{"id":6483,"date":"2014-04-04T11:15:32","date_gmt":"2014-04-04T18:15:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lesliedinaberg.com\/wordpress\/?p=6483"},"modified":"2014-04-04T11:15:32","modified_gmt":"2014-04-04T18:15:32","slug":"cocktail-corner-wandering-dog-wine-bars-friday-night-wines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lesliedinaberg.com\/wordpress\/?p=6483","title":{"rendered":"Cocktail Corner: Wandering Dog Wine Bar’s “Friday Night Wines”"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Courtesy Wandering Dog Wine Bar<\/p><\/div>\n

A spirited toast to all things alcoholic! By Leslie Dinaberg<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Looking for something fun and unique to do on a Friday night? Why not “wine down” your week at one of Solvang\u2019s Wandering Dog Wine Bar<\/a>‘s monthly events.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0April class,\u00a0\u201cVinification Techniques with Syrah,\u201d on Friday,\u00a0April 4,\u00a0is led by local winemaker,\u00a0Michael Larner<\/a> of\u00a0Larner Vineyard<\/a>. He’ll cover different winemaking techniques and how they affect Syrah and will offer up samples from his own label as he explains the processes, as well as other Syrahs both local and imported. \u00a0The class takes place from 6\u20137 p.m. A great way to start your weekend.<\/p>\n

May\u2019s class,\u00a0\u201cAll About Pinot Noir,” on Friday,\u00a0May 2,\u00a0features Mark Horvath<\/a>, owner\/winemaker of\u00a0Crawford Family Wines<\/a>. Guests will sample three Pinots from his new label, as well as a selection of other style of Pinot from wineries outside of the Santa Barbara area. \u00a0This class also takes place from 6\u20137 p.m.<\/p>\n

The family-owned Wandering Dog Wine Bar is known for carrying under-the-radar labels, and specializes in boutique wines, craft beers and gourmet cheeses. They offer a dozen wine flights every day, including everything from local favorites, sparkling and sweet wines, to reserve flights featuring wines that run $50+, as well as tastings of premium beers.<\/p>\n

In addition to the Friday night fetes, every Thursday, Wandering Dog Wine Bar hosts a Blind Tasting from 4\u2013 7 p.m., when guests are challenged to match up regions, varietals, price points and vintages of four featured wines.<\/p>\n

Wandering Dog Wine Bar\u00a0is located at\u00a01539-C Mission Dr.\u00a0(next to Paula\u2019s Pancake House<\/a>),\u00a0in Solvang. To make a reservation for\u00a0any of\u00a0the Friday night classes, please\u00a0call\u00a0805\/686.9126\u00a0or\u00a0email\u00a0wines@wanderingdogwinebar.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Cheers!<\/p>\n

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Originally published in\u00a0Santa Barbara SEASONS<\/a>\u00a0on April 4, 2014.<\/p>\n

\"Leslie<\/a>

Leslie Dinaberg<\/p><\/div>\n

When she\u2019s not busy working as the editor of Santa Barbara SEASONS<\/a>, Cocktail Corner author Leslie Dinaberg writes magazine articles, newspaper columns and grocery lists. When it comes to cocktails, Leslie considers herself a \u201cgoal-oriented drinker.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n

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