Apres Wine Company

Happy New Year!  Here are our events this month.

January 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 5pm – Sunday Sippers Wine Tasting at Après Wine Company, only $10

Monday, January 10, 5:30pm – BCS National Championship Football Game…GO DUCKS! Oregon vs. Auburn on the big screen. Help Barb cheer her beloved alma mater on to victory over a great glass of Oregon Pinot Noir.

Tasting Tuesdays

January 4, 6pm – Pinot Grigio & Pinot Noir, Tasting Tuesday at Après Wine Company – Two sides of one fantastic varietal – learn to love them both. $20 advance, $25 at door. Includes five wines and appetizer pairings. Discounts on wines tasted. RSVP 530-544-9463.

January 11, 6pm – West Coast Rivalry, California – Oregon – Washington Wines, Tasting Tuesday at Après Wine Company – California winemakers are known for fantastic wines –our northern neighbors are joining in on the party. Bottoms up! $25 advance, $30 at door. Includes five wines and appetizer pairings. Discounts on wines tasted. RSVP 530-544-9463.

January 18, 6pm – Spain & Germany…the Other Europe, Tasting Tuesday at Après Wine Company – Further explore the world of wine at our next two destinations…Spain and Germany! $20 advance, $25 at door. Includes five wines and appetizer pairings. Discounts on wines tasted. RSVP 530-544-9463. 

January 25, 6pm – Bad Ass Blends – Reds & Whites! Tasting Tuesday at Après Wine Company – Winemakers are mixing up great batches of blends – learn how these combos are wowing palates. $25 advance, $30 at door. Includes five wines and appetizer pairings. Discounts on wines tasted. RSVP 530-544-9463.

Live Music

CANCELLED – Dorsey has the flu. Sorry! January 15, 6-9pm – 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 15, 2010 from 11am-10pm – Wine-Down Fundraiser for the Heavenly Foundation at Après Wine Company – Sample and purchase outstanding wines, food and gifts and Après will donate 10% of sales to benefit the Heavenly Foundation. Patrons must present a flyer or coupon for donations to apply.  Click here to obtain a flyer or call 530-544-9463.

Happy Holidays! ‘Tis the season… for fun, celebrations and sharing time with friends. Join Après for one of our many events or simply stop by with friends and savor a good meal and fine wine. You can sip and shop, too – one stop shopping has never been better! 

Tasting Tuesdays

December 7, 6pm – Bargain Bubbly, Tasting Tuesday at Après Wine Company – Get bubblicious for the holidays! Find great sparklers to make your celebrations special. $20 advance, $25 at door. Includes five wines and appetizer pairings. Discounts on wines tasted. RSVP 530-544-9463.

December 14, 6pm – A Wine Wonderland with Sommelier Diane Guth, Tasting Tuesday at Après Wine Company – Diane will show you how to make your holidays wine and food pairings sparkle! $25 advance, $30 at door. Includes five wines and appetizer pairings. Discounts on wines tasted. RSVP 530-544-9463.

December 21, 6pm – BIG Holiday Reds, Tasting Tuesday at Après Wine Company – Celebrate in style with big holiday reds – they make the best gifts! $30 advance, $35 at door. Includes five wines and appetizer pairings. Discounts on wines tasted. RSVP 530-544-9463.

December 28, 6pm –Sparkling Wines & Champagne, The Good Life! Tasting Tuesday at Après Wine Company – Countdown to 2011! The bubbles will be flowing in this celebration of champagnes and sparklers. $30 advance, $35 at door. Includes five wines and appetizer pairings. Discounts on wines tasted. RSVP 530-544-9463.

New Year’s Eve Celebration

December 31, 9pm-??? – New Year’s Eve Celebration Dinner at Après Wine Company – Countdown to 2011! A special menu has been designed to ring in the New Year. The bubbles will be flowing freely all night with champagne toasts at 10pm, 11pm and… Happy New Year 12 midnight!  $159 per couple; $85 singles.  Seating is limited so RSVP soon! For menu details call 530-544-9463 or  click here: 12-31-10 New Years Menu.

Wine Down Fundraiser

December 15 (Wednesday), 11am-10pm (all day!) – A Wine Down Fundraiser for the Heavenly Ski & Snowboard Foundation at Après Wine Company – Come to a benefit for the Heavenly Ski & Snowboard Foundation – all purchases of wine, food, bottled wine and gifts on December 15^th will result in a donation of 10% of the sales to the Heavenly Ski & Snowboard Foundation. Sale items do not apply. Must bring in flyer or coupon to participate – flyers available at www.apreswineco.com or ask for one at the store.

Live Music

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.

Sunday Sippers, No RSVP Required

December 5, 12, 19, & 26, 5pm – Sunday Sippers Wine Tasting at Après Wine Company, only $10

Happy Hour

Monday Night Football Happy Hour, 5:30pm to closing!
Happy Hours every Tue.-Sat. 4-6pm and 9-10pm, great deals!

Savor the slow season in Tahoe and linger over a glass of wine.  We have many events to help you pass the time…and get ready for Thanksgiving.  Please join us!

Happy Hour
Monday Night Football Happy Hour, 5:30pm to closing!
Happy Hours every Tue.-Sat. 4-6pm and 9-10pm, great deals!

Sunday Sippers, No RSVP Required
October 31; November 7, 14, 21, & 28, 5pm – Sunday Sippers Wine Tasting at Après Wine Company, only $10 

November 2, 6pm – The Truth About Merlot, Tasting Tuesday at Après Wine Company – Merlot is one of the great grapes of Bordeaux and had a great American following until that classic scene in the movie Sideways (“I will not drink any $%@)% merlot!”). The truth? Merlot is a fantastic varietal and we’re here to prove it with great finds at our next Tasting Tuesday. $20 advance, $25 at door. Includes five wines and appetizer pairings. Discounts on wines tasted. RSVP 530-544-9463.

November 9, 6pm – Customer Favorites and Staff Picks, Tasting Tuesday at Après Wine Company – Our inestimable staffers, Launa, Danielle, Kanani and Nate, will share their personal vino favorites and share stories about customer picks and pans. No doubt a night of discovery…and laughs!  $15 advance, $20 at door. Includes five wines and appetizer pairings. Discounts on wines tasted. RSVP 530-544-9463.

November 16, 6pm – White & Red Thanksgiving Dinner Wines, Tasting Tuesday at Après Wine Company – Don’t be a turkey! Make sure you pair the most delicious wines with the bird, the stuffing, the cranberries and dessert.  We’ll be serving up traditional goodies to go with the wine selections.  $20 advance, $25 at door. Includes five wines and appetizer pairings. Discounts on wines tasted. RSVP 530-544-9463.

November 23, 6pm – Last Minute Thanksgiving Bargains, Tasting Tuesday at Après Wine Company – Over the river and through the woods…make sure you remember to bring a great bottle of red or white wine to Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday.  Grandma will thank you…and you’ll get a deal.  $15 advance, $20 at door. Includes five wines and appetizer pairings. Discounts on wines tasted. RSVP 530-544-9463.

November 30, 6pm – Go French, Italian and Spanish for the Holidays, Tasting Tuesday at Après Wine Company – Santé! Cin cin! Salud! Join us for a pre-holiday celebration of world-class wines from France, Italy and Spain. We’ll be trying a white and red wine from each country.  $20 advance, $25 at door. Includes six wines and appetizer pairings. Discounts on wines tasted. RSVP 530-544-9463.

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.

October Fun For the Locals…If You’re A Tourist, Come See The Restless Natives!

The summer crowds have dissipated and the locals are coming out of hiding. October brings more fun in the sun to make up for our 2010 June gloom. Après has events tailored to the locals – bargain wines to extend summer earnings to snow season, a beer tasting with Todd Poth, masquerade parties, and more.  Live like a local and enjoy Tahoe’s Indian Summer.

October 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31, 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! No rezzies required. ONLY $10.

October 5, 6pm – Bargains Under $20 (that taste expensive!), Tasting Tuesday at Après Wine Company – Bordeaux taste on a box wine budget? You can have your standards and drink well, too! We’ll share our latest, greatest finds at the next Tasting Tuesday. $15 advance, $20 at door. Includes five wines and appetizer pairings. Discounts on wines tasted. RSVP 530-544-9463.

October 12, 6pm – The Land Makes a Difference – “Terroir” and Wines of Place, Tasting Tuesday at Après Wine Company – The French monks learned that better wines came from specific vineyards due to the earth there (“terroir”). This Tuesday taste how amazingly different wines from the same grape varietals taste simply because of where they are from. $20 advance, $25 at door. Includes five wines and appetizer pairings. Discounts on wines tasted. RSVP 530-544-9463.

October 19, 6pm – Southern Hemisphere Bargains, Tasting Tuesday at Après Wine Company – Argentineans, Chileans, Aussies and New Zealanders are making fine wines at bargain prices and many are organic, biodynamic or sustainable. Taste some great wines and learn how Southerners are challenging winemakers north of the equator. $15 advance, $20 at door. Includes five wines and appetizer pairings. Discounts on wines tasted. RSVP 530-544-9463.

October 21, 6pm – A Beer Tasting with Todd Poth!

Celebrate Oktoberfest at Apres Wine Company Thursday, 10/21 at 6pm.  You may recognize our expert host for the evening, Todd Poth. What you may not know about Todd…he ran a brew pub in New Zealand, played semi-pro football in Germany (and learned much about beer while there) and was a sarong wearing scuba diving instructor in Southeast Asia (which, we’re told, added to his expansive beer knowlege – you’ll have to RSVP to learn more about that!). So join the gang at Après, throw back some brewskies, share a few laughs and learn a bit about beer with Todd.  $15 advance, $20 at door. Includes five fine brews and appetizer pairings. RSVP 530-544-9463.

October 26, 6pm – Masquerade, Part Deux, Tasting Tuesday at Après Wine Company – There’s still time to RSVP for our Halloween Masquerade Tasting Tuesday on October 26th starting at 6 pm. Sample our choice selection of blood red wines…and we’ll have white wines to satisfy our Casper-clad ghouls. Save $5 on the tasting fee by coming in costume! Prizes will be awarded for best costume! $20. Includes five wines and appetizer pairings. Discounts on wines tasted. RSVP 530-544-9463.

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