Archive for February, 2009

Wine Review: 2007 Stag’s Leap Winery Chardonnay

Saturday, February 14th, 2009

2007 Stag’s Leap Winery Chardonnay
100% Chardonnay
Napa Valley
$28 @ Brandywine Cellars
Note that this wine is not to be confused with Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, who also make a Chardonnay. Regulars and wine club member’s at Brandywine Cellars may recognize this wine, as it was one of Brandy’s estate level options for her January Wine Club. [...]

California Wine Tasting @ Chapel Hill Wine Company

Friday, February 13th, 2009

The Chapel Hill Wine Company is hosting a free special California wine tasting from 5-7pm on Friday, February 20 featuring the Dierberg Family of wines from Santa Barbara County.
From the CHWC Newsletter:
One family, two distinct terroirs, three unique brands: Owners Jim and Mary Dierberg began in 1996 by purchasing Star Lane Vineyards in Santa Ynez, [...]

An Afternoon of Fine Chocolate and Wine @ Chatham Hill Winery

Thursday, February 12th, 2009

Chatham Hill Winery is hosting tastings of their dry red wines paired with chocolate from The Chocolate Lab at 1-3pm and 4-6pm on Saturday, February 14. Cost is $25 per person; reservations required by calling (919) 380-7135.

a local restaurant, Revolution

Tuesday, February 10th, 2009

Eric and I dined at Revolution in Durham last week and wrote all about it on our other blog. One of the stars of our meal was a South African sauvignon blanc that we first tasted at the Hope Valley Bottle Shop in December.
One of the nice features of the wine list at Revolution is [...]

Bark & Wine with Your Valentine

Monday, February 9th, 2009

The SPCA Curtis Dail Pet Adoption Center is holding a fundraiser featuring fine wines, tasty treats, and wet puppy kisses on February 12, 2009 from 6-9pm. Sample 6-8 varieties of wine in a commemorative glass and some brews from Big Boss Brewing with with light appetizers.
Tickets are $25 per person, and you can purchase yours [...]

Wine Review: 2007 Domaine Le Garrigon Vin de Pays

Saturday, February 7th, 2009

2007 Domaine Le Garrigon Vin de Pays des Portes de la Méditerranée
Blend- 60% Syrah / 40% Grenache
$9.00 @ Wine Authorities (Durham)
Welcome back to my third installment of wine reviewing here at TriangleVino.com. Today we have a wine from Craig and Seth at Wine Authorities in Durham. They are wonderful guys and very knowledgeable so I [...]

Value Wine Dinner @ ACME Restaurant

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009

ACME Restaurant in Carrboro and the Chapel Hill Wine Company are hosting a value wine dinner on Monday, March 2 at 6:30pm for $50 a person plus tax and tip. Call (919) 968-1884 to reserve your spot.
The Menu:
Gagliardo “Fallegro” Favorita 2007, Roero
Smoked Trout with local baby Arugula, Grilled Spring Onions, Curried Carrots and a Mint [...]

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