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“Wine Thing” Celebrates Mega-Tasting, Discounts
Remarkably, 2012 marks Carpe Vino’s 10th anniversary (in August), and of all the special programs we have orchestrated, “Wine Thing” is our signature event (inspired by our friend and fellow wine merchant, Alixe Lischett, of suburban Chicago). We’ve done so many Wine Things that it seems redundant to explain the proposition. . .but this year we have made some important changes.
First the basics: Wine Thing is set for January 28, from noon to 3 p.m. Cost is $20 per person (NO CHARGE FOR WINE CLUB MEMBERS), and we’ll open upwards of 100 bottles of wine, and we’ll supply palate-cleansing munchies. Taste all you wish and then purchase all you can with discounts starting at 5% on any purchase. For every bottle purchased over five, you are awarded a 1% additional discount, maxing at 24% when you purchase 24 bottles (two cases) mix & match. There is no additional discount over 24 bottles, and some wines already “best-priced” do not qualify for additional discounts but help build total discount levels.
Now here’s the big change: The first two hours of the event are reserved for Wine Club members. General public is invited for the last hour of the event only (at $20 per person). The reason for this is simple. . .with more than 500 members in the Carpe Vino Wine Club, we want to ensure that our best customers get the best chance to taste.
It is not necessary to make reservations for Wine Thing, but we recommend you come early because this event draws a ton of wine lovers. See you there!
Carpe Vino Ranks among Top National Wine Lists
 Carpe Vino may be a 32-seat restaurant located on the distant edge of Sacramento, but its wine program is the equal of much larger establishments located in major cities across the country. The Old Town Auburn-based fine dining restaurant earned a spot among the Top 50 Restaurant Wine Lists by OpenTable, a leading reservations service representing some 12,000 establishments nationwide.
OpenTable’s “Diners’ Choice Awards” for this year are based on more than 10 million reviews penned by the online reservations firm’s clients from October 2010 to September 2011. Restaurants that made the list are located in 21 states.
Read more about Carpe Vino's OpenTable Award, click here >
Carpe Vino Named to OpenTable’s Top 100 Restaurant List
Below you’ll find the text of a news release sent to Sacramento-area media. Rather than re-write it for Window on Old Town, I’m taking the easy way out. I’ve got to add that I am desperately proud of our entire staff and all that they have accomplished that led to earning the recognition from OpenTable. We work in relative obscurity here, but we strive for excellence none-the-less. It’s tough to get the media down the hill to take notice, but when our customers acknowledge what we’ve accomplished in Old Town, it is oh-so redeeming. . .and oh-so sweet. My thanks to everyone who has ever dined at our tables or sipped from our Riedels. You folks are truly awesome and we love you all. –gary
Click here to read the press release >
Show the Love: Give a Wine Club Membership
No question about it, you’re showing the love when you give a Carpe Vino Wine Club membership to the special people in your world. Baseline cost is $240 per year for an every-other month, $40 club, but your gift just keeps on giving. For more information, click here, or just call the shop at 530-823-0320.
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Wine Thing, Jan. 28, noon to 3 p.m.
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 Just a reminder, if you’re looking for a place to host your own party or special event, consider using Carpe Vino’s Wine Mine, where we can accommodate 24 people seated for dinner. You’ll work with our staff to create a menu and select wines. Cost to use the room is a 10% surcharge on the total tab, a fee waived for Carpe Vino Wine Club members. Call 530-823-0320 to make your reservations now! Click here to view the Events Calendar >
And, don’t forget that Carpe Vino gift cards make perfect gifts. All you need to do is decide on the amount of the gift!
Are you checking out the Carpe Vino community? Getting hungry and ready to explore new and hard-to-find wine? Go to the "Reservations" link on the page and save your table.
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and Wine Bar Hours:
Tuesday: noon till 5 p.m.
Wednesday through Saturday: noon till 10 p.m.
Sunday and Monday: closed
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must be 21 years of age or older.
Reservations are suggested for preferred seating,
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"Potato" Prix-Fixe Dinner
Elevates the Common Spud
I love to enjoy dinner in my own joint especially when I can share it with my beloved, Ellen. This lady truly enjoys wonderful food and wine, so there is no one better for me to share a prix-fixe dinner at Carpe Vino, just like we did on Tuesday night when we sat at T-90 (the window table in the far dining room) for "Potato Perfection." Our prix-fixe themed events have been so successful that on some nights we've had to turn people away, so that's why I decided to reserve our table for Tuesday when we wouldn't displace paying customers. On this coming Saturday night, for example, we have reservations for 64,which is about the most we can handle any evening, especially if we get folks sitting down at the bar for dinner. The potato dinner menu--posted elsewhere on this web site--is truly amazing (okay, I know it's my joint). I couldn't wait to sample the Duck Poutine, a dish that Chef Alexander says every restaurant in Quebec serves its own version of. Eric's was absolutely kick-ass. . .beautiful hand-cut, house-made, duck fat French fries with cheese curds and slow-cooked duck gravy. The dish is served in a small skillet on a board, but it is, in my opinion, a portion so large that it could jeopardize the rest of the meal because it is so filling. I only ate half and Ellen just tasted it. Wish I could have taken it home, but no way can you re-heat this appetizer. Ellen had the Greek Potato Skordalia with roasted beets and feta, but even though it looked wonderful, I passed. Next, Ellen had the Yukon Gold Potato-Leek soup. . .which I should have done also, but I opted for the Fingerling Potato Salad. I inhaled it, but it was filling, too. (I devoured a bowl of the soup on Wednesday evening when I worked our dinner service.) Ellen was the wise one again, ordering the brisket entree while I opted for the Potato Pierogi. Both were over the top, but again, I O-Ded on potatoes. I should have had the Potato-Crusted Idaho Trout (damn!). In the end I was the total winner because we both finished only half of our main courses, and I took it all home. I heated up the pierogi in a small saute pan with a little oilve oil and then served it with an egg, sunny-side up. Freakin' awesome. Then today, I sweated bunches of bok choy in a large frying pan, and heated up the left-over brisket in the same skillet. It was absolutely killer! Dessert is now a foggy memory. I managed to finish the chocolate potato cake and potato ice cream, and Ellen gobbled down the Sweet Poato Pie. At the end, we could both barely move. So much for New Year's resoultions to watch what we eat! Thank the good Lord that we do this just once per month. I hope you'll be able to join us for an upcoming event. In February we celebrate citrus. --gary
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Unique Members and Growing
Call 530-823-0320 or download the PDF form and fax, mail or visit Carpe Vino to become a member. |
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