Archive for October, 2008

Wine Dinner @ Elaine’s on Franklin

Friday, October 24th, 2008

Elaine’s on Franklin in Chapel Hill is celebrating its ninth anniversary with a six-course wine dinner on Sunday, October 26 at 6pm. Call (919) 960-2770 for reservations, the cost is $100 (before tax and gratuity).
From The News & Observer:
Start with oysters Rockefeller and move on to sweet garlic bisque with local cabbage and bacon confit [...]

sparkling wine tasting @ Glass Half Full

Thursday, October 23rd, 2008

Glass Half Full in Carrboro is having a sparkling wine tasting this Saturday, October 25 from 3-5pm. $10 gets you the bubbly and some snacks to nibble.
Here’s the advertised offerings from their eNewsletter: several proseccos from Italy, a Spanish cava, a sparkling pinot noir rose from Austria, and a champagne-like blend from New Zealand.

Recession Wine Dinner @ Jujube

Thursday, October 23rd, 2008

Jujube in Chapel Hill and Hope Valley Bottle Shop in Durham are teaming up again for a budget-conscious wine dinner on Thursday, October 30th at 7pm. The price is $40 which includes a five course dinner paired with wine. The first dinner on Tuesday has already sold out, so call (919) 960-0555 to make a [...]

Oregon Pinot Noir Tasting @ BrandyWine Cellars

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008

BrandyWine Cellars in Durham is having a special Oregon Pinot Noir wine tasting on Friday, October 24th from 6-8pm.
Perhaps ironically, we will be on our way to Portland, OR for some in-person Pinot Noir wine tasting during this free event, so let us know how it went!

Piedmont Wine Dinner @ ACME Restaurant

Monday, October 20th, 2008

ACME Restaurant in Carrboro and the Chapel Hill Wine Company are sponsoring a wine dinner with Giovanni Elia of the Piemonte winery, Paitin di Pasquero Elia on Monday, November 3 at 6:30pm for $65 a person.
The Menu:
Le Bellerive Prosecco di Valdobiaddene NV
Scallop Bisque with Orange Zest, Porcini Oil, and Thyme
Palladino Gavi di Gavi 2007
Grilled Carolina [...]

holiday wine tasting @ Apex Beverage Company

Sunday, October 19th, 2008

Apex Beverage Company is having a holiday wine tasting on Thursday, October 23rd from 6-8pm. They’ll be pouring 24 of their best wines from all over the world (France, Italy, America, Spain, etc.) for $5. Special discounts will also be offered on all the tasting wines.

Thelema Vineyards tasting notes

Saturday, October 18th, 2008

We attended the Thelema wine tasting at Hope Valley Bottle Shop last night and had some of the best South African wines we’ve tasted here in the US.
The winemaker, Rudi Schultz, was eager to talk about his winery and the wine-making process and we very much enjoyed hearing about it direct from the source. (Plus, [...]

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