Tonight: Meet the minds behind the wines at this exclusive Burgundy dinner!
Presented By: THE WINE HOUSE and UPSTAIRS 2 RESTAURANTBurgundy producers rarely travel outside of their hallowed ground to talk about their wines. The Wine House has achieved a major triumph by having not only one but three of Burgundy’s Legendary producers together on the same night, at the same tables, pouring and discussing their wines…
Luck of the Irish Drinkers! It’s Recipe Sunday!
Shamrock Smoothie 2 shots SKYY Melon Vodka½ shot triple secSplash of orange curacaoJuice of 2 limes Pour all ingredients into a shaker filled with ice.Shake until frothy.Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Irish Pirate1 cup whole milk1 pint green mint chocolate chip ice cream1 tps pure mint extract3 tbsp dark rumMint sprigs, for garnish Put…
Wine Tasting in the British Virgin Islands with Gary Warburton
“We just donated and “silent-auctioned” a bottle of ’06 Date Night at the GRAND AFFAIR here in the BVI. It is the Rotary Club’s annual black tie fundraiser for the year. Last year the dinner/gala was held in Road Town at the Governor’s mansion where our :05 brought $475 for the charity. This year we…
In Honor of St. Patrick’s Day…BEERS of the WORLD Tasting!
This evening All Corked Up guests will be tasting 15 international beers with some special menu items to complement! Join us and share in a little “luck o’ the Irish!” Featured Beers:Guinness Stout ~ IrelandFischer Amber ~ FranceHinano Lager ~ TahitiSingha Lager ~ ThailandLindeman’s Raspberry Lambic ~ BelgiumLindeman’s Peach Lambic ~ BelgiuimLindeman’s Cherry Lambi ~…
How Not to get Drunk Part 2: At Someone’s HOME
Last week I wrote about how not to get inebriated at a large wine tasting event. I told you to drink water for every glass of wine, pour out, and that, though a party atmosphere, the goal isn’t to get drunk. Then, when a friend recounted a tale to me, of a recent wine tasting…
Trade Tasting….self pours, sommeliers, Michael and me.
The Invitation Evaluate New Zealand’s much anticipated 2009 vintage at the first comprehensive showing in Los Angeles. Recently released reds and whites from previous vintages will also be showcased. The self-pour format and arrangement of wines by varietal, vintage and region allows you to evaluate the wines at your own pace in a relaxed atmosphere….
NEWS & HAPPENINGS WITH HIRSCH VINEYARDS
Dear Friends, We are proud and honored to announce that David Hirsch has been nominated for a James Beard award in the category Outstanding Wine Professional. We are humbled to be on a list that includes such outstanding wine folks as Paul Grieco, Merry Edwards, Neal Rosenthal, Eric Solomon and Alpana Singh. We also have…
WIN TICKETS TO NEW ‘DATE NIGHT’ MOVIE Contest on Facebook by Date Night Cabernet Sauvignon
Beginning at midnight March 5, Date Night Cabernet Sauvignon from Phifer Pavitt Wines in Calistoga is offering a competition for your favorite ‘date night’ anecdote (entrance details here: http://apps.facebook.com/contestshq/contests/25355?preview_key=a08cbbee8c204bab8304d32a3daaebb7); prizes will be tickets to the new movie, Date Night. Entries should be ‘your favorite date night story’ and are due April 4. Winners will be…
“March Island Wine Madness”
Featuring 16 different Wines from Islands Around the World for the month of March: To escape from the LA’s dreariest weather month, get some Tropical spirit from Island Wines at Pourtal Wine Bar in Santa Monica. Whether from the Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, or Indian Ocean, there are phenomenal wines from Islands everywhere. They are blessed…