Category Archives: Wine Tasting

May 17, 2012 · 7:56 am

The Wine Feed Anniversary Party Downtown Raleigh Saturday May 19th

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 The Wine Feed, a specialty online wine retailer and event venue based in Raleigh, N.C., is hosting an afternoon outdoor event to celebrate its first anniversary and to introduce exciting new initiatives to customers and local Triangle wine drinkers.

The celebration will offer numerous wines for tasting, a DJ in the afternoon, live jazz music from the Al Strong Trio from 6-9 p.m., and several interactive activities with prizes including a blind tasting challenge at 5 p.m.

In addition a variety of wines for tasting, Beer from Big Boss Brewery and food from Solas will be for sale. Land Rover Cary will also be present with two vehicles on display as well as Nomacorc, manufacturer of wine closures and synthetic wine corks. Crank Arm Rickshaw will also be nearby to offer rickshaw rides from around the Downtown area. Videri Chocolate Factory will be featuring samples of their delicious chocolate!

When:    Sat., May 19 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Where:   The parking lot of the Carter Building on Glenwood Ave. (located next to The Wine Feed at 18 Glenwood Ave, Suite B Raleigh, NC 27603).

About The Wine Feed

The Wine Feed, an N.C. based online wine retailer, provides innovative and accessible options for online shoppers. Serving several states and D.C., The Wine Feed provides an intimate selection of wines to help customers determine their own sense of quality and taste. The Wine Feed cultivates an appreciation of wine through educational events, personal interaction, community involvement and social networking. To learn more about The Wine Feed, visit www.TheWineFeed.com and connect on Twitter @TheWineFeed and Facebook. To find out more about this weekend’s anniversary celebration, visit www.TheWineFeed.com/anniversary.php.

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February 6, 2011 · 10:52 pm

Picture of the Week – Cheese Plate from Vinos Finos y Picadas

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The subject of this week’s picture is a small cheese plate I enjoyed during a recent visit to Vinos Finos y Picadas located in the new Lafayette Village Shopping Center in North Raleigh off Falls of Neuse Road. Vino’s is a South American wine cafe’ that features wines primarily from Argentina and Chile.  They also offer a nice selection of meat and cheese plates in along and other “picadas” (an Argentine plate meaning “bites”) to accompany their wines.  This particular plate was $9 and came with five different cheeses along with fresh bread and a piece of dried pear, appricot, date, and fig. I plan to go back to Vino’s soon to enjoy some of the wine “flights” that they offer during the week.

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December 6, 2010 · 10:17 am

Free Wine Tasting at Taylor’s Wine Shop December 9th 6-8pm

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The nice folks at Taylor’s Wine Shop will be hosting another free wine tasting this week on Thursday December 9th from 6-8pm.  Taylor’s is located in North Raleigh on Six Forks road just north of I-540.  If you haven’t been to by the shop yet, I recommend you check them out when you get the chance.  Taylor’s is not your typical convenience store. 

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Taylor’s has been around for over 30 years and is an institution of North Raleigh. Long ago, the savvy owners realized the need to diversify and have developed a great little shop offering  an impressive selection of wines, local and other craft beers, local coffee (From Larry’s Beans, Carrboro Coffee and, Tradewinds Coffee), and even sell locally made Escazu chocolate along with an assortment of other items like handmade jewelry and Faerie Made Soaps.  Of course, you can still pick up bait there for your fishing trip to Falls Lake as well.

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Taylor’s is the type of shop every town needs.  It isn’t just a place to fill up your tank and pick up a gallon of milk.  It is a neighborhood store that supports the local economy by offering locally made products sold by people you know.  It isn’t just that you need to go there; you actually want to go there.  I’ve made a habit out of making a Sunday morning trip to Taylor’s just to grab cup of Larry’s Beans coffee and say hello to the owners while browsing their latest offerings.  It is a great way to start the week.

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Oh, by the way,  did I mention I will be at the December 9th wine tasting playing Christmas Carols on my trombone out on the porch from 6-8pm? Come on by and say hello!

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September 15, 2010 · 3:50 pm

Wine 101 in Wake Forest – “Vin-Sanity” Celebration Friday September 17th!

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 Wine 101 in Wake Forest will celebrate their 2nd anniversary this Friday from 5-8pm with a “Vin-Sanity” party!  They will hold a free tasting of 12 wines (all priced under $20.00) for your sampling pleasure!  The 12 wines at the free tasting will represent their most popular wines over the past two years.  As with all of their tastings you get 10% off the wines you buy or 20% off if you buy a case of any combination.  Wine 101 is a great local wine shop with a friendly and helpful staff.  Their tasting events are a lot of fun and draw a friendly crowd of wine lovers.  Tell your family, friends and neighbors it’s time to get to Wine 101 and let them say a big “Thank You” in style!

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August 30, 2010 · 9:41 pm

Picture of the Week – Music on the patio at Uncorked!

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This week’s picture comes from my table on the patio at Uncorked, a wine shop located in North Raleigh in the Falls River Town Center.  They hold free wine tastings each Friday and often have live music on Saturday nights out on the Patio.  On the night this photo was taken, my wife and I were enjoying a great acoustic performance by Donnie Howard.  We returned to Uncorked the following week and saw another talented act called “Attic Orchestra”.  They were a four piece band made up of a flute, stand-bass, violin, and electric guitar.  If you want to know what bands are coming to Uncorked sign up for their newsletter on their website follow them on Facebook!

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