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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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Uncork a Wish Wine Tasting in L.A.
Posted by perle0 on 2007-03-19 10:51:18
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[Events]
[Southern California] |
 14th Annual Uncork A Wish Wine Tasting and Auction
Saturday, May 5, 2007, 6:30 pm
Barker Hangar, Santa Monica Air Center
3021 Airport Ave.
Santa Monica
The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Los Angeles is returning to the Barker Hangar for the 14th annual Uncork A Wish Wine Tasting and Auction fundraiser. Hosted by special guest Brad Garrett, the Wine House will once again bring together over 100 wineries to provide guests with fabulous wine tastings. A collection of top restaurants in Los Angeles will provide samples of their gourmet fare. |
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The Language of Wine
Posted by perle0 on 2007-03-06 13:10:28
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[News]
[USA] |
 An article in The Capital Times of Madison, WI explores the difficulties of communicating about wine without a truly shared vocabulary. An example:
One of the biggest challenges facing wine drinkers is adequately describing the "texture" or "body" of the wine they enjoy. A wine that's medium-bodied will seem heavy to some drinkers, and light to others. For the sake of convenience, Dahl often equates the body of a specific wine with the way milk feels in the mouth.
"A light-bodied wine will feel like skim milk," she says, "while a medium-bodied wine feel more like two-percent. Wines with a heavier body are more like whole milk." |
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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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Sports Fans and Wine: A Natural Combo?
Posted by perle0 on 2007-02-12 12:46:17
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[News]
[USA] |
 With wine consumption steadily rising in the U.S., sports fans are doing their part to support the trend. A study by market researcher Nielsen found wine consumption among U.S. sports fans increased to $81.40 per household in 2006, which was up $14.60 from 2005.
But the increase in wine consumption wasn't evenly distributed across sports. Some sports, it seems, are more wine-friendly than others. Which sports are the wine-drinkingest of them all? |
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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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Huge Wine Heist in CA a Sign of the Times?
Posted by perle0 on 2007-02-01 15:24:46
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[News]
[California] |
 In the affluent Silicon Valley town of Atherton, one of the most wealthiest areas in the country, a single theft of over $100,000' worth of rare and expensive wines taken from a private home has wine-lovers abuzz. Even the New York Times has taken notice.
The thieves ignored electronics, jewelry, and lesser wines to hit the basement wine cellar and zero in on the good stuff: the average value of each stolen bottle was $3000. The haul included a magnum of '59 Petrus with an estimated value of $11,000. Because of their focus on high-value bottles, it's clear that the thieves knew their wine. |
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How Not to Taste Wine
Posted by perle0 on 2007-02-01 01:24:51
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[Editorial]
[USA] |
| For your viewing enjoyment...a little video on what could happen if you take the concept of wine-tasting to its most extreme. Don't be this guy! |
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United States Drinks Itself Out of Wine Glut
Posted by perle0 on 2007-01-30 19:02:51
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[News]
[USA] |
| By consuming a record-setting 300 million cases of wine in 2006, U.S. wine-drinkers have helped to remedy a six-year glut of excessive wine supplies. This return to a more normal equilibrium of supply and demand should be good for wine-makers, but could mean slightly higher prices for wine-drinkers. |
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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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Martin Wine Cellar Early-Year Wine Tastings
Posted by perle0 on 2007-01-02 13:00:27
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[Events]
[New Orleans] |
 Martin Wine Cellar is pleased to announce the first 3 months' worth of the 2007 Season of Tasting Events.
Seated tastings will be informative, featuring knowledgeable guest speakers. Wine lovers will have a chance to swirl, sniff, and sip their way through eight wines accompanied by and matched perfectly with delicious artisanal cheeses from our Gourmet Food Department. They will explore wine producing regions, terminology, wine-making techniques, and more. After tasting all the wines, there will be a group discussion.
Our Casual Reception-style tasting will afford tasters the opportunity to walk around while tasting between 12 and 20 wines poured by our wine consultants. These wines will be complimented by artisanal cheeses and delectable delights from our Catering and Gourmet Food Departments. Tasters may casually stroll from table to table comparing various wines discussing them with other tasters as well as with our wine experts on hand.
Click Read More for details of specific tastings in January, February, and March 2007. |
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Training Your Palate the Grocery Store Way
Posted by perle0 on 2006-12-18 23:53:34
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[Editorial]
[USA] |
A friend recently pointed out a series of videos produced by Gary Vaynerchuk of Wine Library. In these segments (ranging in length from around 10 minutes up to a half-hour or more if he gets going), Gary discusses a wine-related topic of interest. He's got almost 150 made at the time of this writing, so that's a lot of wine knowledge out there, available for you to suck up for free. And hey, if you are so moved, you can purchase online from the Wine Library as a thank-you.
We're providing the video below as a nice example. It's on the long side (32 minutes and change), but it gives a great lesson in how to train your palate: get out to the grocery store, make some purchases, and start tasting! |
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The Latest Hot Investment: Wine
Posted by perle0 on 2006-12-18 23:25:00
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[News]
[USA] |
 A recent study by economists at the University of Wyoming found that high-end wine has been an investment with very low relative risk and reliably high returns.
Looking at red Bordeaux auction prices over a period from 1996 to 2003, they found that the average annual return on investments in Bordeaux was between 7.5 percent and 9.5 percent higher than would have been predicted by factors that account for risk, making it a better investment choice than almost any other option. The best investment found in the study was the 1966 Haut-Brion, which posted an average monthly return of about 7.5 percent during their sample period. Still, 75 wines studied were found to have average monthly returns in excess of 1 percent per month.
That's one free-flowing bottle. |
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Viva Italia at Cork & Bottle
Posted by perle0 on 2006-12-04 18:54:24
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[Events]
[Louisiana] |
 Viva Italia at Long Last
"What’s it all about? Integrity--there simply is no quality in wine without integrity"
–-Jens Schmidt, Owner, Montecastelli Selections
This past summer, Jon and Laurie of Cork & Bottle made a trip to the Montecastelli Wine Fair in Tuscany to find some new discoveries (we know, it’s a tough job, but somebody’s got to do it!). Montecastelli is a Tuscan-based company that works with Italian wineries focused on estate-grown wines made organically and biodynamically--in other words, wines that are painfully pure and true to region and type. Although the air conditioning was in short supply, the food was good and the wines were incredible.
Over 40 producers featuring about 300 wines were tasted over three days. The producers were charming (and some of them even spoke English); needless to say, the wines were amazing. Jon and Laurie left the fair just dying to get their new discoveries back to Cork & Bottle, and since July they’ve been waiting for them to show up. Waiting. For nearly 6 months. The good news is that the wines are starting to arrive and the nearly 6-month wait for these new discoveries did nothing to diminish the excitement about them. The following wines are some of the highlights of the trip; they are now in stock in both stores and available for purchase on-line.
Happy Shopping! |
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Rocca Family Vineyards Open House
Posted by perle0 on 2006-11-30 12:34:15
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[Events]
[Napa Valley] |
 Rocca Family Vineyards cordially invites you to their
Open House
This Saturday, December 2nd
1 to 4 PM
Rocca Family Vineyards Tasting Salon
1130 Main Street
Napa, CA
Join us as we celebrate the release of our
2003 Rocca Family Cabernet Sauvignon,
and usher in the holiday season.
We will have a couple of specials to offer you on selected wines and wine accessories. Get some holiday shopping done, and know that it's a gift that will be truly enjoyed! |
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Study: Red Wine Negates Health Effects of Being Fat
Posted by perle0 on 2006-11-14 22:35:25
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[USA] |
 A new study published in Nature magazine shows that resveratrol, a substance found naturally in red wine (and to a lesser extent, white) may help the overweight to avoid some of the most common ill effects associated with excess pounds. You may still get fat, but at least you'll be fat and healthy (or sufficiently tipsy that you won't care either way).
In the study, three groups of mice were given different diets. One group ate a healthy, low-fat diet. Not surprisingly, these mice were trim and healthy.
A second group ate a high-fat diet with plenty of calories. Again not surprisingly, these mice got fat. They also suffered from many of the same ailments that obese humans are prone to, including diabetes and heart disease. |
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Cork and Bottle Celebrates Running of the Beaujolais Nouveau
Posted by perle0 on 2006-11-14 21:59:26
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[Events]
[Louisiana] |
 Cork & Bottle will greet the new Beaujolais by transforming from mere wine shop into Beaujolais headquarters on Thursday, November 16th, in New Orleans and Friday, November 17th, in Baton Rouge with a pair of tasting events. Both events are from 5:00 to 7:00.
For starters, they will help celebrate the harvest of 2006 by pouring (and selling) the Beaujolais Nouveau of Georges Duboeuf. Beaujolais Nouveau is a simple wine that is meant to mark a celebration of the harvest and to mark the festivities of the year to come. To help celebrate, Cork &Bottle will be giving away crystal wine glasses, hats, scarves, shirts, and much more. For our Thursday event in New Orleans, they'll have the De Soto Street band on hand to make the event even livelier.....
And, if you're interested in more serious wine they'll also be showcasing the amazing 2005 Cru Wines from Georges DuBoeuf. The wines from 2005 show classic balance, structure, and the lively style of how good the Gamay grape can be. Once again, the critics agree, as evidenced by the fact that Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate just unloaded a heap of praise over the 2005s, and there will be tastings of them all at the Beaujolais celebration. |
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Year-End Tastings at Cork & Bottle Baton Rouge
Posted by perle0 on 2006-11-09 12:05:48
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[Louisiana] |
 Each tasting begins at 6:30 and lasts one hour. Seats are limited to around 25 or so people per tasting and virtually each tasting sells out, so be sure to make reservations early.
WineSense–-The New Orleans Series
An Evening of Italy with Antonio
Wednesday November 15, 2006 - New Orleans.
Cost: $30 per person
For the final time this year, we welcome our favorite Italian Wine Purveyor, Mr. Antonio Molesini for a jaunt into the finest wines of Italy. This seminar takes us from Central Italy to Tuscany to Piedmont to the Veneto and back to Tuscan where we will delve into the great, traditional Sangiovese based wines of Brunello and their modern new counterparts, the Super Tuscans. Antonio will lead us in a tasting of 8 Italian wines, 4 "Traditional" wines and 4 "New Italy" wines. Its an evening that fans of Italian wines and Antonio's personality won't want to miss.
WineSense–-The Baton Rouge Series
A Napa Valley Trailblazer: The Cabernet Sauvignons of Heitz Cellars
Wednesday, November 1, 2006
Cost: $50
Join us for a special tasting featuring "Bella Oaks," "Martha's Vineyard," and a special 14-year vertical tasting of Heitz Trailside Vineyard Cabernet. Location - Camelot Club.
Oriel Wine Tasting
Friday, November 10, 2006
Cost: Free
We welcome back Kelly Ford from Oriel Wines who joins us on the eve of the Bama game to taste through the Oriel portfolio once again. 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. Their entire range of wines are well made, easy to drink wines that are pretty serious on the dinner table. The tasting is free and no reservations are required. Location - Cork & Bottle.
Click Read More for more tastings.... |
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NY Wine and Liquor Suppliers Pay Big for Payoffs
Posted by perle0 on 2006-10-31 12:37:20
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[New York] |
| A group of 15 national suppliers of wine and liquor have paid $2.3 million to settle a New York investigation into illegal use of incentives to get retailers and restaurants to favor their beverages. Apparently, these alcohol mavens geve out $9 million in rebates, gifts, etc. between 2003 and 2005 alone to encourage stocking their beverages instead of someone else's. (That's $3 million a year, folks! And you wondered why you find the same wines no matter where you shop!) |
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Orson Welles and a Little Too Much Paul Masson
Posted by perle0 on 2006-10-19 01:29:15
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[Editorial]
[California] |
 If you're of a certain age, you probably remember the commercials that an aging Orson Welles did for Paul Masson wines. They featured the memorable tag line: "We will sell no wine before its time." In my house, this led to frequent shouting of "It's time to sell some wine!" often accompanied by pantomimes of turning empty pockets inside-out. (Yes, we may have been lame, but we did have fun--and a tasty beverage--on occasion.)
As it turns out, Welles may have gotten some of the inspiration from a source other than his theatrical muse--namely, the wine bottle, as this video shows. |
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Free Access to Wine Spectator
Posted by perle0 on 2006-10-18 12:15:51
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[Events]
[USA] |
To celebrate their 10th anniversary, Wine Spectator is offering free access to their wine website until October 31.
Click here to take advantage of this offer. You will need to enable cookies, or click this link each time you want to access the site. |
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Banu Gibson with Quartet Closes Pontchartrain Vineyards Series
Posted by perle0 on 2006-10-16 20:39:11
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[Events]
[Louisiana] |
 Pontchartrain Vineyards' "Jazz'n the Vines" 2006 Concert Series will come to a graceful conclusion on Saturday, Oct. 28th, with the heavenly sounds of Banu Gibson and her Quarter.
Today, Banu Gibson stands virtually at the top of her field. A superior and swinging jazz singer, Banu is one of the few vocalists of her generation to maintain exclusive loyalty to songs of the 1920’s, 30’s, and 40’s. Rather than mimic singers of the past, she mixes fresh renditions of Tin Pan Alley standards and jazz classics by Gershwin, Ellington, Berlin, Carmichael, Waller, Porter, et. al. A powerful force on stage as well as on her CDs on the Swing Out label, her enthusiasm and showmanship are highlighted by her wide range and versatility. |
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Morton's "Grape Expectations" Wine Dinner
Posted by perle0 on 2006-10-01 22:36:24
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[New Orleans] |
Join Morton's Steakhouse for an exquisite evening of its signature cuisine paired with the fine Napa Valley wines of Caymus Vineyards.
Tuesday, October 17.
6:30pm reception, 7pm dinner
$175 per guest, inclusive of tax and gratuity |
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Tim Laughlin at Pontchartrain Vineyards
Posted by perle0 on 2006-10-01 21:40:08
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[Louisiana] |
 If you are looking for fun and a unique venue, check out Pontchartrain Vineyards’s outdoor concert, Jazz’n the Vines, Saturday, October 14th, 6:30 p.m. to 9:00p.m.
This concert features Tim Laughlin, premier jazz clarinetist and composer. Tim, a well-respected jazz musician, has been delighting audiences all over the world. |
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How Not to Host a Wine Tasting
Posted by perle0 on 2006-09-20 00:57:08
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[The Pedestrian Wine Drinker]
[USA] |
 You may have wondered...what's the best way to host a wine tasting? What are the many steps that guarantee a pleasant and educational experience for all involved? Indeed, how can I become the perfect wine host or hostess?
There are tips we can give you that would help. But what fun would that be? Instead, we're giving you pointers on how NOT to host a wine-tasting. Follow these guidelines, and you can rest assured that your events will never be sullied by any annoying "guests." You'd really rather taste your wine sitting all alone in room with aluminum foil on the windows, wouldn't you? |
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Wine Discussed at Chemical Conference
Posted by perle0 on 2006-09-12 14:11:06
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[News]
[California] |
 At the 232nd annual meeting of the American Chemical Society in San Francisco, some attendees spent Sunday afternoon examining the prospects of making better wine through chemistry.
Using chemical analysis to improve wine, by adjusting elements during fermentation or simply using it as a tool to decide when to harvest grapes, could be the wave of the future. But there's some concern that the result could be wines that all taste the same. |
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John Parker and Lakefront Loungers at Pontchartrain Vineyards
Posted by perle0 on 2006-09-12 13:38:48
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[Events]
[Louisiana] |
 John Parker and The Lakefront Loungers will play at Pontchartrain Vineyards’ Jazz’n the Vines concert at on Saturday, September 23rd, 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.
There’s an interesting history associated with the group's naming, according to leader John Parker. The original Lakefront Loungers were formed to recreate the outdoor sounds of the erstwhile weekend mecca of New Orleans, Milneburg, on the shores of storied Lake Pontchartrain. The Old Lake resort area had hundreds of camps, each with its own music, frequently employing jazz musicians from the Crescent City. The seawall put in by the WPA in the mid-thirties was the end of the camps and the hot jazz along the lakefront. Then, in the early sixties, Dr. Edmond Souchon, along with Johnny Wiggs and a band of New Orleans jazz giants, recalled "the good old days" of Milneburg as The Lakefront Loungers. |
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Cafe Avoyelles Wine Tasting Thursday
Posted by perle0 on 2006-09-05 17:33:30
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[Baton Rouge] |
 Cafe Avoyelles will have its monthly wine tasting this Thursday, September 7th, at 6:00pm. Select Wines will feature wines and there will be light appetizers also. Starting this month, the wines sampled at the tasting will be the Cafe's featured wines for the month.
$20/person. |
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Spanish Wine Dinner at Mansur's in BR
Posted by perle0 on 2006-08-29 14:09:56
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[Baton Rouge] |
 Mansur's On the Boulevard restaurant will be having a wine dinner featuring Spanish wines. The menu looks great, and the wines are intriguing.
Spanish Wine Dinner
Tuesday September 12, 2006
6:30pm gathering 7:00pm Dinner
$90/person all-inclusive
Reservations recommended. |
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Martin's Tasting Events Are Back!
Posted by perle0 on 2006-08-27 01:15:40
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[Events]
[New Orleans] |
 Martin Wine Cellars Welcomes Back Tasters!
We have missed you, and as we celebrate 31 years of fine wine and spirits tastings, we would like to welcome back all of our seasoned tasters and invite new tasters to eight terrific tasting events in September and October of 2006.
We appreciate your inquiries and patience while we used the Metairie Tasting Room as our temporary office after Hurricane Katrina.
Now that we have moved back to our permanent office building and the Tasting Room has been restored to normal, "let the tastings begin!"
Seven of these tastings will be informative, featuring knowledgeable guest speakers. Wine lovers will have a chance to swirl, sniff, and sip their way through eight wines accompanied by and matched perfectly with delectable artisanal cheeses from our Gourmet Food Department. In addition, they will explore wine producing regions, terminology, wine-making techniques, and more. After tasting all the wines, there will be a group discussion. These educational and entertaining experiences are a must for all wine fans.
Don’t miss out on our reception-style tasting event, Once Upon a Vine. Get your tickets today and come enjoy over 150 wines from around the world being poured by wine makers and wine consultants. |
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Bayona's September Specials
Posted by perle0 on 2006-08-27 00:22:44
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[New Orleans] |
 A new month approaches, and it's time for the new specials at Bayona. There's no better way to remind yourself what New Orleans and fine food is all about, and to celebrate those landmarks that have managed to survive this year.
Visit the beloved French Quarter and taste Chef Susan Spicer’s latest seasonal dishes, or satisfy your cravings for one of Bayona’s classics. |
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Hot Club of New Orleans at Pontchartrain Vineyards
Posted by perle0 on 2006-08-26 23:27:02
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[Louisiana] |
 The Hot Club of New Orleans will perform in the Jazz’n the Vines concert series at Pontchartrain Vineyards on Saturday, September 9th 6:30-9:00 p.m.
This passionate group of musicians shows their depth and range of the music ability in their sparkling performances.
Pack a blanket, food, a few candles, umbrella, flashlight and a desire to be transformed at one of Louisiana's hidden gems, Pontchartrain Vineyards. |
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Congress Recognizes Wine Anniversary; Katrina Who?
Posted by perle0 on 2006-08-22 01:26:43
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[News]
[USA] |
 In August 2006, the U.S. Senate unanimously agreed to a House resolution introduced by Congressman Mike Thompson (D-Napa Valley), passing the resolution recognizing the significance of the Napa Valley victory at the 1976 Paris Wine Tasting, 30 years ago. House Concurrent Resolution 399 recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of those who created the winning wines and the many successes of the California wine industry in the intervening thirty years.
A similar resolution to acknowledge the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina's landfall failed to pass the House of Representatives--perhaps because it contained language suggesting that the government was committed to rebuilding New Orleans, only a year too late for most residents and business owners. (Better late than never, right? But then again, the non-binding resolution didn't pass.) |
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Women's Wine Tasting in Baton Rouge
Posted by perle0 on 2006-08-21 11:43:33
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[Events]
[Baton Rouge] |
The Women's Council of Greater Baton Rouge is sponsoring its Women's Week in September. One of the events will be a wine tasting featuring Charlie Calandro of Calandro's.
Fine Wine ... Fine Women... with American Business Women's Association
$15 admission
Date: 9/18/2006 (Monday)
Time: 6:30:00 PM - 8:30:00 PM
Location: Holiday Inn Siegen,
10455 Reiger Rd (I-10/Siegen)
Sponsor: American Business Women's Association - Fleur de Lis Express Network and Pelican Chapter
Space is limited and reservations are required, so call to reserve your spot today! Although this is a women's event, men are also welcome. |
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Morton's Hosts Wine Blending Seminar
Posted by perle0 on 2006-08-16 22:53:16
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[Events]
[New Orleans] |
 Morton's Steakhouse (in the Canal Place mall) is hosting a Meritage Wine Blending Seminar featuring Franciscan Oakville Estate Magnificat.
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
6:00-7:30p.m.
$45/person
Complete with wine kits and an expert wine representative to guide your every move, this seminar will explain why...and how...the best wines are blended to perfection. You will also enjoy an assortment of Morton's signature hors d'oeuvres. |
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Elio's Wines of the Week
Posted by perle0 on 2006-08-16 01:45:46
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[Events]
[New Orleans] |
It looks like it's Australia Week at Elio's this week, with specials on Jacob's Creek, Penfolds, and several Wolf Blass wines.
Prices valid: 8/14/06-8/19/06
Quantities may be limited. |
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Rites of Swing at Pontchartrain Vineyards
Posted by perle0 on 2006-08-16 01:38:18
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[Events]
[Louisiana] |
 Rites of Swing will perform in the Jazz’n the Vines concert series at Pontchartrain Vineyards on Saturday, August 26th , 6:30-9:00 p.m.
The string band is composed of accomplished musicians who have an easy rapport with the audience. They play pop, jazz, Hawaiian, and hillbilly music from the 1920's-1940's, careening from hot Hawaiian tunes to early Bing Crosby to mid-period Cab Calloway to late Jimmy Rodgers. |
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On April 11, Juban's Restaurant in Baton Rouge will be holding a wine dinner featuring the wines of 
Pontchartrain Vineyards has two big events coming up in November...a steak dinner on Nov. 18, and its annual Harvest and Holiday celebration on Nov. 25.