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September 2007 Events at Swirl Wines
Posted by perle0 on 2007-08-29 01:20:37
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[Events]
[New Orleans] |
 Swirl Wines in New Orleans announces its events for the month of September. From New World to Old World, even in competition against each other, plus a fund raiser for MS...fall is a great time to sample wines from all over. |
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Posted by perle0 on 2007-08-15 12:05:47
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[Events]
[New Orleans] |
 Pontchartrain Vineyards’ Jazz’n the Vines Outdoor Concert Celebrating Louisiana’s Rich Cultural Heritage - food/wine/music
Wardell Williams Blues Show Band
New Orleans Rhythm & Blues
Saturday, August 25th
6:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Admission $ 10.00/person |
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Summer Intro to Wine Class at Martin's in BR
Posted by perle0 on 2007-07-31 18:44:32
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[Events]
[Baton Rouge] |
 The Baton Rouge locatin of Martin Wine Cellar invites you to discover the world of wine through its 5–week introductory course hosted by wine consultant Ian McCaffery. Explore the principal wine-producing regions, including France, California, Italy, Australia, and many more. |
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Posted by perle0 on 2007-07-16 17:15:02
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[Events]
[Louisiana] |
 Pontchartrain Vineyards’ Jazz’n the Vines Outdoor Concert Celebrating Louisiana’s Rich Cultural Heritage - food/wine/music
Classic New Orleans R & B Band
New Orleans Rhythm & Blues
Saturday, July 28th
6:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Admission $ 10.00/person |
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Martin's Wine Events for July-August 2007
Posted by perle0 on 2007-07-10 12:51:58
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[Events]
[New Orleans] |
 Martin's tasting events for deep summer feature wines from Burgundy, the Loire valley, and the Macon, plus rosés and summertime wines. Remember, the deli will be open until 6:30 on Thursdays only, so come by and grab a bite before the wine tasting! |
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WINO Tour de France Wine Class
Posted by perle0 on 2007-07-03 12:05:22
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[Events]
[New Orleans] |
 A summer trip from Bordeaux, Burgundy, Loire, Provence, Rhone, all the way to Alsace. At the Wine Institute of New Orleans (WINO), taste between 8 & 10 fine French wines, accompanied by an informative discussion covering regional varieties, aiming to help you find your favorite of the famous French appellations. It's cheaper than airfare! |
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NOWFE Grand Tasting: 2007
Posted by perle0 on 2007-06-27 00:20:29
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[Editorial]
[New Orleans] |
 With each year, the New Orleans Wine and Food Experience (NOWFE) gets a little bit better. The 2006 session was overshadowed by the recent assault of Katrina, and though it went very well indeed, everyone was wondering...would it be as good as in years past? It was. This year, almost two full years PK (post Katrina), though parts of the city are still decimated, the NOWFE is all about forgetting the setbacks and celebrating the recovery...the parts of the city where visitors go are pretty much back to normal, even if the population is down and some areas are still ghost towns with the occasional FEMA trailer. The restaurants are, for the most part, back up and running full steam. Even the beloved Camellia Grill finally re-opened, exactly the same as before (that's a good thing). |
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This Weekend: Southern Breeze Wine + Culinary Festival
Posted by perle0 on 2007-06-11 18:07:37
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[Events]
[Baton Rouge] |
 The Southern Breeze Wine + Culinary Festival, a traveling celebration of fine wine and fine dining, will be stopping in Baton Rouge, June 15-17th, to offer a spectacular wine dinner, a Grand Tasting of 150 wines from over 50 vineyards, and a Walkabout Brunch featuring local restaurants. Tickets are cheaper in advance, so get yours now if you plan to attend. |
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Nuts and Bolts; The Why and How of Wine Tasting
Posted by bevo vino on 2007-05-29 19:43:21
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[Events]
[New Orleans] |
 Nuts and Bolts
June 28th
6:30pm
Taste, Not Gulp! The Why and How of Wine Tasting
$20/class or $70/4 classes
Swirl Wines once again presents its fun but informative wine basic series with Class 1 of a 4-part series. You can sign up for the whole series and receive a $10 discount, or take each class on an individual basis. |
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Avoyelles Blue Moon Event
Posted by perle0 on 2007-05-29 19:42:53
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[Events]
[Baton Rouge] |
 Blue Moon Event at Avoyelles
May 31st will be the 2nd full moon...
Let's get together FACE2FACE to Mix & Mingle, just have some FUN (for Whatever Reason!) and let's just say this one happens...
Once in a Blue Moon...
(it actually happens every 3-5 years!)
This event is for married, single, whatever...whoever! |
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Posted by perle0 on 2007-05-29 19:16:24
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[Events]
[Louisiana] |
 Pontchartrain Vineyards’ Jazz’n the Vines Outdoor Concert Celebrating Louisiana’s Rich Cultural Heritage - food/wine/music
The Red Stick Ramblers
Eclectic Mix of Acoustic Cajun, Texas Swing, Jazz & Blues
Saturday, June 9th
6:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Admission $ 10.00/person |
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Wine Tasting: Backroom Select at Swirl Wines
Posted by bevo vino on 2007-05-29 07:48:36
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[Events]
[New Orleans] |
 Backroom Select
Friday, June 1
7 to 8pm
$15/person
Check out the newest in Swirl's lineup of tasting opportunities! On Friday night during our free tasting, we'll offer a chance to taste 3 great wines from our indulge table, all priced $30 and up, in the back room of the shop. Monica from Neat Wines will host the first "Backroom Select" with a flight of 3 fabulous big reds from her portfolio. Neat Wines features some of the best wines California has to offer, and we'll chose 3 for your tasting pleasure! And even though these are high-end wines, there's no snobbery attached to this tasting, just the same fun, informative, laid-back atmosphere you always get at Swirl. |
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Posted by perle0 on 2007-05-14 11:23:05
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[Events]
[Louisiana] |
 Pontchartrain Vineyards’ Jazz’n the Vines Outdoor Concert Celebrating Louisiana’s Rich Cultural Heritage - food/wine/music
Charmaine Neville & Her Band
New Orleans Rhythm & Blues & Funk
Saturday, May 26th
6:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Admission $ 10.00/person |
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Friday Free For All at Swirl Wines
Posted by bevo vino on 2007-05-09 02:33:07
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[Events]
[New Orleans] |
 Friday Free For All
Friday May 18
6 to 8pm
Join Lucie from Wines Unlimited for 4 great wines from South America. As for the soundtrack, listen to the amazing sounds of Gilberto Santa Rosa (who blew us away at JazzFest on Sunday), Pancho Sanchez, and more. |
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Cork & Bottle New Orleans Events thru June
Posted by perle0 on 2007-05-09 02:32:41
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[Events]
[New Orleans] |
 Bodega Nights, Thursdays Uncorked, and WineSense Tastings are all coming up at Cork & Bottle Mid-City this summer!
Bodega Nights are Back
Beginning at 4:00 this Friday, May 11th, and continuing each and every Friday (except when we have Vino on the Bayou), Cork & Bottle transforms back into La Bodega, serving tasting flights of a dozen different white, red, and sparkling Spanish wines along with tasting plates of gourmet cheese and other tasty cold tapas treats. With our new small table seating, Bodega Night is a wine tasting you take at your own leisure, and it's a great way to unwind after a long week. Just show up at your leisure, stay as long as you like, bring as many friends as you want to, and sit around and enjoy our selection of wines, cheese, and other foodie delights. Discover new wines, expand your horizons, or just sit back and chill out! |
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The Beautiful Italian Wines of Bastianich
Posted by bevo vino on 2007-05-08 08:24:52
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[Events]
[New Orleans] |
 Swirlin' Dervish: The Beautiful Italian Wines of Bastianich
Tuesday May 15
6:30 to 8pm
$10/person
Swirl friend and wine purveyor, Max Loubiere, brings these wines and is providing an incredible opportunity to taste 5 Bastianich wines, including the 5-time Gambero Rosso Three Glass winner, Vespa Bianco. So, please join Monica Bourgeios from Neat Wines on May 15 for this very special Swirlin' Dervish. Tastings are limited to 40 people. If you would like to reserve a spot, please call (504) 304-0635. |
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Swirlin' Dervish Great Summer Sippers
Posted by bevo vino on 2007-05-08 08:15:51
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[Events]
[New Orleans] |
 Swirlin' Dervish
Tuesday May 8
6:30 to 8pm
Feeling the arrival of the dog days of summer last weekend, Swirl Sensational Wines presents its Great Summer Sippers tasting, featuring wines perfect for sitting on the porch with friends or a casual backyard barbecue, accompanied by some Southern Soul music by Otis Redding, Aretha Franklin, and more. |
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Posted by perle0 on 2007-04-25 15:56:48
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[Events]
[Louisiana] |
 Pontchartrain Vineyards’ Jazz’n the Vines Outdoor Concert
Celebrateing Louisiana’s Rich Cultural Heritage - food/wine/music
The Creole Jazz Serenaders with Don Vappie
Masterfully Arranged & Performed Early New Orleans Jazz
The eighth season of Pontchartrain Vineyards’ Jazz’n the Vines begins on Saturday, May 12th, with the return of the distinguished Creole Jazz Serenaders with Don Vappie. During the month of May, the Serenaders will play in New York at Carnegie Hall; Joe’s Pub and the Center For the Arts, in Harrisburg, PA; at the Whitaker Center; and in New Orleans at the Jazz & Heritage Festival. |
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Intro to Wine Tasting at WINO in N.O.
Posted by perle0 on 2007-04-23 20:21:11
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[Events]
[New Orleans] |
Apr 26, 2007 (Thu) @ 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Place: Wine Institute New Orleans (WINO)
City: New Orleans
Cost: $35.00
WINO introduces you to the basics of wine tasting: wine components, aroma identification, and overall evaluation. We will taste 4 white wines and 4 red wines. The main thrust of the class is to help you to discover your wine preferences and learn more about the wines you like. |
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Vino on the Bayou is Back
Posted by perle0 on 2007-04-23 20:12:00
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[Events]
[New Orleans] |
 Friday April 20 from 5:30 to 7:30, Cork & Bottle begins its third summer of sipping wine while watching the sun set on Bayou St. John. For the past two summers, Cork & Bottle Fine Wines has teamed up with The Pitot House and the Louisiana Landmarks Society to taste some good wines and support a great cause. As the Pitot House continues to recover financially from Katrina, Cork & Bottle is asking you to come out and help to celebrate and preserve one of our city's most significant buildings. Fine wines, a fantastic setting, a way to relax before JazzFest starts. . . what else do you need? We'd love to see you out here! |
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Martin's Wine Events for May-June 2007
Posted by perle0 on 2007-04-23 16:23:38
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[Events]
[New Orleans] |
 Martin's tasting events for late spring/early summer feature wines from Austria, tuscany, and California, plus the first in the new Spirits 101 series. Also, the deli will be open until 6:30 on Thursdays only, so come by and grab a bite before the wine tasting!
Introducing "Spirits 101"
Starting in May, Martin's will offer the first of six monthly Spirits Beginners’ Classes. Everyone from the Spirits Connoisseur to the Spirits Novice can come learn the A to Z’s about Tequila, Rum, Vodka, Gin, Bourbon, Scotch, Irish Whisky, and Cognac. Beginning with Tequila, these specifically designed seminars will take you through the complete distillation process and present examples of all the major expressions of that particular spirit. Each session will have limited seating and be treated as a separate and distinct seminar, which will allow everyone to choose the topics which are of interest to them. The "Spirits 101" seminars will cost $22 per person and take place on Friday evenings from 6:30 to 8PM at our Metairie location. Please join your host Keith Cox, Martin Wine Cellar’s Spirits Buyer, for one or all of the "Spirits 101" classes and take advantage of this excellent opportunity to taste 7-8 spirits while enhancing your knowledge on a different spirits topic each month. |
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Swirlin' Dervish Wine Tasting at Swirl Sensational Wines
Posted by bevo vino on 2007-04-18 10:38:36
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[Events]
[New Orleans] |
 Bottle vs. Box Matchup!
Tuesday April 24, 6:30 to 8pm
$10
Matt Lirette from International Wine and Spirits joins us for this fun matchup of bottle wine vs. box wines, as we taste 3 of our bottled wines side-by-side with their box version! Come on over and see what you think, and maybe pick up some wine for your Jazz Fest parties! |
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Posted by perle0 on 2007-04-03 00:17:53
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[Events]
[Louisiana] |
 If you’re looking for fun, check Pontchartrain Vineyards’ outdoor concert series, Jazz’n the Vines, on the 2nd and 4th Saturday nights from May through October, at 6:30 p.m. Jazz’n the Vines provides the community with a fun and unique venue in which to celebrate Louisiana’s rich cultural heritage-- food/wine/music!
This year’s program, 12 concerts, includes new performers as well as past favorites, guaranteed to appeal to a wide range of musical tastes.
The eighth season begins on Saturday, May 12th, with the return of the distinguished Creole Jazz Serenaders with Don Vappie. During the month of May, the Serenaders will play in New York at Carnegie Hall, Joe’s Pub, and the Center For the Arts, in Harrisbug, PA at the Whitaker Center and in New Orleans at the Jazz & Heritage Festival. Grab an umbrella and join us in literally kicking off the Jazz’n the vines season with a parade through the vineyards. |
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Martin Wine Cellar Offering Burgundy Futures
Posted by perle0 on 2007-04-03 00:03:28
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[News]
[New Orleans] |
 If it's Burgundy you're after, Martin's can help you to scratch that itch.
"Our Burgundy offer is early this year, but the excitement about the vintage was such we could not wait any longer. The wine press is already calling 2005 the greatest vintage in the modern era of Burgundy. Quantities however on many wines are very small, but our offer this year is more extensive than in the past. A salesperson at one of the stores will be happy to assist you in placing your order." |
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Cork & Bottle Oriel Tasting Events
Posted by perle0 on 2007-02-27 14:00:40
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[Events]
[Louisiana] |
 Next month on March 14th and 16th, Kelly Ford, National Director of Oriel Wines, will be in town to help C&B host a pair of free wine tastings (in Baton Rouge and New Orleans) and a knock-out wine dinner at Ralph's on the Park in New Orleans.
Oriel is a company that offers a line-up of wines made specially for them, under the Oriel label, by a group of the best winemakers in the world, who have made wines from Château D'Yquem to Penfold's Grange. Oriel is not a winery; it is not an importer or a broker. Oriel is not tied to one wine region, and Oriel does not follow any business model we've ever seen in the wine business. The Oriel team travels to the very best wine regions in the world, taps ONE of the very best winemakers in the region, and tasks that winemaker with making ONE wine that best expresses both the region and the winemaker's talent. Basically Oriel goes to a wine region, hands the winemaker an empty canvas, and says, "Give us your best work of art." The thing that makes it so great, that makes it work, is that unlike so many importers, Oriel isn't trying to be all things to all people. By focusing on one wine per region and putting their trust in the hands of the winemaker, they are creating simple brilliance and focus in a bottle of wine. From top to bottom, the range of Oriel wines is both great and impressive. Oriel includes a vast array of everything from light, fruity German Rieslings and Albarino's up to rich, elegant estate Barolos, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, and Napa Valley Cabernet. |
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Martin's Wine Events for March-April 2007
Posted by perle0 on 2007-02-27 13:21:29
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[Events]
[New Orleans] |
 Martin's tasting events for this spring feature wines from Spain, Australian, Italy, and Germany, whiskey from the Orkney Islands, special tastings on food & wine pairings, and this year's Once Upon a Vine event. |
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2007 Krewe of Cork Parade Rolls Friday 9th
Posted by perle0 on 2007-02-08 12:24:13
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[Events]
[New Orleans] |
 Friday, February 9, the Krewe of Cork will parade down Royal Street thru the streets of the French Quarter, beginning at the Court of Two Sisters Restaurant about 2pm. Reigning Queen Gillian Pierce will be accompanied by perennial King Patrick Van Hoorebeek and sparkling parading members.
The Grand Marshall is chosen from the wine industry each year. This year we are pleased to announce that Ferdinando Frescobaldi from Tuscany, Italy will serve as the Grand Marshall. |
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Cork & Bottle's N.O. WineSense Series (Mardi Gras season)
Posted by perle0 on 2007-01-30 18:14:31
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[Events]
[New Orleans] |
 Cork & Bottle's WineSense tastings for 2007 are under way in the Big Easy. WineSense is Cork & Bottle's series of informative wine tastings that started over 4 years ago. They keep each of our seated classes to under 30 people so you can enjoy your wine tasting with some elbow room, while stand-up tastings allow for a few more people to show up, but never crowding the room. As always, unless otherwise noted, each tasting is held in the New Orleans store on Wednesdays at 6:30 and lasts for about an hour or so.
The following is Cork & Bottle's NEW ORLEANS calendar through the first week of March. Get ready New Orleans...WineSense is back in 2007! |
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Start Planning for the 2007 NOWFE!
Posted by perle0 on 2007-01-09 12:51:35
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[Events]
[New Orleans] |
 If you don't live in New Orleans, it's time to start planning your trip for the 2007 New Orleans Wine and Food Experience. This five-day event focusing on wine and New Orleans food takes place over Memorial Day weekend, and it's always a memorable event (unless you have too much wine). Much of New Orleans may still be struggling, but the great restaurants and hotels are up and running at full steam--if you don't leave the tourist areas, you'll never know there was a problem.
More than 15,000 glasses of wine will be poured from 1,000 different bottles produced by more than 200 winemakers at the 2007 NOWFE. The event will present its most ambitious schedule of events yet May 23-27, featuring world-class wineries from around the globe and New Orleans top culinary artisans.
“We intend for the 16th annual event to be a celebration of wine and food, as well as a salute to our city’s triumphs over the past 16 months,” said Mark Needham, 2007 NOWFE board president. |
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Cork & Bottle BR Announces WineSense Series
Posted by perle0 on 2007-01-09 12:51:23
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[Events]
[Baton Rouge] |
WineSense is Cork & Bottle's series of informative wine tastings that started over 4 years ago. They keep each of their seated classes to under 30 people so you can enjoy your wine-tasting with some elbow room; stand-up tastings allow for a few more people to show up, but they never crowd the room. Unless otherwise noted, each tasting is held on Wednesdays at 7:00 and last for about an hour or so. Beginning in mid-February, seated tastings will be held in the store on Perkins Road, and stand-up reception-style tastings will continue be held at The Camelot Club. Cheese and crackers will be served at the tastings unless otherwise noted.
The following is C&B's BATON ROUGE calendar through the first week of March. Look for theSpring schedule to be announced mid-February that will feature in-store seated tastings each and every Wednesday! So get ready Baton Rouge...it's time for some WineSense in 2007! |
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Date: Friday, September 14, 2007
Martin's tasting events for late summer/early fall feature Scotch & Irish whiskey, cocktails made with Chambord liqueur, wines from Tuscany and Spain, plus Sauvignon Blanc.
The Wine Institute of New Orleans (WINO) has a number of classes for the rest of the summer, and into fall. They begin with a look at how the other half lives...the southern half.
Swirl Wines in New Orleans announces its events for the month of August. Sign up while it's still summer...get into the AC for a while!
Swirl Wines in New Orleans announces its events from mid-July through early August. You know you're bound to be thirsty somewhere in there!
Coming up at Mais Oui Wines in Luling, LA, it's a free wine tasting featuring wines from New Zealand!
Swirl Wines in New Orleans has a number on new tasting events coming up this summer. This list gets you through Bastille Day!
Wines of Paso Robles and the Central Coast
Elio's Wine Warehouse in New Orleans is having a wine tasting featuring the wines of Markham Vineyards, Thursday, May 24th.
Swirlin' Dervish, Taste Great Bordeaux Under $20
Friday Free For All
Swirlin' After the Fest....
Friday April 20, 6 to 8pm
The Humane Society of Louisiana will be hosting a benefit wine tasting party on Thursday, April 26th, from 7-9pm at Sip Wine Market, 3119 Magazine Street. The event will feature wine samples and light refreshments.
On April 11, Juban's Restaurant in Baton Rouge will be holding a wine dinner featuring the wines of