Friday, May 18, 2012

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Class Explores Wine in the Movies

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Wine and culture seem to go hand in hand. Many  movies feature wine as key plot elements or scene builders.  A Taste of Wine is hosting a 4 course series of wine tastings, beginning May 4th,  that will focus on wine being poured in the movies.  Lead by fine wine specialist, Laruen Wiethe of Cutting… (continue…)

Downtown Restaurant Hosts Spring Wine Dinner

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In a building that one housed a downtown grocery store,  Benham’s Restaurant has been operating a restaurant on Warren Avenue since the 1970′s.  On Thurs, March 24th they will host a wine dinner featuring wine and food pairings with special guest expert Michael Freeman of Wine Trends. The five course dinner, which starts at 6:30… (continue…)

Cars & Cabernet

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The Board of Trustees of The Epilepsy Foundation of Western Ohio is pleased to invite you to their Wine Tasting event. The Epilepsy Foundation in partnership with Mr. John Dixon, owner of the Taj Ma Garaj, hopes to bring awareness, education and support to people living with the uncertainty of seizures.  You will enjoy a… (continue…)

Ever Thought About Being A Wine Critic?

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Well here’s your chance to take a class that will teach you everything you need to know.  A Taste of Wine in downtown Miamisburg is offering a 4 week class starting Jan 11th.  The class will be taught by wine expert Lauren Wiethe of Cutting Edge Selections.  You’ll learn the qualities a wine critic looks… (continue…)

Finding Wines to Pair With Your Turkey

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Thanksgiving- it’s a time to celebrate with friends and family, yet at this time of year you often hear people asking what wine pairs well with Turkey? If you’ve been asked to bring the wine or have people coming to your house for holiday dinner, no need to stress about what to serve. The good… (continue…)

Drink Pink! Support National Breast Cancer Awareness Month with “Stoli Bombshell”

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Behold the 99-calorie “Stoli Bombshell.” Beneath its beautiful exterior, it packs a mighty good punch…against breast cancer.   For the 25th Anniversary of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar at The Greene  will donate 100% of the sale of each Stoli Bombshell to support the Avon Foundation for Women Breast Cancer… (continue…)

Fall Equinox features 30 Wines under $30

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This Wednesday, Sept 22nd Coco’s Bistro will host  another of it’s 30 under 30 wine tastings. Featuring West Coast wines the Fall Equinox Tasting allows guests to choose  6-8 to sample 30 wines offered for only $30.They will also be serving light appetizers along with the tasting from their new fall appetizer menu that’s going… (continue…)

Vino Al Fresco- New Wine Patio Opens

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Rumbleseat Wines opened on Far Hills Avenue in Kettering last summer.  Now, nearly a year later, on Wed, July 7th the long awaited patio grand opening is scheduled.  To celebrate the occasion Chris Holloway, Rumbleseat’s Director du Vin has shared they’ll be pouring 99 cent tastings from their featured wine list. If Holloway looks familiar… (continue…)

Carvers to host Toasted Head Wine Dinner

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From a winery tucked away in the Dunnigan Hills of Yolo County, they set out to spread the word of toasted barrels and their distinctive influence on wine.  Toasted Head is named for the age-old practice of toasting barrel heads and staves that imparts a mellow, toasted flavor to barrel-aged wines. On Tuesday, June 15th… (continue…)

Dayton Wine Fest- same wines, new location!

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For years the 2nd Street Market played home to this uniquely Ohio made Wine event, but after losing National City as a sponsor, the fest skipped 2009 and for 2010 has found a new home at the Boonshoft  Museum of Discorery.  The event takes place Friday, June 4, 4-9pm and Saturday, June 5, 2-9 pm.… (continue…)