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Ray's September and October Tasting Room Event Schedules
Ray's September Tasting Room Event Schedule
Wednesday, September 8th
Don Melchor Tasting (Plus Many More!) with
Concha y Toro's
Winemaker Enrique Tirado
Your cost ONLY $20.00 per person.
At 6:30 P.M.
Ray's Tasting Room and Education Center
A limited number of seats are available.
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to taste the legendary Don Melchor (Reg. $79.99) with the man who created this world class gem! Don Melchor has been seen as Chile's most famous, well crafted red, receiving an average score from Wine Spectator of 94 Points and above for the past SEVEN years in a row! But Melchor is just the beginning, as we will be tasting Concha y Toro's Terrunyo Sauvignon Blanc, Marques de Casa Concha Cabernet Sauvignon (Reg. $21.99), Carmenere (Reg. $21.99), Merlot (Reg. $21.99), as well as their brand new Trivento "Eolo" Malbec from Argentina.
Special pricing for the wines tasted will be offered that day for class attendees.
Please if you have any difficulty purchasing event admissions call John Edwards at 414-258-9821.
Tuesday, September 14th
A Taste of Italy
Featuring Appetizers by Zarletti's Restaurant
Your cost ONLY $20.00 per person.
At 5:30 P.M.
Ray's Tasting Room and Education Center
This will be a "walk around" tasting limited to the size of the room.
Ahhh Italy! Rolling hills filled with vineyards and beautiful vistas of century old homes...and wine. Beautiful, gorgeous wine! Join us as special guest Francesco Russo of Terrabianca winery tastes us on a number of Tuscan gems! And as a massive bonus, none other than downtown's own Zarletti's restaurant will be preparing delectable appetizers to enhance your tasting experience!
Special pricing for the wines tasted will be offered that day for class attendees.
Please if you have any difficulty purchasing event admissions call John Edwards at 414-258-9821.
Thursday, September 16th
Old World vs. New World
Your cost ONLY $20.00 per person.
At 6:30 P.M.
Ray's Tasting Room and Education Center
A limited number of seats are available.
Taste why the wines of Europe are so different than the rest of wines on the planet! We will delve into a comparative tasting of wines produced in Europe, alongside beauties from California, Oregon, Australia, Chile and even Argentina. Can the old school standards of Europe stand up to the onslaught of the upstart New World wines? Experience your very own Bottle Shock!
Special pricing for the wines tasted will be offered that day for class attendees.
Please if you have any difficulty purchasing event admissions call John Edwards at 414-258-9821.
Saturday, September 18th
An Introduction to French Wines
Your cost ONLY $20 per person
at 5:30 P.M.
Ray's Tasting Room and Education Center
A limited number of seats are available.
What country has the highest concentration of the world's greatest wine regions? France! Let us take the mystery out of French wines for you, as we sample wines from many of France's major wine regions, including Bordeaux, Burgundy, the Rhone Valley, the Loire, and more. Come and join us for our very first Saturday evening seminar!
Special pricing for the wines tasted will be offered that day for tasting attendees.
Please if you have any difficulty purchasing event admissions call John Edwards at 414-258-9821.
Monday, September 20th
An Evening of Brunello
With Donatella Cinelli Colombini
Your cost ONLY $20 per person.
At 6:30 P.M.
Ray's Tasting Room and Education Center
A limited number of seats are available.
Join us as we head to Tuscany (in a matter of speaking!), as we explore the wines of Donatella Cinelli Colombini. An owner of two estates in Tuscany, Colombini produces beautiful wines from Brunello di Montalcino, and from the phenomenal area of Orcia near Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. Ms. Colombini will treat us to a sampling of her fabulous Brunello di Montalcino Riserva (Reg. $74.99), Brunello di Montalcino Prima Donna (Reg. $79.99), Brunello di Montalcino (Reg. $64.99), and her Rosso di Montalcino (Reg. $25.99). Also included for tasting will be the sumptuous Cenerentola DOC Orcia Rosso (Reg. $49.99) and the dynamic Il Drago e le Sette Colombe IGT Toscana Rosso (Reg. $33.99).
Special pricing for the wines tasted will be offered that day for tasting attendees.
Please if you have any difficulty purchasing event admissions call John Edwards at 414-258-9821.
Thursday, September 23rd
The ABC's of Wine Tasting
Your cost ONLY $15.00 per person.
at 6:30 P.M.
Ray's Tasting Room and Education Center
A limited number of seats are available per night.
Does wine intimidate you? Are you baffled by wine descriptions? Have you always wanted to learn more about wine? For those that missed our first round of ABC's tasting, you must join John Edwards, Certified Specialist of Wine from the Society of Wine Educators! These questions and many others will be answered while we taste wines made from the classic grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, Chardonnay, etc. The ABC's class is a great way to establish a knowledge base of wine, grape varieties, winemaking and major wine regions. John will lead you in on the professional techniques of tasting and evaluating wine, as we share the aromas, flavors and the feelings we perceive from all of the fantastic wine selections!
Special pricing for the wines tasted will be offered that day for class attendees.
Please if you have any difficulty purchasing event admissions call John Edwards at 414-258-9821.
Saturday, September 25th
California Dreaming
Your cost ONLY $15.00 per person.
at 5:30 P.M.
Ray's Tasting Room and Education Center
A limited number of seats are available per night.
California winemakers love to experiment! Watch what happens as winemakers delve into various climates and soil types, and taste the end result! Jump in and enjoy their imagination of using the wide variety of grapes available in California, and taste through a plethora of unique gems such as Graciano, Tempranillo, Arneis, Viognier, Sangiovese and more!
Special pricing for the wines tasted will be offered that day for class attendees.
Please if you have any difficulty purchasing event admissions call John Edwards at 414-258-9821.
Tuesday, September 28th
Samuel Adams' Tasting
with Brew Master Andrew Lamont
Your cost ONLY $15.00 per person.
at 6:30 P.M.
Ray's Tasting Room and Education Center
A limited number of seats are available per night.
Small craft brewers were practically non-existent until Samuel Adams spearheaded the craft brewer revolution with its inception in 1985! Join us alongside Sam Adams' Brew Master Andrew Lamont as we taste a number of brews, including Samuel Adams Boston Lager, Winter Lager, Latitude 48, Infinium, Belgian Style IPA, American Rye Ale, Imperial Stout, Imperial Double Bock, and the new Imperial White!
Special pricing for the beers tasted will be offered that day for class attendees.
Please if you have any difficulty purchasing event admissions call John Edwards at 414-258-9821.
Wednesday, September 29th
A Tour of Burgundy
Featuring the Wines of Nicolas Potel
Your cost ONLY $25.00 per person.
at 6:30 P.M.
Ray's Tasting Room and Education Center
A limited number of seats are available per night.
We are very excited to showcase the wines of Nicolas Potel, as we explore the mystical region of Burgundy. Come along and taste through a number of wines from Burgundy, starting with the entry level Bourgogne, Rouge and Blanc, and then moving onto the Village wines Volnay, Savigny-Les-Beaunes and Gevry Chambertin. From there we examine the Premier Crus, Nuit-St-Georges, Les Pruliers and Chambolle-Musigny. And last but least is the crème de la crème of the Grand Cru, Eschezeaux (Reg. $129.99!). All of the wines come from the very solid 2007 vintage and will be available for purchase through pre-order!
Special pricing for the wines tasted will be offered that day for class attendees.
Please if you have any difficulty purchasing event admissions call John Edwards at 414-258-9821.
Thursday, September 30th
Exploration of Spanish Wines
Your cost ONLY $15.00 per person.
at 6:30 P.M.
Ray's Tasting Room and Education Center
A limited number of seats are available per night.
It is time for us to turn the tables on Spain, the land of explorers, as we dive into the wide variety of grapes, regions and styles of Spanish wines. From light, crisp whites to full-bodied reds, Spain offers a boatload of amazing wines that fill everybody's glass at some of the best prices in the entire world.
Special pricing for the wines tasted will be offered that day for class attendees.
Please if you have any difficulty purchasing event admissions call John Edwards at 414-258-9821.
October Tasting Room Event Schedule
Tuesday, October 5th
Beautiful Blends
Your cost ONLY $15.00 per person.
At 6:30 P.M.
Ray's Tasting Room and Education Center
A limited number of seats are available.
Just as chefs love to blend spices and herbs together, winemakers love to mix it up in the vineyard! Experience "winemakers gone wild" and watch what happens when winemakers go crazy putting grape varieties together that no one would have ever imagined! Join us in tasting through some phenomenal concoctions and immerse yourself in the beauty of the blended wine.
Special pricing for the wines tasted will be offered that day for class attendees.
To reserve your seat now go to our website at www.rayswine.com and purchase your seat(s) thru the PayPal button or call John Edwards at 414-258-9821. All seats will be reserved upon payment.
Please if you have any difficulty purchasing event admissions call John Edwards at 414-258-9821.
Thursday, October 7th
Riedel Wine Glass Seminar
(Includes all Riedel Glassware!)
Your cost ONLY $70.00 per person.
At 6:30 P.M.
Ray's Tasting Room and Education Center
A limited number of seats are available.
You have heard the claims that the shape and style of the wine glass will enhance your wine...Well come and see for yourself, as we use (and take home!) the best of the best in all things glassware, Riedel! We will be sampling wines to match specific styles of glassware, including Montrachet (oaked-chardonnay), Sauvignon Blanc, Burgundy (Pinot Noir) and Bordeaux (Cabernet Sauvignon). The best part is, each attendee will take home the set of four glasses used in this seminar, which have a normal retail of $109.99 alone!
Special pricing for the wines tasted and Riedel glassware will be offered that evening for class attendees.
To reserve your seat now go to our website at www.rayswine.com and purchase your seat(s) thru the PayPal button or call John Edwards at 414-258-9821. All seats will be reserved upon payment.
Please if you have any difficulty purchasing event admissions call John Edwards at 414-258-9821.
Saturday, October 9th
Let's Get Down Under!
Featuring Aussie and Kiwi Wines
Your cost ONLY $20.00 per person.
At 5:30 P.M.
Ray's Tasting Room and Education Center
A limited number of seats are available.
Many believe that the wines of Australia are known for having cute little animals on their labels, and the only thing New Zealand makes is Sauvignon Blanc! Join us as we explore a number of different gems from both countries, who are producing a plethora of high quality wines beyond the critter labels!
Special pricing for the wines tasted will be offered that day for class attendees.
To reserve your seat now go to our website at www.rayswine.com and purchase your seat(s) thru the PayPal button or call John Edwards at 414-258-9821. All seats will be reserved upon payment.
Please if you have any difficulty purchasing event admissions call John Edwards at 414-258-9821.
Tuesday, October 12th
Irish Whiskey Tasting
Featuring Jameson Brand Ambassador
Stephanie Joyce
Your cost ONLY $25.00 per person.
At 6:30 P.M.
Ray's Tasting Room and Education Center
A limited number of seats are available.
Coming to us straight from Ireland, Stephanie Joyce is bringing us the best of Ireland, as we experience a number of extraordinary whiskeys, including: Jameson, Jameson Gold Reserve (Reg. $59.99), Jameson 12 year old (Reg. $38.99), Jameson 18 year old (Reg. $87.99), Red Breast 12 year old (Reg. $47.99) and 15 year old, Powers 12 year old and Middleton (Reg. $129.99).
Special pricing for the whiskeys tasted will be offered that day for class attendees.
To reserve your seat now go to our website at www.rayswine.com and purchase your seat(s) thru the PayPal button or call John Edwards at 414-258-9821. All seats will be reserved upon payment.
Please if you have any difficulty purchasing event admissions call John Edwards at 414-258-9821.
Wednesday, October 13th
Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Tasting
Your cost ONLY $50 per person
at 6:30 P.M.
Ray's Tasting Room and Education Center
A limited number of seats are available.
This list speaks for itself:
Beringer Private Reserve 2006 (Sug. Retail $115); Cakebread 2006 (Reg. $80); Caymus Napa Valley 2008 (Sug. Retail $70); Don Melchor 2006 (Sug. Retail $80); Groth 2006 (Sug. Retail $55); Joseph Phelps 2006 (Sug. Retail $56); Stags' Leap Winery 2006 (Sug. Retail $65).
The best of the best in all things Cab, hands down!
Special pricing for the wines tasted will be offered that day for tasting attendees.
To reserve your seat now go to our website at www.rayswine.com and purchase your seat(s) thru the PayPal button or call John Edwards at 414-258-9821. All seats will be reserved upon payment.
Please if you have any difficulty purchasing event admissions call John Edwards at 414-258-9821.
Thursday, October 14th
Sierra Nevada Brewery Tasting
Featuring Original Brew Master
Steve Dresler
Your cost ONLY $15 per person.
At 6:30 P.M.
Ray's Tasting Room and Education Center
A limited number of seats are available.
In 1979, Ken Grossman began building a small brewery in the town of Chico, California. His goal: to brew exceptional ales and lagers...Today, the Sierra Nevada Brewery is considered one of the premier craft breweries in the United States and the critics proclaim their beer "Among the best brewed anywhere in the world!"
Special pricing for the beers tasted will be offered that day for tasting attendees.
To reserve your seat now go to our website at www.rayswine.com and purchase your seat(s) thru the PayPal button or call John Edwards at 414-258-9821. All seats will be reserved upon payment.
Please if you have any difficulty purchasing event admissions call John Edwards at 414-258-9821.
Saturday, October 16th
South American Wine Sampler
Your cost ONLY $20.00 per person.
at 5:30 P.M.
Ray's Tasting Room and Education Center
A limited number of seats are available per night.
Argentina and Chilean wines are known for their incredible values, but they should also be known for their brilliant quality. We'll mix it up with the usual suspects Carmenere, Malbec, Torrontes and then dive into Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc and even the elusive treat known to all as Tannat!
Special pricing for the wines tasted will be offered that day for class attendees.
To reserve your seat now go to our website at www.rayswine.com and purchase your seat(s) thru the PayPal button or call John Edwards at 414-258-9821. All seats will be reserved upon payment.
Please if you have any difficulty purchasing event admissions call John Edwards at 414-258-9821.
Wednesday, October 20th
The ABC's of Wine Tasting
Your cost ONLY $15.00 per person.
at 6:30 P.M.
Ray's Tasting Room and Education Center
A limited number of seats are available per night.
Does wine intimidate you? Are you baffled by wine descriptions? Have you always wanted to learn more about wine? For those that missed our first round of ABC's tasting events, you must join John Edwards, Certified Specialist of Wine from the Society of Wine Educators! These questions and many others will be answered while we taste wines made from the classic grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, Chardonnay, etc. The ABC's class is a great way to establish a knowledge base of wine, grape varieties, winemaking and major wine regions!
Special pricing for the wines tasted will be offered that day for class attendees.
To reserve your seat now go to our website at www.rayswine.com and purchase your seat(s) thru the PayPal button or call John Edwards at 414-258-9821. All seats will be reserved upon payment.
Please if you have any difficulty purchasing event admissions call John Edwards at 414-258-9821.
Thursday, October 21st
Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch Tasting
Featuring Ambassador Winston Evans
Your cost ONLY $25.00 per person.
at 6:30 P.M.
Ray's Tasting Room and Education Center
A limited number of seats are available per night.
Join us as Brand Ambassador Winston Evans leads us through all of the classic marks of Glenlivet Single Malt Whiskey, including the Glenlivet
12 Year Old (Reg. $49.99), 15 Year Old (Reg. $53.99), 16 Year Old "Nadurra" (Reg. $65.99), 18 Year Old (Reg. $83.99), 21 Year Old (Reg. $134.99), and even their 25 Year Old (Reg. $349.99)!
Special pricing for the Scotch tasted will be offered that day for class attendees.
To reserve your seat now go to our website at www.rayswine.com and purchase your seat(s) thru the PayPal button or call John Edwards at 414-258-9821. All seats will be reserved upon payment.
Please if you have any difficulty purchasing event admissions call John Edwards at 414-258-9821.
Saturday, October 23rd
Zinfully Zinfandel
Your cost ONLY $15.00 per person.
at 5:30 P.M.
Ray's Tasting Room and Education Center
A limited number of seats are available per night.
Zinfandel is THE wine grape of California, and it has as many styles as can be imagined...Come along as we taste through a slew of full throttle red Zins from areas such as the Dry Creek Valley, Napa Valley, Paso Robles, etc., and end the evening with a little slice a Zin heaven, a true Zinfandel Port.
Special pricing for the wines tasted will be offered that day for class attendees.
To reserve your seat now go to our website at www.rayswine.com and purchase your seat(s) thru the PayPal button or call John Edwards at 414-258-9821. All seats will be reserved upon payment.
Please if you have any difficulty purchasing event admissions call John Edwards at 414-258-9821.
Tuesday, October 26th
The World Tour of Wine
Featuring 50 Phenomenal Gems
Your cost ONLY $25.00 per person.
at 5:30 P.M.
Ray's Tasting Room and Education Center
This will be a "walk around" tasting limited to the size of the room.
Taste the best of the best in all things great value, as we unleash our largest tasting to date with at least 50 wines from the world over! The World Tour is a fantastic way to expand your wine palate and find some new favorites! Plus, with Old Man Winter right around the corner, this tasting will help you and yours pick out goodies for the upcoming holiday season, or simply to stock your cellar!
Special pricing for the wines tasted will be offered that day for class attendees.
To reserve your seat now go to our website at www.rayswine.com and purchase your seat(s) thru the PayPal button or call John Edwards at 414-258-9821. All seats will be reserved upon payment.
Please if you have any difficulty purchasing event admissions call John Edwards at 414-258-9821.
Wednesday, October 27th
The ABC's of Sake
Your cost ONLY $15.00 per person.
at 6:30 P.M.
Ray's Tasting Room and Education Center
We love Sake, but do we really know why we love Sake? Learn the differences between Jun-Mai Kimoto, Junmai Ginjo and Jun-Mai Daiginjyo Sake and taste through a number of sensational Sakes!
Special pricing for the sakes tasted will be offered that day for class attendees.
To reserve your seat now go to our website at www.rayswine.com and purchase your seat(s) thru the PayPal button or call John Edwards at 414-258-9821. All seats will be reserved upon payment.
Please if you have any difficulty purchasing event admissions call John Edwards at 414-258-9821.
Thursday, October 28th
New Glarus Brewery Tasting
Featuring Founder/Co-Owner Deborah Carey
Your cost ONLY $15 per person.
At 6:30 P.M.
Ray's Tasting Room and Education Center
A limited number of seats are available.
Wisconsin's craft brewery icon featuring founder and co-owner Deborah Carey, who will share the stories, secrets and passion the brewery, as we sample through all of the current New Glarus gems!
Special pricing for the beers tasted will be offered that day for tasting attendees.
To reserve your seat now go to our website at www.rayswine.com and purchase your seat(s) thru the PayPal button or call John Edwards at 414-258-9821. All seats will be reserved upon payment.
Please if you have any difficulty purchasing event admissions call John Edwards at 414-258-9821.
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