cork’s Big Labor Day Sale Starts Tomorrow at 11am
September 2, 2010 by
September 2, 2010
Dear Bargain Seekers,
This is it. The weekend you’ve been waiting for. Every year, we hold one super big blow-out sale where everything in the store is 15% off at least, then we move everything around to showcase aisles of wine and beer that are 20%, 25% and 30% off and we rummage through our... [Read more...]
Two AWESOME tastings this weekend at L&E
September 2, 2010 by
TWO TASTING EVENTS THIS WEEKEND AT L&E
The nobility of the other Pinot (white!)
Top Producers, Bio-Dynamic examples, Unique Styles
Friday, September 3, 2010
open tasting – 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Flight of Five – $13
2007 Domaine Joesph Roty, Bourgogne blanc, France
2007 Selbach-Oster Weissburgunber trocken, Germany
2008... [Read more...]
Every Day Wine: Mini-Flights…
September 2, 2010 by
3 small production wines from 3 beautiful family vineyards. Join EDW for a light-hearted evening of Italian gems…
*** Upcoming Friday Night Tastings ***
Friday, September 3rd
Italian Mini-Flight; 5pm-9pm; $8.
- NV Ros Ecco Rose Brut (Pink Prosecco), Veneto.
- 2009 Marchetti Later Harvest Verdicchio, Marche.
- 2008... [Read more...]
WSET Advanced Wine Certification Course – Join Us Fall 2010!
September 1, 2010 by
If you are a wine professional wanting to further your knowledge and career or a serious wine enthusiast seeking a structured and comprehensive way to learn about wine, join us this fall for the WSET Advanced Course in Wine and Spirits.
The programs of the WSET (Wine and Spirit Education Trust) are offered in over 50 countries... [Read more...]
Lompoc Hosts Oktoberfest
August 31, 2010 by
Pull out the Lederhosen, it’s time for Oktoberfest! The brewers at Lompoc Brewing are welcoming autumn with a release party for their fall seasonal, Lompoc Oktoberfest. The gathering, which includes a German barbecue, will take place Sept. 11 from Noon to 8 p.m. in the Fifth Quadrant Brewery and inside Sidebar, both... [Read more...]
First Friday Tasting & Labor Day Sale!
August 31, 2010 by
Value Reds on 1st Friday & Labor Day Sale!
Greetings!
Yes, it’s really about to be September. Summer is crashing to an end and if you have kids they are going back to school, if they haven’t already. I’ve spent more money than I want to think about on school supplies and back to school clothing and... [Read more...]
New punk rock bottled beer release from Upright Brewing
August 30, 2010 by
Friday September 24th 430-900pm
Upright Brewing Tasting Room
240 N. Broadway in the basement of the Leftbank Project Suite 002
On Friday September 24th Upright Brewing is hosting a release party for its newest beer in the style of 70′s and 80′s British Punk Rockers who fought the law to death and glory in the... [Read more...]
New World – Old World at Soléna
August 26, 2010 by
Join us at Soléna and Grand Cru Estates as we host another “New World – Old World” comparative tasting event – featuring Zinfandel! This was such a popular event last month, we decided to extend it over the full weekend – so come by Friday, Saturday or Sunday, September 10th-12th to enjoy this free... [Read more...]
EVERY DAY WINE – Argentina vs. Spain
August 26, 2010 by
This sounds like a World Cup face-off. Spain may be the favorite here, so I’ve stacked Argentina with an extra player. Don’t follow? That’s okay, come taste.
*** Upcoming Friday Night Tastings ***
Friday, August 27th
Argentina vs. Spain; 5pm-9pm; $12.
- 2008 Tomero Torrontes, Mendoza, Argentina.
- 2008... [Read more...]
Full Sail Brewing Company and Burgerville team up to support Doernbecher Children’s Hospital with Fresh and Local Dish
August 25, 2010 by
Make your Stomach Happy and the Community, Too
Full Sail Brewing Company and Burgerville team up to support Doernbecher Children’s Hospital with Fresh and Local Dish
Here’s another great reason to get on down to your local Burgerville: Full Sail Brewmaster Jamie Emmerson has teamed up with Burgerville to create... [Read more...]