Flight Night
Tuesdays
$12-$25.

Raval,
453 King St
(Downtown)
(843) 853-8466.

Sample varying flights of wine, focusing on Spanish flavors

Wine Lover's Happy Hour
Wine flights of five different wines of varying themes.

Tuesdays-Saturdays, 5-7 p.m. $5 for 5 (2 oz. pours).

Amuse
1720 Sam Rittenberg Blvd
(West Ashley)
(843) 573-8778.

Guess the Wine
Use your senses and wine education to guess the wine

Tuesdays, Wednesdays
6 p.m. Free

The Trusted Palate
563 King St.
(Downtown)
(843) 564-6149
www.thetrustedpalate.com.
(843) 810-0088.

Foodie 201 at Tristan

On the heels of its Foodie 101 courses, Tristan's top food and wine staff create a fun,
casual introduction to the ways that foods and wines that share a region work together.

Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m.
Continues through Dec. 12.
$30/each class

Tristan
55 South Market St.
(Downtown)
(843) 534-2155

5-course Wine Flight Dinner

Six Tables Charleston
664 G Long Point Road, Belle Hall Shopping Center
Mount Pleasant,, South Carolina 29464
843-971-8850

Every Thursday
7:30pm

Nov 2007 – Jan 2008

Every Thursday at 7:30 pm, Chef Jeremy Holst is presenting a 5-course Wine Flight Dinner.
$96.00 per person all-inclusive (tax and gratuity).
Reservations Available. For information, call 843-971-8850.

Babes & Bucks on a Budget!
…and contest!


The Trusted Palate
563 Upper King Street
Historic Charleston, SC 29403
843.810.0088

Every Tues & Wed 6pm

Nov 2007 – Jan 2008

Priceless events for the sophisticated oenophile who enjoys fine wine while staying within their budget!
Take the test: Use your senses and wine education to guess the wine, in a blind tasting!
~Beginning Tuesday, November 13, re-occurring weekly on every Tuesday & Wednesday!
Starting at 6:00 pm - limited participants, so come early!

FREE: It's priceless!

Hosted by The Trusted Palate, 563 Upper King Street (one block down from Cannon Street and across from Super Bad)
Participants receive evaluation worksheets to process their calculated guess. Each sheet will be tallied and the Tuesday and Wednesday winners will be posted each Friday.

Each winner receives two bottles of wine!
For more info: WINEDINEWINE@comcast.net or 843.810.0088
~*Salute!*~

Beach Workout and Wine Tasting!

Prime Time Fitness
2120 Middle Street
Sullivan's Island, SC
843.810.0088

Sunday, December 2nd
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

$25 for PrimeTime Members / $35 for non-members!

The time is now and the holidays are fast approaching!

Hit the beach, to workout with Sullivan's Island fitness expert, Meredith Nelson, proprietor of PrimeTime Fitness, to calm your mind, work your body, cleanse your soul and keep you pumped through the holidays! After the endorphins kick in, and the workout ends, return to the PrimeTime Fitness Studio for a healthy holiday wine tasting!

The wine tasting consists of sparkling, white and red wines paired with artisan cheese, nuts and chocolate!
Social networking with healthy results! Invite your friends for a holiday fitness challenge, arrive in your workout clothes and be ready to hit the beach!

Wine door prize!
Space is limited, RSVP soon:  WINEDINEWINE@comcast.net or 843.810.0088

Babes on a Budget!

Victoria's Consignments
920 Houston Northcutt Blvd - Village Pointe Shopping Center
Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
843.810.0088

Friday, December 7th
12 noon - 3 p.m.
Free

For the sophisticated woman who enjoys fine wine and social networking while staying within her budget and schedule!
It's time to forget about life for a bit. As women, we need a beautiful calming place to escape!
Tell your friends in car pool to stop by before they pick up, tell your sister or Mum, or just call in sick to work and start your weekend early shopping and sipping!

Featuring two holiday wines, sliced baguette with extra virgin olive infused oil, and holiday biscotti!
RSVP toWINEDINEWINE@comcast.net or 843.810.0088

Wine Tasting
Sample wines from local distributors twice a week.
Call for details.

Mondays, Thursdays
5-7 p.m.
$5.

Avondale Wine and Cheese
813B Savannah Highway
Charleston (West Ashley)
(843) 769-5444.

In Good Tastings
Informal weekly wine event.

Fridays
5-7 p.m.
$1.

In Good Taste
1901 Ashley River Road
(West Ashley)
(843) 763-5597

Around the World Wine Tasting
Taste a selection of wines from around the globe.

Fridays
5-7 p.m.
$5

O'Hara & Flynn
160 E. Bay St.
(Downtown)
(843) 534-1916.

A Taste of France
Enjoy a five-course wine dinner exploring the culinary regions of France.
Call for reservations.

Last Monday of every month
$40/individual, $70/couple

www.cocoscafe.net.

Coco's Cafe
863 Houston Northcutt Blvd.
(Mt. Pleasant)
(843) 881-4949

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International Food and Wine Festival

Walt Disney World - Epcot Center

September 28th – November 11th

Wine Tasting, culinary demonstrations and some of the worlds finest chef’s makes a visit to the International Food & Wine Festival at Walt Disney World one not to be missed. Every year Epcot Center host the event allowing people from all over the world to explore and discover various world cuisine, spirits, wine and desserts in over 50 different countries around the globe in Epcot Centers World Showcase. Simply purchase an Epcot Center Theme Park Ticket and enjoy sampling the fine cuisine, wine and spirits from all over the world.

Temp yourself at each international marketplace with appetizer portions averaging from $2.00 - $4.00 and pair the flavor with recommended wine, beer or spirit samplings. Although there are over 50 countries represented, some of my personal favorites include; South Africa, New Zealand, Canada, Germany, Italy, France and Australia.

Special Exhibits found along the promenade, showcase native cuisines and offer demonstrations that give insight as well as taste.  One of my favorites is the Australian Walkabout, allowing you to discover Down Under. Purchase a walkabout passport and enjoy tastings of four major wine regions. Not only are the wines from the country, but you will also enjoy talking to the fascinating people that live there further educating you about their country. Make sure to also check out the American Wine Adventure featuring Napa Valley and New York Wine Regions, The Andes Mountain Wine Bar and the International Beers of the World Exhibit.  I would also suggest the Champagne and Wine Bar (another favorite of mine) were visitors can try different Champagnes or purchase one by the glass. It’s the perfect place to sit down, take a break and do some people watching while enjoying a good glass of Champagne.

The International Food & Wine Festival is not only about food and wine; it includes the, “Eat to the Beat Concert Series!” Give your taste buds a rest and groove to the sounds of your favorite musical acts live on stage. Entertainment includes; The Beach Boys, David Cassidy, Little Richard, The Four Tops, Village People, Expose and many more!

Epcot has also prepared sumptuous premium dining events hosted by some of the finest Chef’s & Wine connoisseurs in the world. Make sure to visit the International food & Wine Festival website to sign up for these spectacular and educational events. Space is limited and reservations are required.

This is not an event to miss!

Call your local travel agent or contact Walt Disney World Direct for more information.

Hotel Reservations: disneyworld.disney.go

International Food & Wine Festival: Click Here

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Fine Wine and Dining, Charleston Style

       Would you like to impress your friends with your extensive knowledge of fine wines?  Would you like to gain a little insight into the world of wines?  Then look no further then Charleston’s very own Laura Albert’s to educate and amaze you. 

      Located at 891 Island Park Drive, Daniel Island, SC, Laura Albert’s is sure to offer an experience that will wow your palate and your friends.   Their hours are Monday thru Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with lunch served daily from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

      So, now you know where and when to go, but you’re wondering about the why.  Whether you require a private wine tasting, wine classes or simply a wine dinner, you will find it here. 
Private wine tastings are available both on and off the premises. In fact, Laura Albert’s even provides wine glasses, information about the wines and a gourmet cheese tray all for $25 per person.  There is a minimum of 10 people required and you should expect to spend about three hours at the event. 

      There are also monthly wine classes offered which are usually held on the last Thursday of each month.  For $25 per person you will be treated to elaborate appetizers created by renowned Chef “Mama” Rose Durden and wines chosen to accompany them.  The wines chosen feature a specific region, variety or producer.  Reservations are required.

      Finally, for only $30 per month, Laura Albert’s offers an exclusive wine club whose members receive two bottles of wine each month, a carefully selected red and white, with tasting notes included.  There are several other perks to membership such as the monthly wine classes and invitations to private area wine tastings while visiting winemakers.

For directions and other details please see the website:
http://www.lauraalberts.com or call (843)881-4711 for reservations.

Rebecca Haydu-Jackson – Journalist
Gungho City

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The Perfect Wine

All wine drinkers want the same thing: the perfect glass of wine.  As drinking wine becomes more and more popular, great, innovative products keep appearing on store shelves to make that goal possible. 

One problem many of us face is storing wine after the bottle has been opened.  We’ve all tried the vacuum caps and other methods of open storage, but rarely maintain the quality, taste or integrity of the wine.  Finally, there is a solution to this problem.  ReServe (patent pending) is a product that claims to keep the wine’s taste almost exactly as it was before the bottle was opened.  The product uses Argon gas cartridges to slow the oxidation process and to create an airtight seal protecting the wine from other contaminants including unwelcome refrigerator odors.  ReServe is made up of three pieces: the Argon cartridge, the regulator and the adaptor. The product retails at about $149.95 and refill Argon cartridges may be purchased in packs of three for around $20.  Stores carrying ReServe in the U.S. include Williams Sonoma, Macy’s, Dean & Deluca, Chefs, and Sar La Table. 

More details may be found at www.wineinnovations.com.     

Another issue plaguing many wine lovers is achieving your wine’s perfect temperature.  The first of its kind, Nuvo Vino (patent pending), is an infrared wine thermometer tests the temperature of a glass of wine without actually touching it.  The product, a sleek, easy-to-read thermometer, is held approximately one inch above the wine in your glass and reads the temperature.  The Nuvo Vino is lightweight, barely larger than a standard ball point pen and guarantees the perfect temperature of your favorite wine.  This product retails at $49.95 and is available at www.nuvovino.com.  The site also offers an interactive serving temperature guide explaining the appropriate temperatures for nearly any variety of wine you could imagine. 




New products for improving your wine-drinking experience are invented and released almost every day.  Stay on top of new innovations by visiting your local vineyards and wineries.  Get to know some wine specialists, whether they are friends, colleagues or sommeliers.  Don’t be afraid to ask questions about wine; you’ll find that people love sharing what they know.  Finally, check out wine specialty shops in your area, or join a wine club, you are likely find some great help and ideas. 

Rebecca Haydu-Jackson - Journalist
Gungho City.com

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Wine Crash Course

Wine tasting can be considered an art unto itself.  When you truly wish to appreciate a good glass of wine, you realize that you cannot merely take a gulp and discern all that goes into making a glass of wine a memorable moment that highlights good taste among good friends.

For those of you who are new to the idea of wine tasting, you might be wondering what exactly entails this mysterious ritual.  For you, I give you a crash course in wine tasting.

When you are faced with a wine tasting, remember that you will use your senses of sight, smell, and taste to ascertain the differences between each glass.

First, when you look at a glass of wine, you will want to note its color.  The colors can vary far more than you might think.  Aged wine’s tend to show more oranges and browns, white’s will actually vary in color from water white to a golden yellow, and red’s can be as light as a pink hue or as dark as brick red.
Next, go ahead and take a sniff.  The aroma of the wine varies depending on the grape and how it was fermented.  You’ll probably get hints of smells both familiar and good like vanilla, but be forewarned, some aromas can be astringent and a bit hard to swallow.

Now you can tip the glass back and taste the wine.  Wines typically will have a bitter, sweet, or acidic taste to them.  Before swallowing, let the wine settle on your tongue for a moment to savor the flavors and how it feels in your mouth.  Depending on the way the wine was made, you will feel many different sensations along with the flavor, ranging from sweet to fizz to a stringent taste that makes you want to pucker your lips.  Usually, the winemaker is trying for a smooth overall balance.

Now by no means is the above meant to be an extensive lesson to wine tasting.  There are all sorts of other details that can go into a tasting ranging from types of glasses used, tilting the glass, swirling it to unlock aromas and tastes, the list can be quite extensive.  But the above should give you the idea.
In the end, just remember to enjoy yourself, enjoy the atmosphere and the company, and you’ll enjoy the wine even more.

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