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Hi-Time Wine Cellars Wine Bar Schedule

 

The weekly Hi-Time Tasting programs are on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.  The "U-Serve" bar is open daily where customers can taste from a selection of current wines featured in our newsletter for around $1 per taste (self-serve format).  If you are interested in a corporate or private group tasting at our wine bar, please click here for more information. There is no more sharing/splitting of wine tastings. Also: Please refrain from wearing perfume/cologne as it can interfere with one of the key components of wine tasting: the sense of smell! Thanks.

Tastings and Events - March

Thursday
4:30 to 8:30 PM

Friday
4:30 to 8:30 PM

Saturday
2:00 to 8:30 PM

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Loire Valley Whites

The focal points are Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc from the Loire Valley paired with appropriate cheeses. $25

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World Wines

Compare and contrast wines from all over the globe. $25

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“The Madness of March”

Our cover theme mixes wine and basketball this month and we'll taste through our "Elite 8 Plus 2" for a total of 10 wines. The storied franchises go head-to-head, toe-to-toe with the potential "bracket busters" in what should be quite a fun tasting. $25

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Plumpjack and Cade

Both Plumpjack and sister winery Cade produce wines that are among the best made in Napa Valley. While the wines have been hard to secure, we've been able to get hold of some new releases, and we're pouring them at the wine bar! Come taste some Sauv. Blanc, Chard., Merlot, Cabs and even Plumpjack's  Reserve Cabernet! $30

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Italian New Releases $25
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California Cabernet Preview

We're now into the thick of release season and lots of goodies have found their way into our store. The majority will be from the spectacular 2007 vintage, but some late releases from age-worthy 2006 will be had as well. $25

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French Wine:
Introduction to the major AOCs

Many people are intimidated by French wine and they really shouldn't be! The first step in understanding is to learn who grows what grape and in which area of France. We will take an in-depth look at the major wine growing regions with examples from each! $30

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Iberian Peninsula: Spain and Portugal $25

with
Barcelona OntheGo
(http://bit.ly/agswRI)

Our friends will be back  offering gourmet Tapas and Spanish Cuisine for sale from their mobile gourmet kitchen!  They will be here at 3:30 p.m. (the wine part starts at 4:30 p.m.)

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Champagne
“2002 Vintage”

Easily the best vintage since 1996, we will check out 10 wines including Veuve Clicquot, Pierre Peters, Vilmart, R.H. Coutier and Pierre Moncuit. $35

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Sake Tasting with
Trayce Holliday

5 to 8 p.m. at the Hi-Time Wine Bar.  $30 with snacks; discounts on Sake!

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Global Selections
“Around the world with 10 wines for 20 bucks!”
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Elderton Command
Performance

This special event will have 2 seatings at 3 and 5 p.m. and reservations are a must! You will have the chance to taste through the entire Elderton lineup-- one of Australia's most admired producers-- and we will have special pricing that day only!  Guest speaker Barry Walsh from the Australian Premium Wine Collection will be on hand to explain Elderton's philosophy. Light snacks provided. $30

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4/1
April First Tasting:
Wine Trends Over The Years

Remember how White Zinfandel ruled in the 1980s? How about strawberry-flavored wines from the 1960s? We take a look back at some of the wine trends from yesteryear and will pour up those exact wines from those exact years! Or will we? $25

4/2
California New Releases $25

4/3
 McPrice Meyers, Herman Story
and Barrel 27
Winemakers in Attendance!!!

This will be the "it" tasting! These guys make the most sought-after Syrahs, Grenaches and white Rhône varietals from Paso Robles and Santa Barbara County. All three winemakers whill be here chatting it up, pouring some of their new releases
and having a great time! Don't miss it! $25

Ten Dollar Tuesdays will be back starting April 20, 2010: Organic Wines
We're Springing back into the ever-popular, consumer-friendly "Ten Dollar Tuesdays" at Hi-Time!  More details to come...

Come hang out with Russ and Holly
and taste some killer brews. Only $30 w/snacks

Beer Tasting Schedule
April - Wine Warehouse Selections

Wednesday, March 24th -  6:00 to 8:30 pm
Wine Warehouse Selections
 


Cheese of the Month
Five Mile Town Creamery “Oakwood” Irish Smoked Cheddar
Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland

Established in 1898, Fivemiletown Creamery is a small, farmer-owned cooperative that has a long tradition for producing exceptional dairy products, with cheese being a speciality. At Fivemiletown Creamery, they believe that cheesemaking is an art and at its heart are two essential elements: the quality and purity of the milk and the skill and passion of the cheesemaker. For over a hundred years, their Master Cheesemakers have been using milk from their own herds roaming the lush pastures of the Clogher Valley to make distinctive cheeses, milk and butter. Their finest cheddars are selected to become Oakwood, after maturing for up to 6 months. Oak logs are sustainably foraged from the local Forest of Caledon and are slowly smouldered to release rich plumes of aromatic smoke that are slowly drawn over each wheel to impart a gentle smokey flavour and robust aroma. The blend of creamy nutty cheddar and rich oaky smokiness penetrates to the heart of the cheese and is unique to each wheel.

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