Wine Lab Newport News

Once A Year Wines, Drink Local, Happy Hours, and more...

As we tell most who visit the Lab, we focus on small producers. Some of the wines we love are only are released in small allocations once a year. Tis the season for wine releases.... Justin Isosceles ($58.89 club) and Orphan ($16.14 club and on the tasting flight), Ghost Block ($53.19 club), L'Aventure Estate wines...email us if you want any of these. (And taste the new L'Aventure next week - see below.)

Join us for Happy Hours

We've experimented with happy hours for a couple months now. We'd like to kick it up a notch this week by increasing the discount on wines by the glass to 40%. This means you can get a glass of Cheep But Good wine for $2.40 or a flight for $3. Hope that brings a smile to some of you. Happy Hour is until 6 PM on weekdays and 4 PM on weekends.

Thompkin Cellars - Think Local

We are blessed to live in California, one of the epicenters of the wine world. We naturally carry lots of wine from California but particularly Santa Barbara and Paso Robles because they are closer by, we visit them more often, and feel more connected to them. When we opened the Lab, one of the first wines we wanted to carry were from a local couple who make wine in Costa Mesa. It didn't hurt that the wines are fantastic. We like to support small local businesses - especially in these times. This week the main flight will feature three wines from Thompkin Cellars. A fusion of the last names of owners Jeff & Julie (kind of like Villaraigosa), Thompkin makes bold wines that speak of the place they come from (Santa Barbara) and the travels that have influenced their winemaking. Drop by and enjoy some of these great wines: '04 Couchant, '05 3ie Degre, '06 Syrah
We'll also have the new Justin Orphan on the flight.

Make Reservations for L'Aventure Estate Wine Release Tasting

Next Week, join us on Wednesday, April 22 from 5 - 8 PM for a special tasting of 2007 L'Aventure Estate wines:
Estate Cuvee, Cote-a-Cote, and Estate Cabernet Sauvignon and more.
$20. RSVP - info@winelabnewport.com

Exceptional Italian Tasting this Sunday

Our friend, Sommelier Justin Wilson, has put together a memorable high end Italian tasting for this Sunday from 3 - 6 PM. This is a blind tasting and the person who gets the most correct matches, wins a Magnum of Jordan Cabernet 2001 signed by winemaker Rob Davis.
* Whites:
2003 Milazzo - Duca di Montalbo Bianco (Chardonnay)
2006 Bonci - Verdicchio san michele
* Reds:
2003 San Lapo - Brunello di Montalcino
2005 Le Casalte - Quercetonda Vino Nobile
2004 Traversa - Barbaresco sori ciabot
2000 Cascina Cucco - Barolo cerrati
2000 Serenelli - Afro (Montepulciano) - has been blinded tasted against top Bordeaux's and Italians and won - a small production wine and hasn't had any press

Due to the quantum nature of wine bottles, we will take reservations for only 10 people. If we see demand in excess of that, we can extend the reservations to 20. You must RSVP for this event by replying to this email or info@winelabnewport.com $35.

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
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.