Schedule for November 2008

Craft Beers from The Bruery - $12.00

Hard Cheeses & Pretzels - $12.00

Saturday November 1, 2008,  12:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Sunday November 2, 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Enjoy five Unique Boutique Craft Beers from The Bruery paired with hard cheeses and Pretzels this Saturday and Sunday.

Orchard White  This Belgian-style Whitbier is spiced with coriander, citrus peel and lavender.  Complex and silky textured.

Black Orchard.  This Belgian-style black wheat ale is dark but surprisingly light bodied.  Chamomile adds some floral characteristics while coriander and citrus peel give it the traditional characteristics of whit bier.  A beer with great character and complexity. 

Saison Rue.  This Belgian/French-style farmhouse ale is subtle and complex with malted rye, spice, fruity like yeast notes, biscuit like malt backbone and a slight citrus hop character.  As it ages it becomes drier and more complex with rustic notes of leather and earth from the contribution of a wild yeast strain.

Trade Winds Tripel  This full flavored Belgian-style Tripel is given a distinctive Southeast Asian flair due to the addition of rice in the mash and Thai basil.  Refreshing and complex. 

Autumn Maple This Autumn seasonal brew is a different take on the "Pumpkin" beer style with yams being used instead.  Brewed with cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, vanilla, molasses and maple syrup and fermented with the Bruery's traditional Belgian Yeast strain, this beer is bold and spicy and perfect for the Holidays. 

 Enjoy an individual cheese tray with cheeses paired specifically with the Craft Beers featured on today's tasting for $12.00  Please see our Menu for other cheese trays, charcuterie and non-alcoholic beverages.

Note: beer tasting customers receive a 10% discount on store purchases made the day/night of the tasting. Excludes beer tasting, menu and sale items

Boutique Pinot Noir Tasting - $45.00

Friday November 7, 2008,  12:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Saturday November 8, 2008, 12:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Sunday November 9, 2008 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.

2006 Harrington Pinot Noir, Lund Vineyard, Carneros, CA   Smoky oak, forest floor, and sweet black currants and cherries are present in the 2006 Pinot Noir Iund Vineyard from Carneros. It is elegant, stylish, the most concentrated of the Harrington  Pinot Noirs of this vintage.  90 Points Robert Parker.

 2005 McKeon-Phillips Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County  This wine starts with bright red berries and spice on the nose followed by sweet spice, bright red berry fruits and a hint of charcoal on the finish.  Light tannins.

Matrix 2005 Pinot Noir – Russian River Valley, CAThis boutique wine starts with aromas of raspberry and blackberry followed by bright berry fruits, hints of crème brulee, molasses, cocoa and spice on the palate.  350 cases made.

2006 White Rose Nekaia Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills, Oregon.  This wine offers aromas of dark cherry, raspberry, dried wildflowers and vanilla on the nose followed by dark red fruits and blueberries on the palate.  Rich and balanced.

 2006 White Rose Estate, White Rose Vineyard, Dundee Hills, Oregon.  This cult Pinot Noir has developed a significant following and for good reason.  With big aromas of black cherry, raspberry and spice followed  by even bolder flavors of the same and earthy notes, this wine has big flavor that follows through to a lasting finish.  Well balanced with a nice acidity. 198 Cases Made.

Enjoy an individual cheese tray with cheeses paired specifically with the wines featured on today's tasting for $12.00  Please see our Menu for other cheese trays, charcuterie and non-alcoholic beverages.

Note: wine tasting customers receive a 10% discount on store purchases made the day/night of the tasting. Excludes wine tasting, menu and sale items

Boutique California Red WineTasting - $28.50

See below for beer tasting info for the 15th and 16th

Thursday November 13, 2008, 12:30 - 7:30

Friday November 14, 2008,  12:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Saturday November 15, 2008, 12:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Sunday November 16, 2008 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.

2005 Carmody Cabernet Franc, Paso Robles, CA  100 % Estate grown pure Cabernet Franc.  The brilliant Garnet Color heralds an alluring bouquet of raspberry, wild roses, maraschino cherries and a sensuous mouth feel of spice, mocha and black fruit preserves with mixed cherry, mocha and wood a touch of oak on the finish. 447 cases produced.

2004 Carmody Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, CA    This wine starts with seductive aromas of crushed cherries and chocolate followed by ripe dark fruits on the palate.  Deep and complex.  474 cases produced.

2005 Leal Vineyards Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, San Benito, CA.  This wine offers abundant quantities of plums, blackberries, cocoa, cassis and currant with a hint of toast on the nose and palate.  1508 Case s Produced

2005 Kukkula IPO, Paso Robles, CA  80% Cabernet, 10% Syrah and 10% Zinfandel.  This wine offers plenty of dark berry fruits and plum with toasty oak on the finish.  391 cases produced.

2006 Dover Canyon Winery Cujo Zinfandel, Paso Robles, CA. This brawny, jammy boutique Zin starts with aromas of raspberry and sage followed by rich, deep flavors of cherry and blackberry with a dusting of cocoa and a spicy black pepper finish.  700 cases produced. 

Enjoy an individual cheese tray with cheeses paired specifically with the wines featured on today's tasting for $12.00  Please see our Menu for other cheese trays, charcuterie and non-alcoholic beverages.

Note: wine tasting customers receive a 10% discount on store purchases made the day/night of the tasting. Excludes wine tasting, menu and sale items

Craft Beers from The Bruery - $12.00

Hard Cheeses & Pretzels - $12.00

Saturday November 15, 2008,  12:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Sunday November 16, 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Enjoy five Unique Boutique Craft Beers from The Bruery paired with hard cheeses and Pretzels this Saturday and Sunday.

Orchard White  This Belgian-style Whitbier is spiced with coriander, citrus peel and lavender.  Complex and silky textured.

Black Orchard.  This Belgian-style black wheat ale is dark but surprisingly light bodied.  Chamomile adds some floral characteristics while coriander and citrus peel give it the traditional characteristics of whit bier.  A beer with great character and complexity. 

Saison Rue.  This Belgian/French-style farmhouse ale is subtle and complex with malted rye, spice, fruity like yeast notes, biscuit like malt backbone and a slight citrus hop character.  As it ages it becomes drier and more complex with rustic notes of leather and earth from the contribution of a wild yeast strain.

Trade Winds Tripel  This full flavored Belgian-style Tripel is given a distinctive Southeast Asian flair due to the addition of rice in the mash and Thai basil.  Refreshing and complex. 

Autumn Maple This Autumn seasonal brew is a different take on the "Pumpkin" beer style with yams being used instead.  Brewed with cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, vanilla, molasses and maple syrup and fermented with the Bruery's traditional Belgian Yeast strain, this beer is bold and spicy and perfect for the Holidays. 

 Enjoy an individual cheese tray with cheeses paired specifically with the Craft Beers featured on today's tasting for $12.00  Please see our Menu for other cheese trays, charcuterie and non-alcoholic beverages.

Note: beer tasting customers receive a 10% discount on store purchases made the day/night of the tasting. Excludes beer tasting, menu and sale items

Boutique California Reds

 $30.00

Thursday November 20, 2008, 12:30 - 7:30

Friday November 21, 2008,  12:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Saturday November 22, 2008, 12:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Sunday November 23 2008 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.

2005 Christian Laza Barbera, Paso Robles, CA This wine starts with  aromas of dark berry fruits followed by Blackberries, floral notes, mocha  and coconut macaroon cookie on the palate.  Rich and sturdy.  200 cases produced.

2005 Ecluse Cabernet Sauvignon, Lock Vineyard, Paso Robles, CA.   This wine offers aromas of blackberry, coffee and chocolate with layers of the same on the palate followed by silky tannins on the finish. 351 Cases produced.

2005 Carmody Cabernet Franc, Paso Robles, CA  100 % Estate grown pure Cabernet Franc.  The brilliant Garnet Color heralds an alluring bouquet of raspberry, wild roses, maraschino cherries and a sensuous mouth feel of spice, mocha and black fruit preserves with mixed cherry, mocha and wood a touch of oak on the finish. 447 cases produced.

2006 Lucas & Lewellen Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County, CA.  This wine is a blend of selected lots from two estate vineyards which include four distinct clones, some old California and some from Burgundy.  The result is a wine with big ripe blackberry and black cherry aromas followed by a fruit filled palate of plums, strawberries and black cherries.  8400 cases produced.

2003 Lucas & Lewellen Cabernet Sauvignon, Valley View Vineyard, Cote del Sol, CA  92% Cabernet, 8% Syrah.  This estate grown Cabernet offers black cherry and cassis aromas followed by a jammy, palate of black cherry, currant, cassis and spice.  250 cases produced.

Enjoy an individual cheese tray with cheeses paired specifically with the wines featured on today's tasting for $12.00  Please see our Menu for other cheese trays, charcuterie and non-alcoholic beverages.

Note: wine tasting customers receive a 10% discount on store purchases made the day/night of the tasting. Excludes wine tasting, menu and sale items

Boutique California Red WineTasting - 32.00

Friday November 28, 2008,  12:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Saturday November 29, 2008, 12:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Sunday November 30, 2008 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.

2004 Carmody Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, CA    This wine starts with seductive aromas of crushed cherries and chocolate followed by ripe dark fruits on the palate.  Deep and complex.  474 cases produced.

2005 Leal Vineyards Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, San Benito, CA.  This wine offers abundant quantities of plums, blackberries, cocoa, cassis and currant with a hint of toast on the nose and palate.  1508 Case s Produced

2005 Ecluse Cabernet Sauvignon, Lock Vineyard, Paso Robles, CA.   This wine offers aromas of blackberry, coffee and chocolate with layers of the same on the palate followed by silky tannins on the finish. 351 Cases produced.

2003 Lucas & Lewellen Cabernet Sauvignon, Valley View Vineyard, Cote del Sol, CA  92% Cabernet, 8% Syrah.  This estate grown Cabernet offers black cherry and cassis aromas followed by a jammy, palate of black cherry, currant, cassis and spice.  250 cases produced.

2006 Hobo Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, CA.  This wine offers plum, blackberry, cherry and a hint of herbs followed by toasty oak.  Structured and balanced with a lasting finish.

Enjoy an individual cheese tray with cheeses paired specifically with the wines featured on today's tasting for $12.00  Please see our Menu for other cheese trays, charcuterie and non-alcoholic beverages.

Note: wine tasting customers receive a 10% discount on store purchases made the day/night of the tasting. Excludes wine tasting, menu and sale items

Our December schedule to be posted soon!