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Upcoming Events in Your Area
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Summer Nights Music Series - Cool Jazz Harmonies with The Ian Kelly Jazz Quartet
Jonathan Edwards Winery
From
Thursday, July 24, 2008 To Thursday, July 24, 2008
7-9:30 PM. A favorite! Bring your friends, a picnic and a bottle of Jonathan Edwards' wine for a night of music under the stars. Whether jazz, bluegrass or acoustic soul on the picturesque vineyard grounds, don't miss this opportunity to remember what summer nights are all about. $12 a night or $84 Season's Pass (Nine nights for the cost of seven!). A family friendly event. Rain or Shine- a tent is provided in inclement weather.
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Jazz at Sunset
Chateau Chantal Winery
From
Thursday, July 24, 2008 To Thursday, July 24, 2008
7:00 PM-9:30 PM. Join the Jeff Haas Trio and Friends and Chateau Chantal for this annual celebration of summer for the 15th season.
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Willamette Valley Vineyards IPNC Wine Dinner at the Joel Palmer House
Willamette Valley Vineyards
From
Thursday, July 24, 2008 To Thursday, July 24, 2008
Dinner will be hosted by Jack & Heidi Czarnecki owners of the Joel Palmer House along with Forrest Klaffke, Head Winemaker and Don Crank III, Winemaker of Willamette Valley Vineyards. Jack Czarnecki is considered by many as the leader in the culinary world for his work with wild mushrooms and truffles. Jack has designed the perfect five course Willamette Valley Vineyards pairing menu from local Oregon bounty with his "freestyle" cuisine; you will have the choice from three entrée selections.
Willamette Valley Vineyards is celebrating 25 years of Oregon Pinot Noir. A combination of extraordinary people brought Willamette Valley Vineyards from an idea to become one of the region's leading wineries earning the title of "One of America's Great Pinot Noir Producers", from Wine Enthusiast Magazine. Led by Jim Bernau, Founder & President, thousands of Oregon wine enthusiasts contributed their time and money to the effort and talented artisans like winemakers Forrest Klaffke & Don Crank have invested themselves into making the best wine Mother Nature would allow.
We invite you to enjoy a perfect introduction to Oregon Pinot Noir and local cuisine. Dinner will be held Thursday, July 24th at 6pm; the price is $100 per person plus gratuity, seating is very limited.
To make reservations contact Cara Pepper Day @ 1-800-344-9463 or email info@wvv.com attn: IPNC dinner
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Pre-IPNC dinner with Joe Dobbes and Dominique Lafon
Dobbes Family Estate
From
Thursday, July 24, 2008 To Thursday, July 24, 2008
This dinner will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience! Two world class winemakers are reuniting after 20 years, Joe Dobbes and Dominique Lafon. Dominique is the featured Burgundy winemaker for IPNC this year and is a household name amongst wine enthusiasts. Joe Dobbes apprenticed at Domaine Lafon in the beginning of his career and has become one of the leading Oregon winemakers with his own company. The dinner will feature wines from both winemakers and will be held at Fenouil Restaurant in the Pearl District, Portland. The final all-inclusive cost is $140.00 per person. Please contact Malia at the winery 503-538-1141 to make reservations.
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Winemaker’s Dinner
Anne Amie Vineyards
From
Thursday, July 24, 2008 To Thursday, July 24, 2008
Lovely Hula Hands at Anne Amie Vineyards In conjunction with IPNC, Anne Amie hosts Lovely Hula Hands for a special Winemaker’s Dinner. For more information, or to RSVP, email Ksandek@anneamie.com
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The Doobie Brothers
Mountain Winery
From
Thursday, July 24, 2008 To Thursday, July 24, 2008
$72.50, $59.50, $49.50. 7:30pm
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Time for Wine
Clos La Chance
From
Thursday, July 24, 2008 To Thursday, July 24, 2008
5-8pm. Bring your own picnic and enjoy Clos LaChance wines as the sun sets over the vineyard. It's FREE and no reservations are required. Featured Musical Artist: Shadow Opera
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Wine Tasting FUNdamentals
Gloria Ferrer Winery
From
Thursday, July 24, 2008 To Thursday, July 24, 2008
10:30 am -12:00pm. Learn the art of savoring wine, while enjoying five varietals from the Carneros region. Tips on tasting, proper storage, preservation, presentation and serving will ensure that you leave as an expert in understanding the subtleties of wine. Cost is $25 per person
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ARMC Tray Club Chair-ity Auction
Fletcher Street Brewing Company
From
Thursday, July 24, 2008 To Thursday, July 24, 2008
7p to 10p
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Grapehound Wine Tour
Cayuga Lake Wine Trail, New York
From
Thursday, July 24, 2008 To Sunday, July 27, 2008
The Cayuga Wine Trail is hosting it's third Greyhound Gathering for a celebration of greyhound adoption, where Greyhounds are welcome at all the wineries. Each human participant will receive a commemorative Greyhound wine glass and enjoy wine tastings and food pairings. Greyhounds will receive doggie treats and partake in an ice cream social. one on Sat. at Cayuga Ridge Winery/Thirsty Owl Winery and the other on Sunday at Taughannock Falls State Park. Participants will be eligible to win an overnight stay at the Hampton Inn in Ithaca. To enter this contest, just drop off your wine tasting card with your name and address at the last winery you visit. In addition there will be doggie vendors and an Adopt-a-Greyhound booths at most wineries. This event is welcome to all dog owners or non dog owners but inclusive only to greyhounds. If you have a pet at home we'll be happy to give you a doggie treat to take home with you.
Ticket price is $25.00 per person with a portion of every ticket sold, donated to greyhound adoption groups in New York and Pennsylvania.
Tickets can be purchased at any Wegmans store through their That's the Ticket Program at their Customer Service desk( used to be able to purchase at the Video Dept.).
Thursday, 6:00pm-9:00pm, Friday Noon-5:00pm, Saturday 10:00 - 6:00pm, Sunday Noon - 5:00pm
For more detailed information on the Grapehound Wine Tour event, go to www.Grapehounds.com
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Aglianico
Minor grape responsible for some of the better sturdy red wines of southern Italy. Descendant of the ancient Falernum grape. Also makes good bronze-colored rose' wine.
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Great Grapes - Wine Arts & Food Festival - Crownsville, Maryland
From Saturday, July 26, 2008 To Sunday, July 27, 2008. Come celebrate the taste of over 300 unique, diverse and flavorful wines from all around the world! This International festival will allow you to sample the essences of the best grapes while expanding your tongue's tastes. A full palette awaits your arrival! While mastering the art of wine tasting, be sure to attend our wine seminars, Gourmet Live! cooking demonstrations & shop amongst the unique artists! Don't turn down this invitation. You are guaranteed to leave the festival as our newest wine connoisseur!
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California Wine Festival - Santa Barbara, California
From Friday, July 18, 2008 To Saturday, July 19, 2008. The California Wine Festival is the quintessential California wine tasting experience. Each two-day festival begins with a Rare & Reserve Sunset wine tasting limited to VIP ticket holders and sponsors. Saturday afternoon, the Reds, Whites & Blues Wine Festival brings together a world-class wine tasting showcase featuring 300-400 different California wines, dozens of top chefs from award-winning local restaurants, craft brewers, artisan bakers, cheese makers and other fine food purveyors and a live auction featuring exotic and rare wines.
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Take a pleasant drive in the country and come visit us. You can tour the winery and taste our delicious wines. We have a gift shop where you can find that "special" gift.
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