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Tasting time Beijing: Vinitaly, Beaujolais Nouveau, FWP half-price sale

Posted on | November 12, 2008 | No Comments

Expect a bounty of Beaujolais Nouveau parties next week as well as the Vinitaly 2008 event (see below to register). On top of that, this Sunday will see a half-off sale by French Wine Paradox (again, see below to register). Here is what’s coming up. (For the long-term look, check this events page.)

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Thursday, November 13, 7-8:30, Amigo, free
Six Burgundy bargains; buy two, get one free offer during tasting; RSVP at marketing@topcellar.com.cn; 13691-079-531, or http://topcellar.com.cn/web/event.php.

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Friday, November 14, Le Quai, 7 PM, RMB488
Mystery of Kleine Zalze Wine Dinner, Chinese cuisines with Chenin Blanc, Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon, and more, with Kleine Zalze proprietor Kobus Basson; by Torres China; RSVP with Sophie at 5165-5519, x208 or sophie@torres.com.cn.

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Friday, November 14, 6:30 PM, Sequoia Cafe, RMB100
A Tasty of Tuscany: Chianti; RSVP via E-vite; to get on the list, call Frank Siegel at 13701178073.

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Saturday, November 15, 5-6 PM, Pinotage, RMB60
Weekly tasting; by WineLink; RSVP with Chris at 13611-207-396 / chrisb@winelink.com.cn.

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Sunday, November 16, 5-11:30 PM, Le Petit Gourmand, free
“I am Paradox”, wine tasting with 100+ wines at 50 percent off; first-come, first-served, no delivery; by French Wine Paradox; RSVP essential: Charles Carrard at ccarrard.fwp@gmail.com or at 8407-5067.

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Wednesday, November 19, Ritz Carlton (Chaoyang), RSVP required
Vinitialy China 2008, with wines from six regions of Italy, and seminars on wine evaluation, olive oil, and more; to register, fill out the form here or contact Francesca Xu at francesca.xu@asiabusinessgroup / 5828-7728 by November 14. The Shanghai and Macau legs will be held November 21 and 22 respectively (see here).

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Wednesday, November 19, China Doll Club (Tongli), 12:01 AM, free
George Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau event, by French Wine Paradox; RSVP with Charles Carrard at ccarrard.fwp@gmail.com or at 8407-5067.

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Wednesday, November 19, 7 PM, Opposite Hotel, RMB688
Blind tasting dinner, with Torres sommlier Frank Massard; limited to 12 seats, RSVP with Sophie Sun at 5165-5519, x208 or sophie@torres.com.cn.

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Thursday, November 20, 7 PM, CJW (The Place), RMB88
Beaujolais Nouveau release party, with canapés and live Jazz; RSVP with Sophie at 5165-5519, x208 or sophie@torres.com.cn.

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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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