Uncorked Events

Learn Your AB(D)C’s

Don — Sat, 07 May 2011 04:06:40 +0000

AB(D)C – Always Be Drinking Champagne

For many, champagne is reserved only for toasts and special occasions. I am on a personal mission to change that mind set. There are few things greater in life than an ice cold flute of bubbles. Why you ask should you drink more champagne or sparkling wine?

- First off, you don’t need to spend a hundred dollars on the real deal French champagne. Instead try a bubbly from one of California’s great sparkling wine producers like Schramsberg, Iron Horse or Roederer Estate. All have sensational bottles that can be purchased in the $18-$30 range. Also look for inexpensive cremants from Burgundy, prosecco from Italy and for something really different, a sparkling shiraz from Australia.

- Bubbly is an extremely versatile pairing with a wide range of foods. A hearty rose can even stand up to red meats! Personally, I think the Roederer Estate Rose is the ultimate companion to everything from mussels to a cheeseburger to a a full Thanksgiving meal.

- Sparkling wine is festive – make every gathering a special one, whether your making a quick dinner at home or celebrating at Gary Danko. Nothing like the sound of a cork popping. And if you really want to be festive, check out how to saber a bottle to open in grand fashion.

Never A Wrong Time For Bubbly

Charles Schwab

Don — Wed, 16 Aug 2006 20:53:03 +0000

“The wine tasting and dinner party you put on for us was absolutely terrific! The food was wonderful, the wines perfectly matched and the evening truly memorable. My guests really enjoyed every aspect of the event including your approachable but expert commentary on the wines. I can’t wait until next time!”

John Clendening, EVP

Charles Schwab

Palm, Inc.

Don — Fri, 04 Aug 2006 20:48:43 +0000

“I want to thank you so much for the wine tasting event you put together for us. It was EXCELLENT! Everyone has been commenting on how much fun they had and would love to do something like that again. The wine selections were perfect and the food was great! I DEFINITELY plan on calling you (many times) for my future events and have already referred several people your way!! THANK YOU!”

Sonia Maldonado

Palm, Inc.

Hanson Bridgett LLP

Don — Tue, 01 Aug 2006 22:08:34 +0000

“Uncorked Events put on a wine tasting for some of our executive clients and attorneys that could not be topped. The wine was tremendous, the atmosphere easy going and great for conversation and mingling, and the sommelier and winemaker provided interesting information personally to those who wanted it. All in all a great event.”

Jim Holden, Partner

Hanson Bridgett LLP

Adobe Systems

Don — Tue, 01 Aug 2006 21:59:01 +0000

“I was very impressed with the service you provided. I heard great feedback about the wine tasting portion from the guests. Everyone enjoyed the 3 stations of wine from Spain, France and Italy! Our event was a success because the wine tasting was well done! Uncorked Events was very professional and the service you provided was excellent! I will definitely be using Uncorked Events for future events.”

Anita Meneses

Adobe Systems