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Jun
20
7:00 PM
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8 attended (est.) –
5.001
Let's get together at my house and taste some wines! It has been a hot Spring, so on the eve of the Summer Solstice, let's pull out our favorite summer wines. Do you have a cool and refreshing favorite wine (or wines) that you fall back on through the summer? Bring a bottle, and share it with us! If you need ideas, let me know. I'll have places to separate the wines into groups of white, red, and rose, so don't feel limited. However, do keep in mind the idea of refreshment. :) Let me know if you need any recommendations. My favorites are NZ Sauvignons Blanc, but I didn't want to limit the tasting that much, and I think it's always good to learn more about wines outside of one's normal favorites. If you would like to attend, bring a bottle of your favorite summer wine, and also try to bring a small appetizer that will go well with these wines. I'll provide a couple of my favorites (probably a dry rose and a NZ or SA Sauvignon Blanc), and some cheese and crackers. Please also bring $1 to cover the costs of keeping the group going on meetup.com. I live downtown. People who respond yes or maybe will be provided directions to my place a day or two before the event. There's a lot of free parking near where I live. (I'm also within easy walking distance of West 6th St., for those of you who want to go out for meals afterwards.) See you on the 20th!
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No location was chosen for this Meetup
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12 Yes
8 Maybe
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Jun
5
6:30 PM
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5 attended (est.) –
4.001
Since the meet-up at Uncorked, we have received a lot of requests for information about our next meet-up. I'm going to do one at my house in mid-June (details to follow), but to keep the socializing going, I thought we again could take advantage of the qualities of one of our local venues. Taste Select Wines has a great selection of wines by the bottle and the glass, and a very yummy food menu. They also have a feature that is unique (at least in downtown wine bars). They have wine dispensers that both keep the bottles at the ideal temperature and preserve the wine from heavy oxidation, and also dispense them in 1oz. pours, ideal for tasting. This allows people to taste what they want--red, white, and/or rose--at their own speed. It also allows people to taste wines that they might not ordinarily buy by the bottle. In any case, let's do a post-work tasting there next Friday. (Due to my work schedule, I probably can't get there before 6:30, hence the event time, but happy hour at Taste is 4 to 7pm, in case you want to go early.) Taste is on the ground floor of the CSC building, in the middle of the Cesar Chavez side. Parking is available, just around the corner under City Hall. See you there!
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Taste Select Wines
Austin,
TX, 73301
30.263922,-97.746419
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5 Yes
3 Maybe
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May
16
7:30 PM
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9 attended (est.) –
4.502
Because it's a such a comfortable and nice place, with an extensive wine menu (and tasty food), I thought we could have our first new meet-up at Uncorked. Their menu includes many three-wine flights. They also have a nice lounge area, and a great patio where we can gather to chat about wine, and the future of the group. Uncorked is *just* east of I-35 on the north side of 6th Street. They have some parking, but if our numbers are large, you may need to look for street parking on San Marcos St (one street east of Uncorked), or in the gravel lot downhill to the left of their parking lot. I'll send out more information--like how to identify me--when the date approaches. Please RSVP, so I can give Uncorked some idea of how many of us will be inundating the place. Please bring a dollar to cover the cost of keeping the group online (currently $19/month). I won't strictly enforce this, but instead will rely on the goodness of our members. :) I hope to see you there!
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Only members of this Group can view the location for this Meetup
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13 Yes
15 Maybe
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Aug 08
6
2008
7:00 PM
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1 attended (est.) –
No rating yet
Beginning Wednesday, August 6, 2008, Wine Bat and Green Pastures will resume their weekly Blind Wine Tastings. This season, we will also be blind-tasting a variety of artisan cheeses with the six wines selected for each tasting. Week one we will be tasting Wines of Washington state and Week two will focus on Australian wines and we will explore the world of wine and cheese as the tastings continue throughout the fall. 6:45 - Complimentary reception with wine and hors d'ouvers
7:00 - Blind tasting begins
8:00 - Optional three course dinner Cost for the tasting is only $34 and includes the wine and hors d'ouvers reception, a six wine blind tasting and an assortment of artisan cheeses, tax, gratuity and fees. After the blind tasting, tasters may stay to enjoy a three course dinner for an additional $25 + tax & grat, payable at the restaurant.
Cost:
$34.00
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Only members of this Group can view the location for this Meetup
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1 Yes
0 Maybe
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Mar 08
31
2008
7:00 PM
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35 attended (est.) –
5.002
Six Bubbly wines will be featured, with specially paired appetizers from Chef Charles Bloemsma. 6:30pm Complimentary wine / hors d?oeuvres reception 7:09pm Seating for wine tasting Price is $25 plus tax & gratuity. For reservations, go to www.winebat.com or call 512-961-6151 or toll free at 877-WINE709.
Cost:
$35.00
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Green Pastures Restaurant
Austin,
TX, 78704
30.245440,-97.760700
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4 Yes
0 Maybe
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Mar 08
26
2008
7:00 PM
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22 attended (est.) –
5.001
Wine Bat / Green Pastures 7 Course & 7 Wine Dinner
$59 each plus tax & Gratuity, reservations at www.winebat.com or call 512-961-6151
Poached Mushrooms with Thyme and Garlic
Yukon Mashed Potato Martini with Crawfish Hollandaise
Wilted Spinach w/ Reggiano, Cracked Pepper & White Truffle Oil
Seared Tuna, Sesame Mustard Greens, Jicama and Miso Vinaigrette
Red Snapper with Leeks and Lobster
Veal Stuffed with Spinach, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Goat Cheese and Cream
Chocolate Mosaic with Raspberry Florentine
Cost:
$59.00
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Green Pastures Restaurant
Austin,
TX, 78704
30.245440,-97.760700
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1 Yes
0 Maybe
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Mar 08
24
2008
7:00 PM
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12 attended (est.) –
5.001
Six "Chef Charles' Personal Favorites" wines will be featured, with specially paired appetizers from Chef Charles Bloemsma. 6:30pm Complimentary wine / hors d?oeuvres reception 7:09pm Seating for wine tasting Price is $25 plus tax & gratuity. For reservations, go to www.winebat.com or call 512-961-6151 or toll free at 877-WINE709.
Cost:
$25.00
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Green Pastures Restaurant
Austin,
TX, 78704
30.245440,-97.760700
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12 Yes
0 Maybe
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Mar 08
19
2008
7:00 PM
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10 attended (est.) –
No rating yet
Wine Bat / Green Pastures 7 Course & 7 Wine Dinner
$59 each plus tax & Gratuity, reservations at www.winebat.com or call 512-961-6151
Mushroom Martini
Grilled Brie with Balsamic and Fig
Smoked Duck with Peppered Apples, Spinach, Poached Garlic
Roasted Halibut w/Lobster, Yams, Mushrooms, Chive Oil & Cream
Guava Roasted Duck Breast with Coconut Flan, Garlic Yucca Chips, Mango Chutney, Duck Glace
Cheese Course Unpasteurized Blue, Pink Peppercorn Goat Cheese & Manchego
Praline Chocolate Truffle Torte
Cost:
$59.00
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Green Pastures Restaurant
Austin,
TX, 78704
30.245440,-97.760700
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10 Yes
0 Maybe
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Mar 08
17
2008
7:00 PM
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12 attended (est.) –
5.002
Six "Damon's Best Buys" wines will be featured, with specially paired appetizers from Chef Charles Bloemsma. 6:30pm Complimentary wine / hors d?oeuvres reception 7:09pm Seating for wine tasting Price is $25 plus tax & gratuity. For reservations, go to www.winebat.com or call 512-961-6151 or toll free at 877-WINE709.
Cost:
$25.00
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Green Pastures Restaurant
Austin,
TX, 78704
30.245440,-97.760700
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2 Yes
0 Maybe
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Mar 08
12
2008
7:00 PM
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10 attended (est.) –
No rating yet
Wine Bat / Green Pastures 7 Course & 7 Wine Dinner #2
$59 each plus tax & Gratuity, reservations at www.winebat.com or call 512-961-6151
Shrimp and Scallop Cocktail
Avocado and Goat Cheese
Caesar Salad with Truffle Oil
Escargot with Mushrooms Garlic and Pernod
Herbed Trout with Spinach, Sun-dried Tomatoes and Caper Butter
Prime Filet, Peruvian Mashers, Andouille and Red Pepper Jus
Chocolate Habanero Pot Au Creme
Cost:
$59.00
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Green Pastures Restaurant
Austin,
TX, 78704
30.245440,-97.760700
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10 Yes
0 Maybe
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