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Hello there fellow vinophiles,

How's it drinking? Just made that up, I think I like it. You know, say you just popped that special bottle you've been saving, hence.......How's it drinking? Ya,................ I like it. Anyways. Moving on.

We, well I, have a busy week here at The Wine Behren but I am so looking forward to it. I want to start off by welcoming Pacific University Graduate and Professional Program as they have a little soiree here this evening.

As you all know Wednesday night is our weekly Farmers Market. So come on down and get some local produce, flowers, berries, munchies, and don't forget wine. Basically what ever you need you can find here Wednesday nights. Market starts at 4. Wine tasting at The Wine Behren starts at 5. Live music here at The Wine Behren every Wednesday night from 6-8pm. (except 1st Wednesdays)

Thursday is the day after Wednesday, for those of you who didn't know or remember. But TJ, it's just a little reminder for you. 6-8 pm.

Friday night my long lost friend/wine distributor Andy, is back and in full force as he is working for a new distributor, Vinum and he is pouring Portuguese wines. All wines will be from one Winery, Esporao. He will have 2 whites, and 4 reds. All awesome wines and five of them are under $20.00. The sixth wine is a special treat for all of my fellow wine lovers, it is Esporao's Private Selection Reserve (a blend of Alicante Bouchet / Aragonês / Syrah) This is a big wine with aromas of mixed berry fruits, spice, toast and smoky oak. This one comes in at $51.00.

This week I have a special Saturday Night tasting. I was introduced to a knew distributor a while back and he wished to come out and give us a taste. Chris Poulos with North Berkeley Imports will be here Saturday night and he will be pouring Italian wines. I do not have the specifics as to what region or what wines Chris will be pouring but you all know how I love Italian wines so it won't matter. This is also from 5-8 and there will be a $5.00 dollar tasting fee.

I am hosting my second Wine Maker Dinner August 9th from 7-10pm. Chris Berg, wine maker for Roots will be our featured wine maker. Kathy Murray and Dawn Houser are preparing the 5 course meal. Tickets are $65.00. 40 seats available, so if you wish to go please call me at 503-359-1967. Dinner is a private residence in Forest Gale Heights. Dinner is outside with live music. Thanks.

As for Sunday, can you say Siesta?

Ciao

Thanks