November for wine events to remember

October 31, 6:34 PMProvidence Wine ExaminerLisa Magnuson

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As October 31st (Halloween) marks the eve of the dead, November 1st (All Saint’s Day) honors beatific visionaries, and November 2nd (All Soul’s day) commemorates the faithfully departed, so is it any wonder that the start of the holiday season fills us with mixed emotions? Yet, let us not be maudlin or morose as the darker half of the year begins. Instead, be of good cheer and attend a wine event, for wine brings about good tidings.

Many of November’s wine events are also fundraisers, which provide us the opportunity to give in the spirit of the season, offer thanks for our blessings, and remember our self-sacrificing veterans and lost loved ones. So put a poppy on your lapel for remembrance and go raise your glass to family, friends, and fellow citizens.

Here is a list of some of this month’s sure-to-be memorable occasions:

November 1, 2009: Bacaro Restaurant hosts a Tuscan Harvest wine and food tasting and silent auction from 5pm-8pm. Proceeds from event benefit Helen L. Legendre Scholarship Fund. Cost is $75 per person. Contact Loriana De Crescenzo for more information (401) 752-2663.

Bacaro Restaurant is located at 262 South Water Street, Providence, RI

November 1, 2009: Sakonnet Vineyards celebrates the release of their Holiday Spice and Port wines from 11am-5pm. Contact Sakonnet Vineyards for more information (800) 998-8486.

Sakonnet Vineyards is located at 162 West Main Road, Little Compton, RI

November 1, 2009: Ponaganset Education Foundation presents a wine tasting at Chester’s restaurant from 4pm-7pm. Cost is $35.00 per person. Contact (401) 949-1786 for more information.

Chester’s Restaurant is located at 102 Putnam Pike, Glocester, RI

November 2, 2009: The American Institute of Wine and Food presents the 4th annual Chef Smackdown at the Hotel Viking from 6pm-10pm. Competing chefs create signature dishes paired with wine. Proceeds from the event go to the AIWF-RI Patricia Tillinghast memorial Scholarship at Johnson & Wales and the Days of Taste program for elementary school students. Cost is $125 per person. Contact AIWF for more information (401) 683-2490.

Hotel Viking is located at One Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI

November 4, 2009: People’s Liquor Warehouse holds a Wine Adoption Day from 6pm-7:30pm. Try top quality wines that have fallen out of marketing favor at Marc “The Wine Guy’s” wine lover’s event. Great deals can be had on these great wines. However, quantities maybe limited and may only be available at People’s. Event catered by Atomic Catering. Cost is free. Contact People’s Liquor Warehouse for more information (401) 737-0900.

People’s Liquor Warehouse is located at 1350 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick, RI.

November 6, 2009: The Jarvis Green Foundation hosts its 3rd annual wine tasting gala at the Rhode Island Convention Center from 7pm-11pm. Started by Jarvis Green, player for the New England Patriots, the gala’s proceeds benefit disadvantaged single working mothers who have suffered from tragedies. With wine, food, entertainment, Patriot players, and philanthropy, this event is a great way to start off the holiday season. Cost is $100 per person. For tickets and more information, contact the Jarvis Green Foundation at (636) 294-5353.

Rhode Island Convention Center is located at 1 Sabin Street, Providence, RI

November 7, 2009: Westport Rivers Vineyard and Winery offers a four-course wine dinner featuring sparkling wines. Evening starts with a vineyard tour at 5:30pm. Cost is $85.00 per person; casual dress suggested. Contact Westport Rivers Winery for more information (508) 636-3423, ext 2.

Westport Rivers Vineyard and Winery is located at 417 Hixbride Road, Westport, MA

November 7, 2009: Castle Hill Inn and Resort features Cakebread Wine Cellars for a wine dinner from 6:30pm-9:30pm. Bruce Cakebread, President and CEO of Cakebread Cellars, will explain why the wines pair so well with Chef Jonathan Cambra and his culinary team’s extraordinary feast. Cost is $175 per person, plus tax and tip. Contact Castle Hill for more information (401) 849-3800.

Castle Hill Inn and Resort is located at 590 Ocean Avenue, Newport, RI

November 7, 2009: Savory Grape hosts their 3rd annual wine tasting event at the Crowne Plaza and Crossings from 6pm-9pm. Proceeds from event benefit Rhode Island Community Food Bank. Cost is $50 per person. Event has limited space. Contact the Savory Grape for more information (401).

The Crowne Plaza is located at 801 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick, RI

November 8, 2009: Colonial Wine and Spirits gathers at Rhode Island Quahog Company for their 10th annual fine wine tasting event. Sample wines from around the world. Artisan cheeses, meats, pastries and chocolates will also be served. Cost is $50 per person. Contact Colonial Wine and Spirits for reservations (401) 294-4623.

Rhode Island Quahog Company is located at 1065 Tower Hill Rd., N. Kingstown, RI

November 11, 2009: People’s Liquor Warehouse hosts Collavini’s Heroes and Hounds tasting. Try wines from Collavini’s wine portfolio. A portion of every sale benefits the Heroes and Hounds program that pairs returning wounded veterans with a therapy dog. Cost is free. Contact People’s Liquor Warehouse for more information (401) 737-0900.

People’s Liquor Warehouse is located at 1350 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick, RI.

November 14, 2009: St. Pius V School celebrates 80th anniversary with wines from around the world at La Salle Academy from 7pm-9:30pm. Wines selected by Mark Gasbarro of Gasbarro’s Wines. Cost is $30 per person or $50 per couple. Contact St. Pius V for more information (401) 421-9750.

La Salle Academy is located at 612 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI

November 14, 2009: Greenvale Vineyards holds its 11th annual Harvest Festival from 1pm-4pm. Celebrate the annual harvest with folk music from Fishken and Groves, vineyard tours, tractor rides, kid’s snacks, and of course wine. Cost is $8 for a wine tasting. Contact Greenvale Vineyards for more information (401) 847-3777.

Greenvale Vineyards is located at 582 Wapping Road, Portsmouth, RI

November 19, 2009:  Gasbarro’s Wines supports Adoption Rhode Island with a food and pairing from 6:30-9:30pm at Adoption Rhode Island.  Featured restaurants are Café Romanzo, Siena and Providence Oyster Bar.  Benefit proceeds help hundreds of local Rhode Island children waiting for adoption. Donation $75 per person or $125 for two.  Contact Gasbarro’s Wines for tickets (401) 421-4170 or Adoption Rhode Island (401) 865-6000.

 Adoption Rhode Island is located at 2 Bradford Street, Providecne, RI

November 20, 2009: Bay Voyage presents the finale World Wine tasting from 6:00-8:00pm. Sample wines from New York, Greenland, Canada, South Africa, Holland, China, and the West Indies. Cost is $30 per person. Contact Bay Voyage for tickets (401) 423-2100.

Bay Voyage is located at 150 Conanicus Avenue, Jamestown, RI


November 20, 2009: The French-American School of Rhode Island hosts its annual Beaujolais Festival at Rhodes on the Pawtucket from 7pm-10pm. Celebrate the release of the 2008 Beaujolais with a wine tasting presented by Campus Wine. Festivities also include food, live music, and auctions. Cost is $65 per person. Contact Beaujolais Festival Rhode Island for more information.

Rhodes on the Pawtucket is located at 60 Rhodes Place, Cranston, RI.

November 21, 2009: Alliance Francaise and Eno Fine Wines host a Beaujolais wine tasting and jazz music by Dan Moretti from 5pm-7pm at Peerless Building. Cost is $25 for AF members and $30 for non-members. Contact Alliance Francaise for more information (401) 272-6243.

Peerless Building is located at 225 Westminster Street, Providence, RI