Past Events

What: 2006 Holiday Dinner
Where: Cuvee Restaurant
2334 Carmel Valley Road, Del Mar, CA 92014
When: Monday, December 11th, 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Who: fun-loving wine novices in their 20's and 30's
Cost: $57 (includes all wine and food)
Parking: Street Parking

We're back at one of our favorite restaurants, Cuvee in Del Mar
(www.cuveerestaurant.com), for this year's annual Holiday Dinner.
Chris Smyczek, Cuvee's new manager, has created a wonderful
multi-course meal around fantastic wines from Michel-Schlumberger
vineyards. For those who don't know Michel-Schlumberger
(www.michelschlumberger.com), they are an outstanding winery in the
Dry Creek Valley of Sonoma County, known for their award-winning
Bordeaux wine varieties. There are only 45 tickets available
so buy your tickets early.

Menu

Appetizers
New potatoes stuffed w/ smoked salmon, capers, and chives
Seared ahi tuna on sesame crackers w/ wasabi mayonnaise
Endive w/ gorgonzola and walnuts
- Cristalino Cava Brut, NV, Spain

First Course
Shrimp tempura in dynamite sauce w/ crispy wonton
- Michel-Schlumberger Pinot Blanc, 2004, Dry Creek Valley ($21)

Second Course
Risotto with duck confit, tart cherries, and port wine reduction
- Michel-Schlumberger Merlot, 2002, Dry Creek Valley ($28)

Third Course
Red-wine braised beef shortribs with gorgonzola potato gratin
- Michel-Schlumberger Cabernet Sauvignon, 2001, Dry Creek Valley ($34)

Dessert
Pear Tart with whipped cream
- Barron Phillip De Rothchild Sauternes, 1999

What: November Happy Hour - Basic urban kitchen + bar
When: Thursday, November 16th, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Where: Basic urban kitchen + bar
410 10th Ave (10 & J Street)
San Diego, CA 92101
www.barbasic.com
Price: Pay-per-glass event. No ticket required.
Parking: Street Parking

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Description:

For our November event we are sticking to the basics. Basic urban kitchen + bar is the host for our
November Happy Hour. There is no ticket purchase required for this event, just simply show up
and pay by the glass.

Basic is a hip new bar/restaurant that just opened this spring next to the ballpark. Housed in an old
warehouse, they’re probably best known for their “Connecticut Style” pizza and offer several nice wines
moderately priced (we’re planning on having a couple wines discounted to around $5/glass for our event).

So please join us for our pre-Thanksgiving Holiday Happy Hour!

What: October Happy Hour - Wine Steals
Where: Wine Steals Wine Bar
1243 University Ave., San Diego, CA 92103 Map
When: Wednesday, October 25th, 6:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m.
Who: fun-loving wine novices in their 20's and 30's
Cost: Pay-per-Glass Event
Parking: Street Parking

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Description:

We're back at one of our favorite wine bars for this month's event,
please join us for Happy Hour at Wine Steals in Hillcrest.

There is no ticket purchase required for this event, just simply show up and pay by the glass.
We'll also offer some special pricing on a few hand-picked wines chosen just for San Diego Uncorked.

Wine Steals is a busy, casual, fun wine bar and retail shop. They have a wide variety of wines available at great prices,
both by the glass (starting at $5) or by the bottle to take home as well. Those that like to pair their wines with food;
you can indulge in the amazing cheese & meat boards as well as desserts available for purchase.

So please join us for a mid-week break at Wine Steals!

San Diego nightlife is alive and strong. Come join us for our September wine tasting in the heart of it all.
Right on the corner of 6th and Market is VISIONS, a classy and contemporary restaurant bar and lounge.
Recently voted "Best New Casual Restaurant" by the California Restaurant Association, Visions will be the
place all young, fun loving wine novices will be. Don't miss out. Your taste buds will thank you. Visions' High Tech
Audio/Visual system in both the bar and lounge area add to the ambiance of the venue.

Come experience VISIONS.

We will sample wines from the local winery, San Pasqual Winery. In addition we'll be savoring some of our favorite
reds and whites from previous Uncorked wine tastings for your enjoyment including the popular Sunstone Wines.
The wines will be complemented by a selection of mouth watering appetizers selected by the chef---smoked salmon crustini,
California rolls, and flatbread pizza with tomato ragu and smoked applewood chicken sausage.
Feel the heartbeat of San Diego.

Come check out the hottest spot in La Jolla, the recently
opened Jack's La Jolla. We will have some great Uncorked specials
to help you get in the mood.

Come join us in the Wine Bar Lounge of Jack’s Grille.
The Sommelier at Jack’s has created a wine pairing event, offering wine specials
discounted $3-$7 per glass and providing perfectly paired tray passed appetizers.

Watermelon and goat cheese salad
Bele Casel, Prosecco, Italy - $7

Hamachi sashimi, tomato and basil
Malbec Rose from either California or Argentina - $7

Crab spring roll
Albarino from Spain - $7

Flatiron steak skewer, aromatic vegetable vinaigrette
Savannah Chanelle, Pinot Noir, Russian River - $8

House Red and White Wine also available for only $6/glass

While the San Diego Uncorked event takes place in the Wine Bar Lounge on the first level,
you may also want to stroll through Jack’s three distinctive restaurants ranging from casual
to fine dining and Jack’s other three bars, including an ocean view Beach Bar.

All are located in the three level complex.

Cost: $25 special advance purchase ends June 28th
            $30 online ticket sales until July 10th, 8 pm
            $35 at the door, if available
Parking: Street Parking, Parking Garages Parking Tips
                $10 Valet Parking Special if you mention San Diego Uncorked

Come join us at the House of Blues- Uncorked style!

We will tasting the following wines at the event:
2003 Eros Tasting Notes
2003 Estate Syrah Tasting Notes
2003 Estate Merlot Tasting Notes
2005 Viognier Tasting Notes
2005 Syrah Rose Tasting Notes

The annual "Reds, Whites, & Blues" themed wine tasting will be
Tuesday, July 11 from 6:30-8:30.

Come mix and mingle with other fun-loving wine novices as we sip a
delicious assortment of wines from Sunstone Winery (http://www.sunstonewinery.com)
and taste House of Blues' All-American food .

All this combined with the sultry jazz sounds of Dave N Stellita,
a highly regarded jazz duo who will be providing the
perfect ambiance to this can't miss event.

Cost: $25 online, $30 at the door

Check out the photos of the "Stars"

Recap:

It was a truly "STAR"-studded atmosphere for San Diego Uncorked's June wine tasting event! The Southern Starz wines were a hit with our members and so many of you inquired about where to find the wine locally! You can always ask your local retailer to start stocking Southern Starz wines http://www.southernstarz.com, but in the meantime, you can go straight to the source and order online yourself at http://www.southernwines.com.

We had a special guest star at our tasting: Lindsay Pomeroy of Wine Smarties http://www.winesmarties.com who offered more structured optional seminars on some of the red and white wines being tasted at the event along with helpful tips for approaching wine tasting and wine buying.

And to top it all off, the Lafayette hotel & Spotlight Lounge offered delicious finger foods, live guitar music and a spacious area throughout the lobby and poolside veranda for the nearly 150 uncorked members to mix and mingle under the stars. Thanks to the enormous turnout, the event raised $1000 for charitable donations!

Many thanks to all the Uncorked Stars who contributed and attended this successful event!

Join San Diego Uncorked at the Historic Lafayette Hotel and Spotlight Lounge for our June Wine Tasting.

Southern Stars Wines has provided 8 unique selections from the southern hemisphere:

Margan Family 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon Tasting Notes
Morgenhof 2002 Chenin Blanc Tasting Notes
Craneford 2001 Quartet Tasting Notes
Sylvan Springs 2000 Shiraz Tasting Notes
Barnadown Run 1999 Shiraz Tasting Notes
Kumkani 2004 Sauvignon Blanc Tasting Notes
Hidden Valley 2003 Agenda Tasting Notes
Helderberg 2003 Chardonnay Tasting Notes

All these wines accompanied by a tasty spread of complimentary appetizers and discounted specials from the outdoor grill of the Spotlight Lounge.

We'll have an in-house wine expert on hand from Wine Smarties, Wine Consulting to answer all your questions and lead two wine tasting mini-blitzes in an intimate side area, first 25 seated, first served! Or choose to mingle freely like the Hollywood royalty used to on the poolside terrace, with the music of guitarist Gerald Villanueva in the background.

Where: Confidential, 901 Fourth Ave. San Diego CA
When: Tuesday, May 16th, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
How Much: No ticket required, Pay-per-glass event
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Recap:

May was definitely not Gray at the San Diego Uncorked May Happy Hour. Confidential was our host for our very special Happy Hour with Firestone Vineyards and Andrew Firestone. Firestone and Confidential provided all Uncorked members with some spectacular wine specials on the exquisite wines from Firestone Vineyards. To pair with the Firestone Wines, the kitchen at Confidential provided a menu of special dishes to pair with the wines from their extensive menu of mouth watering dishes.

Our normal menu of great wine and food specials was enhanced by our special guest, Andrew Firestone from Firestone Vineyards. Andrew was a gracious host for our Happy Hour and even gave us a preview from his Wine Ways DVD by instructing the attendees on some of the finer points of tasting wine. A big thanks goes out to Andrew Firestone, Firestone Vineyards, and Confidential for making our May Happy Hour a major success.

You can get more information about the Wine Ways DVD on Andrew Firestone’s Website http://www.andrewfirestone.com. You can also hear more from Andrew Firestone in the inaugural issue of Uncorking San Diego. Uncorking San Diego is a new feature for the San Diego Uncorked Website. Check out the First Issue Here.

Join San Diego Uncorked and Andrew Firestone from for an evening of exciting wines from Firestone Vineyards and exquisite appetizers from Confidential. Confidential has put together a spectacular combination of wine specials and great appetizers that will be sure to delight all attendees of this special Happy Hour. Not only will this Happy Hour quench your thirst for wine and fine food, but also your thirst for wine knowledge.

Andrew Firestone will be present to talk about the Firestone Wines and also his new DVD Wine Ways - An Introduction to the The Culture of Wine. Not only will you be able to hear from Andrew himself, copies of the DVD will be available for purchase the night of the event. This is an excellent opportunity to not only taste some fantastic wines, but learn about those wines and also about the wine industry in general.

Come out and enjoy an evening of fine wines and sumptuous appetizers with San Diego Uncorked, Confidential and Firestone Vineyards.

Wine Selections (All selections $5/glass)
2005 Firestone Sauvignon Blanc
2004 Firestone Chardonnay
2005 Firestone Riesling
2005 Firestone Gewürztraminer

Food Selections

Sliders (All Sliders only $8)
-- Indian Spiced Lamb Burger - Cumin Yogurt Sauce - Mango Chutney - Garlic Fries
-- Angus Beef Patty Melt - Caramelized Sweet Onion - Gruyere Cheese - Garlic Fries
-- Duck Confit - Honey Rum Glaze - Garlic Fries - Moo Shoo Ketchup
-- Grilled Cheese Baguette - Fontina - Herb Roasted Turkey - Avocado - Watercress\Pear Salad

Appetizers
-- Special Chef's Selection Cheese Plate - $10
-- Lemon Grass Marinated Chicken Skewers - Soy Ginger Marinade - Soba Noodle Salad - Edamame - $8
-- Bacon Wrapped Dates - Parmesan Stuffed - $7
-- Marinated Olives - $4

Where: Temecula Valley, Temecula, CA
When: Saturday, April 22nd, 10:00 - 5:00 p.m.
How Much: $55 (includes three wine tastings, lunch, glasses & transportation)
Depart From: UTC Mall Parking Lot - Near Sears, 4575 La Jolla Village Dr., San Diego, CA 92122
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Description:
Come learn about the Temecula Wine Country as we go from winery to winery to indulge your senses at
Wilson Creek, Falkner, and Bella Vista wineries. We'll enjoy coach transportation departing at 10:15 AM
to start our amazing day of wine and fun!

Once we arrive in Temecula we'll start our day off at Falkner Winery with a tasting and one of the winery's
insightful speakers to educate us into the history of the winery and their current vintages of wine. As we enjoy
the beautiful grounds we'll enjoy a fantastic choice from their food service of tri-tip sandwiches, tiger shrimp
linguine, or a vegetarian wrap.

We'll wrap up our experience at Falkner by purchasing wine or souvenirs at their shop and head over to our
next winery Bella Vista. At Bella Vista we'll enjoy a brief tour of the winery to get some insight as to how the
winery works, their current wines and what wines they are looking to produce in the future and also have a
tasting of their current releases.

Again everyone will have the opportunity to purchase their favorite wines and then we'll head over to
Wilson Creek. At Wilson Creek we'll enjoy the spectacular views from the grounds of this winery as we enjoy
a tasting and have yet another speaker share their knowledge of the winery and the region.

We'll wrap up this amazing trip by arriving back in San Diego for 5 PM so not only will you be able to enjoy this
spectacular trip with us, you'll be back in plenty of time to enjoy the rest of your weekend plans! So grab a group
of your favorite people and join us for what will be a trip to remember!

Where: JRDN Restaurant, 723 Felspar St., San Diego Google Map MSN Map Mapquest Map
When: Wednesday, March 22nd, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
How Much: No Entrance Fee, Pay Per Glass
Parking: Valet Parking (First Come, First Serve), Various Pay Lots, Street Parking

Recap:

As one stands on the beach overlooking the Pacific Ocean with a spectacular sunset in the background it is hard to imagine

how life can get much better. That view as a member of San Diego Uncorked is multitudes better because it comes with a
great location (Tower23), spectacular food (JRDN Restaurant), outstanding wines (Tobin James), and great company. Over

175 Uncorked members made their way to our March Happy Hour back dropped in the early evening by

a beautiful vista of the Pacific Ocean and the setting sun. As night fell, the Happy Hour kicked into high gear with the sounds

of boisterous laughter, groovy house tunes, and clinking wine glasses being heard throughout the packed house.

Description:

Come check out the hottest spot in Pacific Beach, JRDN Restaurant in the Tower 23 Hotel.
This innovative hotel\restaurant will be the site for our March Happy Hour. This event is sponsored
exclusively by Tobin James winery and there will be great deals all night on their fantastic wines.
In addition, JRDN Restaurant has created an exclusive menu of exquisite appetizers to
pair with the Tobin James wines.

Where: San Diego Wine & Culinary, 200 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
When: Wednesday, February 22nd, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
How Much: $25 (includes all wine and food)

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Recap:
The San Diego Wine and Culinary Center proved a perfect backdrop for the first of our Uncorked Tours. The first Uncorked Tour visited the famous wine countries of the Italy, Spain and the distant wine fields of California. The wines from those countries were exquisitely paired by San Diego Wine and Culinary Center owners Hans-Trevor Gossman and John Alonge with appetizers such as Polenta with Rosemary & Wild Mushrooms, Chicken Quesadilla with Basque Cheese, Shrimp & Salmon with Spicy Tomato Salsa. The hospitality of the San Diego Wine and Culinary Center paired with the wonderful wines, appetizers and the marvelous crowd ensure that we will have many more Uncorked Travels together.

Description:
San Diego Uncorked and the San Diego Wine & Culinary Center has teamed up to offer a fantastic International Wine Tour on Wednesday, February 22. You'll have the opportunity to travel to the famous tasting grounds of Italy, Spain & California. For those who don't know of the San Diego Wine & Culinary Center (http://www.sdwineculinary.com), it's a new business concept offering an array of services including hosting corporate events, providing cooking & tasting classes, a retail wine shop & winebar. SDWCC owners John Alonge & Hans-Trevor Gossman will be present to host our event. We will be pouring a wonderful selection of wines from their exceptional portfolio to tempt your palate. Chef Hans has paired delicious hors d'oeuvres, specific to each country, to compliment the wines we'll be serving. This is an event not to be missed!

Where: Galileo 101, 201 J. St., Suite #101., San Diego, CA 92101 Map
When: Thursday, January 19th, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

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Description:
There is no ticket purchase required for this event, simply show up and pay for what you order. Galileo 101 is rolling out the Red Carpet for San Diego Uncorked. They have put together a list of specials that will insure a night to remember. Not only is Galileo 101 offering some fantastic wine and appetizer specials, but they are offering a dinner special only for San Diego Uncorked members. Click Here to see all the specials.

Recap:
There is no ticket purchase required for this event, simply show up and pay for what you order. Galileo 101 is rolling out the Red Carpet for San Diego Uncorked. They have put together a list of specials that will insure a night to remember. Not only is Galileo 101 offering some fantastic wine and appetizer specials, but they are offering a dinner special only for San Diego Uncorked members. Click Here to see all the specials.

Specials:

Wine Specials (Prices reflect a $2 discount)

Red Wines by the glass
- Galileo 101 House Merlot (Temecula) $5
- Wolf Blass 2002 Cabernet (Australia) $8
- Sunstone 2001 Merlot (Santa Barbara) $8
White Wines by the glass
- Serena 2004 Pinot Grigio (Italy) $5
- Thornton 2004 Chardonnay (Temecula) $8
- Silverado 2003 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa) $8

Appetizer Specials:
Prices listed below reflect a special Uncorked discount of 20% off

Pair these appetizers with red wine:
Calamari Fritti $8
Carpaccio di Manzo $11.20
Zuppa di Cozze e Vongole $10.40

Pair these appetizers with white wine:
Ostriche al Limone (Oysters w/ lemon herb) $9.60
Prosciutto e Melon $8
Mozzarella in Carrozza $6.40
Spinaci Saltati Con Limone (sauteed spinach) $7.20
Gamberetti con Mascarpone $12.80
Carpaccio di Salmone $12

Dinner specials available tonight:
Ask your Happy Hour server for a special card if you would like to take advantage of the following offer:

$40 off dinner for a party of 4 or more
(tax & gratuity not included, $40 credit towards check for tables of 4 or more, minimum order of 1 entree per guest)

$10 off dinner for party of 3 or less
(tax & gratuity not included, $10 credit towards check for tables of 3 or less, minimum order of 1 entree per guest)

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