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Scoops Wine Events

2008-04-16T18:20:00.005-05:00

Thanks again to Mike McNeer for keeping us updated:

04/16 Grgich Hills Wine Dinner Presented by acclaimed wine maker Milijenko “Mike” Grgich at the Equestria

04/16 Hess Selection wines will be tasted at the Palm Court $20 – 6:30 pm

04/18 Three course wine dinner at the Tower Room - $49.95 – 7 pm

04/22 Five Course wine dinner at Old Venice - $36.95 call for reservation- 767-6872

04/23 Café Society hosts a wine dinner with Korbrand wines – old and new style Italian wines and 4 course dinner -- $60 – 6:30 pm

04/25 Wine Tasting Rooftop party & Silent Auction sponsored by the US Baton Twirling Alumni 6 pm until with music by Pat Register at the Pembroke Bldg - $50 www.usbta.org

Wine Extravaganza, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

2008-04-15T16:58:00.005-05:00

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar has a few wine specials that I can't wait to try!

"Fleming's 100" - According to their web site, Fleming's offers 100 different wines by the glass. 60 of the wines are part of a national selection that the entire Fleming's chain serves. The other 40 are locally selected. Here's the PDF of their wine list.
Discovery Flights - Like many other Memphis wine bars, Fleming's offers wine flights - love these!
Pick of the Month - Each month, Fleming's chooses a wine to highlight. For April, they're featuring Zilliken, a 2005 riesling from Germany.

I definitely plan to check out the Discovery Flights and the 100 by the glass wine list soon.

Special thanks to Chris Albonetti on this great tip!

A Few More Events From VIP

2008-04-03T10:32:00.003-05:00

Thanks to VIP Magazine for the following event notices:

Wine & Wiskers - Wine tasting and silent auction to benefit Mewtopia Cat Rescue, April 6th at McEwen's on Monroe at 4-6 PM

Brooks Uncorked - Wine tasting over over 80 wines, silent auction, and culinary feast, April 11th at Brooks Museum of Art at 7 PM

Wine Tasting Rooftop Party & Silent Auction - Wine tasting hosted by the United States Baton Twirling Alumni, April 25th at Peabody Plaza at 6 PM

Blue Streak's 4th Annual Taste of East...Meets West - Food and wine tasting and silent auction to benefit the Jubilee Schools of Memphis, April 25th at the Pink Palace Museum at 7 PM

Flora Springs Wine Dinner, Encore

2008-03-27T08:22:00.001-05:00

Here's another wine dinner from Encore:

Chef Jose`Gutierrez and Star Distributors
present
The Inaugural Wine Dinner of Spring 2008

Wednesday April 9th 6:30pm
Validated Parking
Reservations $75/person
528-1415
encorerestaurant@bellsouth.net

Flora Springs Wine Dinner

Grilled Halibut with Wild Mushrooms & Truffle Vinaigrette
Flora Springs Soliloquy, 2006

Duck Confit with Lyonnaise Salad
Flora Springs Merlot, 2005

Beef Tenderloin with "La Roche" Baby Blue Fritter,
Beets & Heirloom Tomato Cubes
Flora Springs Cabernet, 2004

Chef's Selection of Assorted Pastries & Chocolates

"Flora Springs is a family owned winery that has been producing elegant, complex wines from its Napa Valley estate vineyards for nearly 30 years. They possess an enviable record of critical acclaim: 5 different wine varietals have been listed among Wine Spectator's "Top 100" wines of the world. I have created a menu for this dinner which I believe pairs the ingredients of each course with the complexity of the wine." Jose`

Wine Dinner Tonight, Majestic Grille

2008-03-26T12:15:00.005-05:00

Thanks Paul for sharing this great wine dinner being put on tonight by Majestic Grille in Downtown Memphis.

As you can see, the dinner has four courses featuring the wines of Francis Ford Coppola. It begins at 6:30 PM, and will be led by Jay Koeller.

Reservations are required.

Scoops Wine Events

2008-03-26T11:32:00.002-05:00

Thanks to Mike McNeer for providing the list of wine events below:

03/25 Wine tasting at Jarrett’s- small plate and wine
pairing- $35 – 6:30

03/28 Wild World of Wine and Beer at the ZOO wines, music, food, silent auction, and animals presentation $50 for member/$60 non

03/29 Wines of Israel will be tasted at Salsa’s from 1 to 3 pm - $5

Flora Springs / Napa Valley Wine Dinner, Encore

2008-03-01T14:08:00.002-06:00

Another wine dinner you may be interested in at Encore...

FLORA SPRINGS, NAPA VALLEY WINE DINNERAPRIL 9TH - 6:30 PM$75

Wines Presented by Star Distributors

1st Course

Soliloqy, 2006

Grilled Halibut with Wild Mushrooms and Truffle Vinagerette

2nd Course

Flora Springs Merlot, 2005

Duck Confit with Lyonnaise Salad

3rd Course

Flora Springs Cabernet, 2004

Beef Tenderloin with "La Roche" Baby Blue Fritter, Beet and Heirloom Tomato Cubes

CorksCrew Wine Club, Great Wines and Spirits

2008-02-27T11:36:00.003-06:00

On Friday, I was looking around Great Wines and Spirits on Popular and found that they have their own wine club. Here are the details:

Ahead of time, you select the # of bottles of wine you want them to set aside for you each month. This amount can be changed.
You can set a pre-established limit on how much to spend ($$$) each month if you want to.
You will be notified by phone, mail, or e-mail when your monthly selections are avialable.
The wines are guaranteed. If you don't like it, you can return it. They'll exchange the bottle or give you a refund.

If you are interested, here's their contact information:

Great Wines and Spirits
6150 Poplar Avenue
Memphis, TN 38110
Phone: 901.682.1333

Wednesday Wine Tasting, Palm Court

2008-02-13T12:39:00.001-06:00

From a reader:

Hey Angie-

Palm Court does a tasting for $20 every Wednesday. Palm Court is located at Overton Square inside the building that houses the Bayou, Le Chardonnay, etc. Wedding receptions and other events are held there a lot.

Chris

Thanks Chris!

Discount Wine Night, Ciao Bella

2008-02-13T12:10:00.003-06:00

Wine Night every Tuesday at Ciao Bella

Select bottles 1/2 price

552 S. Mendenhall (behind Paradiso)
Memphis, TN

www.ciaobellamemphis.com

Wine Tasting, Le Chardonnay

2008-02-10T17:44:00.000-06:00

So many wine events, so little time!

Le Chardonnay also offers wine tastings each Wednesday. In addition to the best wine selection in town, Le Chardonnay features tasty pizza, pasta (I love the chicken stuffed with goat cheese), and cheeses.

Wine Dinner, Lolo's Table

2008-02-10T17:35:00.000-06:00

On the 3rd Tuesday of each month, Lolo's Table hosts a wine dinner.

Lolo's matches up their cuisine to wines from Italy, France, Spain, and South Africa.

Wine Wednesday, Lolo's Table

2008-02-10T17:28:00.001-06:00

Every Wednesday night at Lolo's Table is "Wine Wednesday."

What is "Wine Wednesday" you ask? Well... featured wines are only $12 per bottle, all night!

Great Wines and Spirits - Tasting Schedule

2008-02-10T14:03:00.000-06:00

Great Wines and Spirits of Memphis is putting on a collection of wine tastings. Here's their 2008 schedule:

Sat, Feb 16, 2008 Wines of Portugal
Sat, Mar 01, 2008 Staff Picks
Sat, Mar 15, 2008 Wines of Italy.
Sat, Mar 29, 2008 Wines of Israel.
Sat, Apr 12, 2008 Wines of Washington State
Sat, May 10, 2008 Wines of Spain.
Sat, May 24, 2008 Gin and Rose: the Harbinger of Summer
Sat, Jun 07, 2008 Unusual & Uncommon Varietals
Sat, Jun 21, 2008 Meritages and other blends

Memphis Wine Tasting.com Event, Bartlett

2008-02-10T13:55:00.000-06:00

An event from MemphisWineTasting.com:

February's wine tasting will be on Monday February 18th, from 6:30-9:00pm in Bartlett

Want to learn about wine? Come enjoy our wine tasting! Whether you are a beginner or have a vast knowledge of wine, there is always something for everyone! Come meet great people with something in common, the love of Great Wine!

Some of the featured wines at this month's tasting include Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc, 'J' Pinot Noir, Silverwing Pinot noir, Kathryn Kennedy 'Small Lot' Cabernet Sauvignon, and more!

There are limited tickets available, so reserve yours now by emailing tickets@memphiswinetasting.com

There will also be a selection of gourmet cheese & fruit provided by HJ Farms

Price per person is $105 per person or $200 a couple

Come enjoy an evening as we sample various wines & Gourmet selections from around the world!

Wine Series, Viking Cooking School

2008-02-09T15:15:00.000-06:00

The Memphis Viking Cooking School is offering the following wine courses, tastings, and parties:

February 11: The Essential Wine Series 6: Great Beginnings and Sweet Endings: Sparkling Wines and Dessert Wines
March 5: Fondue and Wine Party
March 31: Cheese and Wine Tasting

To get more information, visit Viking's site here.

Tuesdays on the Terrace Wine Tasting, Memphis Botanic Garden

2008-02-09T15:11:00.000-06:00

Memphis Botanic Garden is hosting Tuesdays on the Terrace Wine Tasting on Tuesday, Feb 26, 2008. The event is from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM.

Event description:
Love is in the AirHang onto those lingering notes of Valentine's Day romance as you sample a variety of wines selected to complement a spread of sweets to tingle your taste buds. Members $25/non-members $35. Advance reservations required.

Corks & Courses, Davis-Kidd Booksellers

2008-02-09T15:06:00.000-06:00

Corks & Courses is a monthly four-course dinner at Davis-Kidd's Bronte bistro. It features selections from cookbooks sold in the bookstore. Each course is served with a paired wine.

This event is held the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM. The cost is $39.95 / person.

Wine Down at the Dixon, Dixon Gallery

2008-02-09T15:02:00.000-06:00

Last night was the Wine Down at the Dixon. Does anyone know how often this event is held?

Although it's late now, here are the details from last night's event:

Wine Down at the Dixon

Friday, February 08 2008, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Wine Tasting, $20 person.

Wines offered:
Tangent, Ecclestone, 2006
A by Acacia, Chardonnay, 2005
Saintsbury, Vincent Vin Gris, 2006
Williamette Valley Vineyards, Whole Cluster Pinot Noir, 2006
Marquis Philips, Shiraz, 2006

Circa Wine Wednesdays

2008-02-09T14:54:00.000-06:00

A great place you should check out for happy hour is Circa. They have a great wine selection, and on two nights a week, wine specials.

Wednesday nights: Wine Flights - $8 - This wine flight includes 3 small glasses of different wines

Sunday nights: Tasting menu with wine parings - $45 / person

Majestic Wine Dinner Tonight

2008-02-06T11:24:00.000-06:00

Thanks Paul for highlighting the wine dinner Majestic Grille is putting on tonight in Downtown Memphis.

Here are the details:

The dinner will be led by Jim O'Fallen of Osborne Wines. Here's the menu:

Tapas:

Manzanilla olivesJamon y Chorizo - sliced Serrano ham & chorizo sausagePatatas con Aoili - potatoes with aoiliGambas con Steas, Ajo y Vino Blanco - shrimp, mushrooms, garlic and white wineOsborne Fino Sherry

First course:

Paella valenciaTraditional paella with chicken, seafood and chorizoBlanco viura 2005

Second course:

Lomo de Cerdo Relleno de HigosPork loin stuffed with figs & almondsServed with Swiss chard and potato casseroleDominio DeMalpica

Dessert:

Chocolate con churrosRich chocolate pot with warm churosOsborne Shiraz Tempranillo 2004

Cost: $55 per person plus tax and 20% gratuity. If any of the wines strike your fancy, a rep from Joe’s Liquors will be on hand to take orders. Only a few seats left, call 522-8555 to make reservations.

Welcome to Memphis Wine Blog . com!

2008-02-06T10:06:00.001-06:00

Welcome to MemphisWineBlog.com! I have created this blog to be your one stop for learning about everything wine-related that's going on in Memphis, Tennessee.

Please email me if you have an event or wine news that you would like me to share, at MemphisWineBlog@AngieDawn.net.

Cheers!
Angie