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ChocoVine
28 July 2010
Too hot for desert? Janice has the Answer.
Hot Summer Therapy!
Calling all Chocoholics! Endorphin Firecracker!
Your Gluten Free Request is here.
This is a GREAT start anyway.
ChocoVine is a fine French Cabernet subtly combined with a rich dark chocolate from Holland, paired together to create a decadent, silky smooth drink. It can be served on the rocks or as the main ingredient to an array of sinful cocktails.
Bring your ladyfriends, we have the cure!
Celebrate Ice Cream Month with dairy tour
20 July 2010
Celebrate National Ice Cream Month with Superstition Farm and its cows. The farm is hosting dairy tours, hayrides and visits to its petting zoo on $5 Days in July. The fee includes an ice cream treat from Udder Delights, the farm’s Gilbert dessert boutique that uses fresh dairy ingredients from Superstition’s herd.
Tour a working dairy 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (and again July 27-28) at Superstition Farm, 3440 S. Hawes Road, Mesa. $5 per person. (602) 432 6865 or www.superstition farmtours.com.
'Cezanne and American Modernism' at Phoenix Art Museum
28 June 2010
When: July 1-Sept. 26.
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; noon-5 p.m. Sundays; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesdays; and 6-10 p.m.
First Fridays. Special hours: Noon-5 p.m. next Sunday, July 4, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 5.
Where: Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N. Central Ave.
Admission: $10, $8 for seniors and students, $4 for ages 6-17, free for children 5 and younger.
Details: 602-257-1222, phxart.org.
Arizona Trade Exchange
20 June 2010
We No Longer accept Arizona Trade Exchange vouchers.
Julio Iglesias
14 June 2010
Alert your nana, because her favorite singer is in town. In the Anglo market, Iglesias is best known for the pop pap of "To All the Girls I've Loved Before." However, Spanish-speaking audiences have a long history with the crooner, thanks to playfully sensual tunes like "Hey," "Abrazame" and "A Veces Tu, a Veces Yo."
Details: 8 p.m. Friday, June 18. Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler. $60-$125. 877-840-0457, wingilariver.com.
2007 Chateau d'Og Cabernet Sauvignon
11 June 2010
Brenda's Winemaking Cabernet Sauvignon is KING.
Some of the greatest wines of the world are produced from Cabernet Sauvignon; none more renowned than the red wines from Bordeaux, France. Impressive houses (“chateaux”) honor these prestigious wines from a region where tradition reigns supreme. 2007 represents our first vintage of a Dog Series Cabernet Sauvignon. Brenda loves the “bigness” of well made Cabernet Sauvignon. Bold flavors of currents, berries, chocolate and spice. Ample tannins that provide structure and complexity. What’s not to like? Our only issues are that we are the antithesis of traditional, we don’t own a fancy “chateau” winery and we definitely enjoy having a bit more “dog” fun with our wine labels. Thus was born our Chateau d’Og Cabernet Sauvignon, pronounced in your best faux French accent… shă-tō dē-ôg kăb-әr-nā sō-vēn-gôn.
Spring Concerts in the Park
2 June 2010
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Rhythm FX 7-9pm
Freestone Park AmphitheatreRhythm FX is an energetic, crowd pleasing dance band that presents a resourceful mix of music. From animated dance grooves, high-energy rock, top 40, disco, funk to smooth, sophisticated standards the band creates exciting music for audiences to enjoy.
After the show come in for a glass of wine, iced coffee drinks and dessert.
Wine tasting with Classico Fine Wines
28 May 2010
Saturday, May 29th at the Olive Mill from 11:00am to 2:00pm for a Classico Fine Wines Wine Tasting Event. Classico Fine Wines and Spirits “Where old world wines meet new world wines” . Classico offers wines from around the world…France, Italy, South Africa, California, and Spain just to name a few. Live music with Sarah Davis.
The Olive Mill
25062 S. Meridian Road
Queen Creek, AZ 85242[Map]
Schnepf Farms peach festival 2010
20 May 2010
Celebrate all things peach at this annual festival. Activities include a peach-pit toss, a peach-pie-eating contest, peachy gunny-sack races and a celebrity chef demonstration. Peruse and purchase different food items at the farmers market. This event runs May 22, 23.
New Wine Arrivals
2 April 2010
Mark West 2005 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
Tasting Notes - Ruby colored pinot that’s so deep you can barely see through it. Aromas of cranberry, fleshy nectarine, plum, strawberries, cinnamon and nutmeg. Silky jam flavors of strawberries, juicy ripe cherries, and plum coat the tongue. Plenty of length and a lively acid balance.
Mark West 2005 Russian River Valley Chardonnay
Grapes for this wine were carefully stored and then gently pressed to preserve natural fruit aromas and flavors during fermentation. The wine was aged sur lies in French oak for approximately 14 months to impart rich notes and round out the texture of the wine. Concentrated aromas of crisp apple, ripe pears, and dried apricots intermingle with oak notes of caramel and vanilla. Both by the glass >$10 Great values.
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