The Epicurean Club - National Wine Events

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Liquor Law Training for Arizona state certification

Mar 11, 2008 (Tue) to Dec 31, 2008 (Wed) @ 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Place: Discovery Detective Academy

Scottsdale

Cost: $95

Spirit Event

1 day certification class for liquor manager. State certification at class completion. $95 includes lunch. Check our on-line calendar on our website www.discoverydetectiveacademy....

more: http://www.localwineevents.com/Scottsdale-Wine/event-161376.html

Wine Tastings at Armitage Wine Lounge and Cafe

Mar 12, 2008 (Wed) @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Place: Armitage Wine Lounge

Scottsdale

Cost: $10

Wine Event

Weekly wine tasting at Armitage Wine Lounge and Cafe. This week's theme is "Iron Horse." Armitage is Scottsdale's premier wine bar, offering an eclectic selection of fine wines, ...

more: http://www.localwineevents.com/Scottsdale-Wine/event-166647.html

NEW!! Spanish Wines

Mar 12, 2008 (Wed) @ 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Place: Enotria - Land of Wine

Phoenix

Cost: $15

Wine Event

The import portfolio of European Cellars is a well-respected company with a wonderful selection of Spanish wines. Join us as we sample some of these wines and enjoy the variety of ...

more: http://www.localwineevents.com/Scottsdale-Wine/event-171938.html

Flight School @ Tapino Kitchen and Wine Bar- Swiss cheese makes everyt...

Mar 13, 2008 (Thu) @ 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Place: Tapino Kitchen and Wine Bar

scottsdale

Cost: $15 per person

Wine Event

Join us at Tapino Kitchen & Wine Bar for our weekly Thursday Night Flight School. This week we’ll taste some wines that work well with swiss cheese. Flight School at Tapino is a ...

more: http://www.localwineevents.com/Scottsdale-Wine/event-165222.html

NEW!! Ladies!! Start Your Weekend Off Right!! @ Su Vino Winery

Mar 14, 2008 (Fri) @ 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Place: Su Vino Winery

Scottsdale

Cost: Half Price Tastings for Ladies!!

Wine Event

Get some friends together and join us every Friday night in March for half price tastings at Su Vino Winery! Fridays 5-10pm

more: http://www.localwineevents.com/Scottsdale-Wine/event-172426.html

NEW!! Easter Wines

Mar 14, 2008 (Fri) @ 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Place: Cru Fine Wines

Scottsdale

Cost: $12.00 plus tax

Wine Event

We are always thrilled to have Mark from Quench Fine Wines as our guest showing 5 wines from his portfolio including two whites and three reds from Miner, Sinsky, Klinkerbrick and ...

more: http://www.localwineevents.com/Scottsdale-Wine/event-172815.html

Artful Saturday - wine tasting

Mar 15, 2008 (Sat) @ 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Place: Mosaic restaurant Scottsdale

Scottsdale

Cost: $15 per person, plus tax and gratuity

Wine Event

One of GM Matt Rinn's favorite potential questions from the Court of Master Sommeliers is to describe, in detail and with examples, all the AOC’s from the source in the Vosges to t...

more: http://www.localwineevents.com/Scottsdale-Wine/event-170680.html

NEW!! Wine 101 the Relaxed Way - Su Vino Winery

Mar 18, 2008 (Tue) @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Place: Su Vino Winery

Scottsdale

Cost: 25.00

Wine Event

Come Join Us at Su Vino Winery for an Evening of Wine Education - Tuesday, March 18th from 6:30 to 8:00pm In the first of our series of wine education courses, we will teach you, ...

more: http://www.localwineevents.com/Scottsdale-Wine/event-172422.html

Wine Tastings at Armitage Wine Lounge and Cafe

Mar 19, 2008 (Wed) @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Place: Armitage Wine Lounge

Scottsdale

Cost: $10

Wine Event

Weekly wine tasting at Armitage Wine Lounge and Cafe. This week's theme is "Mixed Varietals." Armitage is Scottsdale's premier wine bar, offering an eclectic selection of fine wi...

more: http://www.localwineevents.com/Scottsdale-Wine/event-166648.html

NEW!! Vixens & Vino Networking and Wine Education for Women

Mar 19, 2008 (Wed) @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 AM

Place: Epicurean Wine

Scottsdale

Cost: $15

Combo Event

Learn - Network - Socialize An educational networking group connecting women & wine Be a part of the first women's networking and wine education event in Scottsdale! We will be sta...

more: http://www.localwineevents.com/Scottsdale-Wine/event-172671.html

Flight School @ Tapino Kitchen and Wine Bar- Champagne and cheese

Mar 20, 2008 (Thu) @ 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Place: Tapino Kitchen and Wine Bar

scottsdale

Cost: $15 per person

Wine Event

Join us at Tapino Kitchen & Wine Bar for our weekly Thursday Night Flight School. This week we’ll taste some champagne. Flight School at Tapino is a casual and fun wine tasting c...

more: http://www.localwineevents.com/Scottsdale-Wine/event-165224.html

X Winery

Mar 20, 2008 (Thu) @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Place: Enotria - Land of Wine

Phoenix

Cost: $15

Wine Event

Using the new model of the 'virtual winery' the use of purchase grapes allows this winery to deliver quality without the traditional price tag of an expensive facility or acreage.

more: http://www.localwineevents.com/Scottsdale-Wine/event-170018.html

NEW!! Jazz, Wine, Blues & Barrel Tasting Festival

Mar 21, 2008 (Fri) to Mar 23, 2008 (Sun) @ 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Place: Bistro@Kokopelli Winery, Chandler

Chandler

Cost: $10 per person and this includes a souve...

Wine Event

Come celebrate a tradition of wine making and sample the new wines right out of the barrel. Our wine-master does this from time to time to check the aging process and the structure...

more: http://www.localwineevents.com/Scottsdale-Wine/event-172223.html

NEW!! Ladies!! Start Your Weekend Off Right!! @ Su Vino Winery

Mar 21, 2008 (Fri) @ 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Place: Su Vino Winery

Scottsdale

Cost: Half Price Tastings for Ladies!!

Wine Event

Get some friends together and join us every Friday night in March for half price tastings at Su Vino Winery! Fridays 5-10pm

more: http://www.localwineevents.com/Scottsdale-Wine/event-172429.html

Wine Tastings at Armitage Wine Lounge and Cafe

Mar 26, 2008 (Wed) @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Place: Armitage Wine Lounge

Scottsdale

Cost: $10

Wine Event

Weekly wine tasting at Armitage Wine Lounge and Cafe. This week's theme is "Spanish Wines." Armitage is Scottsdale's premier wine bar, offering an eclectic selection of fine wine...

more: http://www.localwineevents.com/Scottsdale-Wine/event-166649.html

Wednesday Winetime - wine tasting

Mar 26, 2008 (Wed) @ 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Place: Mosaic restaurant Scottsdale

Scottsdale

Cost: $14 per person, plus tax and gratuity

Wine Event

Enjoy wines from Argentina and Chile (& maybe a surprise) to enjoy in the Mosaic lounge. Light snacks and a little info accompany the flavors of five wines enjoyed at your pace.

more: http://www.localwineevents.com/Scottsdale-Wine/event-170684.html

Flight School @ Tapino Kitchen and Wine Bar- Ports, Sherries and Froma...

Mar 27, 2008 (Thu) @ 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Place: Tapino Kitchen and Wine Bar

scottsdale

Cost: $15 per person

Wine Event

Join us at Tapino Kitchen & Wine Bar for our weekly Thursday Night Flight School. This week we’ll taste some Ports, Sherries and Fromage. Flight School at Tapino is a casual and ...

more: http://www.localwineevents.com/Scottsdale-Wine/event-165226.html

Hungarian Wines with G.O. Global

Mar 27, 2008 (Thu) @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Place: Enotria - Land of Wine

Phoenix

Cost: $15

Wine Event

The gentleman of G.O. Global will be showing casing the wines that they directly import from Hungary. The country has much more to offer than just Tokaji dessert wine, so come alon...

more: http://www.localwineevents.com/Scottsdale-Wine/event-170019.html

NEW!! Ladies!! Start Your Weekend Off Right!! @ Su Vino Winery

Mar 28, 2008 (Fri) @ 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Place: Su Vino Winery

Scottsdale

Cost: Half Price Tastings for Ladies!!

Wine Event

Get some friends together and join us every Friday night in March for half price tastings at Su Vino Winery! Fridays 5-10pm

more: http://www.localwineevents.com/Scottsdale-Wine/event-172431.html

Wine Tastings at Armitage Wine Lounge and Cafe

Apr 02, 2008 (Wed) @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Place: Armitage Wine Lounge

Scottsdale

Cost: $10

Wine Event

Weekly wine tasting at Armitage Wine Lounge and Cafe. This week's theme is "April Fools Blind Tasting." Armitage is Scottsdale's premier wine bar, offering an eclectic selection ...

more: http://www.localwineevents.com/Scottsdale-Wine/event-166650.html

NEW!! Ladies!! Start Your Weekend Off Right!! @ Su Vino Winery

Apr 04, 2008 (Fri) @ 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Place: Su Vino Winery

Scottsdale

Cost: Half Price Tastings for Ladies!!

Wine Event

Get some friends together and join us every Friday night in April for half price tastings at Su Vino Winery! Fridays 5-10pm

more: http://www.localwineevents.com/Scottsdale-Wine/event-172433.html

Art of Literacy to Benefit All-Star Kids Tutoring

Apr 05, 2008 (Sat) @ 6:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Place: Calvin Charles Art Gallery

Scottsdale

Cost: 100.00 per person

Combo Event

The 2nd Annual "Art of Literacy" Fundraiser to benefit All-Star Kids Tutoring! This year's "Art of Literacy" will be a fun-filled evening in support of an amazing organization. Yo...

more: http://www.localwineevents.com/Scottsdale-Wine/event-169498.html

NEW!! 5th Annual AZ Tour de Paso Robles, Grand Tasting

Apr 06, 2008 (Sun) @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Place: Chaparral Suites and Resort

Scottsdale

Cost: $45.00 advance, $50.00 Day of event

Combo Event

It's time for our 5th Annual AZ Tour de Paso Robles! Over 30 wineries will be represented during the Grand Tasting this year at our new venue location, The Chaparral Suites and Res...

more: http://www.localwineevents.com/Scottsdale-Wine/event-172368.html

The 30th Annual Scottsdale Culinary Festival

Apr 08, 2008 (Tue) to Apr 13, 2008 (Sun) @ 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Place: The 30th Annual Scottsdale Culinary Fest...

Scottsdale

Cost: $ 5 - $275.00

Combo Event

The sights, sounds and incomparable tastes of the Southwest’s premier culinary festival returns for its 30th year as the nation’s longest-running culinary celebration. Presented by...

more: http://www.localwineevents.com/Scottsdale-Wine/event-153121.html

Off the Rocks Wine Tasting at Kazmierz

Apr 08, 2008 (Tue) @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Place: Kazmierz World Wine Bar

Scottsdale

Cost: $40

Combo Event

Part of the 30th Annual Scottsdale Culinary Festival, make plans to enjoy this exclusive wine tasting at Kazmierz World Wine Bar. You will learn about and taste wines from differen...

more: http://www.localwineevents.com/Scottsdale-Wine/event-167988.html

NEW!! Wine 101 the Relaxed Way - Su Vino Winery

Apr 08, 2008 (Tue) @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Place: Su Vino Winery

Scottsdale

Cost: 25.00

Wine Event

Come Join Us at Su Vino Winery for an Evening of Wine Education - Tuesday, April 8th from 6:30 to 8:00pm In the first of our series of wine education courses, we will teach you, i...

more: http://www.localwineevents.com/Scottsdale-Wine/event-172441.html

NEW!! Friends of James Beard Dinner

Apr 08, 2008 (Tue) @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Place: The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa

Scottsdale

Cost: $250 per person

Combo Event

SRP presents the “Friends of James Beard” dinner, a once-in-a-lifetime collaborative dinner featuring seven nationally renowned James Beard Award-winning chefs, kicking off the 30t...

more: http://www.localwineevents.com/Scottsdale-Wine/event-172487.html

Wine Tastings at Armitage Wine Lounge and Cafe

Apr 09, 2008 (Wed) @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Place: Armitage Wine Lounge

Scottsdale

Cost: $10

Wine Event

Weekly wine tasting at Armitage Wine Lounge and Cafe. This week's theme is "Fun Reds." Armitage is Scottsdale's premier wine bar, offering an eclectic selection of fine wines, pr...

more: http://www.localwineevents.com/Scottsdale-Wine/event-166651.html

On the Rocks: Cocktails on the Rooftop of the Hotel Valley Ho

Apr 09, 2008 (Wed) @ 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Place: Hotel Valley Ho

Scottsdale

Cost: $40

Combo Event

Part of the 30th Annual Scottsdale Culinary Festival, this event will have a festive Bacardi Mojito theme. Experience sweeping views of the city lights on the rooftop of the Hotel ...

more: http://www.localwineevents.com/Scottsdale-Wine/event-167990.html

NEW!! Food & Wine Magazine Presents Best New Chefs Reunion Dinner

Apr 09, 2008 (Wed) @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Place: The Camelback Inn, A JW Marriott Resort ...

Scottsdale

Cost: $175 per person

Combo Event

Food & Wine Magazine reunites five culinary giants at Camelback Inn who have all been named the magazine's "Best New Chefs" throughout the years. The event will feature the combine...

more: http://www.localwineevents.com/Scottsdale-Wine/event-172467.html

On the Rocks: Cocktails at Suede Lounge

Apr 10, 2008 (Thu) @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Place: Suede Lounge

Scottsdale

Cost: $40

Spirit Event

Have you ever wondered how they make those exotic drinks that look and taste so good? Part of the 30th Annual Scottsdale Culinary Festival, make plans to enjoy this exclusive cockt...

more: http://www.localwineevents.com/Scottsdale-Wine/event-167992.html

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