We hope you will stop by this Friday Night for a taste of 3 of our favorite wines from South Africa

 Fleur Du Cap Chardonnay

This Chardonnay displays beautiful toast aroma on the nose with hints of apricot, melon and citrus fruit. It is dry with a well balanced weight and fullness that demands attention. A zesty palate packed with apricot and citrus fruit flavour is supported by lovely nut, butterscotch and vanilla oak nuances. The flavour gains intensity in the mouth with a fascinating long finish

Faithful Hound Red Blend

41% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Petit Verdot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 9% Merlot, 4% Malbec Raise a glass to man’s best friend with this delicious Bordeaux blend, created as a tribute to Boes (“Bushy” in Afrikaans), the loyal dog that kept watch over Mulderbosch farm for three years after his owner’s death. Supple and elegant, it displays intense flavors of blackberry, cherry, coffee, and licorice, with notes of tobacco, herbs, and spice

Jam Jar Sweet Shiraz

Jam Jar Sweet Shiraz was born out of the realization that there are not a lot of options available to consumers seeking quality sweet red wine. This fresh, fruity, semi-sweet Shiraz aims to fill that void. Most of the grapes are grown in Paarl, a region with a Rhône-like climate that is ideal for Shiraz cultivation, and production is overseen by critically acclaimed winemaker Bruwer Raats.

Jam Jar is sweet perfection…Simple, pure and honest

No Reservations needed,

just stop by anytime between 7 and 9 for a taste!

Event fee $8  

The Steakhouse Selection

We hope you will stop by this Friday Night for a taste of 3 wines from one our our favorite Steakhouse Menu

Clos LaChance Chardonnay

Rich, dense, layered. Mountain berries, cedar and vanilla spice fill the nose. Heaps of black cherry and blueberry please the palate

No Reservations needed,

just stop by anytime between 7 and 9 for a taste!

$8 event fee

Region/Wine Appellation: Carinena D.O. Spain.

Vineyard Location (Village): Aguarón

Elevation: 500m

Grapes: 85% Syrah – Garnacha 15%.

Alcohol: 13.5% by Vol.

Vine Age: 15 years old Syrah – 40 years old Garnacha.

Soil: Clay soil with green cover

Vinification: In order to extract the maximum potential of the grapes, they are macerated for 4 to 5 days at a temperature of 46-50°F. Fermentation is then done at 78°F with a constant remontage and delestages to maintain the concentration of the wine.

Ageing: 3 months in French oak barrels.

Tasting notes: ” The 2009 Beso de Vino Seleccion is a blend of 85% Syrah and 15% Garnacha aged for 3 months in French oak. Black cherry and blueberry aromas lead to a dense, plush, savory wine which finishes with no hard edges. It is shockingly good for the money. Grandes Vinos y Vinedos’ collection is replete with stunning values

Charles & Charles Winery – A collaboration founded in 2008 between Food & Wine Magazine 2009 Winemaker of the year, Charles Smith (K Vintners, Charles Smith Wines) and Charles Bieler (Three Thieves, BIELER Pere et Fils, Sombra mezcal). The label is an abstract play on the American Flag done by the well loved and historic Nashville, TN poster shop, Hatch Show Print.

50% cabernet sauvignon and 50% syrah. All the fruit is grown in the Wahluke Slope AVA (Columbia Valley) by the Milbrandt family. The wine is dark, almost black, with a brooding nose of blackberry, cranberry, tobacco and sweet oak. The fruit carries through on the palette where you also find great texture, soft tannins and a long finish. The cabernet sauvignon was raised in 1-3 year old French oak barrels and the syrah was fermented and aged in stainless steel

Beaujolais, Brownies and Bordeaux Event!

At one past midnight on the third Thursday of each November, from little villages
and towns like Romanèche-Thorins, over a million cases of Beaujolais Nouveau
begin their journey through a sleeping France to Paris for immediate shipment
to all parts of the world. Banners proclaim the good news: Le Beaujolais
Nouveau est arrivé! “The New Beaujolais has arrived!” One of the most
frivolous and animated rituals in the wine world has begun.

We hope you will join us as we taste the 2011 vintage as it coincides with the
arrival of the 2011 Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau, a fresh and fruity red
wine made from the local Gamay grape. The 2011 Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau,
with a first-ever graffiti-inspired label designed by renowned Brooklyn artist
“Kaves”. Nouveau is a very popular
wine for serving during the holidays; its ripe berry aromas and flavors are
food-friendly and versatile with many dishes .

Georges Duboeuf has declared the 2011 vintage to be terrific: “2011 will be a great millésime in Beaujolais – complex, serious, solid and rich in delicious flavors. There is something divine about it. It is like nature has granted, under the sunshine of April, June and August, a dazzling body.”  According to Duboeuf, the wine is very deep purple with aromas of ripe wild strawberries, red and black currants, blueberries and a slight touch of peach. The palate is voluptuous and full bodied, enriched by well-rounded yet lively tannins.

In addition to the beaujolais nouveau, we will be tasting the Mouton Cadet white Bordeaux and red Bordeaux. 

Lastly, to make this more of a celebration – we will serve chocolate brownies from Daisy’s!!

Beaujolais, Brownies and Bordeaux OH MY!

No reservations necessary

drop by anytime between 7 and 9 pm

$8 event fee

Veterans Day is intended to honor and thank all military personnel who served the United States in all wars.  In the USA, Veterans Day annually falls on November 11. This day is the anniversary of the signing of the armistice, which ended the World War I hostilities between the Allied nations and Germany in 1918. Veterans are thanked for their services to the United States on Veterans Day.

Join us on 11-11-11 for our Veteran’s Day Appreciation Event.

We will be featuring Washington Wines (Made in theUSA) in honor of our armed forces. 

All veterans will enjoy a complimentary tasting….just bring your ID!

Charles Smith Veteran’s Day Event at A Toast to Texas

Mouton Cadet, the world’s first French wine brand created in 1930, celebrates 80 years of history, boldness and passion in 2010. Since its first vintage, the wines of Mouton Cadet have stood for not only quality and tradition, but also innovation.

Brilliant pale yelllow. The nose opens on a complex mixture of boxwood, broom, blackcurrant bud and lime blossom, gradually evolving towards citrus fruit, especially pink grapefruit. The attack, beautifully balanced between body and freshness, leads into a round and smooth mid-palate on notes of citrus and white blossom. The wine displays fine length on the palate, with an attractive and highly elegant return of fruit flavors on the finish.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

 Taste this Friday Night for a cause!

This is a Sparkling Wine Tasting

all proceeds will be donated to The Susan G. Komen
Foundation.

Secco Breast Cancer Poster 

 No
Reservations needed,

just
stop by anytime between 7 and 9 for a taste!

Event
fee $8

Two Mountain Winery   

Located in the Rattlesnake Hills area of the Yakima Valley, Washington State’s oldest appellation

2010 Riesling

 Hint of hay, green pear and wild flowers combined with incredible tastes of ripe citrus, green apple, and wonderful minerality with a light dry finish.  This wine lasts forever on your tongue and makes you remember why summer is so great!

 2010 Chalk Art Dry Rose’

This dry rose’ is made from 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 64% Cabernet Franc. It opens with aromas of strawberry, raspberry and hints of floral followed by flavors of cranberry, strawberry & rhubard with nice firm acid on the finish.  The label is a yearly art competition and $2.00 per bottle sold goes to the Pegaus Project to help autistic children.   

Hidden Horse Red

 Initially this wine screams of blackberry & fresh ripe Bing cherries.  The nose opens with rich aromas of dark fruits, tobacco & white pepper followed by flavors of blackberry, cherry and vanilla framed in toasty oak.  This Bordeaux Style blend spends 29 months in French & American Oak.  

No Reservations needed,

just stop by anytime between 7 and 9 for a taste!

Event fee $8 

Mom is sure to love these 3 wines from California. 

As an added bonus we will also taste our fabulous Chocovine dessert wine and Mom will receive 2 complimentary chocolate truffles.

 First is the Clos La Chance Monteray CA Chardonnay 

Next, we’ll taste the Clos La Chance Central Coast CA Zinfandel

The 3rd wine is the Estancia Paso Robles CA Meritage

We’ll finish off by tasting the Chocovine! 

Complimentary chocolate truffles for MOM!

We love to taste new wines and share them with our friends. 

During “Friday Night Flights“, join us for the class atmosphere with Kim on hand to answer your wine questions

No Reservations needed, just stop by anytime between 7 and 9 for a taste!

Event fee $8

Terra Andina Chile

We will be tasting the following 3 wines from Terra Andina Chile

First up is the 2009 Sauvignon Blanc

Next, we have the 2008 Merlot

Last is the 2009 Carmenere

The Terra Andina Pinot Noir has been a customer favorite for years, we can’t wait to taste these other great wines from their vineyard in Chile!

We love to taste new wines and share them with our friends.

During our “Friday Night Flights“ event, join us for the class atmosphere with William (who was recently in Chile visiting Terra Andina) to answer your wine questions between

7PM and 9PM.

Saturdays we hold “Open Flights“.  Stop by Saturday to taste wine and join us for Live Music between

7PM and 9PM with Meia “Rebel With A Six String”

Drop in tasting, no reservations needed

$8 Cover

Rahr brewery will be at A Toast to Texas this Saturday to taste us on a few of their terrific German Style brews!

Stop by between 1 and 4 pm for a sample.

Rahr pint glasses will be available for “gift” purchase for $5 each

Cheers!

French Wine 

We will be tasting 3 Wines on Friday night and Saturday.  

 First up is the Chateau de La Greffiere, White Burgundy 

Next, we have Les Moillards, GSM

Last is the Chateau Lagarosse, Bordeaux

We love to taste new wines and share them with our friends. 

During our “Friday Night Flights“ event, join us for the class atmosphere with William on hand to answer your wine questions between 7PM and 9PM. 

Saturdays we hold “Open Flights“.  Stop by anytime Saturday to taste wine or join us for Live Music between5PM and 9PM with Meia “Rebel With A Six String”

  Drop in tasting, no reservations needed

 $8 Cover

Wine and Chocolate Flights  (Revised*)

We will be tasting 3 New Wines on Friday night and Saturday*.  Since Valentines Day is just around the corner, we will pair the wines with our new Wine Lovers Chocolates!  

First up is the 2008 Beringer Private Reserve Chardonnay-Napa Valley CA  

Next, we have 2006 Luna Vineyards Cabernet – Napa Valley CA

Last is the 2008 Lust Zinfandel – Lodi CA

We love to taste new wines and share them with our friends. 

During our “Friday Night Flights“ event, join us for the class atmosphere with knowledgeable representatives on hand to answer your wine questions between 7PM and 9PM. 

Saturdays we hold “Open Flights“.  Stop by anytime between 12:00PM and 5PM to sit back, relax and spend a “quiet time” tasting these new wines or join us for Live Music, between 5PM and 9PM with Meia “Rebel With A Six String”

Saturday wine selection may vary depending on availability

Drop in tasting, no reservations needed

 $8 Cover

* The Maddalena Chardonnay, Revenge and Perez Cruz wines will be tasting at a later date. Stay tuned

Italian Wine Event 1-21-11 and/or 1-22-11

We will be pouring the following 4 wines from Italy:

Monte Maria 2009 Bella Dona: Moscato, Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay Brut

Monte Maria 2009 Casanova: Brachetto Piedmonte & Malvasia

Borgo Scopeto 2006: Chianti Classico

Colle Maggio 2006:  Montepulciano d’ Abruzzo

We are closing early on Friday 12/31 (4pm) to celebrate the holidays.

We will resume Friday night flights with a French wine tasting on 1/14/11

We wish you A Happy New Year!

Come join us as we sample some of our favorite wines from California!

We will revisit 4 “award winning” wines this Friday.  The Dallas Morning News wine competition voted these as some as their favorites and they are sure to become some of yours.

We will be tasting the McManis Chardonnay. McManis Syrah, McManis Merlot and Tin Barn Vineyards Russian River Valley Zinfandel

Stop in anytime Friday night after 6:00pm but before 9:30pm

We look forward to seeing you Friday night!

Cheers!

This Friday Night we are going to have a “Blind Tasting Contest” similar to the one in the movie ”Bottle Shock”!

We will taste 1 Red wine (Merlot) and 1 White wine (Chardonnay) from Napa Valley California, in addition, we will taste 1 Red wine (Merlot) and 1 White wine (Chardonnay) from France.  Our host “William” is very familiar with the terrior of both growing regions, and he speaks French!  You be the judge – who makes the better wine?  California or France?  This is purely for fun, and fun it will be! 

We will have live music featuring Mia “Rebel with a Six String”

As always, come by anytime after 6pm but before 9:30 pm

Cheers! 

Dusty approachable tannins, blackberry, cassis, tobacco. Elegant, smooth, moderately long clean finish with a hint of pepper.  Easy drinking.