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First Friday Tasting-Wine World-Sept. 3

First Friday Tasting-Wine World-Sept. 3

Event: It’s First Friday again. As usual a great selection of 6 wines were presented. Word must be getting around about how much fun these tastings are because the shop was packed with happy, sipping folks.
The wines were terrific, and it turned out to be a special occasion. It was Sally and Dick Benjamin’s 49th [...]

Wine Tasting Group Has Fun With Italian Wines

Wine Tasting Group Has Fun With Italian Wines

What: WOW (Women Only Wine) discovered several good wines at an Italian wine tasting Wednesday night.
They laughed and joked their way through seven different wines, six of which were from Italy and one of which was made in California using an Italian grape.
The food followed an Italian theme as well, highlighted by a wonderful seafood [...]

In Shop Tasting-Ninth Street-Monday, Aug. 30

In Shop Tasting-Ninth Street-Monday, Aug. 30

Event: Time for an In-Shop Tasting. Donna got the week off to a good start with a Monday afternoon tasting. Many people stopped by to sample one of the many good wines that were opened, or to nibble on the great array of food. What a great way to start the week.
Where: Ninth Street [...]

Château Èlan Vineyard Fest!-Sunday, Aug. 29

Château Èlan Vineyard Fest!-Sunday, Aug. 29

Fifty adventurous tasters took advantage of Vineyard Wine Market’s tour bus to Château Èlan’s 14th Annual Wine Fest held Sunday. One thousand were on hand to sample wines from around the world and from across the state.
Leaving Evans at 10am the 50 tasters arrived in time for the 1PM start, complete with live entertainment, food, [...]

Lots of Fun at Augusta Prep Community Dinner

Lots of Fun at Augusta Prep Community Dinner

What: Wine often is used to celebrate special events. This weekend 24 people gathered at the home of Scott and Maribeth Burns to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Augusta Preparatory Day School. It was one of seven community dinners for the Prep community that kicked off the 50th anniversary celebration. Each dinner had a different [...]

Weekend Tasting-Vineyard-Aug. 27-28

Weekend Tasting-Vineyard-Aug. 27-28

Event: There was an abundance of wines to learn about this weekend. And food prepared by Events 20/20 just made it that much better.
Where: Vineyard Wine Market (map), 4414 Evans to Lock Road, Evans, GA. (706) 922-9463
When: Friday, August 27, 2010, 4:30-6:30pm, Saturday, August 28, 2010 1-6pm
Cost: Price determined by flight [...]

Blind Tasting Competition-Casa Blanca-Aug. 23

Blind Tasting Competition-Casa Blanca-Aug. 23

Event: Sometimes tasting out of a brown bag is a good thing.
It was time to trust your eyes, nose and palate Monday night as 15 tasters enjoyed a blind tasting competition at Casa Blanca on Broad Street. Fourteen wines were safely concealed in brown paper bags as they were served over a 2 hour [...]

Weekend Tasting-Vineyard-Aug. 20-21

Weekend Tasting-Vineyard-Aug. 20-21

Event: Roger says “Molly Dooker Has Hit the State! Very Limited & will Sell Out Fast! Events 20/20 with Mike Smith & Causy Vielle to Cater on Saturday!” Events 20/20 brought a great line up of foods including a seafood sausage that everyone loved.
Every year these gems come in fast and leave just [...]

Third Thursday Tasting-Wine World-Aug. 19th

Third Thursday Tasting-Wine World-Aug. 19th

Event: As usual a great selection of 6 wines was presented. The wines were distinctive, with some unusual selections. All the prices were easy on the pocketbook, and a couple were really bargain basement.
The buy of the night was a Spanish Monastrell for only $7.99. It was smooth and silky, with old-vine character at a [...]

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