Enjoy Big City Amenities & Small Town Charm this Fall
This fall, visit the community rated #1 on Money® magazine’s "The 100 Best Places to Live." Shop historic downtown Middleton or the stylish Greenway Station. Relax in one of Middleton’s many spas. Enjoy fall color as you stroll or bike Middleton’s community trail system. Visit the pristine Pheasant Branch Nature Conservancy. You’ll find it all just 10 minutes from downtown Madison. Book your Middleton fall getaway today.
2008 – 2009 Wine Tasting Series
Blue Spoon Cafe
2831 Parmenter Street
Middleton, WI 53565
608.824.1810
Wednesday, November 12 Middleton Que Syrah, Shiraz $25
“Syrah reminds us of the kind of guy that wears cowboy boots with a tuxedo. Rustic, manly, and yet elegant – that’s Syrah.” Syrah is a grape grown throughout the world. We’ll truly enjoy wines from the Northern Rhone appellation Hermitage, South Africa, California and Australia. Known as Shiraz in Australia and South Africa, Syrah is some of the manliest wine you’ll find.
Thursday, December 18 Middleton A Sparkling Toast to the Holidays $45
Once a year, we get our kitchens involved with our Wine Tasting Series. Tonight we celebrate the holidays with creative and delicious hors d’oeuvres and sparkling wines from around the world.
Wednesday, January 14. 2009 Middleton Central Coast Uncorked $30
The California Central Coast is home to more than 100 wineries located in beautiful Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo. Only miles from the Pacific Ocean, the wine grape region possesses the ideal climate and terroir to produce some of California’s best world-class wines.
Thursday, February 19, 2009 Middleton Vino Incognito $25
Our annual Mardi Gras blind brown bag wine tasting event, complete with masks and beads!
Wednesday, March 18, 2009 Middleton New World vs. Old World $30
Ten wines from two hemispheres. Tonight we taste the wines that make the producers from the New World unique, when compared to those of the Old World, and vice versa. Old World wines tonight may come from France, Germany, Hungary, Greece, Italy, Israel, Spain or Portugal. New World wines may come from America, Chile, Argentina, Australia. We’ll put together a nice variety for you to taste to determine what’s best for you; New World, or Old World wines.
Thursday, April 16, 2009 Middleton Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon $30
We’ve picked two varietals to explore in depth. Six Sauvignon Blancs and six Cabernets from around the world will be lined up for you to taste and enjoy.
Thursday, May 14, 2009 Middleton Purely Pinot Noir $40
Beautifully aromatic, with tones of berry fruits, flowers and smoke. This is how we like our Pinot Noir. We’ve assembled a cross section from the Russian River Valley (our favorite Pinot’s come from here), Central Coast, Oregon, Carneros, Santa Barbara and Burgundy. You’re sure to find your new favorite tonight!
Wednesday, June 17, 2009 Middleton Unscrewed Values for $15 or Less $15
The screw cap, otherwise known as the Stelvin closure, isn’t necessarily an indication of the quality of the wine. We’ve got some favorites that are truly yummy and won’t break the bank.
Thursday, July 16, 2009 Middleton Front Porch Summer Wines $20
It’s the time of year that you’re looking for refreshing wines to enjoy while hanging out. We call ‘em Summer Chuggers, or Front Porch wines.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009 Middleton Wines of the Pacific Northwest $25
Some of the best wines produced in America come from the Pacific Northwest. We’ll leave California alone tonight and concentrate on the rest of the region. Tonight we celebrate the wines of Oregon, Washington, Idaho and British Columbia.
All tastings require advance registration and begin at 6:00 pm. Call the specific location you will be attending for information.