Wine Tasting with Michael Martella and Thomas Fogarty + Lexington Wine Co.

Featuring Thomas Fogarty and Lexington Wine Co.

Saturday, February 9th | 1-4pm

Cost: $13 per person

Join us this Saturday at CRU Wine Bar from 1pm to 4pm and taste through a great line up from one of our favorite local wineries located on the Santa Cruz Mountains, one of the greatest but often overlooked terroirs of California .
We will feature 3 wines from Thomas Fogarty including their acclaimed Chardonnay and Pinot Noir plus 2 more wines from their other label, Lexington Wine Co.

Michael Martella, the founding and now former winemaker of Fogarty, will be conducting this great tasting.

All wines from the tasting will be offered at a deep discount to take home.
Tasting fee will be discounted with any aretail purchase.

Vinos La Zorra

Thursday, February 7th | 4-8:30pm

Price $20

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Wine Tasting with Vinos La Zorra

Come kick off February with an exciting lineup of Spanish wines!"

Thursday Wine Tasting with Spann Vineyards

Thursday, January 31st | 4-8:30pm

Cost $20

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Thursday Wine Tasting with Spann Vineyards

We are excited to be pouring the wines from Spann Vineyards out of Sonoma County. On tap for the evening will be a delicately nuanced 50/50 blend, where Viognier meets Chardonnay, followed by two delicious reds: one a sumptuous Bordeaux blend, and the other a unique combination of Syrah and Malbec.

As usual a thoughtful food pairing will be included with the flight.

Private Event

Dear guest The tasting for January 24th has been postponed due to a private event.

Sorry for the inconvenience and we look forward to see you soon!

Thursday Wine Tasting with Talbott Winery

Thursday, January 17th | 4-8:30pm

Cost $20

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Thursday Wine Tasting with Talbott Winery.

Talbott Winery showcases what Pinot Noir from the Santa Lucia Highlands can truly express. With their first vineyard planted in 1982, they've been making this varietal in its ideal climate for decades. David Coventry has over twenty years of experience in the Monterey County wine scene, and it shows in the finesse of these selections.

As usual a thoughtful food pairing will be included with the flight.

Thursday Wine Tasting with Mustilli wines

Thursday, January 10th | 4-8:30pm

Cost $20

Thursday Wine Tasting with Mustilli wines (Italy)

Will be a special feature. Mustilli wines, which we poured in the summer of 2018, will be returning, with Ana Chiara Mustilli in attendance!

Canadian Breakfast Stout

It's time for us to tap one of the most unique stouts of the season.

Founders Canadian Breakfast Stout was released for just the second time in the last six years! CBS is the final beer in their annual Barrel-Aged Series. Thick, rich Imperial Stout brewed with chocolate and coffee, aged in barrels previously used for maple syrup. This is a slow sipping, strong, delicious beer. CRU will be pouring 8oz glasses beginning January 7th!

FRENCH NATURAL WINE

Thursday, January 3rd | 4-8:30pm

Thursday Wine Tasting

NATURAL WINE

We will be pouring three different French selections from wineries who only use natural practices

WINE TASTING WITH Piedra Creek Winery

Thursday, December 27 | 4-8:30pm
Cost $23

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Thursday Wine Tasting with Piedra Creek Winery of San Luis Obispo, California.

We will be featuring three red wines for our flight:

-Pinot Noir

-San Floriano (Lagrein/Syrah Blend)

-Zinfandel

Wine Tasting with Baldetti Wines

Thursday, December 20 | 4-8:30pm
Cost $19

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Thursday Wine Tasting with Baldetti Wines:

gems from Cortona, Italy, with a specific focus on Syrah.

We have the pleasure of pouring 3 wines:

2015 "Marius" Cortona DOC, Sangiovese (90% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot) 

2015 "White Label" Cortona DOC Syrah, 100% Syrah

2013 "Crano" Cortona DOC Syrah

Saturday Holiday Wine Sale Promotion

Saturday Holiday Wine Tasting and Sale Promotion - 3pm to 6pm

Cost Wine Tasting $18

- Bohigas Cava Brut Rosé

- Ayala Champagne Brut Majeur

- Cultivar Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley

- Villa Schinosa Nero di Troia

- Ramey Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

Wine is pairing with cheese and bread.

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Buy 1 bottle get the second bottle half off.

No quantity limitations. Good for the whole month of December.

Guaranteed lowest price in California by far.

Bodega Catena Zapata

Thursday, December 6th | 4-8:30pm
Cost $19

Thursday Wine Tasting with Bodega Catena Zapata

In 1902, Nicola Catena, an Italian immigrant, planted his first vineyard in Mendoza, Argentina and became one of the pioneers of fine Argentinian wine. To this day Bodegas Catena Zapata remains one of the few family owned wineries in Argentina.

This upcoming Thursday we have the pleasure of pouring 3 wines from the Mendoza appellation plus our usual food pairing.

Wine Tasting with Erste+Neue

Thursday, November 29th | 4-8:30pm

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Thursday Wine Tasting with Erste+Neue

Wine Tasting with Château de Grand Pré

Thursday, November 15th | 4-8:30pm

Cost $20

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Thursday Wine Tasting with Château de Grand Pré

The wines from Beaujolais are perhaps some of the best suited to pair with our holiday meals, some say is the perfect Turkey wine.

We are tasting 3 Cru Beaujolais, not to be confused with the much hyped Beaujolais Nouveau. 

Cru Beaujolais are the absolute best expression of the Gamay grape. Each of the 10 Crus has its own personality.

We are thrilled to pour 3 Cru, Morgon, Brouilly and Fleurie from Chateau de Grand Preplus our usual food pairing.

Wine Tasting with Hindsight

Thursday, November 8th | 4-8:30pm

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Thursday Wine Tasting with Hindsight Vineyards

Wine Tasting with Di Lenardo Vineyards

Thursday November 1st

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Di Lenardo Vineyards produces quality wines from its five large family owned vineyards situated in Ontagnano in the heart of the Friuli region.

The family has been cultivating wines since the 1800's and their wines are true Friulian gems. If you enjoy the wines from this region or if you never had wines from Friuli then you should not miss them. We will be pouring a Chardonnay, a Refosco and a Cab blend. All paired with an antipasti.

Cost $19

As usual the format is casual. 

Guests can do the tasting at their table or at the bar. 

A representative (importer or sometimes someone from the winery) will come to their table or to the bar and pour/explain the wine flight.

Plus guests will have the opportunity to buy any or all of the 3 wines at below retail price to take home that same evening.

Casa Lapostolle

Thursday, October 18th | 4-8:30pm
Cost $19

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Thursday Wine Tasting with Casa Lapostolle

"French in Essence, Chilean by birth" is their slogan. Casa Lapostolle is one of the most dynamic and influential producers of wines in Chile. Founded in 1994 in the Apalta Valley, this family business goal is as simple as it is ambitious: to create world-class wines using French winemaking philosophy and the superb terroirs of Chile.

We will be pouring Lapostolle's Chardonnay, Carmenere and Cabernet Sauvignon plus a food pairing with the flight.

Maison Les Alexandrins

Thursday, October 11th | 4-8:30pm
Cost $20

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Thursday Wine Tasting with Maison Les Alexandrins

Maison Les Alexandrins is devoted to making Northern Rhone wines that embody pure classicism while maintaining a style that is both contemporary and timeless.

Their wines are full of elegance and concentration. Our flight will include 3 wines from the exceptional terroirs of Côtes du Rhône and Crozes-Hermitage plus a delicious food pairing. 

Thursday Wine Tasting with Gabriella

Thursday, October 4th | 4-8:30pm
Cost $21

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Gabriella focuses on fine, value oriented Bordeaux wines from organically farmed small châteaux. We will be pouring 3 outstanding Merlot dominated right bank Bordeaux all expertly made by Damien Landouar one of the best stewards of the new wave of wines coming out of appellations like Canon-Fronsac, Cotes de Castillon and Entre-deux-Mers among others.

As usual a thoughtful food pairing will be included with the flight.

Domaine des Enfants

Thursday September 27th | 4:00-8:30pm
Cost $19

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Thursday Wine Tasting with Domaine des Enfants

Domaine des Enfants is situated in the Roussillon, a region currently making some of the most  exciting and value driven French wines.

Their hard work at the vineyards translates into juicy and beautifully balanced Grenache driven whites & reds.

We will be pouring 3 wines from the Roussillon plus a food pairing with the flight.

Guests will have the opportunity to buy any or all of the wines at below retail price!