Jul 30 2010

Review by Sac Bee!

Nice lunch with wine at Après, by Allen Pierleoni, Sacramento Bee

We’ve joined the breakfast crowd a few times at the Red Hut (Highway 50 at Lake Tahoe Boulevard) and with good reasons (the waffle among them). But we wanted a fancy lunch with wine – and found Après in the same strip mall.

 Co-owners J.P. Lonergan and Barbara Tenney run a 300-bottle wine shop, with 50 wines open at any time. The classy wine-tasting bar doubles as a lunch-dinner spot, with fine fare. Another top choice for locals.

We were curious about the store’s computerized Enomatic “wine preservation and serving system” from Italy. The machine keeps wines fresh up to six weeks, claims the company, as argon gas keeps oxygen from touching the vino. It works, said Tenney.

Picture it: A streamlined, stainless steel-and-Plexiglas machine holding 16 bottles of reds and eight whites, dispensed in 1-ounce measures for varying prices. You access the pours with a pre-loaded ATM-type card. Between that and the 2-ounce measures hand-poured behind the bar, a do-it-yourself wine-tasting is easy.

We spooned spicy gazpacho and split an attractive Middle Eastern spread of hummus, sweet-pepper tapenade with balsamic vinegar, carrot chips and warm pita bread. Next time: the smoked salmon BLT and bacon-wrapped figs stuffed with smoked mozzarella.

 APRÈS

 WHERE: 3668 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe

 HOW MUCH: $4-$15

 INFORMATION: (530) 544-9463, http://apreswineco.com

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Jul 27 2010

August 2010 Events

Live Music Every Saturday – For more information about dates and our musicians, click here.

Double Winner of “Best of Tahoe”:  Best Place to Have a Glass of Wine; Best Place to Take a Date

August 3, 6pm – California vs. Oregon Pinot Noirs, Tasting Tuesday at Après Wine Company – Get ready for this border war over terroir.  $25 advance, $30 at door. Includes five wines and appetizer pairings. Discounts on wines tasted: -10% on 1-5 bottles, -15% on 6+. RSVP 530-544-9463.

August 10, 6pm – Wine Madness with Shelly Fadness! Who can resist that rhyme? Shelly will be sharing her knowledge about the great American appellations including Stags Leap, St. Helena and more. $25 advance, $30 at door. Includes five wines and appetizer pairings. Discounts on wines tasted: -10% on 1-5 bottles, -15% on 6+.  RSVP 530-544-9463.

August 17, 6pm – Wine and Janice, Janice Jones…We Got Boutique, Goin’ On, Tasting Tuesday at Après Wine Company – Unique boutique wines are Janice’s specialty – come learn about these fabulous finds. $25 advance, $30 at door. Includes five wines and appetizer pairings. Discounts on wines tasted: -10% on 1-5 bottles, -15% on 6+.  RSVP 530-544-9463.

August 24, 6pm – Napa vs. Sonoma, Tasting Tuesday at Après Wine Company – These neighbors couldn’t be more different – sample specialties from each region. $25 advance, $30 at door. Includes five wines and appetizer pairings. Discounts on wines tasted: -10% on 1-5 bottles, -15% on 6+.  RSVP 530-544-9463.

August 31, 6pmLabors of Love on a Budget, Tasting Tuesday at Après Wine Company – Fantastic wines to that won’t break your budget. $20 advance, $25 at door. Includes five wines and appetizer pairings. Discounts on wines tasted: -10% on 1-5 bottles, -15% on 6+.  RSVP 530-544-9463.

August 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 5pm – Sunday Sippers Wine Tasting – Every Sunday at 5pm come to our fun, casual wine tasting. Each week a different theme is featured (e.g. Pinot Noir, French Wines, Value Wines). No rezzies required. ONLY $10.


Jul 2 2010

July 2010 Events

Live Music Every Saturday – For more information about dates and our musicians, click here.

Sunday, July 4, 5-6pm – A Special 4th of July Sunday Sippers starts promptly at 5pm on July 4th. For only $20 sample 6 wines and get a complimentary cheese plate. After Sunday Sippers mosey across the street to see the fireworks over Lake Tahoe – bring a bottle with you – we’ll be giving special discounts.

July 11, 18, & 25, 5pm – Sunday Sippers Wine Tasting at Après Wine Company – Every Sunday at 5pm come to our fun, casual wine tasting. Each week a different theme is featured (e.g. Pinot Noir, French Wines, Value Wines). No rezzies required. $10.

July 6, 6pmWorld Wine Tour, Tasting Tuesday – Discover the iconic to the exotic on our World Wine Tour with Jimmy Grimes of The Varietal. His firm specializes in great finds from around the globe. $20 advance, $25 at door. Includes five wines and appetizer pairings. Discounts on wines tasted: -10% on 1-5 bottles, -15% on 6+. RSVP 530-544-9463.

July 8, 4-7pmAustralian Happy Hour on Thursday, July 8 – Join Brooke Herron from Robert Oatley Vineyards for an extended happy hour featuring her awesome Australian wines. We’ll be pouring Oatley’s Rose of Sangiovese, Pinot Grigio and a special surprise red from Brooke’s cellar. Get a flight of these 3 wines for $6 or a glass for $4. When you buy Robert Oatley wines by the bottle you’ll receive great Thursday-only discounts.

July 13, 6pmBIG Reds, Tasting Tuesday – Zinfandels, Cabernets, Merlots, oh my! We’re on the hunt for the biggest, boldest red in the jungle. $25 advance, $30 at door. Includes five wines and appetizer pairings. Discounts on wines tasted: -10% on 1-5 bottles, -15% on 6+. RSVP 530-544-9463.

July 20, 6pmThe Sommelier Session, Tasting Tuesday – Sommelier Diane Guth of Wine Warehouse will discuss wine varietals with insights on food pairing, regional strengths, and more. A sommelier is a trained and knowledgeable wine professional who specializes in all aspects of wine service as well as wine and food matching. If you love food and wine, you won’t want to miss this one! $25 advance, $30 at door. Includes five wines and appetizer pairings. Discounts on wines tasted: -10% on 1-5 bottles, -15% on 6+. RSVP 530-544-9463.

July 27, 6pmFrance vs. Italy, Tasting Tuesday – Gooooaaaaaallllll!  No, not soccer…the goal is to have fun in a spirited competition of who makes the best wines. Brunello vs. Bordeaux? Barolo vs. Burgundy? Everyone tastes, you decide. $30 advance, $35 at door. Includes six wines and appetizer pairings. Discounts on wines tasted: -10% on 1-5 bottles, -15% on 6+. RSVP 530-544-9463. 

Other Reasons to Come To Tahoe…  

All Summer Event – Ms. Liberty Here! Matthew Welter’s hand carved wooden Statue of Liberty sculpture stands proudly at the Ski Run Marina, just in time for the Fourth of July weekend. It will remain at the Marina until October for a string of celebrations and a summer-long carving performance.

July 17, Saturday, 7pm – Rascal Flatts, opened by Kellie Pickler, Chris Young – Harvey’s Outdoor Arena

July 25, Sunday, 8pm – Elton John – Harvey’s Outdoor Arena

August 6, Friday, 8pm – Stevie Nicks – Harvey’s Outdoor Arena

August 21, Saturday, 8pm – The Three Divas – Harvey’s Outdoor Arena

August 22, Sunday, 8pm – Bob Dylan – Harvey’s Outdoor Arena

September 11, Saturday, 8pm – Chickenfoot – Harvey’s Outdoor Arena