Tasting Events

Sunday, December 11, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

$50.00 + tax/person, 20% discount for Club Members

Informal, walk up tasting.

There is a well-worn myth that the famous monk, Dom Perignon, called out to his fellow brothers, “Come quickly, I am drinking the stars!” when he tasted the first sparkling Champagne (reputedly of his own creation).  Well this may not be true, it does possess a certain poetic imagery that captures the joy of drinking a fine Champagne, for there is nothing more luxurious, nothing more satisfying, nothing more festive, than sipping a glass of genuine French Bubbly.  Most of us here at ELS are big fans of this delicious elixir and this is one of our FAVORITE tastings.  Bring your friends - this tasting is a great way to ring in the Holidays AND to discover some amazing wines to “pop open” at your upcoming holiday gatherings.  We’ll have some of the “big names” you know and love, but will focus on the smaller, artisanal producers that we pride ourselves on carrying.   Drop-in tasting.  Attendees walk up at their leisure and get pours at their own pace. 8-10 wines TBD. 

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Saturday, December 31, 9:00 pm - 1:00 am

$95.00 + tax/person, 10% discount for Club Members

Ciao Amici!  Last year was our first New Year’s Eve celebration and we had such a great time that we decided to do it again this year – only BIGGER and BETTER!  So we invite you to ring in the New Year with us as we celebrate…“Italian Style!”  
 
As with any good Italian party, this function is gonna be all about the food and wine (and the people, of course). This year we have decided to celebrate with some of the same traditional wines and food that they do in Italy.  So we’ll be pouring a line up of hand-selected Italian sparkling, reds, whites, and dessert wines from The Boot  – as well as bottled Italian beers and, in a nod to our local ties, Anchor Brewing Christmas Ale out of magnums (grazie Ryan)!  In addition to our wonderful sliced meats, cheeses, other small bites, fabulous desserts, and truffle popcorn (grazie Tabatha!), we will have some special items believed to bring good luck in the coming year, most notably Italian sausages. Italian sausages, thanks to their rich fat content, are meant to signify wealth and prosperity, so our own Joey C. will be on the patio, manning the grill and cooking us up some delicious good luck for 2012 (grazie Joe!).  But wait, that’s not all!  We have also arranged for some LIVE music to add a little flare to the festivities.  Local musicians Leon Williams (tenor sax & clarinet) and Dave Prieto (jazz guitar) will regale us with their talents throughout the night and help us usher in the New Year with fun and style.  Speaking of which, we’ll have hats and noisemakers again this year too!  So here are the details:

Party Time:
9:00 pm to 1:00 am (service ends at 12:30 am)

Ticket Price:
$95.00 plus tax / 10% Discount for Club Members
(TWO ticket maximum purchase at discounted price.)  
**See Discount Note & Code Below

Ticket Includes:
Admittance, all selected food and beverage offerings, party hat and noisemaker.

Wine Option:
If guests would like to enjoy a wine not offered in our evening's special selection, they may purchase a bottle(s) off the shelf at retail price - corkage fee will be waived for the evening.

Maximum Capacity:
Attendance will be limited to 60 guests.  We expect this event to sell out quickly, so make your reservations early!  Tickets must be paid for in advance - no spaces will be held without payment.

Cancellation Policy:  
In order to receive a refund, cancellations must be received at least 48 hours prior to the event.  We appreciate your consideration in this matter.


 
We look forward to greeting 2012 in the company of “friends and famiglia,” enjoying good wine, food, and conversation (Hey, except for the special treats, it sounds like a regular night at Enoteca La Storia)!  We hope to see you there.
 
Salute!

 

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Thursday, February 2, 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

Enoteca La Storia is in the process of developing a new calendar of wine classes and events for your enjoyment. We promise to announce a news series of entertaining and instructional programs in the (very near) future! 

Saturday, April 21, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

$50.00 + tax/person, 20% discount for Club Members

ELS is celebrating our 2nd  anniversary!  It’s been 2 years since we opened our doors and we want to celebrate this marvelous milestone by throwing a party - and we want you to join us!  No, Louie Prima won’t be making an appearance - although he may be playing on the stereo (along with Frank, Dino, Bobby and others) - but we have other “luminaries” coming to add some unique sparkle to the festivities.  We’ve enlisted Mike’s dad, Joe, to fry up some of his famous calamari (which is just about as famous as Mike’s mom’s, Ginger, Carrot Cake).  We’ll also have Dori Occhipinti, of Italfoods Inc., the supplier of some of our wonderful meats, cheeses, spreads and olive oils, on hand to regale you with her charm, knowledge, and enthusiasm - and share some of her tasty treats with you.  Of course, the wine will be flowing to make sure the occasion is merry and memorable. Good food, good wine and good people - sounds like a party at ELS!  Don’t miss this one, it will be a true Festa “alla Famiglia!”

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