Schedule of Events
August 24, 2010
6-8pm
Broc Cellars tasting - West Town Reserve >
Tuesday, August 24th, 6-8pm: Mr. Brockman of BROC Cellars is in the LUSH house, debuting a new and amazing carbonic maceration Carignan! Come by!
6:30 - 8:00 pm
School of LUSH: Vinos de Jerez (Sherry) Reserve >
**Do NOT reserve through the 'reserve' button as it is out of commission at the moment. Please send all reservations to jane@lushwineandspirits.com, or call 312-666-6900. Jane will confirm all reservations**
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
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
6-8pm
Cabernet Throw Down - Roscoe Village Reserve >
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!
2-5 pm
Sundays with LUSH Reserve >
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!