NYE Prix Fixe Dinner @ The Tasting Room CityCentre - Houston, Texas

Monday, December 31, 2012 from 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Houston, Texas

The Tasting Room CityCentre
818 Town and Country Blvd., Suite 100
Houston, Texas 77024
281-822-1500

Cost: $45 per person

Executive Chef Raymond Vandergaag has created an exceptional prix fixe dining option at TTR CITYCENTRE, ideal for guests with multiple New Year’s Eve destinations or guests dining in large groups with friends or family. Guests may enhance their dining experience with wine by the glass, wine pairings ($15 or $30 per person) or by the bottle.        

Seatings available throughout the day; reservations recommended beginning at 4:00 p.m.

Prix Fixe menu priced at $45 per person.*  Wine pairings available for $15 and $30 per person.*
*excludes tax and gratuity.

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Messina Hof's Wine Appreciation Class: Party Wines - Bryan, Texas

Sunday, December 30, 2012 from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Bryan, Texas

Messina Hof Winery & Resort
4545 Old Reliance Road
Bryan, Texas 77808
800-736-9463 ext 234

Cost: $19.95 per person plus tax and gratuity

Topic: Party Wines - A little mixing, sparkling and sweetsWine Appreciation Classes are designed to help you decipher the wonderful world of wine. Our topics change every month so no two classes are the same. Guests will have the opportunity to learn about the wine varietals, wine pairings and wine tools; as well as taste award-winning Messina Hof wines.

Every class is taught so that everyone from the beginner to the connoisseur can follow along.

All classes are held on the last Sunday of the month at 3:00pm.
Classes fill up quickly, so please call (979) 778-9463 x244 to register.

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Inwood Estates - New Years Jazz Sun - Florence, Texas

Sunday, December 30, 2012 from 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Florence, Texas

Inwood Estates Tasting Room at The Vineyard at Florence
100 Via Francesco, 8711 W. FM 487
Florence, Texas 76527
254-793-3114

Cost: Tasting of 8 Wines - $12; Military Discount 10%

Start Your New Year's Party Early!!

Join us for Great Wine ......
               
And, Great Jazz.....
           
Sunday, 12/30!
2 - 5 p.m.
       
Featuring Acoustic Guitarist

Bob Heart
 
Bob is an award winning singer/songwriter, currently working on his next CD, “Music from the Heart”.  He also has an extensive background in musical theater and radio.

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The Last - Houston, Texas

Saturday, December 29, 2012 from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Houston, Texas

Cork Soakers - Houston's Premier Wine Bar
2024 Rusk Street
Houston, Texas 77003
713-222-2675

The Last Wineaux-licious Throwdown of 2012!

Join IrisbytheGlass & the Urban Wineauxs
Saturday, December 29, 2012
4:00pm-7:00pm

Featuring
Jonathan Branch of Branch Cellars will present his award winning
Branch Cellars’ Chardonnay and Zinfandel

$15.00

Cork Soakers - Houston's Premier Wine Bar
2024 Rusk Street
Houston, Texas 77003
713.222.CORK

Enjoy a 2oz pour of 5 different varietals from various regions while meeting new and interesting people

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Bubbles Tasting - Tomball, Texas

Saturday, December 29, 2012 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Tomball, Texas

The Empty Glass
104 Market Street
Tomball, Texas 77375
832-698-4722

Cost: $5 Tasting

With New Year's Eve right around the corner, come sample some bubbly with us! We'll be tasting 4 sparkling wines for your palate pleasure! Cheers!

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Sparkling Wine Tasting - Fort Worth, Texas

Saturday, December 29, 2012 from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Fort Worth, Texas

Grand Cru
5500 Overton Ridge Blvd, Suite 222
Fort Worth, Texas 76132
817-361-9999

Cost: Free

THIS SATURDAY'S WINE TASTING

(Complimentary)

3-6pm

Bubbly!

This Saturday afternoon we are tasting sparkling wines to kick off the New Year's eve celebrations.

2010 Solletico Prosecco DOC
Italy / Veneto

NV Domaine Ste Michelle Brut
Washington / Columbia Valley

NV Rack & Riddle Brut
California / North Coast

NV Dr L Sparkling Riesling (Sekt)
Germany

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Premium Tasting: Champagne - Fort Worth, Texas

Friday, December 28, 2012 from 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Fort Worth, Texas

Grand Cru
5500 Overton Ridge Blvd, Suite 222
Fort Worth, Texas 76132
817-361-9999

Cost: $23 ($17.25 after 5pm)

FRIDAY - SATURDAY - SUNDAY
This Week's PREMIUM FLIGHT:
CHAMPAGNE

We are toasting the last weekend in 2012 with a premium flight featuring bubbly from France's legendary Champagne region.  Enjoy a 2-oz pour of all three wines for only $23.

Premium flights are always eligible for Happy Hour pricing of 25% off, Fridays 5-9pm.

NV Henriot Blanc de Blancs
On the eye: Sparkling, crystalline pale gold with slight green highlights. Abundant effervescence, fine and regular, with fine, delicate bubbles. On the nose: Pure, concentrated and expressive, with floral (honeysuckle, orange flower, linden), fruity (lemon, dried apricot, almond) and pastry aromas, followed by spicy notes. On the palate : The attack is dynamic, full and powerful, with aromas of lightly toasted brioche, quince jelly and acacia honey. The clean, delicious finish develops on a light menthol note and shows excellent length. Champagne Henriot’s Blanc de Blancs is an assemblage of Chardonnay grapes mainly from the Côte des Blancs and village crus: Mesnil sur Oger, Avize, Chouilly, Vertus, Montgueux, Trépail, Epernay and the Vitry region.
93 POINTS, WINE SPECTATOR
91 POINTS, ROBERT PARKER'S WINE ADVOCATE
91 POINTS, STEPHEN TANZER

NV Jacques Copinet Brut
Beautiful burnished gold color. Cream, lemon and white melons. A wonderful balance of power, finesse and wonderful elegance.  75% Chardonnay / 25% Pinot Noir

NV GH Mumm Brut Cordon Rouge
Toast and dried fruit notes mix in this very harmonious dry Champagne, which is full of flavor—dried apricot, candied orange peel, nut and smoke—but still elegant and light-weight. The rich, toasty note lingers on the vibrant finish. 60% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Meunier.  Drink now through 2020.
92 POINTS, WINE SPECTATOR

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Eight Dollar Flight Night: Russian River Valley Trio - Fort Worth, Texas

Thursday, December 27, 2012 from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Fort Worth, Texas

Grand Cru
5500 Overton Ridge Blvd, Suite 222
Fort Worth, Texas 76132
817-361-9999

Cost: $8

This Week:

Russian River Valley Trio

Each Thursday 5-9pm, we feature a different flight of wines (2-oz pour of each) for the special price of only $8. Themes change weekly.

This week's flight features a white, a rosé, and a red, all from California's Russian River Valley.

2009 Rodney Strong Reserve Chardonnay

2011 Vision Cellars Rose, Ms Lil's Vineyard

2009 Lime Stone Pinot Noir

Also lots of other reds & whites by the taste, glass or bottle!

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Enthusiast's Favorite - Dallas, Texas

Thursday, December 27, 2012 from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Dallas, Texas

Scardello Artisan Cheese
3511 Oak Lawn Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75219
214-219-1300

Cost: $30 per person

It's time for favorites from the Scardello Cheese Enthusiasts! They pick the cheeses and wines they adore most for a night of tasting fun and surprises. Have family in town? Bring them for a great time of cheese exploration! Reservations required.

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Four Course Menu of the Season at Bistro Le Cep - Houston, Texas

Wednesday, December 26, 2012 from 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Houston, Texas

Bistro Le Cep
11112 Westheimer Road @ Wilcrest
Houston, Texas 77042
713-783-3985

Cost: $29.50 per persson plus tax and gratuity

Four Course Menu of the Season

Let the Celebration Begin…
 During the months of December and January

Bistro Le Cep Festival of Wild Game
$29.50 plus tax and gratuity

Expertly prepared and served with Seasonal Vegetables

Choice of:

Grilled Caesar Salad with Parmesan

Soup of the Day

*****

Intermezzo: Mango Sorbet with Champagne

*****

Choice:

Medallions of Wild Boar

Axis Deer Venison  

Grilled Partridge

Confit of Rabbit

Bandera Quails

*****

Choice of:

Duo of Flourless Chocolate Cake

And Tiramisu

Poached Bosc Pear in Burgundy

With French Vanilla Ice Cream

Assorted Imported Cheeses

With Crusty French Bread

                                            

Bon Appétit !

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Christmas Day at The Tasting Room Uptown Park - Houston, Texas

Tuesday, December 25, 2012 from 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Houston, Texas

The Tasting Room Uptown Park
1101-18 Uptown Park Blvd
Houston, Texas 77056
713-993-9800

Cost: $29.99 for adults; $7.99 children 12 and under

Opening at Noon on Christmas Day, TTR Uptown Park will feature deals and steals on bottles-to-go for last minute stocking stuffers and (re)stocking-the-bar.  Beginning at 2:00 p.m., guests are invited to celebrate the holiday at TTR Uptown Park with a Christmas Day Dinner Buffet, hosted until 7:00 p.m.  Executive Chef Jonathan Leblanc’s mouthwatering menu, including Herb Crusted Beef Tenderloin, Baked Virginia Ham, Shrimp Creole, Crawfish Maque Choux, Smoked Gravlax, among other savory selections and an assortment of pies and cakes is available for $29.99 per person, $7.99 per child (12 and under).* Wine by the glass, bottle and pairings are available (for diners 21 and over only).  For those looking to relax later in the evening, join TTR Uptown Park beginning at 7:00 p.m. for wine by the glass or bottle, paired with cheese and charcuterie plates.  TTR Uptown Park will close on Christmas Day at 10:00 p.m.

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Christmas Celebration Dinner - Houston, Texas

Monday, December 24, 2012 from 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Houston, Texas

Strata Restaurant & Bar
122 Vintage Park Boulevard, Suite A
Houston, Texas 77070
281-379-2889

Cost: $34.95

Christmas Celebration Dinner

December 23-24, 2012

Starters (Choice of One)
Tomato Poblano Soup
Roasted tomatoes and poblano soup with crispy potato threads

Caesar Salad
Crispy Romaine lettuce with parmesan crisp, anchovy fries, herb croutons and house-made Caesar dressing

Beef Empanadas
Crispy masa pastry dough, tomato, corn and avocado salsa with chipotle ranch dressing

Entrees (Choice of One)
Tuscan Salmon
Seared Yukon gold potatoes, tasso ham, tomatoes and arugula with a creamy tomato basil sauce

Filet Mignon
6 oz filet mignon with potato pave, grilled asparagus and red wine demi-glace

Sage Chicken Breast
Habanero sausage and cheddar potato hash with sautéed arugula and tasso cream

Butternut Squash Risotto
Creamy butternut squash risotto

Desserts (Choice of One)
Pumpkin Cheesecake
Creamy house-made pumpkin cheesecake with fresh whipped cream

White Chocolate Bread Pudding
Toasted croissants baked in a decadent white chocolate custard

with house-made cinnamon ice cream

34.95 per guest
Excludes tax & gratuity

Not valid with other promotions/offers. Reservations recommended.

~No Substitutions Please~
A 20% gratuity will be added to parties of 6 or more.

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"It's a Wonderful Night" Wine Dinner - Houston, Texas

Sunday, December 23, 2012 from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Houston, Texas

MAX's Wine Dive Houston
4720 Washington
Houston, Texas 77007
713-880-8737

Cost: $75 per person; $250 for a group of 4. Price per person is non-refundable, excludes tax and gratuity

MAX’s Wine Dive Executive Chef Michael Pellegrino will host a truly unique holiday dining experience – the “It’s a Wonderful Night” Wine Dinner, on the Eve of Christmas Eve, Sunday, December 23, 2012, at 6:30 p.m.  A signature surprise culinary expedition, this multi-course holiday-themed dinner will feature handpicked wine pairings chosen by the skilled wine team at MAX’s.  Designed for Houstonians searching for the perfect pre-holiday entertainment solution for visiting family and gourmands searching for a holiday treat, the “It’s a Wonderful Night” Wine Dinner will ignite your holiday spirit and sate your post-shopping appetite.  Reservations are available for singles, pairs and foursomes, starting at $75 per person, $250 for a foursome (excluding tax and gratuity).

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