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Grape Harvest Celebration Festival with Bottomless VIP Upgrade Wine Tasting
Saturday, September 14, 2019 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM

*Wine Tastings are free with a store purchase or a $5 donation to go towards Pet Charities per person. Thanks for help keeping these events free.
VIP Bottomless House Upgrade $20 per person.

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Yes, it's true! You can go bottomless to our Grape Harvest Celebration Festival this year. We will have are standard wine tasting and for those who are in the spirit of celebrating the mighty grapes, upgrade to a VIP and get bottomless tastes of 15 selected wines. Be sure to check out all our Grape Harvest Wine Special all this month.

Tasting Selections:

 

Maison Albert Signature Viognier - France - $15.00

Maison Albert ViognierAppellation: Indication Géographique Protégée Pays D’Oc

Soil: The Domain is located in the heart of an abundant «garrigue» nearby the Mediterranean shore. The soils are mainly limestone with some sandstone,

red clay and shale. Mediterranean climate with strong sea influence.

Grapes: 100% Organic Viognier.

Harvest: Manual harvest. In small crates. Cool room to avoid oxidation.

Yield: 35 hl/ha

Vinification: Sorting table direct pressing with gas. Fermentation in stainless steel with temperature control

Alcohol: 12.5 %

Tasting: This fresh and fruity Viognier presents powerful aromas of white flesh fruits, citrus, and white flowers. Ideal for an aperitif, or to serve with a grilled fish dish, poultry, or Asian dish.

Serve at 10°C.

 

Salmon Run Riesling - New York - $17.50

salmon run riesling

 

The grapes were crushed, pressed and the juice was cold settled. The wine was all fermented in stainless steel tanks at low temperature to preserve the fruit aromas. After fermentation, the wine was allowed to settle in the tanks over the Winter before blending and filtration.

 

This Riesling displays wonderful characteristics of steely acidic backbone, floral elements and pear/apple notes. The full-mouth feel of this wine makes it perfect for BBQ foods and serves well as an afternoon sipping wine.

 

 

Maison Albert Signature Syrah-Mourvedre Rose - France - $15.00

Maison Albert RoseAppellation: Indication Géographique Protégée Pays D’Oc

Soil: The Domain is located in the heart of an abundant «garrigue» nearby the Mediterranean shore. The soils are mainly limestone with some sandstone, red clay and shale. Mediterranean climate with strong sea influence.

Grapes: Organic Syrah and Mourvèdre.

Harvest: Mechanical harvest.

Yield: 40 hl/ha

Vinification: Direct pressing and low temperature fermentation in stainless steel tank. Maturation on the lees.

Alcohol: 12,5 %

Tasting: This blend of Syrah and Mourvèdre rosé, light and round, presents aromas of roses, red fruits, and strawberry candy. Ideal for an aperitif, or to serve with charcuterie or grilled meats.

Serve at 10/12°C.

 

Six Hats Cabernet Sauvignon - South Africa - $13.38

six hats cabernet-sauvignonIN THE VINYARD

Grapes are sourced from Fairtrade certified vineyards predominantly in the Piekenierskloof region. These 12-year-old vineyards are trellised and grow on sandy, loam soils. The vineyards are meticulously farmed and managed to yield below 6 tons per hectare.

HARVEST DATE

Second week of March.

WINEMAKING

Grapes are handpicked and cold soaked for 24 hours. Fermentation is initiated with selected yeast strains and is kept under 26°C. Malolactic fermentation is completed in tank and the wine is matured for 6 months, using French and American oak.

TASTING NOTE

A medium bodied wine with aromas of ripe blackcurrant, plums and hints of dark mint chocolate. Well-balanced with gentle oak texture.

 

Four Paws Paisley Red - Georgia - $15.99

Paisleys Red Bottle

Four Paws Winery

Benefiting No Kill Rescues and Shelters

Rich in color and flavor this red grape Shiraz is complemented by the smooth natural flavor of Cranberry.

There is no tartness to this wonderful Semi-Sweet wine that will enhance everything from your appetizer to the main course to a special dessert.

Additional VIP Selections:

Celler El Masroig Sola Fred Blanc - Spain - $18.75

Celler el Masroig Sola Fred BlancAPPELLATION: Montsant

BLEND: Macabeo (60%) , Grenache Blanc (40%)

WINEMAKER: Carles Escolar

VINEYARD: Celler et Masroig is home to one of Spain's most highly regarded cooperatives and Sola Fred is one of the fruits of their labours. All the grapes that go into Sola Fred are grown around the winery. Altitude ranges from 100 to 350 metres and soils are red clay and limestone. The climate is Mediterranean with continental influences. The dryness of summer, the poor fertility of the terrain, the mountainous landscape and the Mediterranean climate are all key influences.

VITICULTURE: Viticulture is traditional. All grapes are hand-harvested into small crates.

WINEMAKING: Fermentation takes place in temperature controlled, stainless steel tanks. Wine is aged for 3 months on the lees before bottling.

TASTING NOTES: An elegant, easy to drink white with a nose of tropical fruit, white blossom and herbs. On the palate it has fresh and invigorating acidity and a roundness from the Grenache Blanc.Great on its own as an aperitif, or with light starters and fish.

This wine is suitable for vegans and vegetarians.


 
 

Baron De Funes White Blend - Spain - $16.67

 

Baron de funes White

CHARDONNAY and MACEBEO BLEND From Cariñena is one of the oldest protected wine-growing regions in Europe. It has a continental climate with a large difference between day and night-time temperatures which gives the region’s wines a characteristic intensity.

BARON DE FUNES White blend is an estate-bottled wine from the Denominacion de Origen (D.O) CARIÑENA, the home of the Grenache (or Garnacha) grape. D.O. Cariñena has the most “Old Vine” Garnacha in Spain. This white blend is the sister in the team of wine selections.

BARON DE FUNES is a blend of Chardonnay 70% and Macebeo 30%, the Chardonnay lending strength and dryness to the Macebeo varietal.

The BARON DE FUNES wine is made in the strictly delineated D.O. Cariñena in northeast Spain, a controlled appellation with many of the same requirements of the Rioja. D.O. Cariñena consists of over 25,000 acres of vineyards with 1,500 winegrowers since 1932. (Pronounced CAR-EEN-YENA) The vines are planted in poor soil and up to 70 years of age. The altitude above sea level is 1200 feet to 1800 feet depending on the vineyard. The high elevation of the vineyards results in more freshness of the grapes, more acidity. The vines are pruned severely with the overriding principle in mind that quality, not quantity, is preferred.

The wine itself, in the words of the winemaker, Bright yellow straw color with an aromatic, zesty citrus and floral bouquet. Clean and crisp, with a notable freshness on the palate and refreshing apple and pear flavors... This wine is ideal with all sorts of tapas, antipasti, rice dishes and cheeses.

Ideally pairs deliciouly with garlic prawns or calamari.

 

Ferraris Monferrato Bianco Sensazioni - Italy - $21.67

sensazioni1A high-quality white wine produced for the first time during the 2006 vintage, our Monferrato Bianco was initially composed of 50% Chardonnay and 50% Sauvignon Blanc, the two most widespread white varieties in the world. But in 2006 we decided to differentiate ourselves from others, so we planted about one hectare of Viognier garpes in a cool area in the district of Casot. Luca was the first and still the only vintner to plant the French variety in Piedmont, producing the first vintage of 4,000 bottles of Viognier wine in 2008. Vinification takes place at about 65 degrees after soft pressing of the grapes. The wine is left to settle for about 12 months in stainless steel tanks where we carry out a weekly “botonage”, stirring the yeast and particles in the wine to prevent oxidation and keep fresh scents. Viognier has a good sense of body and structure with an intense aroma with high notes of exotic fruits. Perfect with fish, fresh cheeses and meats, it is actually suitable for the whole meal.

Grape Varietal: Viognier 100%

Production Area: Castagnole Monferrato, Asti District

Soil: Clay and red sand

Growing System: Long Cordon Spur

Yield: 11 tons/ha-150 meters above sea level

Alcoholic Fermentation: In temperature controlled stainless steel vats for 3 weeks at 18°C

Process: Weekly batonnage for 2 months in stainless steel

Alcohol: 13%

Residual Sugar: 3,63 g/l

Total Acidity: 5,60 g/l

Colour: Intense yellow with greenish reflections

Bouquet: Deep scents of exotic fruits, pear and banana

Taste: Smooth, tasty with an acid evolution

Food Pairings: Seafood in general, white meats, cheeses, sushi and curry

Serving Temperature: 46-50° F

 

Dr. Konstantin Frank Dry Rosé - New York - $20.00

Dr. Konstantin Frank Dry RoséVinification

Made in the saignée method. A method of rosé production that involves bleeding off the juice after limited contact with the skins. Pronounced ‘sonyay’.

After this process, this red blend, consisting mostly of Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Lemberger and a touch of Saperavi, goes through a cold fermentation in stainless steel tanks.

Wine Description

Medium intensity with dominant characters of strawberry, watermelon and honey dew.

An interesting wine that shows sweeter characters on the nose, but surprises with a crisp refreshing dry palate.

Food Pairing: Barbecue foods and fresh summer salads

Drink now or cellar until 2018

Alcohol: 12.8%

Acidity: 0.62 g/100mL

pH: 3.30

Sugar: 0.9%

 

Avia Merlot - Slovenia - $7.95

AVIA MERLOTThis 100% varietal wine is a beautiful dark ruby red color with violet hues.

This smooth wine has nice pleasant tannins giving the wine a softer pleasant mouth feel and finish.

The black cherry and raspberry notes are enjoyable nuances.

Production

Geographic origin: Goriska Brda in Slovenia

Height above sea level: 80 – 200 m

Variety: 100% Merlot

Fermentation: 100 % in stainless steel

Maturation: 50 % in stainless steel 50% French Oak



 

Hermann Moser Zweigelt - Austria - $20.83

Hermann Moser Zweitgeltthe red cherry

Aromas of ripe cherries and berries in the nose, accompanied by a hint of soil.

On the palate a very fruity style, with rounded tannins and a nice drinking flow.

Drinking suggestions: dark meat, very spicy food, for Italian meat dishes

Region: Kremstal, Rohrendorf on the east side of the Danube in Lower Austria

Vineyards: a cuvee of different single vineyards at the plateau “Neubruch”

Soil: different soil, loess, sandy, clay and some of this vineyards are with a gravely soil

Vinification: 3 weeks maceration, temperature-controlled fermentation

Maturing: stainless steel tank

Alcohol 12.5 %vol.

Total acidity 4.9 g/l

Residual sugar 1.0 g/l – dry

Italo Cescon Cabernet - Italy - $18.75

 
 

Italo Cescon Cabernet

Ruby red color with violet reflexes.


Rich with excellent fruit and spice. Complex and well balanced.


Dry, fruity, good concentration with notes of fruit and vanilla.


Serve with red meat, poultry and hard/strong cheeses.

 

Maison Albert Signature Syrah - France - $15.00

Maison Albert SyrahAppellation: Indication Géographique Protégée Pays D’Oc

Soil: The Domain is located in the heart of an abundant «garrigue» nearby the Mediterranean shore. The soils are mainly limestone with some sandstone, red clay and shale. Mediterranean climate with strong sea influence.

Grapes: 100% Organic Syrah.

Harvest: Manual harvest, in small crates.

Yield: 30 hl/ha

Vinification: Traditional. Cold fermentation. In vats for 21 days.

Alcohol: 14 %

Tasting: This intense, elegant, and complex Syrah presents powerful aromas of blackberries and spices, with smooth tannins. To serve with charcuterie, red meats, and cheese.

Serve at 15/17°C.

Veglio Bacco Sweet Red - Italy - $14.55

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Veglio Michelino & Figlio is a small, family-owned & operated vineyard located in the beautiful Piedmont region in
northwestern Italy. Veglio Michelino & Figlio produces red and white wines by using traditional techniques with experience
passed down from previous generations. From its exclusive Baric to its well-known Barolo, Veglio’s wines carry a reputation
of high quality & prestige.

Grape variety:

30% Barbera & 70% Dolcetto


Production Zone:

Diano d’Alba

Soil:

Medium textured

Alcohol level:
9.5%

Duration:

3 years

Harvest:

Grapes are picked manually starting in mid September.

Processing:

Soft pressing. Fermented at a controlled temperature until it reaches the appropriate alcohol
level. It is then filtered to remove the yeast and stop fermentation.

Characteristics:

A young wine that is slightly fruity and sweet. It is suitable for those who want to drink an
additional glass of wine. Also suitable for those who want to enjoy a glass, but find it difficult to
taste dry wines. It can accompany many meals and is excellent as an aperitif. Can be served chilled
(47-50° F) or at room temperature.

Cantine Francesco Montagna Sangue Di Giuda - Italy - $16.67

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Sangue di Giuda translates to Blood of Judah.  This wonderful sparkling red wine is sinfully sweet!

This naturally sparkling wine has an intense crimson-red color and produced from a combination of Croatina (60%), Barbera (20%), Ughetta (10%), Uva rara (10%) (autochthonous grape varieties). It contains a very fruity fragrance that includes crushed berries, dark plums and black cherries. The wine has good acidity, which balances its sweetness.  It has a delicate, fresh, and fruity taste that is best enjoyed while the wine is young. 

Exceptional with fruit tarts, almond desserts and fine pastries.  

 

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Grape Harvest Celebration Festival Bottomless VIP Upgrade Tickets

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Please drink responsibly and consider using a dedicated driver, taxi or driving service and enjoy the festival.

All participants must be 21+ and have a valid government issued to be presented at the Will Call. All validated participants will be required to wear a security wristband to be served any wine. No rain checks or refunds. We reserve the right to refuse to server any person without any reason.

By purchasing tickets, you and your party agrees to the terms of the festival for yourself and anyone accompanying you to the festival or anyone for whom you have purchased tickets on their behalf to attend the festival. All attendee of the festival also agrees to the terms of the festival.

 

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Grape Harvest Wine Therapy
Friday, September 20, 2019 08:00 PM - 10:00 PM

It's Grape Harvest time!. Sip wine, relax, paint and create a treasured memory of your own making. 

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It is highly recommended that you wear clothing that you want to paint in or bring an apron to protect your clothes. 

What's Included:

  • Wine Glass or Frosted Wine Bottle
  • Paint
  • Paint Brushes
  • Instructions from a Local Artist To Help You Create your Masterpiece
  • 1 Bottle of your favorite varitel of our House Wine for Liquid Inspiration
    • Choose of any in stock varietal
      • Pinot Grigio
      • Sauvignon Blanc
      • Chardonnay
      • Pinot Noir
      • Merlot
      • Cabernet Sauvignon
      • Merlot / Cabernet Sauvignon
      • Sweet Rose
      • Sweet Red
  • Battery Operated LED Tealight (if you have chosen to use your glass as a candle)
  • Wine Cork with Battery Operated LED Lights (if you have chosen the Wine Bottle Lamp)

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