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Title: Wine Dinner Featuring Scott Woodward, Owner of Appellation Wine Company
Location: La Merenda 125 E. National Ave. Milwaukee. WI
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Description: Join us for a wine dinner featuring Scott Woodward, owner of Appellation Wine Company

Scott\’s family were part owners of the Chalone Winery and currently own and operate Woodward-Graff Wines. Scott is also the proprietor of Appellation Wine Company, a group working exclusively with small production, family-owned wineries. Such wineries include Bailyana, Pariaso, Graff Family Estates, and Tangent. Scott\’s knowledge of Californian wine history enthralls everyone who gets a chance to hear him speak.

Menu to be determined

Date: Thursday, July 15th
Time: 7pm
Cost: $55 including tax & tip

Contact La Merenda at 414-389-0125
Reservations are required
Start Time: 19:00
Date: 2010-07-15

In other news …..

Helloooooo Spring! When I think of spring one of the first things that jump out at me is “Fresh Halibut is now available!”  Immediately after I start my wine shopping list to fill my cellar with the fresh new vintage whites and (Yes!) rosés that I can enjoy.

Think out of the box and look for Albarino from Spain, Viognier from California and the crisp whites from southern Italy. So many amazing whits can be found from all over the world. When you are tempted to

Professional Wine Consultants Toni Johnson will be sitting the Master Sommelier exam in August of 2010. If she passes she will become the first Master Sommelier in Wisconsin and one of only 16 women in the US to hold this prestigious title. I will be blogging on the process of studying for this exam on our website Professional Wine Consultants or follow me on Twitter

Cheers,

Nate Norfolk and Toni Johnson

Dream Dance Sommelier Smackdown Dinner

Monday April 19 and Tuesday April 20th, 2010

Time: Arrival 5:30, seating at 6:00

Location: Dream Dance Steak 1721 West Canal Street • Milwaukee WI 53233

Cost: $50 plus tax and gratuity

Description: Advanced Sommelier Toni Johnson and Certified Sommelier David Harrell will each pair a wine with three courses created by Chef Jason Gorman. Guests will then vote on which wines paired best with the course. Fantastic wines and delicious meal, this is one event not to miss.

THE MENU:

First Course

Fresh bacon and mushroom hand dipped ricotta blintzes with Port Cipollini jam.

Wine pairing ~  Gruet NV Sparkling Rose of Pinot Noir, New Mexico

Second Course

Loup de Mer or Mediterranean Sea Bass with white shrimp golabki and a preserved lemon sauce.

Wine pairing ~ 2008 Four Graces Pinot Gris, Dundee Hills, Oregon

Warm potato lefse with seasonal fruits with a Grand Marnier caramel sauce.
Wine pairing ~  R.L. Buller & Son Premium Fine Muscat, Rutherglen, Victoria

Seating is limited so reservations are recommended.

Please call 414-847-7883

Title: Dream Dance Sommelier Showdown Dinner
Location: Dream Dance Steak 1721 WEST CANAL STREET • MILWAUKEE, WI 53233
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Description: Certified Sommeliers Nate Norfolk and Kim Fischer will each pair a wine with three courses. Diners vote on what the best pairing is. You get a five course meal and six wines for only $50.

THE MENU:

Amuse

Beef tar tar, truffle aioli

First Course

Sea Scallop, wild mushroom risotto, lemon butter sauce

Second Course

Braised Pork, Root vegetable 2 ways, brussels sprout puree

Third Course

Grass-Fed Beef, herb potato puree, Madeira sauce

Petite Fours

Reservations recommended.
Please call 414-847-7883

Cost: $50 plus gratuity
Start Time: 18:00
Date: 2010-01-25

Title: Free Saturday Wine Tasting
Location: Downer Wine and Spirits 2638 N. Downer Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53211
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Description: Another completely free wine tasting. Nate will be pouring three of his favorite wines under $20:
Gruet Blanc de Noir (a sparlking wine from New Mexico)

Yalumba \”The Scribbler\” Cabernet-Shiraz (blend from the Barossa Valley in Australia)

Plungerhead Lodi Zinfandel (despite the ridiculous name this is a great everyday red)

414.332.0880
Start Time: 16:00
Date: 2009-12-19
End Time: 18:00

Title: Free Holiday Wine & Beer Tasting
Location: Blatz Market and Liquor 1121 N Broadway Milwaukee WI 53202
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Description: For all you last minute shoppers and wine lovers, here is your chance to to get a gift that will make time spent with loved ones even better. There will bubbles just in time for new years and new wine features, including Cotes du Rhones form the fabulous 2007 vintage and a wine spectator top 100 rated Riesling that will bring cheer to any meal.

Contact:
414-277-0777

Email: nate@wineproevents.com
Start Time: 18:00
Date: 2009-12-16
End Time: 20:00

Title: Gruet Winery Dinner
Location: La Merenda Restuarant 125 E. National Avenue
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Description: Come celebrate the month of our independence with one of America\’s greatest sparkling wine producers, Gruet. The Gruet family hails from the Champagne region of France, and for the last twenty years they\’ve been making methode champenoise sparkling wines from their own 4300 foot elevation vineyards in New Mexico. Chef Peter Sandroni and Certified Sommelier Nate Norfolk guarantee to show everyone why bubbles can go with just about anything. In the tradition of all our wine dinners, this will be adventurous, educational, and delicious!

$55 including tax and gratuity.
Start Time: 19:00
Date: 2009-07-15

Title: Indulge NYGI Tuesday Tastings. Now you get it: Sparkling Wines
Location: Indulge Wine Room 708 N. Milwaukee Street Milwaukee WI 53202
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Description: Bubbles are made in practically every country in the world. Why, because they are the quintisential celebration wines and so much fun to drink! They also pair remarkebly with many foods you might not think would match. Potato chips and pizza? Explore sparklers from around the world with Master Sommelier candidate Toni Johnson.

Cost: $20.00 per person

Call ahead for reservations:
414-390-9463
Start Time: 5:30
Date: December 1st, 2009

Title: Indulge NYGI Tuesday Tastings. Now you get it: Fortified Wines
Location: Indulge Wine Room 708 N. Milwaukee Street Milwaukee WI 53202
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Description: Port, Sherry, Banuyls, Muscat Beaumes de Venise, Pineau des Charentes, Madeira and Marsala. What are these and how did they come to be? Explore fortified wines from Portugal to Sicily with Master Sommelier candidate Toni Johnson.

Cost: $20.00 per person

Call ahead for reservations:
414-390-9463
Start Time: 5:30
Date: November 3rd, 2009

Title: Indulge NYGI Tuesday Tastings. Now you get it: Delicious Fall Wines
Location: Indulge Wine Room 708 N. Milwaukee Street Milwaukee WI 53202
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Description: The wines of Fall are some of my favorites from Marsanne and Roussanne from France to Gruner Veltliners from Austria. They are fabulous food wine also. Explore Fall wines from around the world with Master Sommelier candidate Toni Johnson

Cost: $20.00

Call ahead for reservations:
414-390-9463
Start Time: 5:30
Date: October 6th, 2009

Title: Indulge NYGI Tuesday Tastings. Now you get it: Cabernet Sauvignon
Location: Indulge Wine Room 708 N. Milwaukee Street Milwaukee WI 53202
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Description: Going into a wine store or looking at a wine list, you will find Cabernet Sauvignon from $30.00 to $300.00. Are they more from France that in California, or is it just the opposite. Explore the various wine making styles of Cabernet Sauvignon with Master Sommelier candidate Toni Johnson.

Cost: $20.00 per person

Call ahead for reservations:
414-390-9463
Start Time: 5:30
Date: September 1st, 2009