Long Beach Wine Tasting and Dinners from LocalWineEvents.com

Rad Reds

Jan 08, 2009 (Thu): Join us to taste a great selection of oustanding reds! We'll have Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux, and more![...]

Best of the Blends

Jan 09, 2009 (Fri): Join us as we taste through a line-up blends that would be classified as "other" blends (meaning they are not Rhone-style or Bordeaux-style). Many times these wines turn out to be the most interesting and complex wines, as the blends are unique and provide wine enthusiasts someth[...]

Beginning Wine Appreciation with Owner Randy Kemner ~ $30

Jan 09, 2009 (Fri): Tonight owner Randy Kemner begins the new year with a primer on wineproper tasting techniques, how to read a wine label, learning the best way to store and age wine, why price isnt the best way to determine quality, the different approaches to wine by European and American winema[...]

Focus on Paso Robles Wine Tasting ~ $20

Jan 10, 2009 (Sat): These are the exciting, full-flavored and silky-smooth wines of Paso. Wineries include LAventure, Halter Ranch, Adelaida, Justin, Denner, Tablas Creek and more. *No reservations needed[...]

Best of the Blends

Jan 10, 2009 (Sat): Join us as we taste through a line-up blends that would be classified as "other" blends (meaning they are not Rhone-style or Bordeaux-style). Many times these wines turn out to be the most interesting and complex wines, as the blends are unique and provide wine enthusiasts someth[...]

Rad Reds

Jan 10, 2009 (Sat): Join us to taste a great selection of oustanding reds! We'll have Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux, and more![...]

Best of 2008

Jan 10, 2009 (Sat): We will pour eight of our best selling wines of 2008. These are all the crowd pleasers.[...]

Hot Jazz Sundays

Jan 11, 2009 (Sun): * To help kick off 2009 as the Arts District year for downtown San Pedro, - starting at The Whale & Ale on Sunday January 11, 2009. * Then every Sunday, (always from 5 to 8 p.m.) * Hot new fusion jazz and mellow jazz classics; * some new, some old. This trio bring[...]

International Wine Tasting

Jan 14, 2009 (Wed): Get out and explore the world! The world of wines beyond just those from California! Taste a sample of 5 delicious wines (whites & reds) and give your taste buds a world excursion![...]

Italian Varietals

Jan 15, 2009 (Thu): There are more than 200 Italian varietals and, while we will not taste them all, we will taste a line-up comprised from both Italy and California. Many Italian varietals are being produced in California and this is your opportunity to see the difference in "new world" and "old wo[...]

A Flemish Holiday Beer class

Jan 15, 2009 (Thu): Belgium is one of the world's premier brewing nations! Morry's will be offering three Fabulous Belgian Beers - including a Trappist - to warm you up through a cold January in Naples. All beers to be chosen by Chris Spangler and to be paired with fine artisan cheeses by Cinthia Ma[...]

Spain and Portugal

Jan 15, 2009 (Thu): Join us for an exploration of Spanish and Portuguese wines. We will be pouring an Albarino, a Portuguese white blend, reds from Monstant and Rioja, and a great Port! Come try these and others.[...]

Going Green, Naturally, Organic, Bio Dynamic Wines

Jan 15, 2009 (Thu): We will explore the Greening of Wines. All the ways to avoid the garbage and the headaches[...]

Zap and Zins and Pizza

Jan 15, 2009 (Thu): We will explore the Greening of Wines. All the ways to avoid the garbage and the headaches[...]

Italian Varietals

Jan 16, 2009 (Fri): There are more than 200 Italian varietals and, while we will not taste them all, we will taste a line-up comprised from both Italy and California. Many Italian varietals are being produced in California and this is your opportunity to see the difference in "new world" and "old wo[...]

Introduction to the Wines of Germany ~ $30

Jan 16, 2009 (Fri): Germanythe home of great Riesling and so much morehas been making some of the worlds most prized wines since Roman times. Riesling is now enjoying an international resurgence in popularity because many wine lovers have become weary of white wine that tastes like canned fruit and [...]

Winter Italian Reds: Amarone, Ripasso, Taurasi & More! ~ $20

Jan 17, 2009 (Sat): These are the richest, most full-bodied wines Italy produces. The great Amarone, made from dried grapes, the RipassoValpolicella re-fermented in Amarone lees, and Taurasi, Southern Italys classic red wine. Samanthas Italian cheeses include Fontina, Reggiano Parma & Gorgonzola. Fl[...]

Italian Varietals

Jan 17, 2009 (Sat): There are more than 200 Italian varietals and, while we will not taste them all, we will taste a line-up comprised from both Italy and California. Many Italian varietals are being produced in California and this is your opportunity to see the difference in "new world" and "old wo[...]

Spain and Portugal

Jan 17, 2009 (Sat): Join us for an exploration of Spanish and Portuguese wines. We will be pouring an Albarino, a Portuguese white blend, reds from Monstant and Rioja, and a great Port! Come try these and others.[...]

Zinfandels

Jan 22, 2009 (Thu): Many consider Zinfandel the original "California red." In fact, California is the largest grower of Zinfandel in the entire world (It is also widely planted in Italy as the Primitivo grape). Zinfandel can range from a light, fruity red wine to a strong red with ultra-intense pepp[...]

Organic and Biodynamic Wines

Jan 22, 2009 (Thu): There is all this talk about organic everything. Join us to taste a line-up of wines that showcases some of the best organic and biodynamic wines on the market. We'll have a sparkling Chard, a Sauvignon Blanc, a Cabernet Sauvignon, and more![...]

Zinfandels

Jan 23, 2009 (Fri): Many consider Zinfandel the original "California red." In fact, California is the largest grower of Zinfandel in the entire world (It is also widely planted in Italy as the Primitivo grape). Zinfandel can range from a light, fruity red wine to a strong red with ultra-intense pepp[...]

Spain's Passionate Reds! ~ $20

Jan 24, 2009 (Sat): Sample thrilling reds from Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Priorat, Toro, Montsant and more. Youll adore the quality and absolutely love the low cost! *No reservations needed[...]

Zinfandels

Jan 24, 2009 (Sat): Many consider Zinfandel the original "California red." In fact, California is the largest grower of Zinfandel in the entire world (It is also widely planted in Italy as the Primitivo grape). Zinfandel can range from a light, fruity red wine to a strong red with ultra-intense pepp[...]

Organic and Biodynamic Wines

Jan 24, 2009 (Sat): There is all this talk about organic everything. Join us to taste a line-up of wines that showcases some of the best organic and biodynamic wines on the market. We'll have a sparkling Chard, a Sauvignon Blanc, a Cabernet Sauvignon, and more![...]

Beers and bratwurst

Jan 24, 2009 (Sat): We are bringing in all new cult beers to go with the Bratwurst[...]

Super-Bowl of Red Wines! Napa Valley Cabernet! ~$20

Jan 31, 2009 (Sat): Its winter and time for our big red wines to come out. Americas most prestigious wineNapa Cabernetis featured today. Discover the latest releases of classic producers and the newest stars to emerge from the king of California wine regions. *No reservations needed[...]

Italian Stallion wine and cheese class

Feb 06, 2009 (Fri): Three fabulous wines from Italy's reigning wine regions, beginning in Tuscany and finishing with a classic Barolo from Piedmont. Each wine is paired to perfection with fine artisan cheeses by chef Cinthia Madrid & sommelier Cory Assink.[...]

Valentines Day Tease; California's Finest Sparkling Wines! ~$20

Feb 07, 2009 (Sat): The bubbles will be flowing as bottles of Roederer Estate, Schramsberg, J and Iron Horse sparkling wine will be popped open today in anticipation of a frothy Valentines day. Brut, Brut Ros and other great blends. ADVISORY TO MEN: The ratio at our previous bubbly tastings has been[...]

America's Sexiest Red! Valentines Day Pinot Noir Tasting! ~ $20

Feb 14, 2009 (Sat): Today we feature our most romantic Pinots from Oregon, Anderson Valley, Sonoma Coast, Russian River Valley, Monterey and the Central Coast. The rest is up to you![...]

ALBA: Americans in Love with Belgians Anonymous, Beer class

Feb 19, 2009 (Thu): A class for any great beer lover.We will be examining the trend of brewmasters - especially in the predominantly hop-driven WestCoast -to espouse the Belgian style of brewing.Russian River's Damnation will be one of the showcased beers. All beers to be chosen by Chris Spangler an[...]

Samantha's Favorite French Burgundies ~ $20

Feb 21, 2009 (Sat): Have you ever wanted to experience where Pinot Noir and Chardonnay earned their reputations as noble wines? Frances Burgundy region has been making wines for dukes, princes and kings for 800 years. They are wines that draw you in, engage your intellect and inflame your passions. [...]

Shiraz & Syrah! ~ $20

Feb 28, 2009 (Sat): At its best, Syrah (Shiraz to the Aussies) is one of the worlds most expressive red wines, with a supple, almost sexy texture, an intoxicating aroma and complex flavors unrivaled in wine. This grape, with its origins in Frances northern Rhone region, has migrated well to Californ[...]

Rhone away from home wine and cheese class

Mar 06, 2009 (Fri): Three fabulous wines based in traditional Rhone valley varietals, but not from France. Come take a journey and discover how Viognier, Syrah, and Grenache have evolved around the world. These wines will be paired to perfection with fine artisan cheeses by chef Cinthia Madrid & som[...]

Hop Madness, Beer class

Mar 19, 2009 (Thu): Even though there is a looming hop shortage, Morry's will return to its speakeasy tradition and bring you beers that take hop heavy IPA's to a new level. We will discuss the various routes brew masters have been taking to get around the astronomical price increase for fresh hops.[...]

The Spanish Speaker wine and cheese class

Apr 03, 2009 (Fri): Although speaking Spanish is not mandatory for this delightful tasting, being ready for a true adventure is. We will visit three different classic red wines from three different Spanish speaking countries. Wines paired to perfection with fine artisan cheeses by chef Cinthia Madri[...]

Pinot Envy, wine and cheese pairing

May 01, 2009 (Fri): This extravaganza will display and demonstrate the flexibility of the fabulous pinot noir grape. Tasting prized pinots side by side from California, France, and New Zealand will give a newfound perspective on the famed fickle varietal. Wines paired to perfection with fine artisan[...]