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2nd Pinot Noir Wine Plan Seminar on July, 17th

Stuart — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 12:55:05 -0800

2nd Pinot Noir Wine Plan Seminar on July, 17th

Please join us for our final Pinot Noir Plan Seminar on Thursday, July
17th from 6:30pm until 8pm. Our winemaking team will work with you on
all the details and thoroughly explain how each decision impacts what
ends up in the bottle. Don't procrastinate; this client only event is a
fantastic opportunity to get all questions answered before your grapes
roll in.

Due to high demand, we respectfully ask group leaders limit the number
of attendees to 3. If you have an example of Pinot Noir you enjoy or
would like to emulate, bring a bottle, so our team will have a clear
picture of the style of wine you'd like to create.

CRUSHPAD plans to videotape this session. If you are unable to attend
in person, the event will be available for viewing the following day.

RSVP HERE

2008 Wine Plan Events
April 23- Wine Plan Seminar on Pinot Noir
May 14- Wine Plan Seminar on Cabernet Sauvignon
June 5- Wine Plan Seminar on Syrah & Zinfandel
June 19- White Wine Plan Seminar
July 17- Wine Plan Seminar on Pinot Noir
July 31- Wine Plan Seminar on Cabernet Sauvignon
Aug. 6- Red Wine Plan Seminar
Aug. 13- Final Wine Plan Seminar (All Red & White Wines)

Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Plan Seminar on July 31st

Stuart — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 13:22:58 -0800

2nd Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Plan Seminar on July, 31st

Please join us for our final Cabernet Sauvignon Plan Seminar on
Thursday, July 31st from 6:30pm until 8pm. Our winemaking team will
work with you on all the details and thoroughly explain how each
decision impacts what ends up in the bottle. Don't procrastinate; this
client only event is a fantastic opportunity to get all questions
answered before your grapes roll in.

Due to high demand, we respectfully ask group leaders limit the number
of attendees to 3. If you have an example of Cabernet Sauvignon you
enjoy or would like to emulate, bring a bottle, so our team will have a
clear picture of the style of wine you'd like to create.

CRUSHPAD plans to videotape this session. If you are unable to attend
in person, the event will be available for viewing the following day.

RSVP HERE

2008 Wine Plan Events
April 23- Wine Plan Seminar on Pinot Noir
May 14- Wine Plan Seminar on Cabernet Sauvignon
June 5- Wine Plan Seminar on Syrah & Zinfandel
June 19- White Wine Plan Seminar
July 17- Wine Plan Seminar on Pinot Noir
July 31- Wine Plan Seminar on Cabernet Sauvignon
Aug. 6- Red Wine Plan Seminar
Aug. 13- Final Wine Plan Seminar (All Red & White Wines)

When:
Thursday, July 31st at 6:30pm

Where:
CRUSHPAD- 2573 Third Street in San Francisco

Cooking Crush- Singles Event- July 16th from 6:30 pm until 9pm

Stuart — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 10:21:30 -0700

Cooking Crush- A Singles Event at Crushpad

Parties That Cook and CRUSHPAD invite you to Cooking Crush, an evening of wine tasting and cooking for singles.

Admission includes wine tasting and pairing with a menu of international appetizers.

Cooking Crush guests will be greeted with a nibble, nametag and glass
of wine. A tour of the winery will follow, including explanation of key
steps in the winemaking process. Singles will mix and mingle over a
series of comparative barrel tastings from Crushpad’s library of
ultra-premium wines. Each Cooking Crush event will explore a unique
wine-tasting theme, such as the wines of the Russian River Valley or
blind tasting Rhone whites.

Guests will then be treated to a lively introductory cooking lesson by the Parties That Cook chefs featuring tips such as the fastest way to dice an onion without a tear. Singles will be split into co-ed teams to work on an array of sumptuous small plates designed to pair with the wines being tasted. Each team will work on a recipe from the evening's tapas menu, all while sipping wine and listening to upbeat music. The group will savor the fruits of their labor with new friends, or perhaps a crush! After the event, copies of the recipes, digital photos and e-mail address aliases will be sent to the group.

Cooking Crush Party Menu
Chorizo and Potato Spanish Tortilla Bites
Cornbread Tartlets with Ricotta and Tomatoes
Lettuce Cups with Gingery Pork and Shitake Mushrooms
Miniature Smoked Salmon Croque Monsieur Sandwiches
Crostini of Fava Beans and Mint with Shaved Pecorino
Cheddar, Bacon and Leek Quesadillas with Tomatillo Salsa
Mini Gyros Pita Pockets with Grilled Lamb and Tzatziki Sauce

RSVP HERE

When: Thursday, July 16th from 6:30pm until 9pm

Cost: $95

Where: CRUSHPAD- 2573 Third Street, SF

Examine Oak, Tannins and Cabernet Sauvignon on August 19th at 6:30

Stuart — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:20:58 -0700

An Examination of Oak, Tannins and Cabernet Sauvignon

The 2008 Harvest is on the horizon. Celebrate with a an examination of
oak and tannins at this pre-harvest Cabernet tasting. We'll comb Napa
and Sonoma for unique interpretations of the grape while exploring the
role of tannins and the use of oak play on this thick skinned varietal.

This late ripening red has some 76,000 acres planted across California.
We'll blind taste 6 new and old world interpretations to explore a few
of the ways this grape can express itself.

These tastings are fun opportunities to sharpen your palate as we explore different varietals, regions or wine making styles.

RSVP HERE

WHEN: Tuesday, August 19th from 6:30 until 8:00pm

WHERE: 2573 Third Street, San Francisco, CA 94611

FINAL WINE PLAN SEMINAR on August 13th.

Stuart — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 13:43:14 -0800

Final Wine Plan Seminar on August 13th

This is it! Please join us for our final Wine Plan Seminar on
Wednesday, August 13th from 6:30pm until 8pm. This is the final chance
for you to complete your plan before harvest. Our winemaking team will
work with you on all the details and thoroughly explain how each
decision impacts what ends up in the bottle. This client only event is
the last opportunity to get all questions answered before your grapes
roll in.

Due to high demand, we respectfully ask group leaders limit the number
of attendees to 3. If you have an example of a wine you enjoy or would
like to emulate, bring a bottle, so our team will have a clear picture
of the style you'd like to create.

CRUSHPAD plans to videotape this session. If you are unable to attend
in person, the event will be available for viewing the following day.

When: Wednesday, August 13 at 6:30pm

Where: CRUSHPAD- 2573 Third Street in San Francisco

Join Gary for the filming of the 500th episode!

Stuart — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:09:34 -0700

Join Gary for the filming of the 500th episode

Over the past 490+ episodes, Gary has worked to demystify and
democratize the world of wine by presenting history's prized beverage
in a straight-forward style... void of fluff, cultural elitism or
pretension.

Now, it's time for number 500! The 500th episode of Wine Library TV
will be shot here at Crushpad on July 10th. Are you ready to be a part
of this milestone? After the director yells cut, we'll sip, snack and
admire Gary's collection of action figures.

Thirsty? Participants will be able to sample wines from 10 different wineries.

In the spirit of good cheer, we encourage you to bring a bottle or
bite to share. If you attended last year's session at Fort Mason or the
barrel tasting here last December, you know the BYOB experience is an
absolute highlight. Sparkling wines, light footed white varietals or
brooding reds... there's room for everything.

RSVP HERE

WHEN: Thursday, July 10th from 6pm until 10pm

WHERE: CRUSHPAD, 2573 Third Street, SF

Special thanks to Ken P and Brandon M who pounded the pavement and worked tirelessly to make this happen.

Red Wine Plan Seminar on August 6th

Stuart — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 13:33:02 -0800

Red Wine Plan Seminar on August, 6th

Please join us for our final Red Wine Plan Seminar on Wednesday, August
6th from 6:30pm until 8pm. Our winemaking team will work with you on
all the details and thoroughly explain how each decision impacts what
ends up in the bottle. Don't procrastinate; this client only event is a
fantastic opportunity to get all questions answered before your grapes
roll in.

CRUSHPAD plans to videotape this session. If you are unable to attend
in person, the event will be available for viewing the following day.

When: Wednesday, August 6th at 6:30

Where: CRUSHPAD- 2573 Third Street in San Francisco

White Wine Plan Seminar on June 19th

Stuart — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 12:44:01 -0800

White Wine Plan Seminar on June 19th

Please join us for a White Wine Plan Seminar on Thursday, June 19th
from 6:30pm until 8pm. Our winemaking team will work with you on all
the details and thoroughly explain how each decision impacts what ends
up in the bottle. Don't procrastinate; this client only event is a
fantastic opportunity to get all questions answered before your grapes
roll in.

Due to high demand, we respectfully ask group leaders limit the number
of attendees to 3. If you have an example of a white wine producer you
enjoy or would like to emulate, bring a bottle, so our team will have a
clear picture of the style of wine you'd like to create.

CRUSHPAD plans to videotape this session. If you are unable to attend
in person, the event will be available for viewing the following day.

RSVP HERE

White Wine Sensory Evaluation Seminar on September 3rd

Stuart — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:27:55 -0700

White Wine Tasting Seminar

Ready to delve a little deeper? During this tasting event, we’ll
explore basic sensory evaluation of common white wine varietals.
Sensory Evaluation? It simply means we’ll sharpen palates and tighten
vocabulary by looking more closely at color, aromatics, flavor and body.

There is limited seating for this tasting event that will start promptly at 6:30.

Each wine seminar explores a different varietal, region or wine making
style — all designed to hone your palate and broaden your
appreciation.

While many wine classes focus on tasting, these
seminars explore how winemaking decisions shape the flavors in your
glass. You'll learn to taste from a winemaker's perspective as we
unlock the secrets of flavor and texture by tracing each wine from the
bottle, back to the barrel, fermentation bin and into the vineyard.

Join us to gear up for harvest!

RSVP HERE

WHEN: Wednesday, September 3rd from 6:30 to 8:00

WHERE: CRUSHPAD 2573 Third Street, San Francisco