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November 2007 Events at Swirl Wines
Posted by perle0 on 2007-10-30 11:24:05
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[Events]
[New Orleans] |
 Swirl Wines in New Orleans announces its events for the month of November. As we head into the holidays, wine-related events pick up...this is a good time to choose some gift-giving or party-bringing wine options for the upcoming season. |
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Friday Free For All
Friday November 2
6 to 7:30pm
Join Morgan from Purveyor for a tasting of Praxis and Arbios wines from Alexander Valley.
Free
Swirlin' Dervish, Rock and Rhone
Tuesday November 6
6:30 to 8pm
We’re taking a trip to the Rhone region of France this week with spicy Syrah from the north to classic rosé from Tavel. Kerry is putting together some old time rock and roll to accompany the wines! Tastings are limited to 40 people. Please call to reserve a spot.
$10
Special Event!! Food, Fun, and Friends Wine Dinner Series
Vega Tapas Café
Wednesday, November 7
7 to 8:30pm
We’re pairing up with our friend Chef Glen Hogh to bring you an incredible wine and food experience at Vegas Tapas Café. Recently returned from Spain, Glen has been inspired to create some exciting new dishes paired with fabulous regional wines from Swirl’s selections. Our favorite Spanish wine expert, Linda Smith, will take us on a journey through Rioja, Priorat, Rias Biaxas, Ribera del Duoro, Penedes, and Jerez with 6 incredible wines to match Glen’s 6 course tapas menu. For more information on Vega Tapas Cafe, go to: vegatapascafe.com/index.htm Reservations and prepayment required. Please call 504.304.0635 to reserve your spot!
$80, tax and tip included.
Monthly Swirl, Classic Wines of Bordeaux
Thursday November 8
6:30 to 8pm
Join us for a journey through the wine regions of Bordeaux as we taste 5 classic wines including a Grand Cru from St. Emilion, a Second Growth Margaux and a beautiful Sauterne! Don’t miss this fabulous opportunity to taste some incredible with Chris McClellen from Glazer's. This tasting is limited to 12 people. Please call to reserve a spot.
$25
Special Event!! Benefit for Todd Windisch
Saturday November 17
1 to 5 pm
In lieu of our 1 year anniversary party for Swirl and Lux Salon, the Faubourg St. John Merchants Association is holding a fund raiser for one of our fellow business owners. Todd Windisch, who co-owns Lux Salon with his wife Erin Peacock, had a terrible motorcycle accident 4 weeks ago. He has been hospitalized for the past 3 weeks, has had 7 surgeries to date and as a diabetic there are added complications to his recovery. Needless to say his medical bills are sky rocketing, he will be unable to work as a contractor for a long period of time, and Erin is at his bed side 24 hours a day. To help Todd get back on his feet, no pun intended, we're throwing a big party in Fortier Park, across Esplanade from Swirl. So join us at "Todd Fest" for food from our local restaurants, Lola’s, Café Degas, Asian Pacific and La Vita, live music, wines by Swirl, beer by Pal’s Lounge, non alcoholic drinks fr om Fair Grinds, a silent auction, kid’s activity table and more!
*Please note the date change on this event.
Special Event!! Global Spanish Cuisine Cooking Demonstration with Chef Acisclo Villalobos
Wednesday, November 21
7 to 9pm
Join us for a very special event as we pair up with Angel Miranda, Chef/Owner of Lola’s, as he opens his home for a demonstration of new, global Spanish cuisine cooking techniques by acclaimed Spanish Chef Acisclo Villalobos, assisted by Angel. The evening will feature a tapas cooking demonstration, a sampling of 10 prepared dishes, a tasting of 6 wines paired and provided by Swirl, advice on pairing wine and food, and Lola’s fabulous Sangria! Tastings are limited to 40 people and prepayment is required. Please call to reserve a spot.
$30
Special Event!! Swirlin’ Dervish, Masi Wines from Veneto Italy
Tuesday, November 27
6:30 to 8pm
Join Antonio Molesini and Toni Apostolakis International Wine Ambassador from Agricola Masi join us for this very special tasting of their wines from the Veneto region of Italy. Wine Enthusiast has recognized that "Masi is one of Italy’s most dynamic and innovative wineries, particularly for its skillful way of combining traditional and terroir-driven techniques with cutting edge technologies." The Masi vineyards have remained in the Boscaini family for six generations and specialize in the production of Amarones and Reciotos, using the historic technique of "appassimento" (drying of the grapes), and has gained worldwide reputation for their quality wines. Tastings are limited to 40 people. Please call to reserve a spot.
$12
Monthly Swirl, Beautiful Bubbles
Thursday November 29
6:30 to 8pm
New location
It seems that everyone loves bubbles! As our waiting list grew, we began looking for a larger venue for our tasting and have been fortunate enough to be able to hold it in the most fabulous art gallery in the French Quarter. Our friend Angela has graciously allowed us to hold December’s Monthly Swirl at Angela King Gallery on Royal Street where we will feature everyone’s favorite holiday beverage, BUBBLY!! Linda Smith from Republic Beverage will be back to taste us through some fabulous sparklers from around the globe including Italy, France, California and more! This is a great opportunity to find a wonderful gift or some great bubbly for your holiday celebrations, and we’ll give you 10% off anything you purchase this evening! You can check out the gallery at www.angelakinggallery.com. So, call us if you’re interested--we still have a few spots available after we add the waiting list!
$25
Friday Free for All
Friday, November 30
6 to 8pm
Join Louis from Merlin Wines for a tasting of 4 favorites from his portfolio including the Sex Brut Rose Sparkling Wine, the highly acclaimed Zins from Four Vines, and the Resilience Cabernet!
Free
Special Event!!
Swirlin' In the Community: Benefit for Project Lazarus
Tuesday, December 4th
6:30 to 8pm
Join us this evening for a fun event for a great cause. Project Lazarus provides services to people with AIDS who can no longer live independently, or whose family can no longer take care of them. The primary purpose of Project Lazarus it to provide continuity of care in a homelike environment with the highest goal of enhancing the quality of life of those it serves. Project Lazarus does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, gender, economic status, sexual orientation or handicap. We'll have 6 beautiful wines, great food, a silent auction and a lot of fun! If you'd like to make an additional donation, please bring a check payable to Project Lazarus. For more information on Project Lazarus and the important work they do go to: www.lazarushouse.net. This event is limited to 50 people, so please call (504) 304-0635 to reserve your spot.
$20 |
Swirl Sensational Wines
3143 Ponce de Leon Street
New Orleans, La 70119
(504)304-0635
www.swirlinthecity.com |
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