Archive for the ‘tastings’ Category

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Winemaker Kurt Schalchlin June 7th

Special Winemaker Appearance: Kurt Schalchlin - Our most exciting event of the year- We could not be more excited about this winemaker, and the wines he produces. We await our Spring and Fall allocation of the San Liege wines, and have been supporting Kurt’s lables,...

by Swirl on Castro on May 8th, 2012
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Lifecycle Benefit – May 3rd, 5:30 – 7:30pm

Bubbles, Bicycles and Boys THURSDAY, May 3rd – 5:30 – 7:30pm Rider: Ferd Garcia Two ticket tiers $35.00 – for our extravagant wine/cheese/champagne party $100.00 – for our extravagant wine/cheese/champagne party, PLUS you choose one of the $100 gift certificates to various restaurants or a...

by Swirl on Castro on April 5th, 2012
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Kappa Release Party

AT LOOKOUT, THURSDAY, April 5th – 6:00pm – 7:30pm  ~ Kappa Pisco arrives in San Francisco ~ Pisco, the incredible grape based brandy has a new modern bottling brought to you from the talent at Grand Marnier. Join us at LOOKOUT on Market Street for...

by Swirl on Castro on March 17th, 2012
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Pinot Envy Thursday, March 29th

Pinot Envy is back - We love our Pinot Noir - Wine Destination: A Tour of  Pinot Noir That silky, seductive grape is a constant love affair. Join us for our annual Pinot Noir tasting. We have some AMAZING Pinots, a brand new line up...

by Swirl on Castro on February 18th, 2012
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Newton Vineyard April 18th

Special Winemaker Appearance: Chris Millard of Newton - Napa Valley at it’s finest - The Swirl staff and Chris will be pouring the “Unfiltered” wines of Newton, as well as the amazing 2008 PUZZLE – every year Newton crafts a single paramount wine that represents...

by Swirl on Castro on February 6th, 2012
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Classic Wines with Rudy Vallejo

Classic Wines with Rudy Vallejo - You know him, you love him, now come down and drink some wine with him -   Wine Destination: Classic Wines Portfolio – The international Tour Local Castro resident and winery representative Rudy Vallejo will be on hand to...

by Swirl on Castro on January 17th, 2012
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Chateauneuf-du-Pape Wine Tasting

Chateauneuf-du-Pape / Southern France Wine Tasting Sunbaked Southern France   Wine Destination: Chateauneuf-de-Pape, Languedoc-Roussillon – Despite a lack of name recognition of the other Southern France appellations, this south central region of France — hinged between the Mediterranean Sea, Rhone river delta and Spanish border...

by Swirl on Castro on January 16th, 2012
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Spanish Wine Tasting – Thursday, Jan 26th

Spanish Wine Tasting The wines from Spain remain some of the most popular wines at Swirl and around the Bay Area. Many top winemakers from around the globe have partnered with wineries in Spain to join in the excitement. If you are a fan of...

by Swirl on Castro on January 14th, 2012
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Valentines Tasting – Thursday, Feb 9th

Valentines Tasting Yes my love Join us for a special tasting of Valentine’s Selections Every February 14, across the United States and in other places around the world, candy, flowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. And...

by Swirl on Castro on January 14th, 2012
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Winter Reds – Thursday Jan 12th

Winter Reds – Wine Tasting We are beginning the new year the traditional way, by sampling and purchasing new wine for WINTER. (It is sure to arrive sometime, right?) We have been hard at work locating some really beautiful new wines, sip with us at...

by Swirl on Castro on December 10th, 2011
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