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Swirl Hosts the Empson USA Barolo and Brunello Tour
Posted by bevo vino on 2010-05-15 19:16:32
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[Louisiana] |
 Empson USA is one of the premier importers of Italian wines in the country. Each year, their famous Barolo and Brunello tour hits the major US cities and finishes with a trade tasting in New Orleans. Knowing our love for all things Italian, they have asked us to host a second New Orleans event in the store on Wednesday May 19th that will give our customers a chance to taste these incredible wines. This famous tasting will feature the 2004 Brunello Riservas, 2005 Brunellos, 2006 Barolos, as well as other wonderful wines from the most prestigious wineries in Italy. |
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Jazz'n the Vines 2010
Posted by perle0 on 2010-04-28 13:19:42
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[Louisiana] |
 Pontchartrain Vineyards, Louisiana's premier producer of fine artisan Wines in the classic French tradition, continues its 11th Year of Jazz'n the Vines on Saturday, May 8, 2010 with Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys. The immensely popular outdoor concert series takes place at the vineyards and winery, located north of Covington in northern St. Tammany Parish, and will include seven concerts in the Spring (April, May, June,and July) and five concerts in the Fall (August, September, October, and November). |
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19th New Orleans Wine & Food Experience
Posted by perle0 on 2010-04-20 17:46:22
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[New Orleans] |
 It's that time of year again...time to make your plans for the New Orleans Wine and Food Experience! This 5-day event will take place May 25?29, 2010, in various locations throughout New Orleans. NOWFE, which Wine Enthusiast names as a "perennial 'Top Ten' Wine and Food festival," features over 15,000 glasses of wine being poured from 1000 different wines from over 200 winemakers from around the world, not to mention participation by 100 New Orleans restaurants. This will be the 19th NOWFE, and over the years this non-profit organization has raised nearly $1 million for worthy New Orleans charities.
You'll need to buy tickets and make reservations for wine dinners early, so make sure to plan ahead for this unique and wonderful event. |
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Ex-Saints Player Makes Extraordinary Wine
Posted by bevo vino on 2010-02-17 11:39:10
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[New Orleans] |
 Swirl Wines is excited to have former Saint Terry Hoage and his wife Jennifer at Swirl Wines on Tuesday, February 23, at 6:30pm, for an informal, walkabout tasting of his wines. Meet the Hoages, taste some great wine, get your bottles signed and have a little fun with the folks at Swirl.
Terry's Story
What do you get when you combine an ex-NFL safety with a degree in genetics and a passion for farming? Terry Hoage, the two-time All-American from Georgia, actually spent a year with the Saints after being drafted by Bum Phillips, but was waived the next year by new coach Jim Mora. He then went on to a very successful 5 years with the Philadelphia Eagles, followed by another 6 years playing with Washington Redskins, Houston Oilers, San Francisco 49ers, and Arizona Cardinals. Terry retired from football in 1996. So how did Terry get into the wine business? Read on.... |
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Martins Announces Haiti Fundraiser Tasting
Posted by perle0 on 2010-02-10 13:35:58
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[Louisiana] |
 Help Us Help Haiti, a tasting of the nations to help a nation.
Martin Wine Cellar will host Help Us Help Haiti on Thursday, March 4th, from 6:30 until 8PM. This wine and food event is a fund-raiser to support the Haitians as they recover from their devastating earthquake. |
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French Quarter Wine Festival
Posted by sfinnin on 2010-01-14 16:27:55
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[New Orleans] |
 LE MERITAGE AT THE MAISON DUPUY HOTEL PROUDLY PRESENTS THE FOURTH ANNUAL FRENCH QUARTER WINE FESTIVAL
Modeled after the prestigious Boston Wine Festival, the dinners, hosted by either the winemaker or proprietor, will showcase wines from California, Oregon, Washington State and Italy. Building ont he success of previous years, founder Daniel Bruce has invited twelve phenomenal wineries to participate. Dishes for each dinner will be created by Chef Michael Farrell to complement the vintner's selections.
We welcome you to become part of this year's festivities and look forward to seeing you at the Fourth Annual French Quarter Wine Festival!
To register for an event, please visit our website at www.frenchquarterwinefestival.com or 504.648.6113. |
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Release Party for Nicolas Bazan Wines
Posted by perle0 on 2010-01-04 13:04:05
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[New Orleans] |
 Release Party for Nicolas Bazan Wines
Saturday, January 9
6 to 8 p.m.
Swirl Wines
Join Swirl Wines and Dr. Nicolas Bazan for his first-ever release party featuring his amazing, small production Oregon Pinot Noirs and delicious food from Rio Mar. The event is free and open to the public. |
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Clos Pegase Wine Dinner at Juban's Restaurant
Posted by kt on 2009-09-16 22:47:50
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[Baton Rouge] |
On Tuesday, September 22nd, Jan Shrem, founder and proprietor of Clos Pegase Winery,will be Juban's special guest and take you on a visual art journey titled “A Bacchanalian History of Wine Seen Through 4,000 Years of Art.” A 5-course wine dinner will complement Mr. Shrem's presentation.
Reception at 6:00 PM
Jan Shrem's presentation begins at 6:45 PM
5-Course Wine Dinner begins at 7:30 PM
The menu can be viewed at
http://jubans.com/WineDinnerMenu.pdf
and at Jubans.com
Reservations: 225/346-8422 |
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Galatoire's Bistro is having a wine dinner featuring Gary Farrell wines on Friday, April 30th, at 7:30 p.m.
Juban's will be host to the Robert Mondavi Six-Course Harvest Dinner on November 4, 2009, honoring the life of Robert Mondavi.