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so much to come…
Posted on October 17, 2009 | No CommentsHere’s a teaser of our Virtual Series and the action that our brave patrons have enjoyed so far… Cheers! Matt -
Virtual Winemaker: Matias Mayol of Familia Mayol
Posted on October 15, 2009 | No CommentsToday we have the pleasure of welcoming Matias Mayol to our Virtual Winemaker Program at Wine and Beer Westpark from 5:30-6:30! Matias will be joining us via video conference from his family winery in Mendoza, Argentina. We’ll be sampling and discussing their Sauvignon Blanc, Bonarda,... -
Cuvee Don Signia
Posted on August 28, 2009 | No CommentsThe Scene: Wine and Beer Westpark Our weekly Thu tasting (8/27) After a handsome bit of pestering from our favorite Luxembourgian we opened the Benegas Don Tiburcio (Argentina, $13), decanted it, and then presented the wine blind next to the 2003 Joseph Phelps Insignia (Napa,... -
The Weekly
Posted on August 28, 2009 | No CommentsLast tasting of the Year of Doom – celebration glasses all around. Wine 2007 Cousino Macul Sauvignon Gris, $15 Soft lemon nose, and minerality with a balance of white peach and pepper notes are reminiscent of its Sauvignon Blanc-self, but there’s texture and structure for... -
Weekly Update
Posted on August 12, 2009 | No CommentsWine 2008 Yalumba Y Series Riesling, $15 After a few weeks of some heady tasting material I’m happy to say that Y Series from Yalumba is designed for your more carefree, everyday celebrations. The Riesling is bright with citrus, lime notes, and refreshing acidity. 2008... -
Spencer's Spotlight
Posted on June 20, 2009 | 1 CommentA Few Notes on Picolit Our Thursday tasting this week features the wines of Giorgio Colutta as presented by Lauren Tompkins of Grappoli Imports. The Colutta farm and winery is located in the farthest reaches of northeast Italy, in the rolling hills of the Colli... -
Beer Theater the drama behind the drama…
Posted on June 12, 2009 | 1 CommentWhy call it the Beer Theater? Originally, we planned on having an amphitheater like beer diplay where we could have different beers fight to the death in the center ring of the “Beeriseum.” However, the recent dip in the economy didn’t call for more of... -
Our First or Finest Hour?
Posted on May 29, 2009 | No CommentsI just finished posting our first Vitrual Tasting with X Winery’s Reed Renaudin on our Facebook event page; I’m excited and terrified. It’s a great feeling. Monday’s Richmond Times Dispatch article jump started the buzz – thanks Louis! – with new faces from places we’re... -
We got a buzz from this Biz Buzz item in the Times Dispatch
Posted on May 27, 2009 | No CommentsLouis Llovio of the Times Dispatch got the inside scoop this week when we announced in his column our plans to host live, online tastings at the shop. If you’re reading our blog, you already know that we have been hosting webcasts with select wine makers. The... -
Calendar Updates
Posted on May 20, 2009 | No CommentsJust a few dates to keep in mind… Sun- Mon May 24th & 25th – Wine and Beer Westpark will be closed for Memorial Day Weekend, please plan accordingly. Mon Jun 1st – Wine dinner at Café Rustica! Wed Jun 3rd – Beer Dinner at...