Yes, it’s May. And we are feeling glorious about May. The weather is great, the wine is wonderful and there couldn’t be a better place than Tahoe to enjoy the spring. Join us for a glass, a tasting or just to shop.

Check out our events and weekly happenings – treat yourself to a day or night out on the town!

Happy Hour! Every Monday-Friday from 4-6pm and 9-9:30pm at Après Wine Company, great deals! 

Tasting Tuesdays – Every Tuesday at 6pm Après holds wine tasting events with different themes or visiting winemakers. See detailed listings below: 

May 8, 6pm – Wines of Spain! Tasting Tuesday at Après Wine Company – Tempranillo, Albariño, Rioja and more! Learn to pronounce the names… but better yet, learn to savor what will soon become a summer favorite! $20 advance, $25 at door. Includes five wines and three appetizer pairings. 10% discount on wines tasted. RSVP 530-544-9463.

May 15, 6pm – West Coast Blends. Tasting Tuesday at Après Wine Company – From Santa Barbara to Walla Walla with a quick stop in Portland, taste the best of west. $20 advance, $25 at door. Includes five wines and three appetizer pairings. 10% discount on wines tasted. RSVP 530-544-9463.

 May 22, 6pm – Cabernet Sauvignon. Tasting Tuesday at Après Wine Company – The undisputed king of reds, Cabernet Sauvignon was the product of a chance crossing between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc during the 17th century in southwestern France. Join us for fun facts, great wines and more. $20 advance, $25 at door. Includes five wines and three appetizer pairings. 10% discount on wines tasted. RSVP 530-544-9463.

May 29, 6pm – The Classics. Tasting Tuesday at Après Wine Company – Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Chianti… learn about the world’s classic wines. $25 advance, $30 at door. Includes five wines and three appetizer pairings. 10% discount on wines tasted. RSVP 530-544-9463.

Girls Night Out! Every Thursday, 4-9:30pm – Every Thursday we offer happy hour pricing for all, all night (guys, too). 

Après Wine Company Four-Course Tasting Dinner – 4 courses, 4 wines, only $44 per person. We are offering this menu every Friday and Saturday evening. Call 530-544-WINE (9463) for reservations. See attached or visit www.apreswineco.com to see our menu. 

Sunday Sippers – Every Sunday, 5-6pm No RSVP Required – Every Sunday promptly at 5pm come to our fun, casual wine tastings. Sample six wines for only $10.

Every day is an event at Après and throughout April we’re celebrating spring skiing, spring flowers and spring flings! Join us!

Happy Hour! Every Monday-Friday from 4-6pm and 9-10pm at Après Wine Company, great deals!

Tasting Tuesdays – Every Tuesday at 6pm Après holds wine tasting events with different themes or visiting winemakers. Includes five wines and three appetizer pairings. 10% discount on wines tasted. RSVP 530-544-9463. Event details below: 

April 3, 6pm – California Spring Fling! – So many people in Tahoe are celebrating Spring Break. Join in on the fun during our Spring Fling Tasting Tuesday, a celebration of California’s finest wines. $20, advance, $25 at door.

April 10, 6pm – Tax Time Bargains with Sommelier Diane Guth – Sommelier Diane Guth joins us in time to help us save a bit of money to get us through tax time… and she’ll share her expertise to find the best wines at bargain prices! $20, advance, $25 at door.

April 17, 6pm – Celebrate Earth Day with Organic and Sustainable Wines and meet Janice Jones of Epic Wines – Do good while drinking well! Earth Day is this week and to celebrate our fair planet sample wines from organic and sustainable growers and producers. $20, advance, $25 at door.

April 24, 6pm – Family Owned Wineries – Many of California’s best wines hail from small family owned wineries. With hand-crafted patience and personalized care, their wines are unrivaled for flavor, depth of character and fascinating history. $25, advance, $30 at door.

Girls Night Out! Every Thursday, 4-10pm – Every Thursday we offer happy hour pricing for all, all night (guys, too).

Après Wine Company Four-Course Tasting Dinner – 4 courses, 4 wines, only $44 per person. We are offering this menu every Friday and Saturday evening. Call 530-544-WINE (9463) for reservations. Click on our menu in the center tool bar. 

Sunday Sippers, Every Sunday, 5-6pm No RSVP Required - Every Sunday promptly at 5pm come to our fun, casual wine tastings. Sample six wines for only $10.

Regular menu available, too. Call 530-544-9463 to RSVP.

 Every Week

 Happy Hour! Every Monday-Saturday from 4-6pm and 9-10pm – Great deals!

Tasting Tuesdays – Every Tuesday at 6pm Après holds wine tasting events with different themes or visiting winemakers. Includes five wines and three appetizer pairings. 10% discount on wines tasted. RSVP 530-544-9463. See detailed listings below.

 Girls Night Out! Every Thursday, 4-10pm – Every Thursday we offer happy hour pricing for all, all night (guys, too).

 Après Wine Company Four-Course Tasting Dinner – 4 courses, 4 wines, only $44 per person. We are offering this menu every Friday and Saturday evening. Call 530-544-WINE (9463) for reservations. Visit www.apreswineco.com to see our menu.

Sunday Sippers, Every Sunday, 5-6pm No RSVP Required - Every Sunday at 5pm come to our fun, casual wine tastings. Sample six wines for only $10.

Tasting Tuesdays

February 7, 6pm – Tiny Bubbles…in the Snow – Sparkling Wine, Tasting Tuesday at Après Wine Company – Tahoe is the best ice bucket in world! Just stash your bottles outside in the snow and keep the sparkling flowing! Our next Tasting Tuesday features the best bubblies to have on hand for February fun. $30, advance, $35 at door. Includes five wines and three appetizer pairings. 10% discount on wines tasted. RSVP 530-544-9463.

February 21, 6pm – Napa vs. Sonoma, Tasting Tuesday at Après Wine Company – Pick your poison. It’s a standoff with these phenomenal wine regions, red, white or sparkling. We like ‘em both. $25, advance, $30 at door. Includes five wines and three appetizer pairings. 10% discount on wines tasted. RSVP 530-544-9463.

February 28, 6pm – Ribs ‘n Zinfandel, Tasting Tuesday at Après Wine Company – This is a combination that will warm your heart and stick to your ribs – the perfect winter red! $25, advance, $30 at door.

Tasting Tuedays –

Girls Night Out! Every Thursday, 4-10pm – Every Thursday we offer happy hour pricing for all, all night (guys, too). No cover.

Après Wine Company Four-Course Tasting Dinner – 4 courses, 4 wines, only $44 per person. We are offering this menu every Friday and Saturday evening. Call 530-544-WINE (9463) for reservations. Visit www.apreswineco.com to see our menu. 

Sunday Sippers, Every Sunday, 5-6pm No RSVP Required - Every Sunday at 5pm come to our fun, casual wine tastings. Sample six wines for only $10.

Tasting Tuesdays

January 10, 6pm – It’s “Chile” So We’re Heading to the Southern Hemisphere. Tasting Tuesday at Après Wine Company – Take the “Chile” off and head into Après for wines that will warm your soul, featuring Argentina, Chile and more. $20, advance, $25 at door.

January 17, 6pm – Pacific NW Wines. Tasting Tuesday at Après Wine Company – Tour the Oregon and Washington wine country and savor their distinctive pinot gris, pinot noirs and robust reds. $20, advance, $25 at door.

January 24, 6pm – Chardonnay & Pinot Noir. Tasting Tuesday at Après Wine Company – Chardonnay is the top-selling varietal in the US and Pinot Noir is its rising star. Enjoy these rock stars of the wine world. $20, advance, $25 at door.

January 31, 6pm – Wine & Desserts with Cakes by Grace. Tasting Tuesday at Après Wine Company – Get ready for Valentine’s Day with wine and dessert. Local baker Grace Gore from Tahoe Cakes by Grace joins us to share her delectable treats specially paired to go with our wine. $20, advance, $25 at door.

Tis the Season! This month is fun anyway, but we’ve kicked it up a notch with special wine tastings and pairing dinners, football nights, girls nights and the grand finale, New Year’s Eve! We’ve got lots of days left to hold your holiday party, too.

Happy Hour Every Monday-Saturday, 4-6pm and 9-10pm at Après Wine Company, great deals!

Guys Night Out For Monday Night Football, 4-10pm (through December 26): Every Monday we offer happy hour pricing for all, all night -  selection of wine $4, beer $3, appetizer specials. Gals are more than welcomed, too! No Cover. 2011 Monday Night Football Schedule: All times Pacific:

Dec. 5, 5:30 PM, San Diego Chargers at Jacksonville Jaguars
Dec. 12, 5:30 PM, St. Louis Rams at Seattle Seahawks
Dec. 19, 5:30 PM, Pittsburgh Steelers at San Francisco 49ers
Dec. 26, 5:30 PM, Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints

Tasting Tuesdays: Every Tuesday a different theme is featured (see below). Tastings include five wines and three appetizer pairings. Discounts on wines tasted. RSVP 530-544-9463.

December 6, 6pm – Red “Green” Wines. In the spirit of the holidays join us for our favorite organic, biodynamic and sustainable red wines. These reds are “green” – perfect gifts for your earth lovin’ friends. $20, advance, $20 at door.

December 13, 6pm – Sparkling Holiday Wines. Tasting Champagne, Cava, Sparkling and Prosecco make a festive season even more fun. Learn the difference between the bubbles and pick your favorites. This is one of our most popular tastings of the year so RSVP ASAP! $25, advance, $30 at door.

December 20, 6pm – Muscardini Cellars – Special Visit to Après. The Muscardini family of Sonoma boasts super small production wines available only in fine dining restaurants and wine bars. Meet Muscardini’s Brooke Herron and sample their award winning Barbera, Zinfandel, Syrah and Sangiovese wines. $25, advance, $30 at door.

December 27, 6pm – West Coast Reds. Brrrrr… the winter weather has us craving big, bold, bodacious reds! Taste the best of the west, from Washington’s renowned Columbia Valley through Oregon to California’s finest vineyards. $25, advance, $30 at door.

Girls Night Out Every Thursday, 4-10pm –Every Thursday for Girls Night Out we offer happy hour pricing for all, all night. Guys are more than welcomed, too! Tyler Lewis, jazz guitarist performs from 6-8pm. No cover.

Après Wine Company Four-Course Tasting Dinner – 4 courses, 4 wines, only $44 per person, every Friday and Saturday evening. Call 530-544-WINE (9463) for reservations. Visit www.apreswineco.com to see our menu. 

Sunday Sippers, Every Sunday, 5-6pm No RSVP Required - Every Sunday at 5pm come to our fun, casual wine tastings. Sample six wines for only $10.

New Year’s Eve Saturday, December 31 – New Year’s Eve Celebration Dinners at Après Wine Company – Countdown to 2012! A special menu has been designed to ring in the New Year. The bubbles will be flowing with champagne toasts on the hour! Two seatings: 5-8pm and 9pm-? $159 per couple; $85 singles.  Seating is limited so RSVP soon! For menu details call 530-544-9463 or see www.apreswineco.com.

November is for locals… we have fun, share bargains and get through shoulder season with wine, relaxation and laughs while we wait for the snow and snow lovers to hit Tahoe.  What’s happening in November? Read on!

Happy Hour Every Monday-Saturday from 4-6pm and 9-10pm at Après Wine Company, great deals!

Guys Night Out For Monday Night Football, 4-10pm (through December 26): Every Monday during Monday Night Football we offer happy hour pricing for all, all night -  selection of wine $4, beer $3, appetizer specials. Gals are more than welcomed, too! No Cover. 2011 Monday Night Football Schedule: All times Pacific.

Oct. 31, 5:30 PM, San Diego Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs
Nov. 7, 5:30 PM, Chicago Bears at Philadelphia Eagles
Nov. 14, 5:30 PM, Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers
Nov. 21, 5:30 PM, Kansas City Chiefs at New England Patriots
Nov. 28, 5:30 PM, New York Giants at New Orleans Saints
Dec. 5, 5:30 PM, San Diego Chargers at Jacksonville Jaguars
Dec. 12, 5:30 PM, St. Louis Rams at Seattle Seahawks
Dec. 19, 5:30 PM, Pittsburgh Steelers at San Francisco 49ers
Dec. 26, 5:30 PM, Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints

Tasting Tuesdays – Every Tuesday at 6pm Après holds wine tasting events with different themes or visiting winemakers. Includes five wines and three appetizer pairings. Discounts on wines tasted. RSVP 530-544-9463. This Month:

November 1, 6pm – Wines Under $15 – Join us and discover a world of delicious wines that are easy on the wallet. $15, advance, $20 at door.
November 8, 6pm – Everyday Italian – Travel the everyday wines of Italy and enjoy some delicioso food pairings. Mangia! $15, advance, $20 at door.
November 15, 6pm – Perfect Thanksgiving Wine Pairings. – From the opening toast to the tryptophan induced nap, we’ve got your Thanksgiving needs covered. We’ll pair traditional courses with the perfect bubblies and wines. $25, advance, $30 at door.
November 22, 6pm – Bargains Wines for the Bird – Be a good guest and bring good wine to Thanksgiving dinner (they don’t have to know you got a deal)! $15, advance, $20 at door.
November 29, 6pm – Wine & Desserts with Cakes by Grace – Kick the holidays off with some wine and dessert. Local baker extraordinaire Grace Gore from Cakes by Grace joins us to share her delectable treats especially selected to go with our wine. $20, advance, $25 at door.

Girls Night Out Every Thursday, 4-10pm –Every Thursday for Girls Night Out we offer happy hour pricing for all, all night. Guys are more than welcomed, too! Tyler Lewis, jazz guitarist performs from 6-8pm. No cover.

Après Wine Company Four-Course Tasting Dinner Every Friday & Saturday – 4 courses, 4 wines, only $44 per person.  Call 530-544-WINE (9463) for reservations. Click here to see our menu.

Sunday Sippers, Every Sunday, 5-6pm No RSVP Required – Every Sunday at 5pm come to our fun, casual wine tastings. Sample six wines for only $10.

More fun than a barrel of wine… every day is a good day when you’re drinking great wine. It’s even more fun when you join friends at Après Wine Company. Check out our fantastic fall offerings below. Cheers!

Après Wine Company Four-Course Tasting Dinner – 4 courses, 4 wines, only $44 per person. We are offering this menu every Friday and Saturday evening. Call 530-544-WINE (9463) for reservations. Click at right for menu.

Happy Hour Every Monday-Saturday from 4-6pm and 9-10pm at Après Wine Company, great deals! 

Tasting Tuesdays (see listings below) – Every Tuesday at 6pm we hold wine tasting events with different themes or visiting winemakers.

Wednesday, October 5, 6pm – Smooth Jazz Global Radio Proudly Presents Paul Cullen’s Tune Your Palate Tour at Après Wine Company, No Cover – Listen to the jazzy cool acoustic sounds of Paul Cullin, the Bad Company bassist from the early 90s while sipping his private label Sonata wine. Learn more about Paul at www.unpluggedanduncorked.com.

Julian Martin, Spanish Classical Guitarist, Wednesdays except 10/5/11, 6-8pm – Julian Martin joins us for special performances. Julian is known throughout the west as part of the popular combo, Martin & Vargas. No cover.

Girls Night Out Every Thursday, 4-10pm – Every Thursday for Girls Night Out we offer happy hour pricing for all, all night. Guys are more than welcomed, too! Tyler Lewis, jazz guitarist performs from 6-8pm. No cover.

Sunday Sippers, Every Sunday, 5-6pm No RSVP Required - Every Sunday at 5pm come to our fun, casual wine tastings. Sample six wines for only $10.

Tasting Tuesdays

September 6, 6pm – Wines of the Pacific Northwest. Tasting Tuesday at Après Wine Company – From the Columbia Gorge to the Willamette Valley, Northwest vintners are shaking up the wine world. Taste their award winning Pinot Noirs, Big Red Blends, and more. $25, advance, $30 at door. Includes five wines and appetizer pairings. Discounts on wines tasted. RSVP 530-544-9463.

September 13, 6pm – Worldly Blends. Tasting Tuesday at Après Wine Company – Sometimes one grape is not enough – for big, bold, juicy flavor, winemakers are mixing and matching the best grapes to create robust blends. $25, advance, $30 at door. Includes five wines and appetizer pairings. Discounts on wines tasted. RSVP 530-544-9463.

September 20, 6pm – Forgive Me Father For I Have ZINned! Tasting Tuesday at Après Wine Company – Zinfandel. It stands alone. Rarely blended. It will influence you. You may even ZIN. $20, advance, $25 at door. Includes five wines and appetizer pairings.  Discounts on wines tasted. RSVP 530-544-9463.

September 27, 6pm – Crazy for California! Tasting Tuesday at Après Wine Company – In celebration of California Wine Month, Après dedicates its final September tasting to the wine regions of California. A great night of wine tasting, indeed! $25, advance, $30 at door. Includes five wines and appetizer pairings. Discounts on wines tasted. RSVP 530-544-9463.

October 4, 6pm – New Organic, Biodynamic & Sustainable Wines. Tasting Tuesday at Après Wine Company – The label is not  just for tomatoes anymore… find out the latest on organic, biodynamic and sustainable wines. Good, good for you, good for the earth. $25, advance, $30 at door. Includes five wines and appetizer pairings. Discounts on wines tasted. RSVP 530-544-9463.

October 11, 6pm – France Schmance…Try The Other Europe – Spain, Portugal, Germany & Slovenia. Tasting Tuesday at Après Wine Company – Grab you backpack (for the wine!) and adventure across Europe – you don’t need a Eurail pass to explore the fine wines of Germany, Portugal, Spain and Slovenia. $20, advance, $25 at door. Includes five wines and appetizer pairings. Discounts on wines tasted. RSVP 530-544-9463.

October 18, 6pm – Santa Barbara Sideways. Tasting Tuesday at Après Wine Company – As in the movie Sideways, follow the path Miles and Jack took across the Santa Ynez Valley and taste the sun. These are wines you won’t want to miss. $25, advance, $30 at door.
Includes five wines and appetizer pairings. Discounts on wines tasted. RSVP 530-544-9463.

October 25, 6pm – Southern Hemisphere – Good Deals! Tasting Tuesday at Après Wine Company – Africa, Australia, New  Zealand, Chile and Argentina. South of the equator, you’ll find wines that rival anything their northern neighbors are producing. You just might find something you like even better (for example, Malbec!). $20, advance, $25 at door. Includes five wines and appetizer pairings. Discounts on wines tasted. RSVP 530-544-9463.

Happy Hour Every Monday-Saturday from 4-6pm and 9-10pm at Après Wine Company, great deals!

Thursdays, 4-10pm - Girls Night Out Every Thursday! – Guys are more than welcomed, too! Every Thursday for Girls Night Out we offer happy hour pricing for all, all night. Tyler Lewis, jazz guitarist plays from 6-8pm. No cover.

Sunday Sippers, Every Sunday, 5-6pm No RSVP Required - Sunday Sippers Wine Tasting at Après Wine Company, only $10

Live Music

Wednesday, June 29 – Live Music from 6-8pm With John Chevallier – Hear singer/songwriter John Chevallier play his original tunes especially this Wednesday. No cover.

Wednesday, July 6, 13, 20, & 27, 6-8pm – Live Music with Julian Martin, Spanish Classical Guitarist. Julian Martin joins us for special performances during the month of July. Julian is known throughout the west as part of the popular combo, Martin & Vargas. No cover.

Tasting Tuesdays

July 5, 6pm – Wines of Napa. Tasting Tuesday at Après Wine Company – Napa is famous for a reason – this tasting will feature the fabulous cabs, chardonnays and surprises of the region! $25 advance, $30 at door. Includes five wines and appetizer pairings. Discounts on wines tasted. RSVP 530-544-9463.

July 12, 6pm – Sparkling Wines & Champagne, Tasting Tuesday at Après Wine Company – Summer has us feeling all bubbly…so join us for a fun night of popping corks! $30 advance, $35 at door. Includes five bubblies and appetizer pairings. Discounts on wines tasted. RSVP 530-544-9463.

July 19, 6pm – Wine & Chocolate Pairings! Tasting Tuesday at Après Wine Company – Yum. Need we say more? Ok, great white and red wine with light to dark chocolates. Yum! $20, advance, $25 at door. Includes five wines and appetizer pairings. Discounts on wines tasted. RSVP 530-544-9463.

July 26, 6pm – Wines of Italy, Tasting Tuesday at Après Wine Company – Learn about the great regions of Italy by drinking the wine – a rich and satisfying evening. That’s amore! $25 advance, $30 at door. Includes five wines and appetizer pairings. Discounts on wines tasted. RSVP 530-544-9463.

August 2, 6pm – Wines of the Central Coast. Tasting Tuesday at Après Wine Company – Take a tour from Monterey to Santa Barbara and sample the great wines coming out of this exciting region. $25 advance, $30 at door. Includes five wines and appetizer pairings. Discounts on wines tasted. RSVP 530-544-9463.

August 9, 6pm – Wines of France, Tasting Tuesday at Après Wine Company – In the beginning, the Franciscan Monks got the wine world rocking – try some French wines with us for a religious experience! $25 advance, $30 at door. Includes five wines and appetizer pairings. Discounts on wines tasted. RSVP 530-544-9463.

August 16, 6pm – Meet the Winemaker, Don Wallace of Dry Creek Vineyards! Tasting Tuesday at Après Wine Company –  Don Wallace joins us for a special evening of award winning wines. Since 1990, Don has moved up the ladder from Manager of Ranch Operations to his current role as President of Dry Creek Vineyards. Hear his story and enjoy Dry Creek’s delicious wines. $25, advance, $30 at door. Includes five wines and appetizer pairings. Discounts on wines tasted. RSVP 530-544-9463.

August 23, 6pm – Wines of Sonoma, Tasting Tuesday at Après Wine Company – Sonoma is a fascinating wine region turning out great grapes of every varietal. From Russian River Pinot Noirs to Dry Creek whites, Sonoma has something delicious for everyone. $25 advance, $30 at door. Includes five wines and appetizer pairings. Discounts on wines tasted. RSVP 530-544-9463.

August 30, 6pm – Wine and Cheese Pairings, Tasting Tuesday at Après Wine Company – Is there any better way to snack during the summer? Join us for delicious cheese dishes and wonderful wines! $20 advance, $25 at door. Includes five wines and appetizer pairings. Discounts on wines tasted. RSVP 530-544-9463.