![]() "One may dislike carrots, spinach, beetroot, or the skin on hot milk. But not wine. It is like hating the air one breathes, since each is equally indispensable." - Marcel Ayme This Week: Boat Parade Events Wednesday - SundayThis Wednesday the 100th anniversary Newport Harbor Boat Parade starts! We are taking reservations each night, up to 20 people, for a $40 package that includes parking ($25 value), Champagne, flight of wine, hors d'oeuvres and cheeses. The event starts at 6:30 and the boats pass the Lab starting at 8 PM. Wednesday is already booked. Only 4 spots available on Thursday and Friday. Saturday and Sunday still have good availability. RSVP: reply to this email, phone 949-515-8466, or email info@winelabnewport.comNOTE: The wine bar closes at 6:30 for the reserved parties. Store is open for bottles sales. A Tale of Three Clones...![]() About 22 years ago, on our first trip from Indiana to Santa Barbara, we stopped at Cambria Winery. This started our love affair with Pinot Noir. On our second visit, I tasted a "clonel pair" - two Pinot Noirs, each composed of a single clone. I loved them! Viticulturists have identified many clones in the Pinot Noir family and they are usually blended to create complexity. Rarely does a vintner bottle single clone wines unless they are very good. Cambria has been doing this in small quantities for a long time, normally only for their club members. These delicious and meticulously made wines are their top of the line and, at the winery, are priced at $48. I scooped up one case of each clone: 2A, 23, 115 and can sell them for only $29.99. For the wine geek, get a three clone pack, enjoy the subtle differences, then blend them together for a bonus treat. This is a unique gift for the Pinot lover. Open at Noon starting this Wednesday through Christmas Eve. Happy hours weekdays from Noon - 6 PM: 25% off wines by the glass. Last day for guaranteed pre-xmas arrival of ground shipped wine is this Wednesday. We can ship your gift for you. Reidel glassware and decanters ON SALE! Mention this email and get 5% off which drops the price below Amazon! (Click here for our online catalog) If you can't decide, perhaps a Wine Lab Gift Card? Food Menu Now AvailableIn addition to our cheese platters, we now have a menu of small plates from our neighbors at the Chart House starting at 5 PM on weekdays and 4 PM on weekends.Happy hours from Noon - 6 PM: 25% off wines by the glass. Over 180 wines in stock for under $25 - see our entire inventory (click here) The Bitch is back in stock on Wednesday. Upcoming Events
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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. If
you've had a good experience at the Lab, Wine Lab Newport Free Parking
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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. © 2008 Wine Friends |