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n February 4th, NYC's favorite wine tasting takes to the Best Buy Theater (formerly NOKIA) in Times Square once again as we transform this prime venue into a winter wonderland brimming with wine a vineyard of gargantuan proportions, if you will!
Enjoy wines from all over the world - great Zinfandels from California Super Tuscans from Italy.. full-bodied Bordeaux from France.. and some fantastic wines from Latin America. More than 200 wine selections to taste in all! In previous years, this now annual event was named the 'must attend event' of the first weekend in February by NBC Local TV. And for the last two years the event SOLD OUT.. so make plans NOW to be sure you warm up with us and sip amazing wines during one of two sessions: Afternoon (3pm-6pm) and Evening (8pm-11pm)..

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Located at 1600 feet in the Santa Cruz Mountains the views from the stately red schoolhouse winery are unparalleled. In this peaceful sun-drenched paradise, you can relax with a picnic and a bottle of fine estate wine, surrounded by beautiful vineyards and redwood covered mountains that stretch all the way to the sea. Wine portfolio: Experience wines that are truly'At the Head of Their Class!' Sip our'Teacher's Pet' Estate Chardonnay, Old School Cabernet,'Principal's Choice' Estate Pinot Noir,'Extra Credit' Estate Cabernet Franc,'Spring Break' Estate Syrah.'Detention Red' Ryan Oaks Zinfandel,'Dean's List' Cabernet,'Class Reunion' Old Vine Zin/Mataro/Carignane (from vines planted in 1898), and our premium Bordeaux blend,'Valedictorian.' School was never this much fun! Directions: Located halfway between San Jose and Santa Cruz on Summit Road, 3.5 miles east of the intersection of Hwy. 17 and Summit Road. Hours: Thurs-Sun 11-5.

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Both Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay are made in a variety of styles, and both can be made into anything from a crisp, dry white to a sweet late-harvest-style dessert wine. You could find examples of Sauvignon Blanc sweeter than a Chardonnay, and you could find examples of the reverse, too. But overall, I wouldn't describe Sauvignon Blanc as 'sweeter' than Chardonnay. In fact, I would expect the vast majority of Sauvignon Blancs to be leaner, crisper and more herbal than the vast majority of Chardonnays.

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• 30. Hartford 2007 Highwire Vineyard Zinfandel (Russian River Valley)
• 29. Chateau Beau-Sejour Becot 2006 Saint-Emilion
• 28. Merry Edwards Klopp Ranch Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley)
• 27.Bonny Doon 2006 Le Pousseur Syrah (Central Coast)
• 26. Madrigal 2005 Barberis Family Vineyard Petite Sirah (Napa Valley)
• 25.Two Hands 2006 Bad Impersonator Single Vineyard Shiraz (Barossa Valley)
• 24.Bodega Catena Zapata 2005 Catena Alta Malbec (Mendoza)
• 23. Adelaida 2006 HM
R Estate Pinot Noir (Paso Robles)
• 22. Trenza 2007 Tinto (San Luis Obispo County)
• 21. Betz Family 2006 Pcre de Famille Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley)
• 20. Au Bon Climat 2006 Santa Barbara Historic Vineyards Collection Bien Nacido Vineyard Chardonnay

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There are a few things that every respectable man needs to know. One of these things is how to select an appropriate bottle of wine for any occasion. The AskMen.com editors recently attended the Montreal Wine and Spirits Show to investigate some of the more popular wine varietals, and we?ve come back with this primer on five wines you should know. Bear in mind that we?re only scratching the surface here, and that true depth of knowledge will rest on your own exploration. Start your journey of wine-discovery by exploring the five wines you should know, tasting our recommendations and picking your favorites.

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Wine and Food pairings is an individual choice. Every person's sense of taste is different. In general, each person should decide for him or herself what combinations of wine and food taste good - don't worry about what anyone else says should work. However, I understand this is difficult when a wine drinker is just starting out. Hence, this listing. Remember - these are only guidelines!! You will figure out quite quickly that your own tongue has its own idea of what goes well with what. Trust your own judgement, and eat and drink what you enjoy! Typically, you want to drink light-to-dark, just as when you plan a meal you start with delicate tastes and work towards heavier tastes. For this reason, Champagne tends to go very well with appetizers or opening courses in a meal. It also goes well with sushi and very light meals, and of course as an after-dinner celebration

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Will this new invention be accepted by the Champagne producers? It is not easy to introduce new closures in the Champagne region (we recall Champagne Duval-Leroy's attempt a couple years ago, that failed due to regulations). Perhaps Pierre-Eric Jolly will have more luck with his invention. At first sight, it is not a great revolution. He has simply invented a wire cage (muselet) that has three wire legs (shaped like a Y) instead of four.

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Wine and Food pairings is an individual choice. Every person's sense of taste is different. In general, each person should decide for him or herself what combinations of wine and food taste good - don't worry about what anyone else says should work. However, I understand this is difficult when a wine drinker is just starting out. Hence, this listing. Remember - these are only guidelines!! You will figure out quite quickly that your own tongue has its own idea of what goes well with what. Trust your own judgement, and eat and drink what you enjoy! Typically, you want to drink light-to-dark, just as when you plan a meal you start with delicate tastes and work towards heavier tastes. For this reason, Champagne tends to go very well with appetizers or opening courses in a meal. It also goes well with sushi and very light meals, and of course as an after-dinner celebration

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