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Tuesday Wine & Spirits

23 Tuesdays of great wine & spirits and commentary from the distiller or vintner’s representative. Each is unique, some with just appetizers, some with a complete dinner, there’s a fashion show, costumes, and celebrity appearances. We’ve created 23 Tuesdays that will each be a very special event; we invite you to browse through our selection to find the ones you like best.

For reservations call 781-595-1414. or email paul@redrockbistro.com

SCHEDULE:

December 14, 2010 - Kim Crawford Winery, >>More info, click here.
December 21, 2010 - Piper Heidsieck Champagne >>More info, click here.
December 28, 2010 - 90 Point Wines!!! >>More info, click here.

January 4, 2011 - La Crema Winery >>More info, click here.
January 11, 2011 - Lucid Absinthe >>More info, click here.
January 18, 2011 - Kendall Jackson Winery >>More info, click here.
January 25, 2011 - Russian Standard Vodka >>More info, click here.

February 1, 2011 - Blind Chardonnay Tasting >>More info, click here.
February 8, 2011 - USA Craft Beers >>More info, click here.
February 15, 2011 - Joseph Drouhin Burgundy Wines >>More info, click here
February 22, 2011 - Crystal Head Vodka .>>More info, click here.

March 1, 2011 - Qupe Vineyards >>More info, click here.
March 8, 2011 - Malbecs >>More info, click here.
March 15, 2011 - Blind Cabernet Sauvignon Tasting >>More info, click here.
March 22, 2011 - Chateau St. Jean >>More info, click here.
March 29, 2011 - Turley Vineyards >>More info, click here.

April 5, 2011 - Hendricks Gin >>More info, click here.
April 12, 2011 - Wines of Ruffino >>More info, click here.
April 19, 2011 - Cold Sakes >>More info, click here
April 26, 2011 - Hugel Winery >>More info, click here

May 3, 2011 - Wines of Antinori >>More info, click here
May 10, 2011 - Mount Gay Pig Roast >>More info, click here
May 17, 2011 - Svedka Vodka beach fashion show >>More info, click here

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December 14, 2010
Kim Crawford Winery
A 4-course New Zealand style dinner complements the Kim Crawford Wines of New Zealand. We’ll be tasting four of Kim Crawford’s wines: a Sauvignon Blanc, a Chardonnay, a Pinot Grigio and a Pinot Noir. Dinner will include New Zealand Cockles, Fish ’n Homemade Chips with genuine Grouper, Grilled Southwestern Prawns
and New Zealand Lamb.

Cost:
$50/per person, tax and gratuity included

Limit:
40 guests

Starting time:
7:00 pm

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December 21, 2010
Piper Heidsieck Champagne
a great champagne house. Taste 5 different champagnes: Extra Dry, Brut NV, Brut Vintage, Rose Savage, and Cuvee Sublime. We’ll pair with oysters, caviar, patés, smoked salmon and more.

Cost:
$35/per person, tax and gratuity included

Limit:
40 guests

Starting time:
7:00 pm

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December 28, 2010
90 Point Wines!!!
You read about them in the “Wine Press,” but you just can’t seem to find them on the shelf; wines rated 90 points or higher. Here’s your chance, we’ve carefully selected 6 wines that are rated 90 points or more represent great value, and can be found locally. They’ve been matched with 6 great appetizers.

Cost:
$30/per person, tax and gratuity included

Limit:
56 guests

Starting time:
7:00 pm

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January 4, 2011
La Crema Winery
Experience six of La Crema’s great wines: Russian River Chardonnay, Monterey Chardonnay, 9 Barrel Chardonnay, Sonoma Pinot Noir, Monterey Pinot Noir, and Los Carneros Pinot Noir, matched with six specially prepared appetizers and commentary from the vineyard's representative.

Cost:
$25/per person, tax and gratuity included

Limit:
56 guests

Starting time:
7:00 pm

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January 11, 2011
Lucid Absinthe
It’s 1880s Paris, in a café frequented by the artist community who spend long afternoons and evenings
sipping on the demon Absinthe, the “Green Fairy.” At 136 proof, it’s no wonder Van Gogh cut off his ear
while under the influence. Join us and learn the history of Absinthe, sip a few creative Absinthe cocktails
and the original preparation, along with plenty of accompanying foods. And, of course, a background
piano player. Dress as close to the time frame as you wish. Enjoy the evening. Leave with both ears.

Cost: $30/per person, tax and gratuity included

Limit: 40 guests

Starting time: 7:00 pm

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January 18, 2011
Kendall Jackson Winery
An interactive wine seminar that will test your skills as a certified winemaker. Barrel samples of Chardonnay from some of California’s premier appellations will be provided for your tasting and discussion. Then you will blend your own person, tax and gratuity includedal Chardonnays specifically to your taste. A flight of appetizers will accompany your blendings.

Cost:
$25/per person, tax and gratuity included

Limit:
48 guests

Starting time:
7:00 pm

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January 25, 2011
Russian Standard Vodka
A fashion show will capture your imagination and our selection of Russian Standard Vodkas
will capture your taste buds. Russian Standard Original, Platinum and Imperial Vodkas will be
featured in 6 creative cocktails. Russian-influenced appetizers will accompany the vodka
including; smoked trout, oysters, salmon roe caviar, dark pastrami, grav-lox, pickled beets, herring
and more!

Cost: $25/per person, tax and gratuity included

Limit: 56 guests

Starting time: 7:00 pm

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February 1, 2011
Blind Chardonnay Tasting
Chardonnay expert? Or do you just like it a lot? Join us for an interactive blind tasting of Chardonnay from some of the world’s most highly regarded growing regions. Learn how to evaluate the wine, then score each wine and judge which best suits your palate. Appetizers to match each selection will be served.

Cost: $25/per person, tax and gratuity included

Limit: 48 guests

Starting time: 7:00 pm

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February 8, 2011
USA Craft Beers
Taste six outstanding made in the USA beers with foods to match. Expert commentary by our
local beer master Kyle Sartanowicz.

Cost: $25/per person, tax and gratuity included

Limit: 40 guests

Starting time: 7:00 pm

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February 15, 2011
Joseph Drouhin Burgundy Wines
For 130 years, the Drouhin Family has produced some of the world’s finest burgundies from over 90 appellations throughout the region. Drouhin’s biological and biodynamic approach uses only natural products in the vineyards and all procedures show the utmost respect for the soil, the vine and the environment. This four course dinner will feature both red (Pinot Noir) and white (Chardonnay) wines.

Cost: $65/per person, tax and gratuity included

Limit: 40 guests

Starting time: 7:00 pm

March 1, 2011
Qupe Vineyards
Acclaimed winemaker Bob Lindquist is noted for producing Rhone varietals and Chardonnay from California’s Central Coast Region. We will pair some of Qupe’s best wines with food selections. Six wines will be featured: Bien Nacido Cuvée, Chardonnay y Block, Syrah Central Coast, Syrah Bien Nacido, Marsanne Ynez Valley, and Grenache Edna Valley Biodynamic.

Cost: $25/per person, tax and gratuity included

Limit: 56 guests

Starting time: 7:00 pm

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March 8, 2011
Malbecs
Malbec is actually a long-lost grape of the Bordeaux region in France. A disease of the vines wiped out the grape there. It was never replanted but immigrants to Argentina took the grape to that country where it thrives today as one of the hottest red wines on the market. We will taste six Malbecs from some of Argentina’s best producers and pair them with six great appetizers.

Cost: $25/per person, tax and gratuity included

Limit: 56 guests

Starting time: 7:00 pm

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March 15, 2011
Blind Cabernet Sauvignon Tasting
Whether Cabernet is your passion or you just love sipping a good Cab, this seminar is for you. We’ll blind taste six different Cabernet Sauvignons from some of the world’s premiere growing regions. We’ll teach you to evaluate the wine, then score each to determine which are your favorites. Appetizers to match will be served.

Cost: $35/per person, tax and gratuity included

Limit:40 guests

Starting time: 7:00 pm

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March 22, 2011
Chateau St. Jean
Six wines from one of the premiere wineries on earth, Chateau St. Jean, matched with six tasty appetizers. Taste Robert Young Chardonnay, Fume Blanc Le Petit Etoile, Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma, Pinot Noir from Sonoma, Sonoma Merlot and a superb Late Harvest Riesling.

Cost: $25/per person, tax and gratuity included

Limit: 56 guests

Starting time: 7:00pm

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March 29, 2011
Turley Vineyards
Turley, the absolute rockstar in the world of Zinfandel!!! Six vineyards will be presented from among these famous sites: Dusi, Presenti, Uberoth, Dragon, Rattlesnake, Moore Earthquake, Duarte, Juvenile, Old Vines, Cederman, Tofanelli and more. Appetizers of Duck Proscuitto, Venison, Homemade North End Salami, Pecorino Cheese, Lamb Sausage and more will accompany these fabulous wines.

Cost: $40/per person, tax and gratuity included

Limit: 48 guests

Starting time: 7:00 pm

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April 5, 2011
Hendricks Gin
Join us for The Hendricks Gin Experience!! This award-winning gin is infused with English Cucumbers and Rose Petals. A degree of smoothness and flavor is achieved that is unmatchable. We will instruct you in the fine art of Gin Cocktailing. These six cocktails will be paired with six appetizers to match.

Cost: $25/per person, tax and gratuity included

Limit:40 guests

Starting time: 7:00 pm

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April 12, 2011
Wines of Ruffino
Enjoy a unique four-course Italian “game’ dinner featuring Rabbit, Wild Boar, Pheasant and Venison with four fabulous wines to match. We’ll try Chianti Riserva Ducale Gold, Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano, Riserva Ducale Chianti tan label, and Brunello Di Montalcino. We’ll finish with a bit of gelato and a taste of Sambuca at dessert.

Cost: $55/per person, tax and gratuity included

Limit: 40 guests

Starting time: 7:00 pm

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April 19, 2011
Cold Sake
Cold Sake is quite an amazing wine. And it’s not just for sushi! These rice brewed wines present great flavors and dimensions. We’ll taste six sakes presented by our Sake Master, Lloyd Foster of Classic Wine, and taste six non sushi foods matched to the sake.

Cost: $35/per person, tax and gratuity included

Limit: 40 guests

Starting time: 7:00 pm

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April 26, 2011
Hugel Winery
The 11th and 12th generations of the Hugel family produce the fine wines of Hugel from Alsace, France. We present six wines to taste that will be paired with highly flavored and/or spicy foods. We’ll taste Gentil, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Jubilee Riesling and Gewurztraminer.

Cost: $25/per person, tax and gratuity included

Limit: 56 guest

Starting time: 7:00 pm

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May 3, 2011
Wines of Antinori
Do you know what your ancestors were doing back in the 1500s? The Antinori family does; it traces their history of premium wine production back 26 generations! Join us for a real all-Italian pasta dinner with Antinori’s wines. We’ll have four pasta courses and four of Antinori’s fabulous wines: Chianti Classico, Toscana Rosso, Vermentino, and Brunello Montalcino. Cap off the evening with a sip of Limoncello and a bit of gelato.

Cost: $50/per person, tax and gratuity included

Limit: 40 guests

Starting time: 7:00 pm

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May 10, 2011
Mount Gay Pig Roast
A pig roast, Island style! Join us as we embrace spring and summer with a good old fashioned pig roast and party sponsored by Mount Gay Rum, and featuring drinks and cuisine sure to put you in a Caribbean state of mind... one big damn party! Mount Gay makes it fun.

Cost: $45/per person, tax and gratuity included

Limit: 60 guests

Starting time: 7:00 pm

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May 17, 2011
Svedka Vodka Beach Fashion Show
It’s a party! A fashion show of this season’s hottest beach wear, and Svedka creating this season’s hottest cocktails for you to sample. No admission charge! Come on down and join the fun. Your VIP pass is your invitation and ticket to the party. See a Red Rock representative for yours. Passes are limited, but FREE. Get yours soon!

Cost: $00/per person

Limit: 150 guests

Starting time: 7:00 pm