Tasting time Beijing: James Bond, Palette Vino, and more

James Bond is in the wine spotlight in Beijing on Saturday as Domus holds a “Quantum of Solace” bash and ASC organizes a three-part night that includes cocktails at the St. Regis, dinner at the Park Hyatt, and the party at Domus. Meanwhile, Palatte Wines opens its third retail outlet, this one in Dongsishitiao. Here is what’s coming up. (For the long-term look, check this events page.)

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Friday, November 7, 6:30 PM, Sequoia Cafe, RMB120
Australian Pinot Noir, with 5 wines and snacks; RSVP via E-vite; to get on the list, call Frank Siegel at 13701-178-073.

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Saturday, November 8, 4-9 PM, Palette Vino (5 Dongsi Shiyitiao), RMB100
Opening of Palette Vino Courtyard, with contemporary art exhibition, 5 South African wines, and tapas; RSVP or info at 13671-382-187 or 6585-3099.

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Saturday, November 8, 5-6 PM, Pinotage, RMB60
Weekly tasting; by WineLink; RSVP with Chris at 13611-207-396 / chrisb@winelink.com.cn.

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Saturday, November 8, Domus, 10 PM-midnight, RMB300
Quantum of Solace Event, with free-flow Bollinger, chocolate fondue, and OO7 trailer; for tickets, contact Emily Chin at emily.chin@domusrestaurant.com.

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Saturday, November 8, St. Regis Hotel, Park Hyatt Hotel, and Domus, RMB2888
James Bond 007 Bollinger Tour, with cocktail party at St. Regis, Bollinger and Chateau Angelus dinner at Park Hyatt, Bollinger party at Domus; by ASC; RSVP with Helen Lu at eventsbj@asc-wines.com / 6587-3803.

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Monday, November 10, 7 PM, Aria (China World Hotel), RMB1588
World Series of Wine: The Grange Challenge, with Summergate; RSVP with Danny Kane at danny.kane@shangri-la.com / 6505-2266, x36.

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Note: See the long-term schedule. If you intend to attend any of the above events, it is best to confirm the details with the venue ahead of time. To get an event listed, send the details to beijingboyce@yahoo.com.

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