Archive for April, 2009

Chocolate and Wine tasting @ Péché de Chocolat

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

If you are still craving more chocolate and wine tastings after the wonderful Hope Valley Bottle Shop tasting two weeks ago, check out Péché de Chocolat in Raleigh the first Friday of every month (that means tomorrow!) for their signature chocolates and wine tasting. Pouring begins at 6:30pm and the cost is $5.
From the Péché [...]

Oak and Wine

Saturday, April 25th, 2009

Hello Everyone,
I recently gave a seminar at the Great Grapes event in Cary this past weekend (4/18) on oak and its effects on wine. I had four wines to sample at the seminar; one unoaked and one oaked each of white and red wines. After the presentation I had the participants taste the wines and [...]

Think Pink Wine Dinner @ Zely & Ritz

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

Zely & Ritz is hosting a four-course Think Pink Wine Dinner this Friday, April 24 at 7pm to benefit dinner to benefit Breast Cancer Research. The price is $60 per person (tax & gratuities not included) and a portion of the proceeds goes to Race for the Cure.
Vegetarian and other special diet options are available [...]

Sommelier Wine Tasting @ Angus Barn

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

The Angus Barn is hosting a wine tasting with Certified Sommelier Henk Schuitemaker on Monday, April 27th from 6-8pm. $50 all inclusive to try “wacky white wines from around the world.” Call (919) 781-2444 for reservations.

Cena Italiana Wine Dinner @ Solas

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

Solas Restaurant (music!) in Raleigh is hosting a wine dinner with Frederick Wildman on Monday, April 27 at 6:30pm. The price is $65 per person; for reservations call (919) 755-0755 or send Solas an email
The Menu:
1st Course
Insalata di Gorgonzala (Gorgonzola Salad)
Santi Soave Classico “Vigneti di Monteforte” 2006
2nd Course
Branzino alla Ligure (Liguria Style Sea Bass)
Santi Pinot [...]

St. Supery Wine Dinner @ Bistro 64

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009

Bistro 64 in Cary is hosting a wine dinner featuring St. Supéry wines on Wednesday, April 29 at 6pm. The cost is $65 plus tax and gratuity, call (919) 380-1322 for reservations.

“Down Under” Wine Dinner @ Skylines Cafe

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009

Skylines Café in Clayton is hosting a five course wine dinner with Mark Horney of Turner Wine Imports (featuring Linda Domas Wines) on Sunday, April 26th starting at 6:30pm. Cost is $60 per person (not including tax and gratuity).
Call (919) 550-7619 for reservations or more information.
The Menu:
Organic Spring Salad: Organic Micro Greens, Mango, Cranberries, Crumbled [...]

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