Today's Tastings
Please note that our wine tasting lists may change without notice in the event of unexpected changes in product availability.
Wine tasting is offered Tuesday - Saturday, from 12:30pm to closing, and on Sunday and Monday as staffing allows.
Join us in our tasting room each week for Transformation Thursdays.
August 18 - August 24
What's in a Bordeaux?Quick! Name the five major varietals in a Bordeaux ...
This week we will be tasting four of the five varietals, then finish off with a delicious Bordeaux-style blend out of Alexander Valley. Have a little fun enjoying each wine individually, then all together.
Join us for a delicious sampling of:
Monticello Vineyards Merlot - 2003.
Filus Malbec - 2003.
Le Vigne di San Domenico Cabernet Franc - 2003.
Castoro Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon - 2003.
Cyrus Bordeaux Style Blend - 2002.
Cost: $7.00 for five tastes.
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August 25 - August 31
The Crisp Clean Taste of Sauvignon BlancThe "dog days of summer" come to their peak in August. So, we decided to end the month by bringing together a lineup of refreshing, crisp Sauvignon Blancs. This is an excellent representation of the different tastes of age-old favorite grape.
Join us for a delicious sampling of:
Tobin James Monterey County - 2004.
River Star Paso Robles - 2004.
Morgan Monterey County - 2005.
Murphy-Goode Alexander Valley Reserve - 2002.
Cakebread Cellars Napa Valley - 2005.
Cost: $7.00 for five tastes.
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September 1 - September 7
Zinfully DeliciousZinfandel tasting is always a big hit; especially when you have five absolutely delicious Zins like we have picked out for this week's tastings.
Join us for a delicious sampling of:
Doce Robles Paso Robles - 2003.
Rombauer Vineyards - 2003.
Grey Wolf Cellars "The Jackal" - 2004.
Scherrer Winery Alexandar Valley "Old & Mature Vine" - 2002.
Alexandar Valley Vineyards Dry Creek "Redemption" - 2003.
Cost: $7.00 for five tastes.
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September 8 - September 14
5 for $5 = $10 and underWhat happens when you get to taste five terrific wines for only five dollars? You get to experience a fantastic example of great wines at $10 or below. Don't worry, there's not a wine here that we wouldn't be proud to serve to our friends. What's more, this lineup includes one French wine, two from Argentina, one from Spain, and one from here in California.
Join us for a delicious sampling of:
Charles de Fere Jean-Louis Blanc de Blancs Crémant, France - NV.
Medrano Merlot, Mendoza Argentina - 2002.
Medrano Syrah, Mendoza Argentina - 2002.
Castillo de Monseran Grenache, Spain - 2004.
Terrica Wine Cellars Petite Sirah, Paso Robles - 2003.
Cost: $5.00 for five tastes.
Upcoming Special Events
Artist in Action! - The first Thursday of each month.
Cost: Free.
Join us at Eau de Vie the first Thursday of each month from 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm, and watch local artist Albert Van Troba transform a blank canvas into a beautiful vineyard landscape! While you're here, pick up something special to take home with you, and take some time to enjoy the week's wine-tasting selection.
Farmer's Market
Beginning Thursday, August 17, Piazza del Fiore Shopping Center will host "Little Italy Famer's Market" every Thursday evening. Live music will fill the Piazza throughout this Tuscan-style open air market featuring locally grown fruits and vegetables, honeys, coffee, olive oils, wine tasting, fine art, European pastries, Italian gelato, fresh cut flowers, and much more. Experience a little piece of Tuscany ... right here in North Fresno.
Champagne Tasting - Saturday, August 19. 12:30pm - Closing.
We've said it before, and we'll say it again: Any time is a good time for Champagne! This exciting lineup includes California Sparking Wine, French Crémant, and (of course) the real thing - French Champagne. Join us for a delicious sampling of Roederer Estate Anderson Valley sparkling wine; Charles de Fère Blanc de Blancs Brut Crémant; Piper-Heidsieck Brut 1998 Champagne; Piper-Heidsieck Cuve Sublime Demi-Sec Champagne; and Heidsieck & Co. Monopole Diamant Bleu Blanc de Noir Champagne.Cost: $35 per person.
Wine Tasting with a Sommelier - Three nights: Tuesday September 5; Tuesday September 12; & Tuesday September 19. 6:30pm - 8:00pm.
Our last series of classes provided excellent academic as well as hands-on information on wines and their role in society throughout history, as well as a nice introduction into sensory perception. This next set of classes will be less academic and more hands-on. We all know that we "smell something" or "taste something" in our wines. Sommelier Spencer Burton will take you through the nuances of wine tasting. You will learn about what you are smelling and tasting, as well as what causes the effects that wine has on your tongue. Each night we will taste 4-6 wines, and learn how to more effectively put into words what our nose and tastebuds are sensing.Cost: $25 per person per class.
This event will be limited to only 15 guests, and as always our Club de Vin members will have the first opportunity to reserve a space.
Wine & Food Pairing Dinner - Monday, October 2, 2006 - Reservations Now Available!
Location: The Manhattan Restaurant (Bullard & West)
Join us as we gather at one of Fresno's most loved dinner venues as we enjoy five wines that have been specifically selected by Mr. Chris Turner from Stefanelli Distributing to pair with the delicious custom menu put together by the Manhattan's chef.
This event will be limited to only 36 guests, and as always our Club de Vin members will have the first opportunity to reserve a space.
Cost: $90 per person (Includes Tax and Gratuity)
Sonoma Wine Tasting Trip - Sunday, November 5, 2006 - Tuesday, November 7, 2006.
OK, we know that we first said Napa Valley, but when you see the line-up we have for the wineries you will agree that this is an opportunity we couldn't miss. We are very pleased to be teaming up with Great Vacations travel agency (across the parking lot from us at Piazza del Fiore) for this trip. A variety of hotel properties in Sonoma are being considered for our lodging and "home base."
The preliminary itinerary is as follows:
Sunday, November 5. 5:00pm - 7:00pm reception at hotel. Dinner on your own.Monday, November 6. Breakfast on your own. Meet at 9:30am in hotel lobby for departure on a memoriable day of wine tasting. We will stop by three historic and world-class wineries before returning to the hotel around 4:00pm. In addition to wine tasting at all three wineries, we will be enjoying a catered lunch at either the first or second winery. When we return to the hotel, we will have have time to return to our rooms and freshen up before a wine dinner at approximately 6:00pm.Tuesday, November 7. Meet at 10:00am for a champagne brunch before we head for home.
The cost of the trip (which is still yet to be detemined) will include lodging, the Sunday reception, all wine tasting and meals on Monday, and the Tuesday brunch.
We may also be offering optional bus transportation from Fresno to Sonoma on Sunday, and back on Tuesday. The estimated additional cost of the bus would be $75-$85 per person. This will depend on how many of our customers wish to take a bus, rather than drive themselves.
Stay Tuned for more information.
Special Promotion - Single Bottle Sale
10% Off
We have a small but outstanding collection of wines of which we are down to the last one or two bottles of a particular vintage or variety. As the new vintages are coming in, we needed to clear out some shelf space, so we have decided to offer a special 10% off of our regular price until they are gone. The selections include Carmody McKnight Cabernet Sauvignon and many more. Come in today and take advantage of these great clearance prices!
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Eau de Vie plans an extensive year-round calendar of events for your enjoyment. Special events throughout the year will be listed in this Event Calendar.
