Wine Appreciation Guild

Your best source for wine, food & spirits books ••• but also, check this source for fun wine games, learning aides, wine storage racks, wine glasses, bottle openers & more . . . CONNECT FOR CATALOG & ORDERING

Freed, Teller & Freeds

Offering the world's best coffee beans and finest tea, since 1899. Try our Organic Shade Grown Sumatra, or Decaff Expresso, or any of our teas and special blends . . . phone 800 370-7371 or 650 589-8500 OR CONNECT TO ORDER-ON-LINE

Vintner's Collective

A multi-winery Napa tasting room that is home to twenty of the most experienced and talented winemakers in the Valley. Visit our tasting room, attend a new release event or order for shipping . . . CHECK FOR NEWS & EVENTS

Napa Valley Winery Exchange

Located in the heart of San Francisco, we are a real store with real staff -- and really do have the wines we say we do. A real person answers our telephone! Please call 800-653-WINE (9463). . . . CONNECT TO ORDER-ON-LINE

Crushpad

Learn about creating your own commercial or private winery label ••• and, make your wine in the heart of San Francisco. Great wine from a great idea! . . . DEVELOP YOUR OWN LABEL

The Blending Cellar

Enjoy the unique experience of blending your own wine from a variety of world class vineyards. Personalize your wine cellar . . . BLEND IT YOURSELF!

Vinquiry

Check Vinquiry's site for announcements of its 2-3 hr professional tech seminars (CA,NY,WA,OR&PA) as well as for its full range of wine analysis tests and winemaking supplies . . . WINEMAKING SERVICES & SEMINARS

WINE TOURS & CRUISES

In wine country throughout the world, knowledgeable guides can be well worth their salt . . . CHECK OUR LIST OF TOURS, CRUISES, ET AL...

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Southwest (AZ - LA)

Check out DENVER. Sign up for wine classes and wine tastings in the Mile High City!

Two strong programs now compete for attention in Denver. We think this is a strength for the wine enthusiasts and professional aspirants in Colorado, a booming area of wine interest.

COOK STREET in Denver offers a class program focused solidly on the connection between fine food and wine. Check the information on their site regarding the Professional Food & Wine Career Program (open house on 2/13/07) -- and be sure to add yourself to their mailing list for the announcement of tastings and other courses. And, check out their classes on Wines of Alsace & Champagne, Wines of Bordeaux & the Loire Valley and the Wines of Burgundy & the Rhone Valley.

INTERNATIONAL WINE GUILD offers a rich selection of class offerings in Denver! A schedule of classes is posted on the Guild's calendar for January - October 2007. Check out the website.

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Austin Wine Festival @ Austin, TX

Start: May 26 2007 End: May 28 2007

The 2007 Austin Wine Festival - May 26 - 28th (Sat - Mon)

A uniquely Austin 3-day Texas wine celebration!

Wineries from Lampasas to New Braunfels and Fredericksburg to Dripping Springs have bloomed from a pioneering few, into an internationally awarded and recognized wine region. Now they have created the Austin Wine Festival, the first of its kind in Texas.

Event specifics/URL

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Jackson Hole Wine Auction @ Jackson Hole, WY

Southwest (AZ - LA) | Datebook

Start: Jul 11 2007

The 13th annual Jackson Hole Wine Auction, benefiting the world renowned Grand Teton Music Festival, will be a spectacular wine tasting dinner celebrating the completed restoration of the Music Festival’s concert hall. The event will be held July 11 at the new Bridger Restaurant at the top of the gondola on Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. Longtime supporter of the Wine Auction, Chateau Montelena, will be the honored vintner – showcasing myriad current releases and library wines. Chefs Michael Mina of MICHAEL MINA San Francisco and James Boyce of Studio at Montage Laguna Beach will collaborate to create a stunning multi-course meal specifically prepared for the selected wines. The dinner will be followed by the first concert of the 2007 season, featuring Music Director Donald Runnicles.

Wine Auction specifics/URL

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Taste of Welcome Week / 7th @ Littleton, CO

Southwest (AZ - LA) | Datebook

Start: Aug 9 2007

Taste of Western Welcome Week and Silent Auction

Featuring local restaurants and variety wines and beers / Non-alcohol available

Littleton Center Courtyard
2255 W Berry Ave
Littleton, CO 80120

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Denver International Wine Festival / 3rd @ Denver, CO

Southwest (AZ - LA) | Datebook

Start: Nov 1 2007 End: Nov 4 2007

The 3rd Annual Denver International Wine Festival will be held at The University of Denver School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management (HRTM), part of the Daniels College of Business. Tickets are now on sale with a discount on tickets purchased before August 31.

Wine Country Network will expand the 2007 festival to a four-day international celebration of wine and cuisine. The festival will take place during the first week of November, which coincides with “Denver Wine Week”, as proclaimed by Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper. Among other events, it will include:

• "TheTaste of Elegance" - Chef's Food & Wine Competition and Auction- Thursday November 1
• "Vintners Grand Dinner" with the Editors of Wine Country International-Friday November 2
• "Grand Tasting of International Wines & Food" - Saturday November 3
• "Champagne Brunch and Travel Expo" - Sunday November 4

Info & Tickets

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WE-C Sections

Wine Ratings & Reviews
Wine recommendations by Earl Singer, includes links to wineries for direct purchase. See also our unique Collectors' Corner - focused on vintage tastings.

Wine Classes,Tastings&Dinners
Traveling to London? New York? San Francisco? Seattle? Check out their lively schedule of tastings and classes, or, check the wide range of focused events for the individual in other locales.

Concerts & Exhibits
Concerts, art and photography exhibits at various wineries.

Publisher's Notebook
Editorials on wine matters that intrigue or otherwise interest us.

Contact Us
Wine events, classes, tastings, charitable auctions, concerts, exhibits, and other upcoming events of interest: events@wineevents-calendar.com