Upcoming Foodie Events

Apr 24, 2009 by Katelin

Vermilion & The Neighborhood Restaurant Group Present
The Virginia Farmland Solstice Supper
An Outdoor Fork to Farm Feast | Saturday, June 20

Join us for an unforgettable celebration of food and wine outdoors on the farm on Saturday, June 20 featuring a multi-course feast by Chef Tony Chittum and the wines of Horton Vineyards. Visit www.vermilionrestaurant.com for more information.

Looks pretty cool huh?

Zola Wine is now offering complimentary wine tastings on Friday evenings from 5:00 – 7:00 pm.

Better known for his blockbuster, collectible reds bottled under the Larkin and Jack Larkin labels, winemaker Sean Larkin began making this radiant Sauvignon Blanc so that he’d have something to drink around the house once the weather hit 100. He decided to call it Tin Knocker, a slang term for a sheet metal worker – which is what he was doing before he began making wine in the late 90′s. What began as a somewhat irreverent side project has taken off into, well, an irreverent side project – that the rest of us can now enjoy too. Far from a serious wine, Sean’s Tin Knocker Sauvignon Blanc is clearly designed with pure fun in mind.

Planet Wine & Tallula are the only outlets in all of Virginia featuring this shiny star – so be sure to stop by one or both to sample one of this season’s freshest sippers. You’ll be glad you did.

Exclusive Pricing (While Supplies Last)

Regular Price | $20.00/btl
Planet Wine Price | $18.00/btl
BottleRocket Members Price | $17.00/btl

Note: Also available by the glass and by the bottle at Tallula restaurant in Arlington.

And to make it even better:

Taste of Italy This Sunday
Featuring Tuscan Count Ferdinando Guicciardini
Pouring His Wines From 1-3 | Complimentary

Join us in the shop this Sunday from 1 until 3 to taste wines with a bona fide Count. Joining us all the way from the rolling Tuscan hills of Italy, Il Conte Ferdinando Guicciardini will be in the house pouring his Chianti Classico, Chianti Riserva, Syrah and a Vin Santo, and all for free – grazie very much. He’s also promised to bring a tasting of olive oil grown on his estate. Bellissimo!Time To Drink Pink
A Toast To Summertime Rose Wines
Thursday, May 7 | $15 Per Person

We’re drinking nothing but pink on Thursday evening, May 7 – and would love to have you along for the ride. Sign up now for a fascinating tasting of roses from all over featuring pink-wine-know-it-all Tony McClung from Rosenthal Wine Merchants. Reservations required and may be made by calling the shop at (703) 549.5051.
Planet Wine Shop

2004 Mt. Vernon Avenue
Alexandria, Virginia 22301
703-549-3444
www.planetwineshop.com

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