Archive for June, 2009

Gruet Winery Dinner

Saturday, June 6th, 2009

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

Indulge NYGI Tuesday Tastings. Now you get it: Sparkling Wines

Monday, June 1st, 2009

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

Indulge NYGI Tuesday Tastings. Now you get it: Fortified Wines

Monday, June 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

Indulge NYGI Tuesday Tastings. Now you get it: Delicious Fall Wines

Monday, June 1st, 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

Indulge NYGI Tuesday Tastings. Now you get it: Cabernet Sauvignon

Monday, June 1st, 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

Indulge NYGI Tuesday Tastings. Now you get it: Riesling

Monday, June 1st, 2009

Title: Indulge NYGI Tuesday Tastings. Now you get it: Riesling

Riesling is one of the most versatile food wines on the planet, but can be totally overlooked. Explore the various wine styles of Riesling from around the world and see them in a whole new light with Master Sommelier candidate Toni Johnson

Cost: $20.00 per person

Call ahead for reservations:
414-390-9463

Location: Indulge Wine Room 708 N. Milwaukee Street Milwaukee WI 53202
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Date: August 4th, 2009

Indulge NYGI Tuesday Tastings. Now you get it: Pinot Noir

Monday, June 1st, 2009

Title: Indulge NYGI Tuesday Tastings. Now you get it: Pinot Noir
Location: Indulge Wine Room 708 N. Milwaukee Street Milwaukee WI 53202
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Description: Pinot Noir range in price dramatically. From Oregon, France and California they can be astronomical. They can also cost $15.00, why is that? Explore the various wine making styles of Pinot Noir with Master Sommelier candidate Toni Johnson

$20.00 per person
Start Time: 5:30
Date: 2009-06-23

Indulge NYGI Tuesday Tastings. Now you get it: Chardonnay

Monday, June 1st, 2009

Title: Indulge NYGI Tuesday Tastings. Now you get it: Chardonnay
Location: Indulge Wine Room 708 N. Milwaukee Street Milwaukee WI 53202
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Description: Have you ever wondered why one bottle of Chardonnay is $10.00 and another is $50.00? Explore the wine making styles of Chardonnay from California to France with Master Sommelier candidate Toni Johnson.
Start Time: 5:30
Date: July 7th, 2009