Cheese, crackers, salami, and tasty treats from Bianchi’s Bake Shop
Chalk Hill brought a Sauvignon Blanc and a Chardonnay as well as a Cabernet Sauvignon from their new Lancaster Estate winery.
Williamson Wines brought a Sauvignon Blanc, a Pinot Noir Rose, and a Cabernet Sauvignon with incredibly tasty cheese pairings (sorry, no pix!)
We had a great crowd!
The favorite varietal from Chalk Hill was the Sauvignon Blanc
The favorite varietal from Williamson Wines was the Pinot Noir Rose
Both wineries generously raffled a few bottles of wine
And we raffled three of our new SSU Wine Sense t-shirts
Thursday February 4, 2013
7:00pm until 9:00pm
SSU Library; Schulz 1121
We apologize for our delayed start, but we WILL be pouring wine this Thursday at our first Wine Sense Meeting of the semester!!!
Come get in the mood for Valentine’s Day with us as we pour 6 different wines paired with decadent desserts from Bianchi’s Bake Shop! Williamson Wines and Chalk Hill will both be here sharing the love with three wines each.
Cheese and crackers will be served in addition to the deserts, but please plan dinner accordingly as this does not replace a meal.
Don’t forget to bring:
- $5.00 cash at the door
- must be 21+ with a valid photo ID to attend
- Be sure to arrive a little before 7:00 to ensure a seat!
Welcome to the new semester!
Our first meeting, for those over 21, will be Thursday, February 7, 2013 at 7pm in the Library Schulz 1121.
We will be having a raffle for three Wine Sense t-shirts!
Take a look at the Events link at the top left and save these dates!
We got to taste five different champagnes from Korbel (notice the spiffy new t-shirts that are available now for just $10!)
Paired with some yummy treats from Bianchi’s Bake Shop
Full house tonight
Our delightful host
Crowd favorites
Thursday December 6, 2012
7:00pm until 9:00pm
SSU Library; Schulz 1121
You won’t want to miss out on our last meeting of the fall semester! We are having Korbel Champagne come and pour 5 different varietals; Natural, Sec, Riesling, Brut, Rose and Sweet Rose.
We will be pairing with lemon mini cupcakes, almond cookies and brownie bites! Looking forward to celebrating the end of the semester with everyone!!!
Don’t forget to bring:
- $5.00 cash at the door
- must be 21+ with a valid photo ID to attend
- be sure to arrive a little before 7:00 to ensure a seat!
Four teams got to taste six varietals and collectively decide the varietal, price, and vintage receiving points for each correct answer.
Snacks and tasting notes
The final results! Go Team Bubbly
Thursday November 15, 2012
7:00pm until 9:00pm
SSU Library; Schulz 1121
Don’t miss out on our second to last meeting of the semester! This Thursday at 7:00pm we will be holding a blind tasting event consisting of a plethora of fabulous wines.
This time your $5 entrance fee will be donated to the California Homemakers Association to provide holiday food baskets for low-income families.
Don’t forget to bring:
- $5.00 cash at the door
- must be 21+ with a valid photo ID to attend
- be sure to arrive a little before 7:00 to ensure a seat!
We look forward to sharing our Wine Sense with you and learning a little bit about wine along the way!
Thursday October 25, 2012
7:00pm until 9:00pm
SSU Library; Schulz 1121
Please join us for our biweekly Wine and Food pairing! This week’s theme is “Blood Red” to help you get into the Halloween Spirit! Michael David Winery will be pouring Zinfandel (7 Deadly Zins and Lust), a Syrah (6th Sense Syrah) and a Rhone blend (Incognito Rouge).In addition, there will be two donated varietals from Wellington and Armida
PLUS: A bottle of wine will be raffled off to the lucky wine club member who can best dress to our “Blood Red” Theme!
Don’t forget to bring:
- $5.00 cash at the door
- must be 21+ with a valid photo ID to attend
- be sure to arrive a little before 7:00 to ensure a seat!
We look forward to sharing our Wine Sense with you and learning a little bit about wine along the way!
Thursday October 11, 2012
7:00pm until 9:00pm
SSU Library; Schulz 1121
In honor of Oktoberfest, join us for bratwursts and beer tasting!
We will be learning about the microbrewing process, along with tasting five different styles of beer from Ruth McGowan’s. Bratwursts, along with cheese and pretzels, will be provided for the event. We’ll see you there.
Don’t forget to bring:
- $5.00 cash at the door
- must be 21+ with a valid photo ID to attend
- be sure to arrive a little before 7:00 to ensure a seat!
We look forward to sharing our Wine Sense with you and learning a little bit about wine along the way!
Thursday 9/27/2012
7:00pm until 9:00pm
SSU Library; Schulz 1121
Please join us for our Wine Sense meeting this Thursday as we celebrate our Pinot Party with Balletto and DeLoach Vineyards! Just like last time; we will be providing cheese, crackers, fruit, and other desserts to pair with the wine as we learn about what each has to offer.
Don’t forget to bring:
- $5.00 cash at the door
- must be 21+ with a valid photo ID to attend
- be sure to arrive a little before 7:00 to ensure a seat!
We look forward to sharing our Wine Sense with you and learning a little bit about wine along the way!
