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Houston Wine Geeks at Ruggles Cafe Bakery

September 16, 2009

Scared of WineSpeak?

Embarrassed when you have to read and order from a wine list? Want to know more about wine and how to enjoy it?

Houston Wine Geeks is an informal group of wine enthusiasts focused on the ins-and-outs of wine appreciation and wine education.


What’s all this about Malbec?

Where did it come from?

Why are some people addicted to it now who never even heard of it 10 years ago?
We will be talking and tasting Malbec — what’s to like about this wine and where does it fit in the great red wine spectrum.

We will be pouring some tasting “flights” of a few different Malbecs.

To help out the financial obligations of the group we ask that you drop $1 into the meetup jar (plus $4 more if you partake of the flights).

And of course, in the grand tradition of this group, bring any Malbecs (or others) you want to share.

  Interested? Sign up and RSVP for our next meeting. Come every week or come when you can!

FYI: We use www.meetup.com as our RSVP/Membership tracking tool. It’s free for you!

This Meeting

Join us at Ruggles Cafe Bakery for a Mouthful o’ Malbec.

Ruggles Cafe Bakery
2365 Rice Blvd
Houston, TX 77005
Houston TX 77005
(713) 520-6662
www.rugglescafebakery.com

About Ruggles Bakery

Much more than an award winning dessert bakery, Ruggles Cafe Bakery in Rice Village has been serving homemade soups, fresh sandwiches and salads, hearty pastas and fresh baked desserts for over ten years. We pride ourselves in using the highest quality ingredients all prepared daily in our own kitchen. Crowd pleasers include the Warm Baked Goat Cheese Salad, Whole Wheat Salmon Pasta, Flame Grilled Angus Burgers & Daily Specials including the Ruggles Skinny. It’s a healthy low calorie special that changes every day.

Don’t forget to save room for dessert. It’s not unusual to see our guests eyes grow wide and smiles big as they approach the desserts and order counter. We invite you to take a moment and browse our three bakery cases filled with an impressive selection of homemade desserts. Children 12 and under are invited to decorate a cookie for free while your meal is prepared. Our cozy indoor seating is great any time of the year and we encourage our guests to relax and enjoy their meal with family and friends. We now offer a covered patio area to enjoy a leisurely lunch or dinner outdoors.

09/14/2009 | Events, Food, Wine | 1 Comment

Robert Parker vs Gary Vaynerchuk

garyvee.pngMaybe Web 2.0 is nothing but hype. Maybe it’s really making changes in the wine world.

Here’s an interesting blog post over at domaine547: “Gary Vaynerchuk as Market Maker.”

You can follow Gary on Twitter at twitter.com/garyvee.

03/12/2009 | Wine | No Comments

Houston Wine Geeks at Vintropolis

February 17, 2009

littlerestaurantleft2.jpgScared of WineSpeak?

Embarrassed when you have to read and order from a wine list? Want to know more about wine and how to enjoy it?

Houston Wine Geeks is an informal group of wine enthusiasts focused on the ins-and-outs of wine appreciation and wine education.

  Interested? Sign up and RSVP for our next meeting. Come every week or come when you can!

FYI: We use www.meetup.com as our RSVP/Membership tracking tool. It’s free for you!

This Meeting

Join us at Vintropolis as we sample their wine by the glass menu.

Vintropolis Wine Bar
10001 Westheimer Road
Houston TX 77042
(713) 532-9463
www.vintropolisbar.com

About Vintropolis – City of Wine

Since inception, there has been a clear and simple vision for Vintropolis; “give our customers what they want and need.” Vintropolis is a wine experience based around what wine lovers enjoy; great selection, intimate atmosphere, superb hospitality, and all at an incredible value! It’s a wine bar for wine lovers of all levels, never any snobbery!

Vintropolis brings world-class wines to wine lovers in your neighborhood at affordable everyday prices and takes the guesswork out of selecting a wine that fits your individual style or occasion. With educational and fun wine classes that the customer can choose and schedule at any time, it makes learning about wine both easy and enjoyable. Also offered is a myriad of wine-related merchandise and a Super selection of gifts.

02/17/2009 | Events, Wine | No Comments

Spec’s is Wine Retailer of the Year

winestar.gifWine Enthusiast magazine has named Spec’s Wines, Spirits & Finer Food Retailer of the Year for 2008.

Spec’s beat out some of the biggest names in wine retailing. These fine organizations were also in the running:

  • Astor Wines & Spirits
  • PJ Wine
  • Trader Joe’s
  • Zachys

11/20/2008 | Food, Spirits, Wine | No Comments