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2nd Annual “Taste of Downtown Plano” Saturday, September 11th

Posted on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 in Flights, Special Event, Tastings

Don’t miss the 2nd Annual Taste of Downtown Plano sponsored by the HDPA

The event runs from 11am - 10pm Saturday, September 11th.

Free street admission

Located in Downtown Plano on 15th Street between the Dart Rail and Avenue K

A Toast To Texas 1016 E. 15th Street will be serving free samples of our popular frozen Peach Bellini during the event

Hope to see you Saturdayhdpatastelogo_044444 - Cheers!



Friday Night Flights September 10th, A “Texas Wine” tasting event

Posted on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 in Flights

Please join us this Friday night between 6 and 9:30 p.m. to sample some ”Texas Wine”

We will be pouring 3 wines from the McPherson Vineyard in Lubbock Texas; Viognier, DBS, Sangiovese

In addition, we will also be pouring one of our favorite wines from the Llano Winery in Lubbock; Vinter’s Selection Signature Red Meritage

Hope you can join us for this event.

We look forward to seeing you!

Cheers!

Friday Night Flights - August 27th

Posted on Saturday, August 21, 2010 in Flights

Friday, August 27th we will be tasting 4 new exciting French wines.  We have found some rather unique varietals and can’t wait to share them with you.

Stop by anytime Friday night between 6pm and 9:30pm

Live Music starting at 6pm

Cheers! 

Organic Wine Tasting Event - Friday Night Flights August 20th

Posted on Thursday, August 19, 2010 in Flights

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Stop by Friday Night August 20th to taste “true” organic wines.  These wines are USDA approved Sulfite free wine.  We will be tasting a Red Blend, a Merlot and a Zinfandel.

In the winery is where the difference between Organic Wine and Wine Made with Organically Grown Grapes is determined. Due to the US govt. requirement of the late ‘80s to note “Contains Sulfites,’ occasionally this has become the touch stone of processing to determine what is organic and what isn’t. To carry the Organic Wine designation the wine must have no sulfites added and have less than 10 parts per million naturally occurring. Occasionally a wine made without sulfites has “none detectable” at the parts per million level and must carry the Sulfite Free wording, or make no mention at all.

We hope you can join us to learn more about these unique California Wines!

Cheers


How Merlot Can You Go? Friday, August 6th

Posted on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 in Flights

Join us this Friday night for How Merlot Can You Go! 

We will be tasting  Merlot wines from California, Chile, Texas and Washington State.

If you love Merlot, or just want to taste this varietal stop by and join us for the fun.

Hope  to see you Friday Night! 

Drop by anytime between 6 and 9:30pm

Cheers!



Taste the wines from Dolium an Underground Winery in Argentina

Posted on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 in Flights

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Come taste the wines of Mendoza Argentina and learn about the Dolium Winery.

The word “dolium” is Latin for amphora, the distinctive bottles that the Classical Greeks and Romans used to store wine.  Like the Romans, who kept wine underground at a constant temperature throughout the year, Dolium is the first underground winery in Argentina to combine such ancient traditions with modern technology.

Live Music with Meia Borden “Rebel With A Six String”

Hope to see you Friday Night.

Cheers!

Meet the winemaker from the Caprock Winery in Lubbock, TX July 23rd

Posted on Saturday, July 17, 2010 in Flights

palo_duro_white_web1-150x150Join us Friday night starting at 6 for a taste of some great Texas wines from the Caprock Winery in Lubbock, Texas. We will have the winemaker on hand to answer your questions and to sign bottles. Event cost $10.00.  We will be pouring the following 5 wines:  Blush Royale, Viognier, Palo Duro White, Palo Duro Red and Merlot  in addition to sampling cheese!

Hope to see you then.  Cheers! 

Cheers!

Ghost Tour in Downtown Plano this Friday, July 16th

Posted on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 in Flights

Chris Coats from the DMN will be conducting a Ghost Tour this Friday night in Downtown Plano.  She is hosting 3 tours between 6:30 and 9:30 pm.  Due to the size and time of the tour, A Toast To Texas will NOT be hosting Friday Night Flights this Friday, July 16th.

We will host Friday Night Flights again next week July 23rd featuring wines from the Caprock Winery in Lubbock Texas.  We will have one of the winemakers on hand to answer questions and sign bottles.  Check the website again for further info on that event. 

Cheers!

Acoustic Music Friday Nights with Meia

Posted on Wednesday, June 30, 2010 in Flights

wine-tasting-march2010-21Join us each Friday night for “Friday Night Flights”

featuring live acoustic guitar music with Meia.

6:00 p.m. till 9:30 p.m. 

Hope to see you there. Cheers!

Red, White and Beer!

Posted on Monday, June 28, 2010 in Flights

gracepatriot4Come join us on Friday, July 2nd starting at 6 p.m. for our Red, White and Beer Event.

We will be tasting some very patriotic red wines from the Grace Vineyards.  In addition to these great red wines, we will have a couple white on  hand for tasting as well as a beer.  Yes, beer!  You asked for it and we listened.  We will be tasting the Dogfish Head Red and White in honor of Independance Day.  So come and join us on Friday for some fun.  What could be better than Red, White and Beer to start off your holiday weekend?

Cheers! 

Que Syrah, Shiraz, Shiraz and a Sauvignon Blanc

Posted on Thursday, June 17, 2010 in Flights

Join us for a taste of Napa Valley California and Australia while we explore the difference between a California “Syrah” and a Australian “Shiraz”

As always, for those white wine drinkers in the house, we will have a wonderful Sauvignon Blanc as well.

Hope to see you Friday, June 25th for the event.the-ripper

Great Wines for Dad this Father’s Day

Posted on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 in Flights

12gaugeJoin us Friday June 18th at 6:00 p.m. and all day Saturday June 19th for a taste of some of our favorite wines for Dad.

We will be tasting the following 4 wines:

20 Gauge Chardonnay, 12 Gauge Cabernet, Luigi Bosca Malbec and *Graham Beck Gameskeeper’s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 

We hope you can join us, Cheers!

*Felino by Paul Hobbs has been replaced with Graham Beck Gameskeeper’s Reserve due to availability - sorry for the inconvenience

Special note - The Graham Beck Gameskeeper’s Reserve is Excellent, Dad won’t be disappointed


South African Wine Flights for World Cup Kickoff

Posted on Saturday, June 5, 2010 in Flights

worldcupCome join us for a taste of South Africa on Friday night June 11 and all day Saturday June 12th.

We will be tasting 4 wines from the Savanha Vineyards on South Africa’s Western Cape.

Great wines don’t happen by accident.  It takes a talented and dedicated winemaking team to establish a level of quality that becomes a defining characteristic, year after year.  We are proud to offer you a taste of these prestigious and award winning wines.

Our selection will include:

Steen - Ripe quava & tropical fruit on the nose, tropical fruit on the palate.  A fresh, crisp, approachable wine.

Pinotage/Shiraz - Layers of berry & plum aromas follow through to a mouth filling palate with a soft tannic structure.

Special Reserve Sauvignon Blanc - Aromas of gooseberry, nettles and grass are joined on the palate by juicy passion fruit,  Subtly dry & well rounded, the palate is a profusion of refreshing tropical fruit & flavors.

Special Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon - Delectable aromas of oak derived spice and ripe black currant follow through to a palate that is silky smooth yet firmly structured.

We hope you will join us for this South African Adventure, Cheers!

Wine flights to Spain

Posted on Thursday, June 3, 2010 in Flights, Uncategorized

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Come join us this Friday starting at 6 and all day Saturday for our “flights to Spain”  We will be tasting 4 Spanish wines this weekend.

Hermanos Lurton 85% Verdejo, 15% Sauvignon 

Mestizaje Red Blend    

Bodegas Castano Hecula 100% Monastrell   

                                                              Evodia 100% Garnacha

We will also be serving complimentary Spanish Olives (thanks to Joe and Diana)  You won’t want to miss out on the fun and the great wine.  See you this weekend. Cheers!


Friday and Saturday Night Flights May 28-29

Posted on Thursday, May 27, 2010 in Flights

baronWe are tasting 4 French wines that won’t break the bank!  Come by and taste these 4 delicious French wines all valued priced at under $12.00 each.  We will be tasting 2 white and 2 red wines.  The french vineyards are located in Languedoc-Roussillon in the Aude region of France where light soil made of sand and alluvial deposits nurture the wines.  After harvesting, the grapes are de-stemmed, crushed then undergo a hot maceration before being pressed.   We hope you can stop by this weekend to taste with us.  Cheers!

Darling Cellars Onyx South African Wines

Posted on Monday, May 17, 2010 in Flights

onyx_pinotageCome join us this Friday May 21st at 6 p.m. till close, and all day Saturday.  We will be tasting 4 wines from Darling Cellars.  “Onyx” wines come from specific vineyards which are selected for their uniqueness in prominent terroir flavours.  These vineyards are planted in the best terrior for the specific varietal.  Vineyards are carefully monitored by the winemaker who ultimately decides when the grapes will be harvested.  These grapes are handled separately in the cellar to preserve their natural quality and uniqueness.  Come taste the Late Harvest, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and the Pinotage.  Hope you will join us.  Cheers!

Find us on Facebook

Posted on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 in Flights, Store Info, Tastings

Log onto facebook and search for A Toast To Texas International Wine Shoppe (local business) and become a fan


Wine Flights

Posted on Friday, February 6, 2009 in Flights

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