Apres Wine Company

September is California Wine Month!

Join us for special California themed Tasting Tuesdays, Sunday Sippers Tastings and for Lake Tahoe Restaurant Week, 9/5-12/2010.  Details below:

September 5-12, Lunch & Dinner – Après Wine Company Celebrates Lake Tahoe Restaurant Week Lake Tahoe Restaurant Week puts the spotlight on High Sierra fine dining, giving local food aficionados and visitors an opportunity to enjoy 3-course, prix-fixe menus at 30+ participating restaurants. Après Wine Company is participating, offering a $30 per person prix fixe menu. The inaugural event kicks off Labor Day Weekend, Sunday, September 5, and runs through Sunday, September 12. No tickets or coupons are required to enjoy these delicious offerings at exceptional values. Just get out and dine – it’s that easy. For more details, menus offered during the week and how to participate, click to www.tahoerestaurantweek.com or www.apreswineco.com. RSVP 530-544-9463.

September 5, 12, 19, and 26, 5pm – Sunday Sippers Wine Tasting – California Style, for California Wine Month – Every Sunday at 5pm come to our fun, casual wine tasting. Each week a different theme is featured – this month is all about California! No rezzies required. ONLY $10.

September 7, 6pm – California vs. The World With Jeff Boyer, California Wine Month, Tasting Tuesday at Après Wine Company – Let’s get ready to rumble! California winemakers are known the world over for exceptional wines…but how do they stack up against the Kiwis? The South Americans? Italians? Guest expert Jeff Boyer will bring his facts and figures to entertain and inform your choice. Will you favor California wine or a foreign find? $20 advance, $25 at door. Includes six wines and appetizer pairings. Discounts on wines tasted. RSVP 530-544-9463.

September 14, 6pm – Celebrate California’s Central Coast During California Wine Month, Tasting Tuesday at Après Wine Company – From Monterey to Santa Barbara world-class winemakers are making robust reds and wonderful whites! Try Oprah’s favorite heart healthy red, Le Cigare Volant by Bonny Doon, among other featured wines. Only $20 advance, $25 at door. Includes five wines and appetizer pairings. Discounts on wines tasted. RSVP 530-544-9463.

September 21, 6pm – Sommelier Diane Guth Returns to Celebrate California Wine Month, Tasting Tuesday at Après Wine Company – Sommelier Diane Guth of Wine Warehouse is back by popular demand after a sold out July visit. Diane will share her knowledge about wine and food pairings, regional wine characteristics and California’s distinguished winemakers over some of the best vintages the Golden State has to offer. 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. RSVP 530-544-9463.

September 28, 6pm – Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays for California Wine Month, Tasting Tuesday at Après Wine Company – Russian River, Carneros, Napa, the Central Coast…these regions are turning out tantalizing pinots and chards. Try some of the best at our next Tasting Tuesday. Only $20 advance, $25 at door. Includes five wines and appetizer pairings. Discounts on wines tasted. RSVP 530-544-9463.

Come to Après Wine Company for Lake Tahoe Restaurant Week! RSVP 530-544-9463

Lake Tahoe Restaurant Week puts the spotlight on High Sierra fine dining, giving local food aficionados and visitors an opportunity to enjoy 3-course, prix-fixe menus at 30+ participating restaurants.

Après Wine Company is participating, offering a $30 per person prix fixe menu. The inaugural event kicks off Labor Day Weekend, Sunday, September 5, and runs through Sunday, September 12. No tickets or coupons are required to enjoy these delicious offerings at exceptional values. Just get out and dine – it’s that easy. For more details, menus offered during the week and how to participate, click to http://www.tahoerestaurantweek.com/.

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, 6pm – Labors 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.

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, 6pm – World 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, 4-7pm – Australian 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, 6pm – BIG 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, 6pm – The 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, 6pm – France 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

June 4, 11am-11pm – Wine-Down Fundraiser for Tahoe Bicycle Coalition at Après Wine Company – Sample and purchase outstanding wines, food and gifts and Après will donate 10% of sales to benefit the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition. Patrons must present a flyer or coupon for donations to apply. Click here for flyer or call 530-544-WINE for more information.

June 5, 5pm – Wine, Bikes & Song at Après Wine Company – Toast the bicyclists and their supporters after the Tahoe Bike Day Parade & Festival at Après Wine Company. Live music, too! John Chevallier will be playing from 5-7pm followed by Wes King from 7-9pm

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

May 30, June 6, 13, 20, and 27, 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.

June 1, 6pm – Wines of Summer, Tasting Tuesday at Après Wine Company – Perfect pairings to make you the coolest host at the hottest summer parties! $15 advance, $20 at door. Includes five wines and appetizer pairings. Discounts on wines tasted: -10% on 1-5 bottles, -15% on 6+.  RSVP 530-544-9463.

June 4, 11am-11pm – Wine-Down Fundraiser for Tahoe Bicycle Coalition at Après Wine Company – Sample and purchase outstanding wines, food and gifts and Après will donate 10% of sales to benefit the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition. Patrons must present a flyer or coupon for donations to apply. Click here for flyer or call 530-544-WINE for more information.

June 5, 5pm – Wine, Bikes & Song at Après Wine Company – Toast the bicyclists and their supporters after the Tahoe Bike Day Parade & Festival at Après Wine Company. Live music, too! John Chevallier will be playing from 5-7pm followed by Wes King from 7-9pm.

June 8, 6pm – White vs. Red – Sauvignon Blanc & Cabernet Sauvignon, Tasting Tuesday at Après Wine Company – Compare and contrast the fine members of the Sauvignon family. $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.

June 15, 6pm – Wine & Cheese Pairing, Tasting Tuesday at Après Wine Company – Try 5 fine wines perfectly matched with 5 delicious cheeses. $20 advance, $25 at door. Discounts on wines tasted: -10% on 1-5 bottles, -15% on 6+.  RSVP 530-544-9463.

June 22, 6pm – Amphora Winery, Tasting Tuesday at Après Wine Company – Back by popular demand! Sonoma winemaker and South Lake Tahoe High School grad Rick Hutchinson is back with more of his outstanding wines. If you met him in April, you know the fun you’ll have at a Rick Hutchinson Tasting!  If you weren’t here, come see what he’s all about. $25 advance, $30 at door. Includes Amphora’s hand-crafted wines, appetizer pairings and a lot of laughs. RSVP 530-544-9463.

June 29, 6pm – Fourth of July Sparklers – Champagne, Prosecco, and More, Tasting Tuesday at Après Wine Company – Get ready to celebrate with bubbly wines – fireworks for your palate. $30 advance, $35 at door. Includes five bubblies and appetizer pairings. Discounts on wines tasted: -10% on 1-5 bottles, -15% on 6+.  RSVP 530-544-9463.

Après Wine Company, 3668 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA  96150, RSVP 530-544-WINE (9463), apreswineco.com 

Relax, renew, revive…shoulder season…time to rest up for summer fun!  What better way than over a restorative glass of wine!

Tastings include wines with appetizer pairings. Discounts on wines tasted: -10% on 1-5 bottles, -15% on 6+. RSVP 530-544-WINE (9463).

May 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, 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. $10.

May 4, 6pm – Mexican Food Wines, Tasting Tuesday – Get ready for Cinco de Mayo! 6pm. $15 advance, $20 at door

May 9, 12n-4pm – Mothers Day Brunch with Many Mimosas! We’re opening early for Mom with a delicious fixed menu and a variety of mimosa cocktails.

May 11, 6pm – Yin-Yang Wines, Tasting Tuesday – A wine world in perfect harmony… you’ll try Pinot Grigio & Pinot Noir…Sauvignon Blanc & Cabernet Sauvignon…and a surprise pairing.  6pm. $15 advance, $20 at door.

May 15 & 29, 8-10pm – Live Music With John Chevallier at Après Wine Company – Hear singer/songwriter and RSN reporter John Chevallier play Saturday at Après.  No Cover, no RSVP necessary.

May 18, 6pm – Meet the Wine Guy, Tasting Tuesday – The ever popular encyclopedic wine guy, Jeff Boyer, is back to regale us with fine wines for the budget-minded.  6pm. $15 advance, $20 at door.

May 22, 8-10pm, Sat. – Live Music with Wes King– Hear singer/songwriter Wes King play this Saturday at Après.  No Cover, no RSVP necessary.

May 25, 6pm – Merlot on the Comeback Trail, Tasting Tuesday – Do you look sideways at merlot ever since that infamous movie?  Let us reintroduce you to this fantastic wine. 6pm. $20 advance, $25 at door.

June 1, 6pm – Wines of Summer, Tasting Tuesday – Perfect pairings to make you the coolest host at the hottest summer parties! 6pm. $15 advance, $20 at door

September 4 & 18, 7-9pm – Live Music With Dorsey Williamson at Après Wine Company – Hear singer/songwriter Dorsey Williamson play his original tunes this Saturday at Après. No Cover, no RSVP necessary.

September 11 & 25, 7-9pm – Live Music With John Chevallier at Après Wine Company – Hear singer/songwriter John Chevallier play his original tunes this Saturday at Après. No Cover, no RSVP necessary.

October 2 & 16, 7-9pm – Live Music With Dorsey Williamson at Après Wine Company – Hear singer/songwriter Dorsey Williamson play his original tunes this Saturday at Après. No Cover, no RSVP necessary.

October 9 & 23, 7-9pm – Live Music With John Chevallier at Après Wine Company – Hear singer/songwriter John Chevallier play his original tunes this Saturday at Après. No Cover, no RSVP necessary.

November 6 & 20, 7-9pm – Live Music With Dorsey Williamson at Après Wine Company – Hear singer/songwriter Dorsey Williamson play his original tunes this Saturday at Après. No Cover, no RSVP necessary.

November 13 & 27, 7-9pm – Live Music With John Chevallier at Après Wine Company – Hear singer/songwriter John Chevallier play his original tunes this Saturday at Après. No Cover, no RSVP necessary.

December 4 & 18, 7-9pm – Live Music With Dorsey Williamson at Après Wine Company – Hear singer/songwriter Dorsey Williamson play his original tunes this Saturday at Après. No Cover, no RSVP necessary.

December 11, 7-9pm – Live Music With John Chevallier at Après Wine Company – Hear singer/songwriter John Chevallier play his original tunes this Saturday at Après. No Cover, no RSVP necessary.

Meet Our Musicians

John Chevallier - When John isn’t keeping us updated on the latest ski conditions and Lake Tahoe and Truckee events, he’s out playing or writing music. Rumor has it he started his music career in Vegas before moving to the mountains. Now, in Lake Tahoe, he’s finally found a more natural venue that fits his style allowing him to creatively express himself on and off the camera. Currently, John is writing/recording/producing/filming his next project which will include original songs.

Caught in the rapture of Tahoe mountain culture, John plans to stick around for a while. “Lake Tahoe is our community, and it is our responsibility to keep it a community. Support, love, and live local!” he says.  Well put John. To contact John for booking information, please call (702) 592-3165

Dorsey Williamson - Thousands from San Francisco to Istanbul and Zurich to Shanghai have grooved on Tahoe troubadour Dorsey Williamson’s humorous and incisive original songs. Singer-songwriter Williamson is a crafty lyricist and plays guitar, harmonica, piano and bass. He’s collaborated with Jazz, Rock and Country musicians as well as Death-Metal giant, Karl Sanders, of Nile. 

Dorsey says his songs are inspired by, “the stuff I listened to and loved growing up in South Carolina and Georgia…Folk, Country, New Wave, Punk, Rock and Art-Rock.”

Eclectic match-ups of style and unique lyrics make Dorsey a memorable listen- – and a good pairing with a glass of Dorsey’s current favorite, Amphora Pinot Noir, or one of the many fine wines Après offers by the glass.

Wes King – Singer/Songwriter Wes King hails from Music City, USA (aka Nashville). He has been playing guitar for over 13 years and has been writing and singing songs for four. Wes has been charming Tahoe audiences for 5 years. His alternative rock, bluesy style pairs as nicely with a big bold cabernet as it does with a buttery chardonnay. You’re sure to have a good time with Wes.