Wine Lab Newport

Tomorrow: Essential South of France Class & Tasting
In Two Weeks: L'Aventure and Cass Barrel Tastings

Join us as we start our tour of France - first stop is the south - an area with fruit forward wines bursting with flavor. Sommelier Justin Wilson will provide need to know French wine info and we will pair the following wines with cheeses:

If you missed the Essential Italy classes, we will revisit them next month with new wines and continue the France tour as well. Each class is independent, so no worries if you've not attended before or skip a class. Limited to 18 reservations.
$25. Starts at 7 PM.  RSVP - reply to this email, info@winelabnewport.com

L'Aventure Barrel Tasting - Feb. 10

This was one of the best events from last year, and it's back. For those of you who cannot make the members release event in Paso on Feb. 21 & 22, this is your chance to taste the new estate releases of 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, Cote-a-Cote, and Estate Cuvee.  These wine are perennial top scoring wines and represent the best of Paso Robles.  
In addition to the three barrel samples we'll taste the Cuvée Des Potes Rosé 2007, Optimus 2005 and Optimus 2006.
$25. Reservations recommended - seatings at 5, 6 & 7 PM - reply to this email, info@winelabnewport.com

Cass Barrel Tasting - Feb. 12

What a week!  Next up is a chance to taste barrel samples of new Cass wines: 2008 Viognier and Roussanne!  Add to this the following lineup of wines:  Grenache 2006, Syrah 2006, Rockin' One 2006, Flying Nymph 2007, and even the very hard to get Petite Sirah!  Wow!
Meet Bryan Cass from the winery and our own Lindsay Dodson-Brown (on sabbatical from Cass and currently helping at Wine Lab) will host!
$20. Reservations recommended - seatings at 5, 6 & 7 PM - reply to this email, info@winelabnewport.com

Notable New Wines in Stock

Paraduxx
Small Allocation of Duckhorn Paraduxx 2006 in stock now.

Black Kite Pinot Noir
Small allocation of Black Kite Kites Rest Pinot Noir 2007 (I just tasted this at the "Falltacular" and it was fantastic!) in stock this Friday.
Probably one or two more exceptional Pinots as well - I'll try to have them on the tasting flight this weekend - check the blog for updates.

ChrisAnn and I will be in south east Spain the first two weeks of February.  In addition to celebrating our 25th anniversary, we will be deepening our knowledge of Spanish wines.  My iPhone is all setup to easily make blog posts so follow our adventure on the Blog.

Check out the
Blog for the latest news and find out what's on the tasting flight (click here).

Upcoming Events

Every day Great flights of wine changed at least once a week.
Click here for today's wine
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
March 18
5:30 - 9
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
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 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 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.

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Wine Lab Newport
2901 W. Coast Hwy - Suite 100
Newport Beach 92663
949-515-VINO
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