"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 House
Happy hours on Fridays from Noon - 6 PM: 25% off wines by the glass.

Want savings on everything we have to offer? - Join the Wine Lab Insiders Club. For details (click here).
Over 180 wines in stock for under $25 - see our entire inventory (click here)
Authenticity is our goal and we strive to provide great quality wines for fair prices.

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Upcoming Events

Daily
(closed Mon)
Great flights and glasses of wine changed at least once a week.
Click here for today's wine
Thursday
Sept. 2
5:30 - 9 PM
Dragonette Cellars Winery Tasting Event
At a recent wine show "The Stars of Santa Barbara" Dragonette Cellars stood out to us as offering some of the best wines from the area. They are young and new and making wine in their own way, organically and using a more natural approach. Winery partner Brandon Sparks-Gillis joins us as we taste their current releases of Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Syrah, MJM and Rose. Tasting wine like this makes us excited. Come and experience some exceptional wine.
$17. Drop by anytime that evening.
Tuesday
Sept 7
CLOSED the day after Labor Day
Friday
Sept. 17
6 - 8 PM
B.R. Cohn Winery Tasting Event
(details TBD)
Wednesday
Sept. 22
5:30 - 9 PM
Tablas Creek Winery Tasting Event
(details TBD)
Sunday
Sept. 19
4 - 7 PM
Alzheimer's Research fundraiser
$35 includes 5 wines paired with cheeses - 50% goes to charity plus 10% of all bottle sales
Thursday
Sept. 23
6 - 8 PM
Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Ana fundraiser
$35 includes 5 wines paired with cheeses - 50% goes to charity plus 10% of all bottle sales
Tuesday
Sept. 28
5:30 - 9 PM
J. Lohr Winery Tasting Event
(details TBD)
Friday
Oct. 8
Milan Vineyards Tasting 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
Friday Noon - 10 PM Open early for your weekend wine.
Happy Hour till 6 PM
- 25% off flights, glasses & pizzas
Reservations Recommended after 6 PM
Saturday 2 - 10 PM Happy Hour till 5 PM - 25% off flights, glasses & pizzas
Reservations Recommended after 6 PM
Sunday 2 - 7 or 9 PM Happy Hour till 5 PM - 25% off flights, glasses & pizzas
Open till 9 if we have business or 7 if we don't.

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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