Archive for December, 2008
Longshadows Wine Tasting @ Brandywine Cellars
Thursday, December 11th, 2008BrandyWine Cellars is hosting a wine tasting with the Longshadows Project tomorrow night, Friday, December 12 from 6-8pm. The cost is $10 a person, but $5 will be deducted if you purchase any of the wines open for tasting.
RSVP required with Brandy at (919) 405-3838.
From the BrandyWine eNewsletter:
This is the first time anyone has ever [...]
Chapel Hill’s West End Wine Bar to open new location in Durham
Thursday, December 11th, 2008For those of us who don’t relish the challenge of finding parking on Franklin Street in downtown Chapel Hill, the announcement at Bull City Rising that the West End Wine Bar is opening up a Durham location in the West Village is welcome news.
We are pretty lucky to have a great selection of wine stores [...]
Recession Sparkling Wine Dinner @ Jujube
Thursday, December 11th, 2008Jujube in Chapel Hill is hosting a Sparkling version of their wildly popular Recession Wine Dinners on Wednesday, December 17th. Dinner starts at 7pm and the cost is $45 per person plus tax and gratuity. Contact the restaurant at (919) 960-0555 to save yourself a seat.
The Menu:
Chinese salt and pepper prawns
Banear Prosecco NV (Italy)
Grilled pork, [...]
Sauvignon Republic Reception @ Hope Valley Bottle Shop
Wednesday, December 10th, 2008Hope Valley Bottle Shop in Durham is hosting a Sauvignon Republic reception and tasting on Thursday, December 11 from 4-6pm. After the tasting, join Chef John Ash at GlassHalfFull in Carrboro for a wine dinner paired with these wines.
From the HVBS eNewsletter:
Sauvignon Republic is a company formed several years ago by four wine and [...]
Wine Dinner @ GlassHalfFull
Wednesday, December 10th, 2008On Thursday, December 11 at 7:30pm, Glasshalfull in Carrboro will host a wine dinner with chef, educator, and author John Ash. Each course will be paired with a glass of sauvignon blanc from a different part of the world. Cost is $65 per person, plus tax and gratuity, please call (919) 967-9784 to reserve your [...]
Gabrielle Collection wine tasting @ Great Grapes
Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008Gabrielle Leonhard of Gabrielle Collection wines will be signing, sampling, & talking about her wines at Great Grapes in Cary this Friday, December 5 at 6pm.
Champagne Tasting @ BrandyWine Cellars
Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008BrandyWine Cellars is throwing a champagne anniversary celebration this Friday, December 5 from 6-8pm. The cost is $25 a person, but $5 will be deducted if you pre-order any of the champagnes.
The sparklers will be complemented with chocolate-dipped strawberries from the Melting Pot.
RSVP required with Brandy at (919) 405-3838.
Delamotte Brut, Retail: $58.00
Taittinger Brut, [...]