Schedule of Events
August 8, 2010Sunday Afternoons with Lush is our way of sharing our love of wine and thoroughly enjoying the last moments of the weekend. We believe that tasting is the best way to learn about the endless flavor possibilities in the world of wine. Leave the text books at home; we are all about hands-on learning. Practice makes perfect, so the more tasting you do, the better you become at discerning the subtle nuances of aroma, flavor, and essential terroir of each wine. Each Sunday from 2 - 5 pm, Lush will have focused tastings guided by friendly wine geeks to help make you the practiced lush you esteem to be. These events are always complimentary. Feel free to bring your mother and anyone else who would appreciate exploring their Lush side.
MOLLYDOOKER (Aussie for left hander), is a cheeky, fabulous winery in McClaren Vale, Australia, under the brilliant hands of Sarah and Sparky Marquis. This dynamic duo is a remarkable husband/wife team that loves what they do and have fun doing it, and make wines that definitely exhibit that passion. Wines are crafted with the 'wow' factor in mind, and each bottle is totally intent on shaking things up a bit. Sparky created a specialized watering program and an entire new measuring system to better translate the science behind the big flavor punch and luscious textures of the Mollydooker wines. Let's get a bit messy and wild...
LUSH adores the punchy labels and indulgent wines of Mollydooker, and sent out a big, loud invitation to Sarah and Sparky to come on by, in person, and hang with the Lushes. So, join LUSH for a crash course seminar in blending (tasting, drinking, and nibbling) with Sparky. Shake up your routine, blend your own wine, and love learning. Grab a few friends, your mom, or a hot date and get on down with Mollydooker. This is education the fun way...casual, interactive, and extremely delicious. Reservations are required, and registration will close on July 31st. Please RSVP to kelly@lushwineandspirits.com.
Open to 100 guests, $75 each [inclusive of tax & tip]
6pm 'Cocktail Hour' with The Violinist Verdelho and tasty, wine friendly appetizers
6:18pm Guests are seated and sample Lefty Wines. Volunteers do the Mollydooker Shake.
6:30pm Janet introduces Sparky. And then, Sparky initiates the blending seminar with the Lefty wines. Guests will pair up to craft their very own Lefty blends!
7:30pm Dig in to some super delicious, LUSH grub on the patio while we slurp through the top tier Mollydooker wines.
8pm The Lefty Wines rise once again. Sparky will chat you up and answer questions.
*some wines are on hand to purchase, or you can special order to your heart's content.
*plenty of wine will be consumed. please arrange transportation or we can call a cab.
Ooey gooey goodness...Yum yum yumlicious. We are slow braising juicy, meaty ribs and sloshing full glasses of spicy, sexy Zinfandel. Big. Bold. And ohsomessy. Don't worry, if you can't make it, we'll send a postcard. $50, please call 312-738-1900 or email erin@lushwineandspirits.com to make your reservation!
It's a whiskey filled Sunday for us! Yes, we'll be digging out some of our top picks for this Sunday tasting. Come on in and sample the delicious spirit that makes us lushes smile. Sunday Afternoons with Lush is our way of sharing our love of wine and thoroughly enjoying the last moments of the weekend. Leave the text books at home; we are all about hands-on learning. Each Sunday from 2 - 5 pm, Lush will have focused tastings guided by friendly wine (or whiskey) geeks to help make you the practiced lush you esteem to be. These events are always complimentary. Feel free to bring your mother and anyone else who would appreciate exploring their Lush side.
**Please RSVP to kelly@lushwineandspirits.com. All reservations will be confirmed by Kelly**
Scotch has certainly earned its spot at the top of the whisk(e)y hierarchy, with centuries of distillation and tradition, but American whiskey is nipping at its heels. Right now, if you haven't noticed, there is a bit of an aged American whiskey shortage. No one knew ten -- or even five -- years ago that these spirits would be so popular! Bourbon and Rye are taking center stage in the American cocktail Renaissance, along with being many connoisseurs' sippers of choice. We are also seeing incredible innovation -- "single malts" from Oregon and Colorado, wheat whiskey from Kentucky, and small batch "four grain" bourbon from upstate New York, among others. It is an exciting time to be making and drinking American Whiskey, and there is much to know. We'll go through the history of our homegrown spirits, how they're made, and how best to drink them (this will be the most fun part!). Jump on the bandwagon, and discover what all the fuss is about. $35, RSVP to kelly@lushwineandspirits.com
The ultimate wine geek wine, Sherry -- aka "Vinos de Jerez" -- is one of the most (if not THE most) misunderstood beverages on the planet. When I say Sherry, you think of something that Grandma drank or Mom added to her cooking. But there's another side to these wines that the Spanish cognoscenti has been trying to tell us about for years. In the multitude of sherry types and styles lays a plethora of mind-blowing, meal-matching, and palate-pleasing wines. Slightly fortified, with varying degrees of oxidation caused by the mysterious and elusive yeast film called flor, vinos de Jerez are perhaps the most unique and site-specific wines made. Trust us on this one. This class will open you up to a whole world of wines you never knew existed. $35, RSVP to jane@lushwineandspirits.com
Thursday, August 26th, 6-8pm: Round #2. Israeli wine tasting and Cabernet cage fight. Sip through an international array of Cabernet while watching the take downs, the feints, and the jabs from juice to juice. It's a throw down. Mr. Richard Schaffer will be in the ring, representing Israel!
Hi, my name is LUSH. I am a wine geek.
Well, now that you all know what I am, I would like to share what I really love...grapes with names you can barely pronounce, regions you have never drank from, unsanctioned blends, and just plain old freaky grapes. So, this Sunday, we will open and share our deepest, darkest, dusty odd bottles that pair well with an adventurous palate! Come on over and geek out with lushes.
Sunday Afternoons with Lush is our way of sharing our love of wine and thoroughly enjoying the last moments of the weekend. We believe that tasting is the best way to learn about the endless flavor possibilities in the world of wine. Leave the text books at home; we are all about hands-on learning. Practice makes perfect, so the more tasting you do, the better you become at discerning the subtle nuances of aroma, flavor, and essential terroir of each wine. Each Sunday from 2 - 5 pm, Lush will have focused tastings guided by friendly wine geeks to help make you the practiced lush you esteem to be. These events are always complimentary. Feel free to bring your mother and anyone else who would appreciate exploring their Lush side.
LUSH likes a good party.
Whether a private shindig, a full out dinner event on the patio, or a simple sniff, swirl, and sip at the tasting bar, LUSH has all sorts of good times. Holler at us to join in on the fun!