HASR WINE TASTING & EVENTS



TUESDAY MARCH 9, 2010 ~ 5PM TO 7PM
A Zinful Nite...

Please join us for a tasting of some of our favorite Zinfandels.


FRIDAY MARCH 12, 2010 ~ 5PM TO 7PM
"SYRAH, SHIRAZ"

A tasting of some great Califonia syrah's and Aussie Shiraz.  "Kiss Shiraz goodbye"

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TUESDAY MARCH 23, 2010 ~ 6PM
Favia Wine Dinner at Vino Italian Tapas & Wine Bar

We have a husband & wife team that is just rocking the world of wines...Andy Erickson and Annie Favia of Favia Wines will be here to host our dinner at Vino's.  

Favia Erickson Winegrowers is a collaboration between Annie Favia and Andy Erickson. Their philosophy is simple: create soulful wines that express the true nature of the vineyards from which they come. They focus on finding unique vineyard sites with soils, climate and aspects ideal for growing exquisite wine grapes, and develop strong relationships with winegrowers to perfect viticultural practices. In the winery, they carefully coax the grapes into wine. Gentle handling, minimal intervention, and strict monitoring of the wine allow the grapes to speak for themselves.

Menu:

VINO Beef Carpaccio
2007 Leviathan

Grilled Marinated Portibello with Nalo Farms Baby Arugula (intermezzo)

Seared Duck Breast with Cabernet Risotto & foie gras demi
2006 Cerro Sur

Meyer New York with garlic mash potato & peppercorn demi
2006 Magdelena

Jen's Homemade Tiramisu

COST: $130 Inclusive. Please call HASR at 535-9463 for reservations. Limited Space.

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THURSDAY MARCH 25, 2010 ~ 6PM
Favia Erickson Wine Tasting
Cost: TBA

Husband & Wife Team of Andy Erickson and Annie Favia will be here to pour some great wines from their Winery. 


Andy Erickson has lived and worked in Napa Valley since 1994. As a winemaker, his goal is to highlight the character of each of the unique vineyard sites with which he works, whether at his clients' estate vineyards, or the vineyards that produce the Favia wines. Andy has a Master’s degree in Enology from University of California in Davis, and has made wines in California, Chile, and Argentina. His current winemaking clients include Screaming Eagle, Dalla Valle, Arietta, Ovid, and Dancing Hares in the Napa Valley. Andy also consults for Jonata in the Santa Ynez Valley. His past experience includes work at Staglin Family Vineyard, Harlan Estate, Spottswoode, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, and Newton Vineyard.

Annie Favia began her wine career at Newton Vineyards working under John Konsgaard, who exposed her to art and science of winemaking. Then she went to work for Cathy Corison, who taught her that women can do anything. While working for Cathy, Annie found that she liked working in the vineyards and went back to school to study viticulture.  She met David Abreau while working in Cathy's crush pad and went to work for David Abreau's Vineyard management company.

Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to meet Andy & Annie. 

Please call HASR at 535-9463 for reservations.  Reservations are required and payment at time of reservation.  Limited Space!



FRIDAY MARCH 26, 2010 ~ 5PM TO 7PM
Coppola Tasting

Scot Milare, National Director of Sales & Marketing from Coppola Winery will be here to pour some new release of Coppola Wines.


THURSDAY MARCH 31, 2010 ~ 6PM
Chinatown Laundry Saddleback Cellars Dinner
Cost: $50 Inclusive

Nils Venge is back and we'll be hosting our popular "Chinatown Laundry" series of Fine Dining in a Bento Box.  Chef Tony Vierra of the Grand Cafe will be making us some scrumptous food to match with the wines from Saddleback Cellars. Don't miss out on this opportunity to hang with Nils Venge, Owner/Winemaker and have some great food & wines.

Limited space available. Please call HASR at 535-9463 for your reservations.