Eventful April

April is going to be a busy month all around.
New projects, weekly events, and a 30th birthday will make for a memorable month! ;)

On the Stands...

FEAST Magazine: April "On the Shelf" Wine Picks from STLwinegirl

St. Louis Small Business Monthly: STLwinegirl featured as one of the Top Young Entrepreneurs of 2011

Around Town...

April 1-3 - DrinkLocalWine.com Conference
Wine Dinners, Winemakers, Seminars, Twitter Taste-Offs, Winery Visits....

April 1-3 - U.S. Barista Regional Competition

April 3 - Grape Arts XIX - A wine tasting and art auction event!
STLwinegirl will be acting as a table host and pouring the following wines from local distributor Harsha Wines
NV Domaine St Vincent Sparkling (New Mexico)
09 Scarpetta Pinot Grigio (Friuli, Italy)
08 Pietra Santa Chardonnay (Cienega Valley, CA)
09 Pinol Ludovicus (Terra Alta, Spain- Blend of Garnacha, Tempranillo, Syrah, Cab)
07 Cantina Tollo "Valle d'Oro" Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
09 Domaine de la Bastide "Les Figues" Cotes du Rhone
All wines available locally in restaurant and retail, feel free to contact me for more info!

April 5 - Food and Wine Pairing Class: "Classic Pairings"
Provisions Gourmet Market, Creve Coeur
They've stood the test of time, now you be the judge!
Champagne and Caviar - Eggs Benedict Style
Chicken and Chardonnay - Creamy Chicken Crepe with Spinach
Pork and Pinot Noir - Breaded Tenderloin with Wild Mushrooms
Lamb and Bordeaux - Lamb and Potato Knish
Chocolate and Port - Sweet Chocolate Tart and Savory Blue Cheese

April 11 - Wine Class: Spring Wines Under $15
The Wine and Cheese Place, Clayton
Celebrate sunshine and green grass with a great glass of wine without breaking the bank!

April 12 - Wine Class: Cali-Franco Face-Off "Chardonnay and Pinot Noir"
Bottle Cellars, South County
Explore the differences of Old World and New World winemaking through two classic varietals.
Register in store or by calling (314) 846-5100

April 14 - Luncheon: Web-preneurs
Learn how to create and develop your online brand.
Lucas Park Grille, noon

April 15-18 - STLwinegirl Birthday Celebrations in New Orleans
Follow STLwinegirl on Facebook and Twitter for updates, photos and reviews of all things food, wine, cocktails and travel! A blog post will follow (give me a few days to recoup though! haha)

April 21 - Feast Magazine Tasting with STLwinegirl Angela Ortmann and Publisher Cat Neville
Bridge Tap House and Wine Bar
This event is now sold out

April 25 - Wine Class: Wines of Washington
The Wine and Cheese Place, Clayton
One of the hottest domestic regions of the year!
Join us as we explore Riesling, Chardonnay, Syrah, Cabernet Franc and more!

April 26 - Wine Class: Beyond the Bubbles!
Bottle Cellars, South County
Champagne, Sparkling Wine, Cava, Prosecco... what does it all mean?
Register in store or by calling (314) 846-5100

April 27 - A unique food and wine experience - TBA ;)

On the Web and Waves...

EVERY WEDNESDAY: Read STLwinegirl's online exclusive Quite the Pair column for Feast Magazine, where she dines at local restaurants, chooses a special dish and pairs wines/beers/cocktails from their list to maximize your enjoyment!

EVERY SUNDAY: Get even more pairing info when STLwinegirl joins The Dennis George Show live on the radio each Sunday night around 8:15pm on KTRS 550AM.

A few dates still remain for In Home Tastings - an impeccable evening of food, wine, fun and laughter. The perfect choice for birthday celebrations, anniversary dinners, bridal showers, engagement parties, or just a darn good reason to gather family and friends!

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