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E- News from the Balistreri Tasting Room                                 July 2009
Greetings! ,  Patio
 
Summer is in full swing here at the winery and we invite you to share in the festivities! 
 
This Saturday morning Executive Chef Elise Wiggins of Panzano's will be conducting her monthly Cooking Class here at the winery!  We're so pleased to have her back here for anther event. Her dishes are always amazing and this class is sure to be a real treat.  Please scroll down for the details.
 
 July is Cherry season! and it's time to make Cherry Wine, but before we crush them all for wine we're celebrating by making Cherry pies in the pizza oven for the first time. Stop in this Saturday or Sunday for some Wine and some Pie. 
 
Also, we will be heading up to a Pastry/coffee/wine shop called A Grande Finale Patisserie in Lafayette  for a dessert and wine pairing on Wed. July 15th and, on Thursday July 23rd CASA of Broomfield and Adams Counties will holding their annual Indulge event here at the winery.
 
 And then don't forget to save the date and purchase your tickets for the annual KUVO signature event here at the winery. It's Blues at the Vineyard August 8th featuring Sam Mayfield. 
 
Please scroll down for more information about all of these events and check out our website event page as well, for even more events and festivals!
in this issue
Cooking Class at the Winery
Cherry Pies on the Patio
Dessert and Wine Pairing
Indulge for CASA
Blues Party at the Vineyard
Monthly Winner!
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Cooking Class at the Winery with 
Panzano's Executive Chef Elise Wiggins
This Saturday July 11th, 2009 Patio
 
Join Executive Chef Elise Wiggins of Panzano's for an interactive cooking class at the Winery! Learn how to cook Lamb thee ways: Carpaccio, Lamb Polpettes, and Grilled Chops then enjoy with Balistreri Wine, all served Tuscan Style near the pizza oven.
 
Date: Saturday July 11th 
Time: 10:30 am 
Location: Balistreri Vineyards
1946 E. 66th Ave.
Denver, Co 80229
Tickets: $55 per person
Tickets include: Cooking Class, Wine and Culinary Delights served Tuscan Style! 
 
Purchase Tickets
More Information:
Call Balistreri Vineyards at 303-287-5156

Cherry Pies on the Patio!
This Weekend July 11th & 12th, 2009
 
It's Cherry Wine Season! And to celebrate, this weekend we are cooking homemade cherry pies in the woodfired oven. Enjoy a slice on the Patio with some chilled cherry wine or take a pie home!

Dates: Saturday & Sunday July 11th & 12th, 2009
Time: Noon - 5:00 PM 
Location: Balistreri Vineyards Patio
1946 E. 66th Ave.
Denver, CO 80229
Cost: $10 for a whole pie or $2 for a slice
 
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Dessert and Wine Pairing

Wednesday July 15th, 2009
 

If you're up North be sure to check out A Grade Finale Patisserie located in Lafayette. It's a great pastry shop with coffees, teas, and more, & they serve Balistreri Wine. They're hosting a Dessert and Wine Pairing evening, filled with decadent desserts and Balistreri Wine!
 
Menu includes: Chocolate Mocha Brownie Mousse Pastries paired with 2007 Little Feet Merlot~~Linzertorte paired with 2006 Colorado Chardonnay~~ Tropical Rum Ball paired with Balistreri Port~~ Lemon Tartlets paired with Colorado Cherry Wine
 
wine & dessertDate: Wednesday July 15th, 2009
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: A Grande Finale Patisserie
489 N. Hwy 287 Suite 100
Lafayette, CO 80026
(Near Highway 287 and Boulder Road)
Tickets: $15 per person
Indulge for CASA at Balistreri Vineyards
Thursday July 23rd, 2009
 
Join us once again, for the Annual CASA Live & Silent Auctions. Balistreri will be pouring 15 of their premium wines to taste. Hors d'oeuvres and chocolate decadent desserts will also be served. 
 
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Adams County and Broomfield Counties is a volunteer-based non-profit organizating that trains and supervises community volunteers to represent the best interests of our most vulnerable citizens - child victims of abuse and neglet.
 
Indulge for Casa              Date: Thursday July 23, 2009
              Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm 
              Location:  Balistreri Vineyards
              1946 E 66th Ave., Denver, CO 80229
              Tickets: $55 per person or 2 Tickets for $100
              More info: Call Balistreri Vineyards at 303-287-5156
              Purchase tickets: Call 303.654.3378 or
click here
              (please note in the comment section that you are
                purchasing tickets for the Indulge event).
 

 
 
*Don't forget to buy a Raffle Ticket for a chance to win a TRAFALGAR European Trip for two. $25 per Raffle Ticket or $100 for 5 Tickets

Blues Party at the Vineyard

Saturday August 8th, 2009 
 

Join us a again this year as we co-host the Fourth Annual Blues Party at the Vineyard with Denver's most popular jazz station,89.3 KUVO for it's annual signature fundraiser.

Sam Mayfield Blues Revue and special guests will be playing down home, soulful blues for your dancing and listening enjoyment.

Support your favorite public radio station jazz89Kuvo by purchasing special label Wines by winemaker John Balistreri.

We will be unveiling the 2009 KUVO Signature Wines with great food served up by The Pine Catering, Gumbo's, Dazzle Restaurant, Dream Dinners Wash Park, Brother's BBQ, and D's Daily Dish.
 
blues at the Vineyard 

Date: Saturday August 8th, 2009
Time:  6:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: Balistreri Vineyards 1936 E. 66th Ave. Denver CO 80229
Tickets: $55 per person, $99 for two, $2,500 corporate table for 10
More info: Call 303.480.9272 ext. 13
Purchase Tickets: KUVO

E-Mail List Winners


Congratulations!
to :

Jerri of Colorado Springs, our June "Bottle of Wine" winner. 
 
 We like to keep our customers and future customers informed. Please tell family and friends to join the Balistreri mailing list at www.balistreriwine.com/contact.html contact page. They will automatically be entered in our monthly drawing to win a bottle of Balistreri Wine.
 

 
 
 

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Balistreri Vineyards
1946 E 66th Ave
Denver CO 80229

Telephone: 303 287 5156
Fax: 303 287 0045