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Saturday, June 6: Flying Winemaker Tasting

posted on 30 May 2009 by maggie

Join us Saturday, June 6 for a tasting of Flying Winemaker wines — “Searching the world to bring you distinctive wines created with passion and flair”. Included in the collection is California Zinfandel, Chilaen Cabernet Sauvignon, Australian Chardonnay and a Tempranillo from Spain.

These wines come in at a great value, all around $14 a bottle. Stop by and taste something to bring home for the weekend!

Sat. 6/6/09 5-7 PM

Friday, June 5: Tortoise Creek, Narragansett Tastings

posted on 28 May 2009 by maggie

Tortoise Creek Wines Friday, 6/5/09 6-8 PM

Tortoise Creek’s wines epitomize the value-oriented wine making of their home: the Languedoc, Southern France’s laid-back answer to Bordelais stodginess.

David Butanis from Boston Wines will be pouring a variety of Tortoise Creek offerings. At around $12 a bottle, these wines are already killer values, but during the tasting a case purchase of Tortoise Creek wines comes with a 20% discount.

Narragansett Beer Friday, 6/5/09 5-7 PM

Rhode Island’s’ finest, Narragansett Beer, will be here for you to sample the ‘Gansett goodness on Friday. Come try the living legend, and see why this stuff has such a loyal and dedicated following, from old geysers to hipsters alike. Snag yourself a 6 pack to take home and we may even throw in a tie for good measure.

Wednesday, May 27: Sherry Crash Course

posted on 24 May 2009 by maggie

Join Jeff, Downtown’s resident sherry enthusiast, in dispelling the nasty misconception that sherry is just for old ladies. In reality, sherry is some baller stuff which hails from the south of Spain and brings with it an interesting history and a punch that would make your Grandma blush. Come taste an array of sherries that will put any doubts you had about this stuff to rest, and might even make a sherry lover out of you! 

Visit The Second Glass for tickets and more information. 

Wednesday, 5/27/09: 7-8 PM

Saturday, May 23: Ruby Wines Tasting

posted on 22 May 2009 by maggie

Join Jeff Golden, our wine buyer, and Kathryn Eaton from Ruby Wines in tasting a variety of wines this Saturday. We’ll be tasting Charles & Charles Rose, SA Broom Reisling, and Bellum Monastrell, among others. Stop by and try some delicious vino!

Saturday 5/23/09: 5-8 PM

Friday, May 22 - M.S. Walker Wine Tasting

posted on 22 May 2009 by maggie

Join Jeff Golden, Downtown’s wine buyer, and Matt Dormant, a nice enough fellow, from M.S. Walker in tasting some of their wines. Chateau Nicot, Los Cardos Sauvignon Blanc, Yealands Pinot Noir and Qupe Syrah will be poured. Stop by and taste some delicious vino!

5/22/09: 5-8 PM