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Merry Christmas from Wine'd Down
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Greetings!
I know this e-mail is late; however, I have an excuse. I can't think of it right now...but i do. Anyway, this has been our busiest month ever (I'm so busy that I'm not really the one typing this...Thank goodness for secretary-husbands). We have a wonderful week planned. We start with cool Jazz and a champagne tasting on Wednesday and then have our annual sparkling/champagne tasting on Friday.
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Wednesday Night
Jazz with William (Spider) Barnes and a Special Wine Tasting
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Guitarist William Barnes will be presenting a series of jazz duo concerts at Wine'd Down for the Wednesday night wine tastings for the next several months. Barnes is a composer, producer, and performer who combines deep American roots sensibilities with 21st century influences into his own unique blend of modern, soulful pop-art music. He has been working in the Southeastern music scene since the age of 13 and established himself as a powerful soloist, an in-demand working musician by the time he reached high school. While performing as a sideman for many artists, he also gained popularity with his own group, Far South Movement in the early 1990's. In an effort to broaden his musical vocabulary and abilities, he went on to study music technology, composition, and jazz guitar/theory at several music schools including Boston's Berklee College of Music. After spending time on the east coast and absorbing the sounds of some of the region's most innovative artists, Barnes soon returned home with a fresh ear to help spread word of the vibrant music scene in Alabama, and to this end he formed the production and development company SouthWord Entertainment in 2003. The past few years have found William reemerging with a slew of new projects and a reawakened sense of artistic confidence and musical urgency, and he remains an in-demand fixture in regional bands, studios, theaters, and
churches. Barnes is currently freelancing full time, teaching, and hanging out with his wife Alison. With an upcoming tour to Ireland and the long-awaited release of his debut record, 2008 promises to be another busy year for the musician, and he's excited to start it off at Wine'd Down.
William enjoys playing live Jazz whenever possible and is greatly looking forward to this series of performances at what he calls, "Birmingham's Best Wine Bar."
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Friday Night
Annual Sparkling Wine Tasting
Codorniu Brut Cava:
Codorníu is one of the world's oldest family enterprises. This cava was christened 'Original' as it is made from the same blend of grapes used the creator of Codorníu Cavas in 1872. Reserve wine adds depth and flavour to this crisp cava, made from the classic cava grapes; Parellada, Macabeo and Xarel·lo.
Codorniu Rose:
Spain's first rosé cava made entirely from the stylish pinot noir grape, reflecting the spirit of Codorníu; a combination of pure elegance and innovation. This brut cava offers a wide range of woodland fruit characters and a crisp citrus finish that gives it notable personality.
Riondo Prosecco:
This effusively fruity, light-bodied offering offers terrific floral notes, persistent effervescence, and a clean, delicate finish. There is not much body or weight in this crystal clean, pure, sparkling white. It is an ideal aperitif to enjoy over the next year. It is an amazing Prosecco. 90 points Robert Parker.
Duval-Leroy Champagne Brut NV (WS93)
Grape varieties : 75 % Pinot Noir - 25% Chardonnay A big, full-bodied bubbly, featuring graphite, toast, lemon and nut aromas and flavors. Balanced with an assertive finish. #41st in the 2006 "TOP 100 Wine Spectator
Duval-Leroy Champagne Leroy Neiman "Paris" NV (WS91)
Grape varieties : 40 % Chardonnay - 60% Pinot Noir Golden straw-yellow color with abundant mousse, delicate fine bubbles, beautiful cordon. Aromas of powerful and elegant fresh fruits, white flowers, honeysuckle and hazelnut aromas. Well-balanced,full-flavoured and fresh, with a rich, elegant and silky long finish.
Duval-Leroy Champagne Brut Rose, NV (WS91
Grape varieties : 100 % Pinot Noir Salmon pink in color with many light bubbles. Aromas of delicate red fruits. The taste is supple, round and well structured. Perfect as an aperitif, with sushi or with mildly sweet fruit desserts.
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Jazz on Wednesday, Champagne on Friday. Come join us "where everybody knows your name".
Sincerely,
Rhonda Bonds
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