Wednesday, September 1st 6:00PM-8:00PM
Late harvest Wine Tasting with Darlene
$10.00 Tasting includes four wines and a small appetizer.
10% off bottle purchases
Alkoomi Late Harvest Riesling & Chenin Blanc - Aromas of sweet ripe pears and
lemon zest. Luscious and silky smooth with flavours of ripe pome fruits sweet and rich yet finishing crisp with fresh acidity.
Kiona Late Harvest White Riesling – Sweet, bright and juicy, a mouthwatering balance of ripe pineapple, honey and tangy citrus flavors, lingering well on the balanced finish. Drink now through 2013.
Roshambo Late Harvest Zinfandel
Eola Hills Port Style Cabernet – Fermentation is arrested with the addition of Eau du Vie (Unaged Brandy): Thus the higher than normal alcohol content. Barrel aged four years to round out and integrate all the wonderful complex nuances and "Voila", there you have it, a superb LBV Port made from Cabernet Sauvignon.
Saturday, September 4th 8:00PM – 11:00PM
Musician Ryan Twitchel
Ryan has an acoustic reggae-pop feel and enjoys the music styling of Jason Mraz and Jack Johnson. Check him out at www.myspace.com\newsalt7
Wednesday, September 8th 6:00PM-8:00PM
Old Bridge Cellars Wednesday Wine Tasting
$15.00 Tasting includes four wines and a small appetizer.
10% off bottle purchases
Frisk – Riesling 7 Muscat Gourdo, It’s a mouth-revving Riesling with a bite that sings with mountain-stream purity, quartz-like acidity coming right at you, bold and unapologetic. You may see notes of lemon sorbet, bath salts and white lilies layered with spices from your favorite childhood pie shop…guess that depends on your childhood. But you can’t deny its raciness and versatility, sidling up suggestively to food that’s both sweet and spicy. Its intensity will slap you in the face; the oodles of length will have you scrambling for more.
The Stump Jump Shiraz – 90 Pts WS, #82 of top 100 of 2009, Ripe and open-textured, this is impressive for the way it packs in the cherry, blackberry and raspberry flavors and keeps its foot on the gas pedal through the mineral-inflected finish. Drink now through 2018.
John Duval Plexus – 90 Pts WS, Bright and jazzy, with a smoky edge to the tart blackberry and cherry flavors, picking up a licorice note on the finish. Has complexity and balance, and cellaring should bring it all together. Shiraz, Grenache and Mourvèdre.
Innocent Bystander Pink Moscato – Delicate and appealing for its subtly perfumed watermelon and rhubarb flavors, finishing lightly sweet.
Thursday, September 9th 7:00PM-10:00PM
OPEN MIC NIGHT!!!!!
Vine Expressions Open Mic Night hosted by Kara Ciocca-Cwiok. Come listen to musicians, poets, or whoever would like some time on the Mic! It will be a great night to relax and have some fun before that last day of work before your weekend!
Anyone interested is more than welcome to come in about 15 minutes early to sign up for some time to entertain the crowd! See you soon!
Saturday, September 11th 8:00PM-11:00PM
Musician Brian Willia
Musician Brian Willia will be joining us for a great evening out.
Stop by and listen to his easy going style.
Wednesday, September 15th 6:00PM-8:00PM
John from Arizona’s Own Dribble Creek Winery will be stopping by with four of his own wines!
$15.00 Tasting includes four wines and a small appetizer.
10% off bottle purchases
Ladies in Waiting - A beguiling blend of 33% Sauvignon Blanc and 34% Vermentino.
Pineapple, Apple & Citrus.
Ode to Spring - A tantalizing blend of 50% Barbera, 20% Cab, 20% Zin & 10 Pt Syrah
Black cherry, pomegranate, currant, leather & light tannin.
Purr Maid – A perfect blend of 70% Cabernet Franc & 30% Cabernet Sauvignon. Currant, rich coffee and spice.
Sommelier - An exquisite blend of 33% Dolcetto, 33% Zin & 34% Syrah. Ripe raspberry, rich apple, ginger and clove.
Saturday, September 18th 8:00PM-11:00PM
Kara Ciocca-Cwiok will entertain us with her cover songs and some of her own originals accompanied by Eric Cwiok on acoustic guitar. Her sound is very relaxing and great whether you are out on a date or just having some fun with some friends. Stop in and check them out
Wednesday, September 22nd 6:00PM-8:00PM
Tempranillo tasting with Christian from Southern Wine & Spirits
$15.00 Tasting includes four wines and a small appetizer.
10% off bottle purchases
Tempra Tantrum – Tempranillo & Shiraz, This lush red excites the palate with warm, expressive flavors of chocolate, cherry and spice from the Shiraz, balanced by Tempranillo’s classic blackberry and plum notes. Bold yet nicely fruity with soft tannins and spice accents.
Maximo Tempranillo – With a deep, cherry red color, the wine shows aromas of plums and red berries with tobacco and vanilla notes. In the mouth, the wine has a vibrant, velvety and sweet character, with red fruits and licorice and mint traces, and soft tannins.
Ramon Bilbao Crianza – Bright, deep, cherry-red. Intense aromas of ripe black berries to the nose accompanied with balsamic touches which are reminiscent of coconut and liquorice. It is fresh and pleasant in the mouth with a noticeable texture where the smokey and fruit assembled nuances reappear. Long and enfolding finish.
Bai Gorri Reserva – Dark concentrated cherry red wine, lively and potent in nose with leather, liquorice and black pepper aromas. The primary compote fruit aromas are maintained. Balance between its tannins and acidity. A full body with an elegant bitter finish.
Saturday, September 25th 8:00PM-11:00PM
Musician Brian Willia
Musician Brian Willia will be joining us for a great evening out.
Stop by and listen to his easy going style.
Wednesday, September 29th 6:00PM-8:00PM
Francis Ford Coppola Tasting with Lara from Republic National
$15.00 Tasting includes four wines and a small appetizer.
10% off bottle purchases
Su Yuen Riesling – Composed of 100% Riesling grapes grown in the cool climate of Monterey County, the juice is fermented in stainless steel until the wine achieves an off-dry level of sweetness. This wine offers beautiful aromas of tropical fruit and ginger, a crisp, refreshing edge of green apples and minerals, and lush, juicy flavors of pineapple, peaches and lime.
Director’s Cut Chardonnay – Using only Russian River Valley fruit, we crush the grapes whole-cluster and ferment entirely in French oak barrels to produce a wine with a seductive, round texture and notes of sweet vanilla. This technique also serves to highlight the green apple, honeysuckle and citrus flavors, which are the hallmark of Russian River vineyards.
Director’s Cut Cabernet Sauvignon – The Director's Cut Cabernet delivers enticing aromas of cola, cherry, and eucalyptus before revealing flavors of dark, rich berries, cassis and black cherries, which is typical of fruit grown in the renowned Alexander Valley.
Cinema - 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Zinfandel, 12% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petite Sirah, This wine has tremendous depth due to the excellent phenolic development of the fruit. Although it is extremely expressive now, the concentration and solid tannin structure will allow it to mature nicely over time. Those who are fans of Super Tuscans will enjoy the spicy, full-bodied nature of this wine as well as the rich, dark berry fruit impressions, which are layered with flavors of raspberries, cherries, cloves and cigar box.
Saturday, October 2nd 8:00PM – 11:00PM
Musician Ryan Twitchel
Ryan has an acoustic reggae-pop feel and enjoys the music styling of Jason Mraz and Jack Johnson. Check him out at www.myspace.com\newsalt7
Wednesday, October 6th 6:00PM-8:00PM
South African Wines with Lori from Young’s Market Company
$15.00 Tasting includes four wines and a small appetizer.
10% off bottle purchases
Kanu Chenin Blanc – Pale straw colour. Intriguing nose of green melon, nectarines and honeysuckle contrasting with a more savoury celery salt character. Playful spiciness lingers in the background. A broad mid-palate underpinned by a lively apply acid structure. Lifted floral notes make this wine multidimensional in character.
Jam Jar Red – This fresh, fruity, semi-sweet Shiraz aims to fill that void. Most of the grapes are grown in Paarl, a region with a Rhône-like climate that is ideal for Shiraz cultivation, and production is overseen by critically acclaimed winemaker Bruwer Raats.
Kanonkop Pinotage – 90 Pts Wine Spectator, This red combines the dark, briary edge of the grape with rich, ripe plum sauce and notes of crushed currant and fig. A licorice snap note lingers nicely on the plush finish.
Excelsior Cabernet Sauvignon - Medium-weight, with a mix of red and black cherry, herb and toast notes. Contains 8 percent Syrah and 2 percent Petit Verdot.
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