Today, is the monthly "50 percent" off sale at the wine stores in Salt Lake City.
There aren't as many deals as in previous sales, but here are some highlights:

-Jordan Cabernet '04 for $23
-Spanish Whites for about $7
-Rosenblum Maggie's Zinfandel around $20
-Peak Bordeaux Blend $20.
-South African Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc Reserve about $9.

The sale takes place beginning at 10 a.m. at the new Wine Store, 1605 S. 300 West; and 11 a.m. at the Metro Wine store downtown at 255 S. 300 East.

Cheers!

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Tonight, April 23, at 7 p.m. Hamilton's Steak & Seafood Restaurant, in Logan, is hosting a New Zealand wine dinner. Dinner is $30 per person, wine pairings are an additional $25. For reservations call 435-787-8450 extension 4 or email daniel@hamiltonssteakhouse.com. Hamilton's is located at 2427 N. Main


On Friday, April 24, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar is holding "An Evening with Fisher Wines." The four-course dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. and is hosted by Fred and Juelle Fisher, co-owners of California's Fisher Vineyards. Juelle Lamb Fisher is a native Utahn and University of Utah graduate. Dinner is $40 per person, wine is an additional $35. For reservations call 801-355-3704. View a copy of the menu here.

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Liberty Heights Fresh Market is looking for faithful followers interested in attending its April 19 "Sunday School" class on Port Wine and Chocolate. Come "worship at the altar of authentic, full-flavored food," says owner Steve Rosenburg, pictured here.


Class begins at 3:30 p.m. at Liberty Heights, 1300 S. 1100 East, in Salt Lake City. Cost is $45 per person and requires advance registration. Call 801-583-7374 to reserve a spot.

During the class, Rosenburg and Michael Heidinger, owner of The Vintner's Palate, will share stories, tips, and offer samplings of top-quality chocolates and port wines.

Amen!

Labels: chocolate, classes, wine

Just learned about TWODOG Wines, the most recent project for Utah restaurant owner and wine expert, Joe Padilla, and fellow Utah wine lover, Dee Erickson.

To make the long story, short --- about a year ago, the friends got a hair-brained idea to start their own wine label. They hired noted California winemaker Rick Longoria, of Richard Longoria Wines, to help them out.

In January, TWODOG (named for Erickson's dogs --- Fancy and Molly) released it's first two offerings: a full-bodied red blend from the hills of Paso Robles and a white made with grapes from Santa Barbara and Montery.

The wine makes its Utah debut April 13 and 14 at The Wild Grape Bistro in Salt Lake City.

The "TWODOG Nights in the High West” dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. The four-course meal also includes vodka and whiskey pairings from the High West Distillery in Park City. Cost is $40 per person. Optional wine/liquor pairing is $30. Tax & tip not included. Call 801-746-5565 for a reservation.

Labels: Utah, wine

I always thought the state had its monthly wine sale on the first Monday of the month. But a wine broker recently explained that its actually the Monday closest to the first day of the month.

Huh? I guess the state likes to keep us guessing.

Anyway, there is a wine sale today and it's supposed to be pretty good. Among the bargains are Saracina Syrah; Elena Walch Pinot Grigio; and Elk Cove Rose of Pinot Noir.

If you can't get to the Salt Lake City stores today, don't worry. A second wave of specially priced bottles usually hits on Wednesday at the new Wine Store, 1605 S. 300 West; and Thursday for the downtown store, 255 S. 300 East.

The stores open at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., respectively.

Labels: sale, wine