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Winemaker Kurt Schalchlin June 7th

by Swirl on Castro on May 8th, 2012

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,...

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Lifecycle Benefit – May 3rd, 5:30 – 7:30pm

by Swirl on Castro on April 5th, 2012

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...

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Kappa Pisco

by Swirl on Castro on April 4th, 2012

Kappa Pisco, PIlqui-Chile $36.00 btl The House of Gran Marnier brings us a new Pisco from Chile, called Kappa – an ultra-premium artisan spirit. It is named after the star in the Southern Cross constellation knows for its stunning beauty. The Kappa bottle design is...

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Kappa Release Party

by Swirl on Castro on March 17th, 2012

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...

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Meletti Lemoncello

by Swirl on Castro on March 4th, 2012

Booze news, by Casey Bowers: Meletti Lemoncello, Marche, Italy $24.00 bt When Life Gives you Lemons… Lemoncello is a dessert spirit, the perfect way to end an Italian meal…. sweet, tart, and purely delicious. Few people know how to use the sweet and sour fruit...

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Pinot Envy Thursday, March 29th

by Swirl on Castro on February 18th, 2012

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...

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Newton Vineyard April 18th

by Swirl on Castro on February 6th, 2012

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...

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Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka

by Swirl on Castro on January 18th, 2012

Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka, Pennsylvania Pure Distilleries $34.00 btl Two spirit-loving gentlemen set out to make a delicious and simple small-batch potato vodka from scratch but never expected it when their fine liquor was recently titled “Top Vodka in the World.” Boyd & Blair...

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Community first

by Swirl on Castro on January 17th, 2012

Giving Back when we can - Since we have opened our doors, we have hosted non-profit events for our community. Our annual LifeCycle fundraisers are our treasured events. Swirl has hosted fund raisers for Team in Training, benefiting Leukemia and Lymphoma Society with Greg “The...

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Classic Wines with Rudy Vallejo

by Swirl on Castro on January 17th, 2012

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...

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