Wine Lab Newport News

Warning: Cult in the Lab Wednesday, Geek Night Tonight

I've noticed that wine shops and bars have been mixing wine events with services such as pedicures and neck massages. We'll, I'm a geek. I can't let them have all the irrelevant tie-in events. So (tonight 6 - 8 PM only) if you bring your Windows computer to the Lab with some sort of problem, I'll attempt to diagnose and fix it. If the diagnosis is you need new hardware, I can't fix it at the Lab, you may need to seek professional help. No guarantee that I can fix it and diagnosis is limited to 15 minutes (but I'm pretty good.) First come, first served.
If I fix it, you must purchase a bottle of wine.

Unless you want to risk the danger of joining a cult, do not come to the L'Aventure winery event tomorrow (Wednesday.)
ChrisAnn and I have been in love with L'Aventure since our first taste of it in 2004. Since opening the Lab we've carried L'Aventure wines and had 2 barrel tasting events. It's not just the press or the scores, it is wine that may may burn a delightful experience in your brain.
Wednesday taste the results of Stephan's latest passion, the new 2007 Estate Cuvee, Cote-a-Cote, and Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
I will also pour an Optimus 2003 from the library - four wines total. Meet Michael Young and Riley Hubbard from L'Aventure.
$20 - screaming deal for mind and palate delight. Let the cult begin.

Bacchus Society Wine and Food event @ OC Pavilion this Saturday

ChrisAnn and I attended last year and had a great time. If you've not seen the beautiful and historic OC Pavilion, you must and the food is provided by the great Ambrosia restaurant. There is a great lineup of wine and food included -- all ticket proceeds go to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Orangewood PALS, and the Africa Project.
The event is sold out except for 20 tickets at the Lab - $75.
Join us this Saturday, April 25. 4:30 - 8:30 PM
Click here for more info.

Cheese of the Week: Pittig Gouda

A Wine Lab EXCLUSIVE in Orange County. At four years, aged Gouda begins to carry strong, pronounced flavors of caramel and butterscotch, with a lingering spicy acidity in the finish. This cheese is studded with tiny, white specks that add a unique textural crunch to the cheese's mouth-feel. Pairs well with medium-to full-bodied reds or a darker beer. A Wine Lab Favorite.

Happy (as in crazy) Hours

40% discount on wines by the glass until 6 PM on weekdays and 4 PM on weekends.
This means you can get a glass of Cheep But Good wine for $3 or a flight for $3.60

Upcoming Events

Daily (closed Mon)	Great flights and glasses of wine changed at least once a week. Click here for today's wine
Friday Sept. 17 6 - 8 PM	B.R. Cohn Winery Tasting Event Current releases paired with fine cheeses. Wine will include Sonoma Chardonnay, RRV Pinot Noir, Silver Label Cabernet and Gold Label Cabernet. $25 - Reservations Recommended email us at: info@winelabnewport.com
Wednesday Sept. 22 5:30 - 8 PM	Tablas Creek Winery Tasting Event $20 - Reservations Recommended email us at: info@winelabnewport.com
Sunday Sept. 19 4 - 7 PM	Alzheimer's Research fundraiser $35 includes 5 wines paired with cheeses - 50% goes to charity plus 10% of all bottle sales
Thursday Sept. 23 6 - 8 PM	Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Ana fundraiser $35 includes 5 wines paired with cheeses - 50% goes to charity plus 10% of all bottle sales
Tuesday Sept. 28 5:30 - 9 PM	J. Lohr Winery Tasting Event (details TBD)
Thursday Oct. 7	Kovacs Brothers Winery Tasting Event with Jesse Kovacs (details TBD)
Friday Oct. 8	Milan Vineyards Tasting Event (details TBD)

Store and Wine Bar Schedule

Monday	Closed	Share a nice bottle at home with your friends
Tuesday - Thursday	4 - 9 PM	Happy Hour till 6 PM - 25% off flights, glasses & pizzas
Friday	Noon - 10 PM	Open early for your weekend wine. Happy Hour till 6 PM - 25% off flights, glasses & pizzas Reservations Recommended after 6 PM
Saturday	2 - 10 PM	Happy Hour till 5 PM - 25% off flights, glasses & pizzas Reservations Recommended after 6 PM
Sunday	2 - 7 or 9 PM	Happy Hour till 5 PM - 25% off flights, glasses & pizzas Open till 9 if we have business or 7 if we don't.

The Lab is available for your special event -- from small groups in our lounge to private events, contact us for details.

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Wine Lab Newport
2901 W. Coast Hwy - Suite 100
Newport Beach 92663
949-515-VINO
info@winelabnewport.com

Free Parking Validation For Customers

There are two dedicated spots outside of the entry gate - no need for validation. If those spots are filled, enter the garage and park in any visitor spot and we will validate your ticket. If someone is collecting a parking fee - tell them you are going to the Wine Lab and take a ticket.