Wines of Spain
November 17, 2008
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Join us for a tasting tour of the tradition and passion of Spain's wonderful wine regions. Spain has the most land under vine in the world and yet is only third in production. Its arid climate and often drought conditions are the cause of extremely low average yields. From the cool Atlantic region of Galicia to the warmer mediterranean climate in the south, Spain's wine producing areas are extremely diverse, offering deep rich, alcoholic reds to light minerally whites to its famous fortified wine, sherry. Spain has much to offer wine lovers and novices alike. We welcome Kerry Smith, certified wine educator from the Society of Wine educators and Tryon Distributors. Join us Monday, November 17 for a tasting tour of this intriguing wine-producing country. Plenty of delicious food will be prepared by Panzanella Restaurant's kitchen.

The cost of this event is $45 per person. Space is limited, so reserve early. Please pay in advance and pick up a ticket for this event at either Panzanella or the customer service desk at Weaver Street Market in Carrboro.

PANZANELLA WINE & FOOD TASTING EVENT INFORMATION
Our wine & food tasting events are from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm. Please arrive at 7pm.

Our tastings are set up family style, meaning we have several tables set up to seat 8 to 10 people. There is no reserved seating unless you are with a party of 6 or more, and then you'll need to let us know in advance. Family-style also refers to food service; all food is brought out in large platters that are passed around, each portion is a tasting portion, or small plate size. There are six courses served, one is usually a dessert course and there is wine served at each one. Wine servings are 1 1/2 oz with each course.

We have a guest speaker at every event that educates and guides the tasting from start to finish.

We try to accommodate dietary restrictions, but advance notice is needed. Please inform the person you are buying the ticket from, or email Panzanella, and inform them of your restrictions or allergies.

If you need to cancel, please do so with 24 hours notice.

Monday, December 15, 7 - 9:30 pm

Join us Monday December 15, and explore the amazing world of sparkling wines. What is sparkling wine? Well according to the Oxford Companion to Wine it is "a wine which bubbles when poured into a glass." To many people it is so much more than this simple explanation. Sparkling wine, and more specifically, Champagne, has always been associated with a certain elegance and almost always associated with the occasion of celebration.

The mystery of Sparkling wine carries on with the amazing array of styles it comes in. Just the tiniest hint of effervescence can change a simple white wine into something fun and exciting to drink. Sparkling wine can vary as much as still wine; it can be white, pink and even red. It can be made in a sweet style like Italy's Moscato d'Asti, or bone dry like most French Champagnes. Other aspects of sparkling wines can vary immensely, like the alcoholic levels and the character and strength of the bubbles themselves. Join us for this exciting tasting and enjoy a vast array of sparkling wines and see just how well these wines match with elegant, delicious dishes from Panzanella Restaurant's kitchen.

The cost of this event is $45 per person; space is limited, so reserve early. Please pay in advance and pick up a ticket for this tasting at either Panzanella or the customer service desk at Weaver Street Market in Carrboro.

Panzanella is proud to participate in RSVVP
Dine with us today and help the hungry

Triangle Restaurants will donate 10% of their proceeds today to help fight hunger in our community. Weaver Street Market has been a participant in RSVVP since its inception twenty years ago when restaurants, newspapers, TV, and radio came together to help the emergency food providers of North Carolina. RSVVP is a play on the acronym RSVP, where the VV stands for 10 (V is 5 in the Roman numeral system). Restaurants donate 10% of their gross proceeds and the media donate advertising time to get the word out. As Weaver Street Market has expanded over the years, so has our commitment to RSVVP. Weaver Street Market in Southern Village, in Hillsborough and Panzanella are also contributors to RSVVP.

Our contribution goes directly to the Inter-Faith Council for Social Service. The Inter-Faith Council for Social Service is an amazing organization that started way back in the sixties before there were many government organizations helping people who needed food, shelter, and social services. Their list of services includes the Community Kitchen that serves around 80,000 meals a year, the Community House and HomeStart that provide beds and social service counseling for the homeless, Health Clinics, Hispanic Outreach, and more. Please join Weaver Street Market and Panzanella in supporting such a great local organization by eating out on Tuesday, November 11!