Archive for January, 2010

Weingut Max Richter Wine Dinner @ Jujube (1/26)

Friday, January 15th, 2010

Jujube is hosting a five-course wine dinner featuring Rieslings from Weingut Max Richter on Tuesday, January 26 at 7pm for $65 per person (plus tax and gratuity). Contact the restaurant at (919) 960-0555 to reserve a spot.
The Menu
Oatmeal and goat cheese croquettes with tangerine and fennel salad
2008 Mosel Riesling
Vanilla-poached sole with pear dumplings
2007 Estate Riesling
Boudin [...]

Brandy’s Annual Birthday Bash @ Brandywine Cellars (1/15)

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

It’s time for Brandy’s Annual Birthday Bash at Brandywine Cellars this Friday, January 15th from 6-8pm. The tasting of eight wines along with cake and a few nibbles is completely free.
From the e-newsletter:
So far, I have decided on pouring a Chenin Blanc from South Africa, a Merlot from California, a Shriaz from Australia, Argentinian Frizzante, [...]

Bud Break to Bottle @ Wine Authorities (1/28)

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

Wine Authorities is having another round of their Wine Tasting 101 Class: Bud Break to Bottle on Thursday, January 28th from 7:33-9:33pm. The cost is $36 per person, please call the class hotline to reserve your seat at (919) 489-2884.
From their e-newsletter:
Wine Authorities presents an evening of wine from a vine’s bud break in the [...]

4th Annual Have A Heart wine tasting/fundraiser (1/31)

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

The 4th Annual Have a Heart Valentine Wine Tasting and Silent Auction will be held from 3-7pm on Sunday, January 31st at Rigsbee Hall in Durham. 100% of the profits will aid in the rescue and care of homeless, abandoned, and abused animals. Tax-deductible tickets are $20 each in advance or $25 at the door, [...]

New Wine Shop in Knightdale, NC

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

For those of you on the east side of Raleigh, I was just informed of a new wine shop, East Wake Wines, that opened in November. The owner, Ken, has free wine tastings every Saturday from 1-5pm.
I’ve added this to the wine tasting calendar and Ken promises to keep me updated about special events, so [...]

Under $100 Case of the Month @ Hope Valley Bottle Shop

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

Need some good solid reds to ward off the cold weather we’ve been having lately? Check out Hope Valley Bottle Shop’s January Case Deal! Call, email or just stop in to get this deal.
Full Bodied Winter Reds
Deakin Estate Shiraz, Australia
Normally $9.99 per bottle; Get 3 bottles at $7.49 per bottle – Over 25% Off
Tilia Malbec/Syrah, [...]

David Arthur Wine Dinner @ ACME (1/24)

Monday, January 11th, 2010

ACME Restaurant in Carrboro and the Chapel Hill Wine Company are hosting a David Arthur Tour Meritaggio Dinner on Sunday, January 24th at 6:30pm for $70 a person plus tax and tip.
Seating ranges from tables of 4 to 8. If you want to sit with a group, let them know. Call (919) 968-1884 to reserve [...]

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