Monday, September 1st
CLOSED In observance of Labor Day
Tuesday, September 2nd
Opening @ 1:00 PM instead of 11:00 AM
Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience!
Wednesday, September 3rd 6:00PM-8:00PM
Wednesday Wine Tasting with Darlene!
$5.00 Tasting includes four wines and a small appetizer. YES, $5.00
10% off bottle purchases
Au Bon Climat Hildegard - A blend of 55% Pinot Gris, 40% Pinot Blanc and 5% Aligote, this is a wine of deliciously supple texture and deceptive complexity. Aromas of apple, almond and freshly baked cake (not kidding!) waft above the glass like notes from the Pied-Piper's flute- impossible to resist. A marvelous exchange for the routine of Chardonnay.
Pfeffingen Gewurztraminer Spatlese - Nose of peach, orange blossom, lychee, sage and roses. Incredibly opulent and floral nose but manages wonderful restraint on the palate. Lovely soft texture and snappy acidity.
Ajello Majus Nero D’Avola - Ruby red in color; intense and refined hedgerow nuances; it is round and full in the mouth and well-balanced, with a generous and pleasant aftertaste.
Amano Zinfandel - Simple and jammy, with medium body and a light finish.
Saturday, September 6th 3:00PM-5:30PM
LIA SOPHIA Jewelry & Wine Extravaganza
All menu wines just $5 until 5:30PM!
Lia Sophia Jewelry Customer Save Plan – Buy two (2), get four (4) half-price “most expensive”.
The show will be closed on this day and Jewelry can be picked up at Vine Expressions upon arrival approximately one week after the show!
……………also Saturday, September 6th 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 10th 6:00PM-8:00PM
Pinot Wednesday with Mike from Southern Wine & Spirits
$15.00 Tasting includes FIVE wines and a small appetizer.
10% off bottle purchases
Tasting fee waived with 6 bottle purchase!
Candoni Pinot Noir – Candoni Pinot Noir comes from only the best pinot noir grapes grown in the spectacular Veneto region. It is full-bodied and rich but not heavy, with substantial flavor despite its delicacy, and is neither acidic nor tannic. It is dry with a good, elegantly balanced structure that lacks all roughness.
Cuvaison Pinot Noir – Flavors of black plum, strawberry and raspberry on toast. A full-bodied, black-fruited pinot with lifted aromas and a nice, “lime peel” acidity on the finish.
Argyle Pinot Noir – Light, bright and refreshing, with nice, pure dark berry and a hint of smoke mingling on the lively finish.
Brancott Terraces Pinot Noir – Starts with plenty of toasty oak, but it's well-integrated with ripe berry, black plum and fragrant spice notes. Mineral nuances add interest, and lively tannins and herbs carry through the aftertaste.
Mumm Blanc de Noir Sparkling - Refreshing, with pretty cherry, strawberry and rose petal aromas that extend to the palate, featuring ripe, creamy fruit flavors and a long, smooth finish.
Thursday, September 11th 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!
Friday, September 12th 7:30PM – 10:30PM
Special Live Music Event
Musician - Ivan Harshman is back!
Ivan can also be seen at several other locations around the valley such as Latitude 30 and The Wrigley Mansion. Visit his website to hear him in advance, or check out his events page to see where you can find him next. http://www.ivanharshman.com
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Friday, September 12th
Girard Wine Tasting with Graham from
Young’s Market Company
$20.00 Tasting includes four wines and small appetizer
10% off bottle purchases.
One Tasting fee waived with six bottle purchase!
Girard Chardonnay – The crispness and minerality of the wine makes it a lovely food companion but you will find it to be quite enjoyable on its own. Superb peach and melon aromas with refreshing citrus flavors are accented with hints of toasted nuts and a subtle, rich texture from the sur lies aging.
2005 Girard Petite Sirah – This wine is reserved for those wishing to show off their purple teeth! Visually opaque with inky, jet blue and ruby red coloring. The aromas offer black cherry, blueberry, mocha and lilac.
Girard Zinfandel – The aroma and palate profile includes dark cherries, lush blueberries and ripe plums. Spices, cedar and anise round out the aroma profile. Thanks to extended, cold maceration, the tannins are quite soft and well integrated.
2004 Girard Artistry - The blend consists of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Petite Verdot, 12% Malbec, 9% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc. The Artistry is a dark garnet wine with aromas of baked cherries, dark plum, lavender, cinnamon, allspice and freshly-cut herbs. There are also hints of tobacco, leather, and toasted pecan. On the palate, this smooth-textured wine offers a full-mouth, medium bodied feel.
Saturday, September 13th 8:00PM-11:00PM
Musician Jake Greider
Stop by and check out the latest musician to entertain us, Jake Greider. This will be his second time joining us, so please check him out. Jake plays all over the valley at places like Pier 54 and Xtreme Bean. Please visit his myspace page for a list of his upcoming performances and to listen to a few of his songs. www.myspace.com/greider
Wednesday, September 17th 6:00PM-8:00PM
Francis Ford Coppola Tasting with Jack Gregor, the regional manager for Francis Ford Coppola
$15.00 Tasting includes four wines and a small appetizer.
Tasting fee waived with 6 bottle purchase!
10% off bottle purchases
Watch for the raffle at this tasting!
Director’s Cut Chardonnay – Using Russian River 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. Not only does this technique create a lavish character, it works to highlight the green apple, honeysuckle, and citrus flavors, which are the hallmark of Russian River vineyards.
Encyclopedia Riesling – Encyclopedia Riesling exhibits a pale straw hue and has just a touch of sweetness balanced by a delicate acidity. Alluring aromas and flavors of citrus, peach, and candied orange peel intermingle with subtle spice and mineral notes. NEW ITEM!
Encyclopedia Tempranillo – Our 2006 Encyclopedia Tempranillo exhibits a rich, dark red color and offers aromas of ripe berries, black plums and spices. Its medium weight and supple tannins shoulder bright juicy flavors of crushed raspberries, plum, sage and earthy minerals. NEW ITEM!
Director’s Cut Cabernet Sauvignon - We chose to make a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon rather than blend in other varietals so that we could create a real terroir wine with pure varietal flavor. As a result, the Director's Cut Cabernet delivers enticing aromas of cola, cherry, and eucalyptus before revealing dark, rich berries, cassis and clack cherries, which is typical of fruit grown in the illustrious Alexander Valley.
Friday, September 19th 6:30PM-9:00PM
Be our Sommelier for a Day!
$35.00 per person
Stop by the mega-tasting event and you tell us which wines should be on our Fall menu!
Southern Wine & Spirits will be presenting...
Shannon Ridge Wrangler Red
Donati Claret
Rutherford Hill Chardonnay
Villa Mt. Eden Zinfandel
Quench Fine Wines will be presenting...
Ladera Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
More to be determined!
Young’s Market Company will be presenting...
Thomas Halby Spatlese Riesling
Duck Pond Merlot
75 Wine Cabernet Sauvignon
Wildhurst Chardonnay
Republic Beverage will be presenting...
Domaine Napa Chardonnay
Mahoney Pinot Noir
New Age White
Donnafugato
Saturday, September 20th
End of Summer White Wine Sale
25% off all white wine in the store
Take an additional 10% off sale rack white wines!
Fall Begins on Monday the 22nd, so take advantage of this great sale while you can!
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8:00PM-11:00PM
Musician Jake Greider
Stop by and check out the latest musician to entertain us, Jake Greider. This will be his second time joining us, so please check him out. Jake plays all over the valley at places like Pier 54 and Xtreme Bean. Please visit his myspace page for a list of his upcoming performances and to listen to a few of his songs. www.myspace.com/greider
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