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Thursday Night!
SOCIAL!
We always have a great time when these guys are in town!
This week we are kicking off the weekend a little early!
We decided to Wine'd Down on Thursday with T&A.
Tracey and Alan have a large repertoire of music scanning from the 60's right up to modern day. They are very energetic and fun to be around. Come on out and hear for yourself!
Check out the myspace sites!
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Advanced Notice
Southern Living Magazine
October 17th
Hey! Pay attention to this. We are advertising it a week in advance...so make plans now.
Virginia named Top 5 Wine Regions in the World by Travel & Leisure Magazine!!!"
Greetings Lovers of the Grape, Mark your calendars and plan to join the ladies of Black Slip Wines
( www.blackslipwines.com) for our premier wine tasting event for the Birmingham area!
With joy for wine lovers and ourselves, Blackslip Wines, Inc. will be introducing Birmingham Alabama to some of the most luscious and extraordinary Virginia wines we have ever tasted.
This complimentary wine tasting will be held on Wednesday, October 17, from 6:00 PM-7:30 PM at Wine'd Down ( www.wineddown.com) located in the Patton Creek shopping center adjacent to the Riverchase Galleria in Hoover.
Many thanks to Rhonda & Thomas Bonds of Wine'd Down for hosting this first time showcasing of Virginia wines in Birmingham!
Virginia is poised to become the next "hot" American wine region and several of the wines being produced in the piedmont region of Virginia are reminiscent of classic European wine making. The boutique wineries of Virginia are producing wines that are in perfect harmony with the terrior of the state. Cab Franc, Nebbiolo, Sparkling Viognier, Petite Manseng, Riesling and a Meritage are all outstanding varietals that we think you will find intriguing and refreshingly new to your palate.
The ladies of Black Slip recently returned from a trip to the Burgundy region of France and the Piedmont of Italy and will be on hand to share their knowledge of the connections between the old world of wine making and the new.
Join us in tasting wines from the most innovative and expressive wineries in the state: Barboursville, Horton and Jefferson. Every sip of Virginia wine is a taste of history and elegance that harkens back to the vines Thomas Jefferson brought to America, over two hundred and thirty years ago. Black Slip Wines can't wait to share them with you!"
Southern Living Magazine wants to showcase this company so lets mark our calanders and give these ladies a Warm Alabama Welcome! | |
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180 Main Street
Suite 212
Hoover, Alabama 35244
8:00AM-5:00PM
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Greetings!
 Fall is in the air, and football is on everyone's mind. So to celebrate, we have "The Quarterback" listed at $20 while supplies last.
We have two great tastings lined up for you this week.
Wednesday night we have several new wines for you to try and Friday night we are going to compare the same wines from different regions.
Don't miss out on any of the fun!
BTW, the picture of the hat is actually taken in an an ancient wine bar in...Pompeii.
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 Wednesday Wine Tasting
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Santa Rita 120 Chardonnay
Chilean Value Brand of the year!
Strong aromas of ripe tropical fruit, green apples and orange peel. On the palate, it is fresh and sweet; medium-bodied, juicy and refreshing. Enjoy with fish, shellfish or white meats.
Esperanza Verdejo-Viura
Comprised of equal parts of the two varietals. Medium straw-colored, it boasts an attractive nose of minerals, fresh herbs and melons. It has a nice supple texture, this nicely balanced wine is surprisingly concentrated for its humble price. This is an excellent value. 88 points
Quarterback Red
The Wine Advocate A proprietary blend of equal parts Shiraz, Grenache, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2004 Quarterback spent 12 months in a combination of American and French oak. It offers a dense ruby/purple color along with terrific fruit intensity, excellent purity, and notions of licorice, pain grille, and spice box. Plump and opulent, it is best consumed during its first 6-7 years of life. Score: 91. -Robert Parker, October 2005.
Bestue
50% Cabernet, 50% Tempranillo aged 7 months in French and American oak. It has a purple color with a nose of earth tones and black currant. The fruit is ripe and the tannins, wood and acidity nicely intergrated. 87 Points
Zumaya Tempranillo
This wonderful wine is aged for two months in American oak, but any oak influene is totally covered by the abundant black currant aromas and flavors. This medium to full bodied wine has nearly opulent, concentrated for its humble price. This is an excellent value. 88 points. |
 Friday Wine Tasting
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Domaine Provenquiere Chardonnay
Made in the heart of the Languedoc France using sustainable methods. 100% de-stemmed, cold fermented in temperature-controlled tanks to extract the purest and freshest fruit. A beautiful example of Old-world style.
Angeline Chardonnay
Produced in the Russian River Valley, within Sonoma County California, which is known for its coastal influence. A pure and vibrant Chardonnay, with flavors of pineapple and crisp apple, balanced by hints of creamy oak.
Heron Pinot Noir
Laely Heron created this wine using vineyards in Limoux, France giving it delicate spice, exotic aromas with
strawberries, sandalwood and vanilla. Remarkably elegant and complex Pinot Noir for the price.
Parducci Pinot Noir
Produced from grapes grown in Anderson Valley, renowned for its fragrant, supple Pinots, this bottling exhibits aromas of strawberry and raspberry fruit with hints of mint, spice, wild herbs and tea-leaf.
Echelon Cabernet
This Central Coast wine reveals ripe cherry fruit aromas and bright berry flavors with a hint of cola. On the palate, the wine shows firm but soft tannins and a slightly oaky finish.
Chateau Parenchere Bordeaux
This primarily Cabernet Sauvignon blend is pleasant and typically Bordeaux on the nose offering cedar and a floral hint of roses over black fruit. Well-balanced flavors, simple fruit and tart acidity, with substantial tannins beneath.
Domaine Provenquiere Chardonnay
Made in the heart of the Languedoc France using sustainable methods. 100% de-stemmed, cold fermented in temperature-controlled tanks to extract the purest and freshest fruit. A beautiful example of Old-world style.
Angeline Chardonnay
Produced in the Russian River Valley, within Sonoma County California, which is known for its coastal influence. A pure and vibrant Chardonnay, with flavors of pineapple and crisp apple, balanced by hints of creamy oak.
Heron Pinot Noir
Laely Heron created this wine using vineyards in Limoux, France giving it delicate spice, exotic aromas with
strawberries, sandalwood and vanilla. Remarkably elegant and complex Pinot Noir for the price.
Parducci Pinot Noir Produced from grapes grown in Anderson Valley, renowned for its fragrant, supple Pinots, this bottling exhibits aromas of
strawberry and raspberry fruit with hints of mint, spice, wild herbs and tea-leaf.
Echelon Cabernet
This Central Coast wine reveals ripe cherry fruit aromas and bright berry flavors with a hint of cola. On the palate, the wine shows firm but soft tannins and a slightly oaky finish.
Chateau Parenchere Bordeaux
This primarily Cabernet Sauvignon blend is pleasant and typically Bordeaux on the nose offering cedar and a floral hint of roses over black fruit. Well-balanced flavors, simple fruit and tart acidity, with substantial tannins beneath.
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 Wait 5
Friday Night
7:30pm - Until
We are very excited to have Wait 5 back this week! They are new on the Birmingham scene and really making a way for themselves! They are Birmingham's version of Fletwood Mac! They also do a little of this and a little of that. Their motto is: "If you don't like this song, wait 5 minutes."
DO NOT miss this group!
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