Archive for July, 2009

Tegernseerhof Austrian Wine Dinner @ Poole’s Diner

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

Poole’s Diner in Raleigh is hosting a five-course wine dinner with special guest Martin Mittelbach (a.k.a “The Rock Star of Wacau”) from Austrian winery Tegernseerhof this Sunday, July 19 at 6:30pm.
Martin’s wines will be paired with some fun dishes riffing on southern favorites… from buttermilk fried poussin to Maine lobster and butter beans. Seating is [...]

Txakoli Fest @ Six Plates

Friday, July 10th, 2009

Six Plates is hosting Txakoli Fest on Saturday, July 25th to celebrate the spritzy Basque wine. When served, it is normally poured into tall glasses from height, so hopefully Matt is practicing his technique. Oh, and I believe it’s pronounced “SHA-ko-lee” :)
The $5 cover charge includes a Basque cider glass for you to use and [...]

wine tasting on Long Island, NY

Thursday, July 9th, 2009

Eric and I visited family on the North Fork of Long Island over the recent holiday weekend and we spent Saturday tasting some lovely wines.
If you’re interested in what we thought you can check out the post on our other blog.

“(We Always Promised You a) Rosé Garden” video

Wednesday, July 8th, 2009

Craig, Seth and Randy from the Wine Authorities in Durham presents (We Always Promised You a) Rosé Garden music video filmed at the Duke Botanical Gardens. It’s silly, of course, but their efforts to convert the masses to drink pink have raised over $1,600 for the Triangle chapter of Susan B. Komen for the Cure [...]

Raleigh Specials Tonight blog

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

We just found this great blog that lists tons of specials for appetizers, dinner and drinks in Raleigh for those who are looking to spend cash wisely when you just don’t feel like making dinner at home. One nice feature is the quick visual reference of daily drink specials on the right sidebar. It’s not [...]

Thursday Wine Flights @ Umstead Hotel

Monday, July 6th, 2009

The Umstead Hotel and Spa is hosting wine flights on their terrace on Thursday nights this summer from 5-6:30pm at a cost of $18 per person. The tastings are led by Sommelier Justin Tilley and will feature a flight of 4 or 5 warm weather-friendly wines. While guests mix, mingle, and sip, they’ll enjoy informal [...]

4th of July tasting @ Hope Valley Bottle Shop

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009

Hope Valley Bottle Shop will be open from 10am-8pm on Saturday, July 4th for your last minute wine needs. This week’s tasting from 4:30-7pm is another installment of their favorite Rosé wines.

Juvé y Camps Brut Rosé Cava
Cresta Rosa Petillant Rosé
Yellow + Blue Rosé (Tetra Pak!)
Cuvée de Peña VdP des Côtes Catalanes Rosé
Vecchia Torre Rosato Leverano [...]

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