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
Small Allocation of Duckhorn Paraduxx 2006 in stock now.
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
| 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.
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