Wine Lab Newport News

Full Moon Wine Sale TODAY

It's a full moon and everyone is going crazy. Winery, broker and the Lab all cut our prices to give you one day savings on five wines. Taste them starting at 4:30 for $13 ($10 for Insider Club Members.)

	Regular Price	Full Moon Price	Savings
2007 Jasci & Marchesani Trebbiano	$15.99	$11.94	$4.05
2006 Anglianico del Taburno	$24.99	$18.29	$6.70
2006 Mounts Zinfandel	$24.99	$19.43	$5.56
2006 Mounts Syrah	$24.99	$19.43	$5.56
2001 Stonegate Cabernet Sauvignon Magnums (1.5 Liters)	$75.99	$54.66	$21.33

This is a fun lineup of wines. The Trebbiano is better than any Pinot Grigio but still light and refreshing. Mounts wines are small production wines from a family winery. At their regular prices they are great values - the full moon prices are a steal.
The Stonegate Cab is a knockout! Fruit from Napa's Vaca Mountain, it has evolved into a beautifully drinking Cab. Mags are great for any kind of dinner or event. Join the fun tonight at the Lab.

Inexpensive Wines

I've been searching for wines that are priced similar to grocery store wines but are better. I've found some nice wines from Argentina that deliver great QPR (quality price ratio). I think the Argentines have it all over the Chilean wine right now.
They are all only $7.99 and in stock Friday:
2007 Maipe Chardonnay - (pronounced MY-PEY) blended with 14% Viognier gives it lively aromatics and a delightful finish!
2007 Maipe Sauvignon Blanc - this doesn't suck! Most cheap SB do, this one is refreshing and delish!
2007 Maipe Cabernet Sauvignon - amazing for the price - given 89 pts and I agree with that score.

Other notable bargains:
White Knight Viognier from Clarksburg, CA $9.99
Urban Uco Torrentes $10.99 - a great white wine that should go for $20.
Saddlerock Chardonnay $10.99 - California Chardonnay at this price usually sucks. This is the best bargain in Cali Chard next to the Napa Cellars which is $4 more.
2005 Codice Tinto $10.99 - Yummy, oak aged tempranillo at a killer price.
Castle Rock Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2007 $11.99 - I don't know how they make good Pinot for $12 but they do.
Bogle Old Vine Zinfandel $11.99 - Amazing for the price. Bogle is family owned and owns all the vineyards. Amazing.
Grand Tertre Bordeaux 2003 $12.99 - Smooth right bank Bordeaux at a French countryside table wine price.

Give us a chance to be your source for inexpensive wine. You can taste many of these wines at the Lab and decide for yourself. We are even more selective on these wines because they have to be good. No one should drink a bad glass of wine but it's easy to do as there are oceans of bad wine out there.

Don't Worry, Be Happy

Happy hours until 6 PM on weekdays and 4 PM on weekends, enjoy glasses of wine or flights for 20% off.

Sunday Wine Down

This Sunday bring a bottle to the Lab and share it with others. Tasting lots of different wines is the best way to learn about wines.
The price of admission is a minimum bar purchase of $10.
If you want to taste the wines others bring, you must bring a bottle of wine to share that meets the guidelines:
This Sunday, March 15: Interesting Red Blends with a minimum retail price of $25.
Arrive between 3 & 5 PM.

Next Week

Explore Northern Italy next Thursday. There's a big country of wine beyond Chianti and Barbera. We're going to make Italian wine fun and introduce you to some wine you've never tasted before. Thursday, Mar. 19, 7 PM. $20 for the class and 5 wines paired with cheeses.
Limited to 18 participants.
RSVP - reply to this email, phone 949-515-8466, or email info@winelabnewport.com

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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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.