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July 18: J. Polep Tasting

maggie — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:20:53 +0000

Saturday night just got better. Erin Mercolno, future wife of Tony, from J. Polep will be here pouring some great vino from her portfolio. Stop by and ask her where our sweet glider is. And try some wine. Why wouldn’t you come?

7/18/09 5-8 PM

Friday, June 10: Wine-Cask Tasting

maggie — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:24:32 +0000

Holly Rice from Wine-Cask Imports will be here pouring a variety of wines from her portfolio on Friday, July 10. Stop by and chat with Holly, have a taste or two, really– what more could you ask for on a Friday night?

7/10/09 5-8 PM

July 20: Tequila Tasting at Redbones

maggie — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:00:12 +0000

After the sold out whiskey tasting in May, downTown and Redbones are bringing Tastings with Tony back, and this time, it’s tequila - North America’s first distilled spirit and one of its most popular. Tony will return to lead the tasting at Redbones, right here in Davis Square. The tasting and talk are $15.00 and begin at 5:30. Space is limited and its first come, first serve, so arrive early to get a spot and enjoy complementary appetizers while you wait.

More information on our Spirits page, and at www.redbones.com and 617.628.2200.

7/20/09 5-7 PM

Friday July 3: Arborway Imports

maggie — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:09:25 +0000

Gear up for the Fourth of July with a tasting from Arborway Imports. Shawn Driggers will be here pouring wines fit for any porch sipping, barbequing, or general debauchery you’ll be getting into over the holiday weekend. Stop in and try some wines!

7/3/09 6-9 PM

Tuesday, June 30: Local Vino with Citysearch

maggie — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:46:39 +0000

Jeff and Dan will pour some delicious bottles from nearby producers in the second installation of our Drink Local series with Citysearch Boston!

Can what you drink be part of the sustainable continuum? Absolutely! Discover, sample and discuss a locally crafted beer, wine or spirit at these special tastings, held every other Tuesday at Downtown.

RSVP to hold your spot; spaces are limited to 20 for maximum boozeducation.

Tues. 6/30/09 7-8 PM

Saturday, June 27: Terroir Wines Tasting

maggie — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:58:35 +0000

Stop in and have a glass with Josh Eaton, International Man of Leisure, of Terroir Wines. He’ll be pouring French selections sure to please, all night long.

Sat. 6/27/09 6-9 PM

Friday June 26: Domaine de Canton & Classic Wine Imports

maggie — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 13:13:50 +0000

Join Tony, downTown’s Spirits Manager, and Mike, regional rep for Domaine de Canton in tasting this delightful ginger liqueur from France. While tasty on its own, it is engineered to be a mixer. Made from cognac and vietnamese ginger, it is made by the son of the gentleman who created Chambord. Stop in and taste this interesting and unique spirit.

Fri. 6/26/09 5-7 PM

Also tasting on Friday will be selections from Classic Wine Imports. Delicious vino poured from 6-9 on Friday night.

Fri. 6/26/09 6-9 PM

Wednesday, June 24: What’s in a Label? with The Second Glass

maggie — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 17:12:12 +0000

What’s in a label?! How a bottle looks and what it says are a huge part of deciding to take it home with you. We’ll taste some “critter” labels versus some old school Chateau-inspired ones and more! And what about those little cards you see in front of some wines in stores? Shelf talkers also have a role in helping you pick out your flavor of the week (or, let’s be honest, night!). We’ll go through what they say, who and where they come from, and how to read them effectively to get information that will actually help you score some killer wine.

In a Crash Course based on Wine Buying 101, we’ll help you decipher what labels & shelf talkers mean, and how to pick out some great vino in your local wine shop!

Visit the Second Glass website for ticketing and more information.

Saturday, June 20: Q Tonic, Cafe Europa Tastings

maggie — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:34:50 +0000

Q Tonic

“The world’s best spirits deserve a superior tonic water”– we couldn’t agree more. Stop into downTown to try Q Tonic, with some liquor in it, of course. In addition to tasting mighty fine, Q features hand-picked quinine from the Peruvian Andes, organic agave as the sweetener, and 60% fewer calories than regular tonic water. How can you go wrong?!

Sat. 6/20/09 5-8 PM

Cafe Europa

Come in and taste some wines with Dan Coulton, fisher of fish, from Cafe Europa. He’ll be pouring the Craftsman Kiralyleanyka from Hungary, Amaroo Shiraz & Chardonnay of Australia, and California’s Poppy Pinot Noir.

Sat. 6/20/09 5-9 PM

Friday, June 19: Hangtime Wholesale

maggie — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:23:19 +0000

Stop into downTown and sample some wines from Hangtime Wholesale, with Hangtime Amy! She’ll be pouring La Fortuna Chardonnay, among other delicious vino. Come in and try a few wines, start your weekend off right!

Fri. 6/19/09 6-9 PM