours of the vineyard, Chateau winery tours, gourmet foods featured by local restaurants, live music and dancing throughout the entire weekend. No admission charge. Rain...
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| Late Bloom Wine-pairing Dinner |
| When: | Jun 24, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | | Cost: | $65 each before tax and tip | | Phone: | 651-426-6611 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Ingredients Cafe, 55110 |
| | Wines will be announced soon. Reservations required.
First Course: Grains of Paradise-crusted Bluefin Tuna, Saffron Couscous, Candied Lemon Salad
Second Course: Grilled Lamb Chop with Tomato Tart and Green Olive Vinaigrette
Third Course: Roasted Halibut with Spring Peas, Salted Pork and Baby Onions
Fourth Course: Slow-roast...
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| Spring Harvest Wine Dinner |
| When: | Jun 26, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | $69/person | | Phone: | 612-339-3388 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Spill the Wine Restaurant, 55415 |
| | Spring Harvest Wine Dinner
Featuing 5 Courses of all Local and Organic Fare.
Wine presented by Wine Merchants. All the wine is organic from
regions around the world....
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| Wine & Basketball: Wine Tasting with the Minnesota Lynx at the Target Center |
| When: | Jun 26, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | | Cost: | $45 | | Phone: | 612 673 8433 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Target Center, 55403 |
| | Wine and Basketball with the Minnesota Lynx. June 26th @ 6:30 pm
at the Target Center
Event will take place courtside in the newly unveiled Party Zone.
night includes:
· game ticket to Lynx vs. Sacramento Monarchs 7:00 pm
· wine tasting providied by:
Chateau St. Croix Winery & Vineyards
**Special Bonus**
· complimentary b...
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| Swirl, Sniff and Enjoy! |
| When: | Jun 26, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | 30.00(in advance) 35.00 at the gate | | Phone: | 952-891-6569 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Enjoy! Restaurant Patio Wine Tasting, 55124 |
| | Enjoy's First Annual Wine Tasting Event
Thursday, June 26
5pm-9pm
Wines from around the World
Appetizers and LIVE Music
$30 in advance $35 at the gate
Call to reserve your spot now!!952-891-6569...
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| Nicollet Island Inn Wine Tasting Summer Dinner Series |
| When: | Jun 27, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 6:30 AM - 11:30 AM | | Cost: | $85.00 (Tax and Gratuity | | Phone: | 612-331-1800 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Nicollet Island Inn, 55401 |
| | Nicollet Island Inn Summer Dinner Series
Wines of Sonoma Valley
Executive Chef Erick Harcey
has a crafted elegant five-course menu
that is expertly paired with wines
selected by Brian Fowler of BR Crohn
on
June 27, 2008
6:30 pm Hors d'oeuvres
7:00 pm Dinner...
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| Friday Night Wine Bar at the Beanery Cafe - Aitkin, MN |
| When: | Jun 27, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM | | Cost: | Music is FREE Purchase Wine by the Glass or by the Bottle | | Phone: | 218-927-7811 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Beanery Cafe, 56431 |
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FRIDAY NIGHT WINE BAR
209 Minnesota Avenue NorthAitkin, MN 56431218-927-7811
Friday, June 27Friday Night Espresso & Wine Bar Music by Mark UkuraMusic from 8-10pmFREE WINE TASTINGEvery Friday Night in June7:30 - 8:00pmJoin us for a FREE mini class to explore some of the Beanery Cafe's excellent winesYou will have the oppor...
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| WineStyles Bus Trip to Alexis Bailly Vineyard |
| When: | Jun 28, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM | | Cost: | $50.00 or $45.00 for Wine Club Members | | Phone: | 763-422-9120 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | WineStyles Champlin, 55316 |
| | Join us on the bus as we journey to Alexis Bailly Vineyard in Hastings. Cost includes: Wine tasting on the bus, Jimmy John sandwiches, chips and water. A tour of the vineyard, 3 samples of their wine, (if you wish to sample more than 3 at the winery, there will be an additional charge), games and prizes.
Call or stop int...
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| pours and spores |
| When: | Jun 30, 2008 (Mon) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 9:30 AM | | Cost: | 65.00 | | Phone: | 612-588-2228 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | sauced, a neighborhood bistro, 55412 |
| | Pours and Spores
Sauced is offering an open house style five-course wine (pours) and mushrooms (spores) dinner on June 30th. We are focusing on sustainable and organic wines with such names as OKO, Chapoutier and the newly introduced Ukiah with which we'll be pairing mushroom-forward dishes. An example: Hari Cot Vert wi...
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