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Past Events
San Diego Uncorked - 2005
Holiday Dinner
Where: Terra Restaurant, 3900 Vermont St., San Diego, CA, 92103
When: Sunday, December 11th,
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
How Much: $55 (includes all wine and food)
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Event
Description:
Please join us for a very special wine tasting holiday dinner.
Chef Jeff Rossman of Award-Winning
Terra will prepare a unique multi-course meal inspired
by the wines of the Michel-Schlumberger vineyards. For those who don't know
about Michel-Schlumberger (www.michelschlumberger.com),
they are a fantastic winery in the
Dry Creek Valley of Sonoma County known for their award-winning Bordeaux wine
varieties.
Recap:
As expected, our holiday dinner was an unforgettable night of great wine,
great food and great company. Michel-Schlumberger winemaker, Mike Brunson, was
on hand to share all the details about the five special wines that were sampled
alongside Chef Jeff Rossman’s creatively paired multi-course meal. All of the
wines sampled were excellent, with the highlight being the amazing
Michel-Schlumberger 1999 Reserve Cabernet-Sauvignon (Retail: $90). The entire
menu was delicious and expertly paired with the wines, making it impossible to
pick a favorite course. As an added bonus from Terra, the fifty San Diego
Uncorked Members that attended the dinner received a $10 dining certificate for
a future visit to the restaurant.
If you are interested in purchasing any of the wines sampled, please visit:
www.michelschlumberger.com
For more information on Terra Restaurant or to join their email list, please
visit: www.terrasd.com
Menu:
Mixed Thrill Of Hors D'oeuvres
Mini Coconut Dusted Crab Cakes hot mustard
Phyllo with grape salsa & brie cheese
Curried Chicken Stix mint yogurt sauce
- Michel Schlumberger 2003 Chardonnay "La Brume" (Retail: $26)
Curried Mussel Soup
Fuji apples, caramelized shallots
- Michel Schlumberger 2004 Pinot Blanc
(Retail: $21)
Cabernet Braised Chicken
Root vegetable hash, truffle oil
- Michel Schlumberger 1999 Reserve Cabernet (Retail: $90)
Pepper Crusted Flank Steak
cambazola cheese fondue, pecorino-thyme polenta cake
- Michel Schlumberger 2002 Merlot (Retail: $28)
- Michel Schlumberger 2001 Cabernet
Mini Stilton Cheesecake and Chocolate Truffle
dried apricot compote
 
November Happy Hour - Wine
Steals Wine Bar & Retail
Where: Wine Steals, 1243 University Ave., San Diego, CA, 92103
When: Tuesday, November 15th,
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
How Much: No Ticket Purchase Required. Pay by glass event.
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Event
Description:
Please join us for the best Happy Hour yet... If you
haven't been to Wine Steals, you don't know what you are
missing!
This wine bar and retail store is the place to
be!
Recap:
Our Happy Hour at Wine Steals was yet another night to remember with San Diego
Uncorked! With over 100 members joining us at the cozy, yet hip wine bar and
retail shop, great wines, cheeses and desserts were enjoyed by all.
Uncorked recommended wines specially selected by Wine Steals were unforgettable:
2004 Ball Buster Shiraz (Australia)
2003 J. Vineyards Pinot (Russian River Valley)
2002 Voss Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley)
We encourage those of you that couldn't make it to go back to Wine Steals and
pick up a glass or a bottle of these great finds. The limited-supply Pinot Noir
is perfect for your Thanksgiving feast.
More Happy Hours to come! In the meantime, we hope to see you at our next event,
a unique four-course meal paired with Michel-Schlumberger wines at Terra
restaurant in Hillcrest!
San Diego Uncorked
Oktober
Beer/Winefest
Where:
Karl Strauss Brewery Gardens, 9675 Scranton Rd, San
Diego, CA 92121
Map
When: Wednesday, October 5th,
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
How Much:
$20 (Proceeds
to Red-Cross Hurricane Relief)
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Event
Description:
San Diego Uncorked has teamed up with Karl Strauss (San Diego's oldest
microbrewer) and Alice White Wines (from Australia) to provide a truly unique &
fun beer and wine tasting experience.
Set within a beautiful Japanese Garden, Karl Strauss Gardens in Sorrento Valley
is the perfect setting for this fall Oktoberfest. Learn the difference between
making wine and brewing beer. Meet the tasters from the other side of the
tracks…the beer drinkers. Free beer tastes from 6:30-7:00 (with beer available
for purchase after 7:00). The featured Alice White Wines are the 2004
Chardonnay, Lexia, Merlot, Cabernet, Cabernet-Shiraz and Shiraz.
Recap:
The Brewery Gardens of Karl Strauss in Sorrento Mesa were the perfect setting as
over 150 Uncorked members enjoyed Alice White Wines, Karl Strauss beers and
amazing appetizers at Oktober Beer and Wine Fest.
Members sampled the several 2004 Alice White Wines from South Eastern Australia,
including Lexia, Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet-Shiraz and
Shiraz. Beer tasting included Endless Summer Light, Woodie Gold, Amber Lager,
Red Trolley Ale, Downtown After Dark, Padre Porter, Stargazer IPA, Jeff & Jerrs
Hootch and Wind & Sea Wheat.
We hope to see you at our next event, Happy Hour on November 15th at Wine Steals
in Hillcrest. See you there!
San Diego Uncorked Happy Hour @ Isola Lounge & Tapas
Bar Website
Where:
Isola Lounge, 1269 Garnet Ave., San Diego, CA 92109
When: Friday, September 16th, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
How Much: Pay-per-glass
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Event
Description:
There is no ticket purchase required for this event, simply show up and pay
for what you order. Isola will be offering half off their amazing
Mediterranean tapas and salads as well as $1 off a few Uncorked selected
wines. Isola offers a sophisticated nightlife feel along with world class food
and interior decorating. This event is not to be missed, it will be a great way
to start the weekend, whether you stay for dinner at Isola, or find yourself
doing a pub-crawl down Garnet.
Recap:
Our second San Diego Uncorked Happy Hour was a smashing success. With over 125
members joining us at some point during the event, a great time was had by all.
In addition to Isola's amazing red and white sangrias and Mediterranean tapas,
members enjoyed Uncorked Recommended wines:
Red Diamond Chardonnay (Washington)
Avila Pinot Noir (Central Coast)
Wolf Blass Shiraz (Australia)
We will certainly be planning another Happy Hour soon. In the meantime, we look
forward to seeing you at our next event, Oktober Beer and Winefest at Karl
Straus Brewery Gardens in Sorrento Valley!
Uncorked 'Summer Fun' with DeLoach and Wine X Magazine
Where:
Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines,
10950 North
Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA
Click Here for a Map
When:
Thursday, August 18 from 6:00-8:00pm
Exclusive Sponsors: DeLoach Vineyards, WineX Magazine
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Event
Description:
It's Summer in San Diego so there's no better time to come out
and have some Fun! Join San Diego Uncorked for a fantastic wine tasting on the
wonderful outdoor patio at Hilton Torrey Pines. Be prepared for a picturesque
sunset as you get together with old friends and meet some new ones while tasting
some great wine!
This event
is exclusively sponsored by
DeLoach Vineyards and
Wine X Magazine. DeLoach is celebrating 30 years of producing wines in
Sonoma's Russian River Valley. We are proud to have them sponsor us, they have
some amazing wines. Wine X Magazine is promoting their Club Wine X, and has
teamed-up with Jelly Belly® (yes, the jelly bean company!) to offer a Jelly
Belly® Wine Bar for even more fun!. The Torrey Pines Hilton will be providing
some of their amazing light appetizers to round out what will certainly be a
great event at this amazing venue! The price is only $27 per person (inclusive
of online ticketing fee). Sign up online to purchase your tickets in advance as
patio space is limited to 150 people. Buy your tickets early - we can't wait to
see you there!
Recap:
On Thursday evening, August 18, 2005,
with the sunset at Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines as the backdrop, San Diego
Uncorked hosted our Summer Fun event. A sell-out crowd of 160 members enjoyed
an impressive line up of Russian River Valley wines provided by our wine
sponsor, DeLoach, and passed hors d'oeuvres crafted by the Hilton's Executive
Chef . Jelly Belly and WineX magazine rounded out the event with a Jelly Belly
Bar where guests could create the flavor of DeLoach wines by mixing several
flavors of Jelly Bellies! What an unexpected treat!
Featured wines (available at
www.deloachvineyards.com) included:
DeLoach Estate Bottled Russian River Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2000 ($18)
DeLoach Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2002 ($18)
DeLoach Estate Bottled Russian River Valley Zinfandel 2002 ($18)
DeLoach Estate Bottled Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2002 ($16)
DeLoach Estate Bottled Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2003 ($14)
We hope that you enjoyed
some "Summer Fun" with us and we look forward to seeing you at the next San
Diego Uncorked event. Details coming soon.....
San Diego Uncorked Presents our
June Happy Hour
Where: The Grape (winebar) 823 Fifth Ave. (gaslamp). Map
When: Thursday, June 16th 5:30-7:30pm
How Much: Pay-per-glass (no ticket purchase required)
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Event
Description:
Looking for a happy hour surrounded by cool, festive wine drinkers ... then
you've found it ... Join San Diego Uncorked at The Grape, Thursday, June 16th
5:30 to 7:30 pm, located at 823 5th Ave in the heart of the Gaslamp district.
The Grape is offering wine specials including $1 off each glass. Also, it's
all about you, therefore, you can order half glass tastes, full glasses, or
yes, even a bottle from their extensive California selection. Add a perfectly
paired appetizer to please your palate even more (appetizers are discounted
for happy hour). This is a pay per glass event, no ticket required. This very
cool late 19th century bar is the perfect place to start your evening and easily
lends itself to a subsequent dinner in the Gaslamp! Please note that street
parking (metered) is free after 6:00pm, and there are several relatively inexpensive
parking lots close by. (Note: we had changed the venue from Rouge to The
Grape!) We can't wait to enjoy The Grape with all of you! See you there...
Recap:
If you weren't there last night, then you may have been the only one!
Great turnout for our first Happy Hour at The Grape in the Gaslamp - over 75
people
came to enjoy great wine and great company. It was such a success that: people
from the restaurant next door came over to see what was going on, and people
walking by came in to be a part of the action. Visitors included a couple from
Eastern Europe in town for the week and someone in from Mazatlan as well as
some people who had heard word of mouth that it was THE place to meet people.
Glad to have seen our "regulars" and thanks to all for spreading
the Uncorked word and bringing new faces into the mix! The Grape provided specials
on a
Chardonnay and Cabernet as well as their amazing appetizers. We have already
had requests for another Happy Hour - so don't fret, we'll have something planned
soon. In the meantime, come join us for Red, White & Blues next month at
Deco's in the Gaslamp!
San Diego Uncorked Presents "Wines From the Hood"
Where: Cuvee, 2334 Carmel Valley Road, Del Mar
When: Monday, May 23rd, 6:30-8:30pm
How Much: $22
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Event
Description:
San Diego Uncorked (peeps from the former San Diego Wine Brats) have put
together their kick-off wine tasting event, Monday, May 23rd @ Cuvee Del Mar.
Falkner (www.falknerwinery.com),
Wilson Creek (www.wilsoncreekwinery.com)
and Palumbo (www.palumbofamilyvineyards.com)
Wineries will take the short trip down from Temecula, while bringing some of
their amazing wines to share. Come and indulge in tasty wines and perfectly
paired yummy appetizers, all while meeting new friends and learning about our
neighborhood wine region in Temecula Valley. Cuvee (www.cuveerestaurant.com)
owner Chuck Samuelson has reserved his entire restaurant for San Diego Uncorked.
Head Chef Brad will prepare a great selection of light appetizers, including
their renowned baked goat cheese on crustini. This is your chance to reconnect
with old friends and meet new ones who enjoy wine as much as you do! Be a part
of a new tradition. There's room for about 160 people and we expect to sell-out
early. Tickets are $22 per person and sold on-line on a first-come first-serve
basis.
Recap:
You always hear how "A good time was had by all" but surely Monday night
tops even the best of them! If you missed the first San Diego Uncorked event,
don't let it happen again! We look forward to seeing you at future events. So
yes, the first ever San Diego Uncorked event was a smashing success. Over 140
people were in attendance - there were some we knew and a ton of new friends who
gathered at Cuvee Restaurant in Del Mar to sample and learn about a variety of
Temecula's finest wines. Cuvee provided a spectacular location for our first
event with their fabulous view of the lagoon and their sumptuous appetizer
buffet. Both Chuck and Brad (Cuvee's owner and Head Chef respectively) exceeded
all expectations by providing a buffet with succulent treats such as their
infamous crustini, a variety of cheeses, antipasto, shrimp cocktail and amazing
chocolate covered strawberries. Our event featured three fantastic wineries from
the Temecula Valley (Palumbo Family Winery, Wilson Creek, and Falkner Winery)
who poured their signature wines - some of which included: Falkner's Signature
Amante, Wilson Creek's Famous Almond Champagne and Palumbo Family's Tre Fratelli.
The variety of wines was outstanding - they provided a taste to suit all
palates! We hope "Wines From The Hood" was a resounding success for all and know
it was the perfect launch for us to build upon for the future of San Diego
Uncorked. See you soon!
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