"Once, during Prohibition, I was forced to live for days on nothing but food and water."
- W.C. Fields (in honor of the 75th anniversary of Prohibition repeal)
This Week: Italian Wine Class, Battle of the Bubbly + Sale, Eat at the Lab
Thursday - Battle of the Bubbly - drop by between 5 & 8 PM
Just in time for your holiday gatherings, taste 5 great bubblies, decide your favorite, and save on bottles to go.I've selected the best value sparking wines tasted this year. Prices will range from $11 - $24. I've cut some good deals thanks to the down economy and will offer these wines at significant savings this night only.
For only $18, including $5 donation to Bacchus Society charity, Green Town.
Wednesday - Get essential Italian wine knowledge
Justin Wilson, certified Sommelier and Advanced WSET, will provide need to know information and pair it with wines.$25 per night. Limited to 22 reservations.
This Wednesday evening, Dec. 3 @ 7 PM, we will tour central Italy:
Tuscany, Abruzzo, Marche, Umbria, and Emiligia Romanga
Tasting 5 wines that typify the regions:
Bonci Verdicchio
Tornesi Brunello di Montalcino
Serenelli - varano rosso (Montepulciano)
6 mura - Carignano (carignane)
Luciano Landi- lacrima d morro pasito
This is a rare opportunity to expand your wine knowledge and palate.
RSVP - reply to this email, phone 949-515-VINO, or email info@winelabnewport.com
Next Wednesday evening, Dec. 10, we will tour northern Italy:
Piedmonte, Lombardia, Trentino-alto Adige, Veneto, and Friuli
Again, at least 5 wines will be paired with the course information.
The Perfect Gift
Wine makes a terrific gift. We have options from $10 - $120. Pick from a variety of beautiful gift bags. We can give you a shipping estimate pronto and ship for you (to states that allow shipping wine - most do.) Check out other gift ideas (click here).Wine Education Course starting January 12. $300. Makes a memorable gift. For more information (click here).
Boat Parade Parties at the Wine
Lab
It’s the 100-year Anniversary of the Christmas Boat
Parade!
Customer Appreciation Nights
Thursday 18th & Friday
19th
6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Cost: $40 (includes parking…a $25 value)
Champagne to start - wine tasting (5 wines), hors d’oeuvres
& cheeses
Boat Parade passes in front of our building at
8:00 pm
Limited to first 20 RSVP’s for each night. Reply to info@winelab.biz
(Saturday and Sunday are open for your private party request. Email chrisann@winelab.biz if you would like to reserve
the evening)
Food Menu Now Available!
Great menu of small plates from our neighbors at the Chart HouseHappy hours on Fridays from Noon - 6 PM: 25% off wines by the glass.
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Upcoming Events
| Great flights of wine changed at least once
a week. Click here for today's wine |
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| March 12 5:30 - 9 |
Kenneth
Volk Winery
Event A Santa Barbara pioneer! Come taste 8 of their current releases including: Chardonnay Santa Maria Cuvee 07, Verdelho El Pomar Vyd 08, Pinot Noir Santa Maria Cuvee 07, Negrette 07, Merlot 05, Cabernet Sauvignon 05, Tempranillo Starr Ranch 05, and Mourvedre Enz Vyd 06. $15. Drop by anytime that evening |
| March 13 5:30 - 9 |
Tercero Winemaker Event Meet Larry Schaffer, part of the winemaking team at Fess Parker and Epiphany and his own artisan winery. We are excited to let you taste his hand crafted and affordable wines including: Grenache Blanc 09 barrel sample, Rose 08, Outlier 08, Grenache Watch Hill Vyd. 07, Cuvee Christie 06 (candy!), Mourvedre Camp 4 Vyd. 07 (awesome!), plus a bonus wine Larry will bring! $15. Drop by anytime that evening |
| Enkidu
Winery Winemaker Event Meet winemaker Phil Staehle and taste his unabashedly big and delicious wines: Humbaba red blend 07, Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 08, Pinot Noir Kiamberell's Vyd 07, "E" Cabernet Sauvignon 07, Bedrock Zinfandel 08 $15. Drop by anytime that evening |
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| March 24 5:30 - 9 | Ladera Winemaker Event Taste the current lineup including their 94 pt. Howell Mt. Cab. (details TBD) |
| April 16 5:30 - 9 |
Cass
Vineyards & Winery
Event - NEW RELEASES $15 (details TBD) |
| April 22 5:30 - 9 | Sol Rouge Winemaker Event (details TBD) |
Store and Wine Bar Schedule
| Monday | Closed | Share a nice bottle at home with your friends |
| Tuesday - Thursday |
4 - 9 PM |
Happy
Hour till 6 PM - 25% off flights,
glasses & pizzas 10 for $10 (ten 1 oz. pours for $10 - not available on event days or in combo with other offers) |
| Friday | Open early for your weekend wine. Happy Hour till 6 PM - 25% off flights, glasses & pizzas Reservations Recommended after 6 PM |
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| Saturday | 2 - 10 PM | Happy
Hour till 5 PM - 25% off flights,
glasses & pizzas Reservations Recommended after 6 PM |
| Sunday | 2 - 7 PM | Happy Hour till 5 PM
- 25% off flights,
glasses & pizzas Sunday Wine Down - no corkage with purchase |
Wines by the glass starting at $4. Beer too.
Flatbread Pizzas and hot appetizers starting at $10
Artisan Cheese to compliment your tasting or to go starting at $10
The Lab is available for your special event -- from small groups in our lounge to private events, contact us for details.
Find out more at our web site: www.winelabnewport.com
Wine Lab Newport
2901
W. Coast Hwy - Suite 100
Newport Beach 92663
949-515-VINO
info@winelabnewport.com
Free Parking
Validation For
Customers
There are two dedicated spots outside of the entry gate - no need for validation. If those spots are filled, enter the garage and park in any visitor spot and we will validate your ticket. If someone is collecting a parking fee - tell them you are going to the Wine Lab and take a ticket.
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