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It's in French, but you don't have to know French to watch it happen. So easy!

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Now, finally, a computer error message I can understand

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MAY 21ST - PHONOGRAFF VIVO ART SHOW

Pouring wine here tonight!!  Downtown @Slow Art Friday at the Peggy Chun gallery.  Come groove it out with some wine+art...

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hello everyone.

   please join us @ the Peggy Chun Gallery on Nuanuu street in Downtown on this Friday on May 21st (5pm -9pm) and also on first friday the following week. Don't miss out on this one of a kind show. trav15 from KTUH will be busting downtempo beats .... each CUSTOMIZED vinyl will sell for $20 and we will also feature stickers, recycled wood pieces, and some recycled accessories  ...

  YOU COULD STILL PLAY SIDE A or B depending which side is freshest. albums ranging from mushroom jazz to jimi hendrix.  A 160 piece show.   Check it.

a beneath the streets production

vivo´

vivo@beneathestreets.org

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Cupcakes are selected for tomorrow!

mmmmmmmMMMMMMMmmMMM!!!!!!....
Lilikoi Cupcake with Lemon Cream Frosting...
Mocha Cupcake with Coffee Cream Cheese Frosting...
& the signature Southern Red Velvet Cupcake...
YUM!!!

Cheers Hokulani Bake Shop!!  Now to try some wine for it... :)

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VINT: May Events! Couture & Cupcakes, & then a Wine-Cheese Pairing!

Having trouble reading this email? CLICK HERE to view in your browser. Wednesday May 12, 2010 Aloha Vintner Wine! Ready for fun in May?! :) Our calendar is jam-packed this month with 2 BIG events the last two weeks and you are ALL invited to join in!  Keep on reading for the juicy details! Clarets, Cupcakes & Couture! Our Sexy & Sweet Shopping Event!!! This one's for the ladies. Come shop the latest styles with Jessica's Traveling Boutique, enjoy amazing cupcakes by Hokulani Bake Shop all paired with delicious wines by WTX!! Wednesday, May 19 5:30-8:00 pm $15 gets you 3 cupcake/wine pairings, & a fabulous discount! Please give us a call (738-0738) to reserve your spot!!     Wine & Cheese Pairing Event Yes, you heard right!  It was originally scheduled for March, but we got our cheese fix back!  We've pulled it together again and it should be a delicious event!!  We heard your feedback and tried to lower the price a bit... but remember, we're bringing you guys top-quality, fancy cheeses and it does cost a bit more for us too! Wine & Cheese Pairing Monday, May 24, 2010 6:00 - 8:00 pm $30/head includes fancy cheeses and other hors d'oeuvre with WTX wine! Space fills up QUICK so email or call us at 738-0738 to RSVP! Contents Ready for fun in May?! :) Clarets, Cupcakes & Couture! Wine & Cheese Pairing Event In other news May Wine o' the month Winemaker's pick - Australian GSM! One of my new favorite additions to our list!  Firm yet supple, dark round deliciousness. You know it. Try em. Sommelier's pick - Sparkling Cider (cause she's out of commission for about 1 more month... ;)  ) (5% off these for May! Just ask!) We Can Recycle Your Empty Wine Bottles! (I'll recycle your full ones too if you want to bring those in!) As always - We encourage you. It's good for the earth. And for everyone! We are happy to recycle and re-use your empty WTX wine bottles!! Plus, you get a $5 credit per case (12) good towards your next barrel! (The bottles must be somewhat clean on the inside, so please rinse them out after use, and must be from us here at WTX. Call if you've a Q!) ZAP tasting in HI! Its all about Zinfandel!!  :)  Always a big fan, I highly recommend checking out this event coming to town!  Winemakers from some great wineries will be here showcasing their fruit. Sunday 5/23 @ the Hale Koa. Info/register for the event here. Forward to a friend Know another WINE-O who wants our email? Why not forward it to a friend! Email Preferences Need to write? Send us an EMAIL here! Trying to update preferences? CLICK HERE to update your email info Unsubscribe Sadly, if you no longer wish to have wine poured for you or receive these emails please unsubscribe. Facebook If you're on FB, please BE OUR FAN! VINT, WINEtheExperience and the WINEtheExperience Logo are registered trademarks of WINE The Experience. WINE The Experience - Kilohana Square, 1016 Kapahulu Ave., Suite 1, Honolulu, HI 96816. ph (808) 738-0738

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LTD Aus Petit Verdot

Super excited to smell and taste this delectable Limited Edition Petit Verdot. Just completed it's fermentation yesterday- READY!? It has been four years since I have tasted this wine but from what I remember, we've got a REAL WINNER on our hands. Stay tuned for tasting notes!

MEL
 

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Newest addition to the winery!

We think he'll go great with our Pacific Chardonnay.
Just kidding. :) New friend I found walking around the parking lot this morning!

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Wine the Experience: Five Years of Cheers!

We're back on the blogging. We've had a very busy September planning for our huge 5th anniversary party. Five years and still going! We blocked off the entire Kilohana Square, invited outside vendors such as Jessica's Traveling Boutique and Le Crepe Cafe, had some live music, and invited all of our winemakers, friends, and the community to join us as we threw our thank you event!
Scroll down for a sample of the fun. A HUGE mahalo to Dave Miyamoto and Company for shooting all the photos! There are more at his blog.

Mahalo to the entire WTX crew and volunteers -- this wouldn't have happened without you!

Mahalo to everyone who shared their food with us. We're sure NO ONE went home hungry!
Winemakers and friends in a festive winery!

Need a glass? Come say hi to our pourers!


Outside, the band starts to play...

A few thank yous and raffle time!

Mahalo to Ma'o for the tents!!

Getting some (henna) ink done.

Mahalo to everyone that came down to help us celebrate. We hope everyone had a blast!!! (Cause we sure did!)

Mind Your Bottle (size)!

Ever wonder if you could bottle your wine in a bigger bottle than the standard 750mL? Did you know that the larger bottles have specific names? Below is your handy-dandy guide to larger bottle sizes! (we carry magnums, if you're interested. ;))

Standard (.75 liters) 1 bottle
Magnum (1.5 liters) 2 bottles
Jeroboam (3 liters) 4 bottles
Rehoboam (4.5 liters) 6 bottles
Methuselah (6 liters) 8 bottles
Salmanazar (9 liters) 12 bottles
Balthazar (12 liters) 16 bottles
Nebuchadnezzar (15 liters) 20 bottles

Imagine that! Your entire barrel of wine could be put into approximately 2 Balthazar bottles! That'd be an easy bottling party huh?

Mmmm... I'd like a Salmanazar bottle of New Zealand Pinot Noir please....... :)

Betcha Didn't Know...

1) Wine Toast - The word "toast," meaning a wish of good health, started in ancient Rome, where a piece of toasted bread was dropped into wine.

2) The Oldest Wine - The wreck of the TITANIC holds the oldest wine cellar in the world and despite the depth and wreckage, the bottles are still intact.

3) Wine in a Box - Australia developed wine in a box in the ‘70s. The wine inside of the box is stored in a bladder that is not exposed to air. This means that the wine may last up to a few weeks compared to a few days.

4) Celebrity Wine - Celebrities who own vineyards include Francis Ford Coppola, Cliff Richard, Mick Hucknall, Victoria Beckham, Joe Montana, Sting, Gerard Depardieu.

5) Lizard Wine?? - Chameleons are not afraid of harvesting machines.They often end up being picked off the vines and crushed along with the grapes.


A little bit of trivia for your weekend! Enjoy, share with friends!!!

Cool Down with a glass of....

It's summer time! With all the backyard barbeques and beachside picnics, don't forget to bring something to cool you down. Here's a quick and easy recipe for a refreshing Pomegranate Spritzer!

3/4 part Pomegranate Zinfandel
1/4 part Club Soda or Lemon-Lime soda
Ice Cubes

Fill a glass with ice cubes, then fill 3/4 with the Pom Zin and top up the rest of the way with Club Soda.

Garnish with a few pomegranate seeds and a wedge of lemon. Enjoy!

"Wine experts are of two kinds, gastronomic and intellectual, distinguishable according to whether, on the sight of a bottle they reach for their glass or their glasses."

~~ Thomas McKeown

We know we're definitely the gastronomic type. ;) How about you?

Happy 4th of July!

Hope everyone had a great beach-bbq picnic weekend. Mahalo to all who attended our complimentary wine tasting last Wednesday and picked up bottles for your barbeque! Hope everything was deeeelish!!!

For those of you that missed out, here's what we poured that day, as well as some food pairing suggestions... perfect for any barbeque party:

Italian Pinot Grigio - Dry, crisp, almond, lemon-lime, bright citrus
Great with salty seafood, mac salad, fried calamari, grilled mahi, poke - anykine

Pacific Chardonnay - Buttery, oaky, vanilla
Great with bbq chicken, grilled fish, hot dogs, fried chicken, chili, roasted corn/grilled veggie skewers

South African Pinotage - Red cherry, gamey, peppery
Great with pepper crusted steak, kalbi beef, hamburger, hot dog, veggie burger w/fixings

AU Cabernet Sauvignon - Smooth, easy, medium, dry fruit red
Great with steak - dry rubbed, short ribs, chili, roasted corn, kalua pig

Corvina - Dried fruit, raisins, dark and full-bodied
Great with bbq steak, kalbi beef, baked beans, grilled portabello mushroom burger, teriyaki everything

Pomegranate Zinfandel - Juicy, berries, refreshing
Great with fresh fruit, somethin' spicy, Korean style fried chicken, strawberry shortcake with vanilla ice cream

Hope this handy-dandy guide helps! Let us know what you think of the pairings -- did they work? Any other suggestions?

Happy grilling!

Wine and Chocolate part 2!

About two weeks ago, we featured Melanie Boudar of Sweet Paradise Chocolatier at our Wine & Chocolate event. We brought in 5 of her chocolates, as well as her self to educate our guests about the chocolate making process and her style of chocolate making. Everyone had stellar wine to pair with the chocolates. Check out some of the photos from the event below!

chocolates lined up and ready to go!

the winemaker and the chocolatier

Ms. Boudar giving her speech

Oooh the chocolates were sooo good.

Cacao pods and beans

Melanie answering some burning chocolate questions

What's next on our plate? We've got a Limiteds tasting coming up on Tuesday, June 9! Call us if you wanna sign up! Seats are filling up fast!

WELCOME BACK MELISSA!

We are extremely happy to have Melissa back to the WTX ohana! Melissa was gone for over 3 months studying at the Professional Culinary Institute in CA, and has returned as a CERTIFIED SOMMELIER! Wine the Experience hosted a "Wines of the World" tasting 2 weeks ago taught by Mel to another packed house. Pics will be up soon.

Most of you who've stopped by have undoubtedly seen her, but for the others, feel free to drop by and say hi anytime!

We are gearing up for a Fun Fun Fun trivia night event some time next week, filled with wine facts, wine prizes, and wine to drink, of course.

Stay posted!

Indian Fever!

We hosted our Taste of India event last week Tuesday to a full house! Everyone enjoyed tasty samples of samosas, curries, and chutneys (among many other yummy stuff) from India Cafe creatively paired with wines from yours truly. Check out some photos from the event:

What's on the menu tonight??

Spices from the east.

Happy wine tasters.

Mmmm... Samosas...

Jiva giving everyone a little education on the tastes of India.

We've got more photos of the night -- head on over to our Facebook page!