Archive for September, 2008
Corks for Kids wine reviews
Monday, September 15th, 2008Once we knew for sure we were going to be in town last weekend, I made sure to get tickets to the Corks for Kids event in Chapel Hill on Saturday evening. One of the highlights of the evening was Eric winning a case of Auntsfield Sauvignon blanc he bid on. We also met some [...]
Spain and Portugal Wine Dinner @ The Franklin Hotel
Sunday, September 14th, 2008The Franklin Hotel in downtown Chapel Hill is hosting a four course dinner with wine pairings on their grand terrace with views of Franklin Street.
Dinner is $75 a person before tax and gratuity and you can add overnight luxury accommodations for an additional $110 plus tax.
An aperitif reception begins at 6:15 pm and the seated [...]
Wine Authorities 1st birthday party is a rousing success!
Thursday, September 11th, 2008Wow. Eric and I showed up at 5:30pm and there was already a huge line for Only Burger (see our review) and Wine Authorities was absolutely jammed full of people. We somehow managed to maneuver our way to the back of the store for a glass of champagne but we were feeling a little claustrophobic [...]
Wine Authorities 1st Birthday party tomorrow!
Tuesday, September 9th, 2008Wine Authorities in Durham is celebrating their 1st anniversary tomorrow with two sparkling wines (Canals Canals Gran Reserva Cava and Tripoz Cremant) and, if we know Craig and Seth, lots of fun.
Wednesday, September 10 from 5-7pm.
Eric and I are also very excited about the debut of Only Burger, Durham’s burger truck from Tom Ferguson of [...]
Adams Vineyards and Winery grand opening
Saturday, September 6th, 2008Adams Vineyards and Winery will open its doors to the public today, Saturday, September 6 at 10 am. Adams Vineyards is a small family-owned vineyard located about 30 minutes south of downtown Raleigh in Willow Springs.
Seven different wines are available, all made from muscadine grapes grown on the Adams Family Farm. Wine tastings are $5.00 [...]
shop @ Southern Season, raise money for N.C. Children’s Hospital
Friday, September 5th, 2008On Tuesday, September 9th, A Southern Season (@ University Mall in Chapel Hill) will donate 5% of all their in-store and restaurant sales to Corks for Kids to raise money for the North Carolina Children’s Hospital.
34th Annual Grape Stomp @ Duplin Winery
Thursday, September 4th, 2008On Saturday, September 20, 2008 from 3-10pm, visit Duplin Winery in Rose Hill for a wine tasting, a luncheon in the vineyard, experience the purple-ing of “De Feet,” during the Grape Stomp, and enjoy music by Captain Cook and the Coconutz.
This winery is located about and hour and twenty minutes from downtown Raleigh.
Tickets are $41, [...]
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