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Krupp Brothers / Veraison Wine Dinner @ Nana’s (4/24)

vino — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:10:37 +0000

With Special Guest Winemaker Tres Goetting on Tuesday, April 24th, price $65pp

From the Hope Valley Bottle Shop newsletter:
For the April dinner, we had been planning on doing a Magnum dinner, but when we were offered the opportunity to host the winemaker for Krupp Brothers and Veraison during his first ever trip to North Carolina, we jumped at the chance. These are incredible California wines of intensity and lip-smacking good fruit, and they have quite a following in the area. While the wines are of a price point that requires charging a touch more for the dinner, the quality of the wines and Scott’s food still make it a bargain! More details will follow as the dinner approaches, but I know many regulars who will be calling immediately for this dinner! This will sell out, so don’t delay!

Scott & Drew’s Favorites @ Nana’s (2/28)

vino — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:14:12 +0000

A freestyle dinner of some of Drew’s favorite wines and some of Scott Howell’s favorite dishes! on Tuesday, February 28th @ Nana’s for $55pp.

Free Wine Tasting at Taylor’s Wine Shop (2/3)

vino — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:06:18 +0000

Winemakers from Favia and Vineyard 7 & 8 will be @ Taylor’s Wine Shop in Raleigh on February 3rd from 5-7pm pouring their awesome juice and signing bottles during the annual Triangle Wine Experience Weekend! These are $100 top shelf wines being poured for free.

Austrian Wine Lunch with Carlo Huber @ Zely & Ritz (1/27)

leandra — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:05:41 +0000

On Friday, January 27th at noon, Zely & Ritz will be having a special wine lunch with Austrian wine importer Carlo Huber. Menu will be a casual, family style lunch with the following Austrian wines for just $15 a person (tax & gratuities not included). Please call them at 919-828-0018 for reservations.

The Wines
2010 Weingut Martinshop Zum Martin Sepp Gruner Veltliner
2010 Weingut Cobenzl Gemischter Satz (white blend)
2010 Mayer am Pfarrplatz Riesling “Ried Alsegg”
2009 Erwin Tinhof “Blau & Red” – Blaufrankisch & Zweigelt
2008 Erwin Tinhof Blaufrankisch Von den Hugeln

4th Annual Harvest Festival @ Chatham Hill Winery (10/8)

leandra — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:07:23 +0000

On Saturday, October 8, Chatham Hill Winery will be celebrating their 4th Annual Harvest Festival from 12pm-5pm.

There will be Samples of New Wine right from the oak barrels or stainless steel tanks, and an End of Summer Sale on wine, gifts, and wine accessories. The 2011 Christmas Red will be released and they will be serving up samples of their Famous Mulled Wine while you browse items from local vendors, Elemental Chocolate and Baldie’s BBQ.

Sommelier, Steve Simmons, will be on hand offering Food and Wine Pairing tips as well as live Bluegrass Music and Winery Tours with the Owner and Winemaker. You may also purchase a raffle ticket for a chance to do some grape stomping like Lucy!

Admission is $8pp for Wine Club Members and $12pp for the General Public. Please check their website, chathamhillwine.com for the most up-to-date information.

Kermit Lynch Wine Dinner @ Southern Season (9/24)

leandra — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 17:58:09 +0000

Join A Southern Season in Chapel Hill and Kermit Lynch representative Thomas Morgan for a night of fine food and wine this Saturday, September 24th.

Five courses and five wines will be served for $75/person. Call (919) 929-9466 for more information and reservations.

The Menu

Charcuterie and Cheese
Regis Bouvier – Marsannay Rose

Griswold Seared Scallops
Chateau de Lascaux – Coteaux du Languedoc Blanc

Smoked Stuffed Quail
Ermitage du Pic St Loup Rouge

Pepper Crusted Lamb Loin
Domaine Tempier Bandol Rouge

Dark Chocolate Cake
Domaine La Tour Vielle Banyuls “Rimage”

Grapes & Glam: A Downtown Ladies Wine & Jewelry Fundraiser Event (9/26)

vino — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 14:45:42 +0000

Join TheWineFeed.com and Method Child Development Center for a fun-filled night of wine and jewelry on Friday, September 23, 2011 from 7 – 9:30pm.

25% of all wine proceeds from Grapes & Glam will be donated as a charitable contribution to Method Child Development Center, Raleigh’s first multi-racial 501c3 nonprofit daycare.

The event is FREE to attend with a suggested donation of any size and for every $5 glass of wine purchased you’ll receive one raffle ticket for attractive prizes from local businesses.

Sustainable Seas Wine Dinner @ Blue Seafood (9/21)

vino — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 11:58:01 +0000

Blu Seafood is featuring four courses of sustainable seafood from CleanFish, each paired with a wine from the Hope Valley Bottle Shop. All of the wines selected follow at least sustainable agriculture, if not fully organic practices. Space is limited and the price is $45 per person (plus tax and tip), please call Blu for reservations at (919) 286-9777.

The Menu

Laughing Bird Shrimp with Lemongrass, Green Papaya Slaw and Sweet Soy
‘Le Berceau’ Blanquette de Limoux Brut NV, Languedoc, France

Carina Red Fish with Prosciutto, Roasted Squash, Spinach, Sherry Vinaigrette and Spiced Pumpkin Seeds
Domaine de Martinolles Pinot Noir 2010, Vin de Pays l’Aude, France

Loch Duart Salmon with Mushroom Bread Pudding, Poblano Butter and Tobacco Onion Rings
Cono Sur Carmenere 2009, Colchagua Valley, Chile

Apple Strudel with Cinnamon Ice Cream
Santa Julia Tardio 2009, Mendoza, Argentina

Jemrose Vineyards Wine Dinner @ Jujube (9/20)

leandra — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:53:28 +0000

Jujube and the Hope Valley Bottle Shop are pairing up for another wine dinner featuring Jemrose Vineyard wines on Tuesday, September 20 at 7pm. There are only two seats left, so call quickly (960-0555) to reserve your spot! The price is $55/person, plus tax and tip.

The Menu

Ginger, coconut, and pumpkin soup with red rice and hijiki
2008 Egret Pond Viognier

Crispy duck with sweet basil glaze and roasted tomato
2007 Foggy Knoll Grenache

Jujube and pork stuffed red pepper with red curry and mushrooms
2007 Cardiac Hill Syrah

Roasted sirloin Sichuan au poivre with shallot and potato hash
2007 Gloria’s Gem (Syrah/Merlot)

If you can’t make it to the dinner, there will be a free Jemrose Winery tasting at Hope Valley Bottle Shop on Saturday, September 24th from 4:30-7:00pm.

Fine Wine Auction at Leland Little Auction and Estate Sales (9/16)

vino — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:45:09 +0000

Leland Little Auction and Estate Sales is holding another quarterly Fine Wine Auction in Hillsborough, NC at 6pm on Friday, September 16th. For those arriving early, free wine and light hors d’oeuvres will be served. If you have any questions, please contact our Wine Director, Mark Solomon, at (919) 225.5916, or email him at Mark@LLAuctions.com. Click here to see a list of wine available at the auction.