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Don't forget that A Grape Affair has Gift Certificates for the wine lover in your life.
You can make it for a private wine tasting party or for a specific event, your choice!

Sunset Cruise and Wine Tasting

Gift Certificates
A Perfect gift for the wine lover in your life.  Say Happy Holidays with a Gift Certificate for a private wine tasting, or a dollar amount for a particular A Grape Affair event.  We can even mail the Gift Certificate directly for you with a special note. 

Free Wine!
Every Friday night join me at Durham Marketplace for a complimentary tasting of the latest finds in wine. We will have cheese paired with each wine and experts there to answer all your food and wine questions. The wine department at Durham Marketplace has over 700 wines to choose from, so end your week with us every Friday 4:30 to 6:30 pm.

Weekly Wine Tastings! Philbrick's Fresh Market
Thursday and Friday Evenings 5-7 pm
Saturdays 1-4 pm

Wine Tastings Friday and Saturday nights from 4:30 on at Corks and Curds 13 Commercial Alley, Portsmouth NH

Wine Tasting Harbor Cruises!!! Aboard the M/V Heritage with Portsmouth Harbor Cruises, docked at 64Ceres Street, Portsmouth NH
7pm to 8:30 [unless otherwise noted]
Enjoy a sunset harbor cruise while we sip several delightful wines [themes are subject to change]

Thursday May 22nd: 6:00-7:30, $40.00
The South American experience

Thursday June 26th: $45.00
Wear your beret for this Tour de France

Thursday July 24th:
RAIN DATE: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6TH
$45.00
Italian Fiesta

Thursday August 21st: $45.00
Summer fun! Great Summer wines to help you beat the heat!

Thursday September 25th: 6:00-7:30, $45.00
Bumping it up! Let's end the season with some higher end fabulous finds. This will be a must taste evening!

Buy four and receive the 5th cruise on us!!
These filled up quickly last year so now is your chance to get in and plan early.  Book four by May 30th and get the Essential Wine Tasting Guide FREE!

Tickets are non refundable and non transferable.

Sunset Wine Tasting Cruises
July 9, 16, 23 and August 6 & 27
Plum Island Eco Tours at 6:30

Enjoy the calm waters and scenic views of the Merrimack River as you sample delicious wines with commentary provided by Rhonda Grady of A Grape Affair.

Cruises depart from the dock at Michael's Harborside Restaurant aboard Plum Island Eco Tours at 6:30 on July 9, 16, 23 and August 6 & 27. Cost: $25 p.p. includes wines and 90 minute cruise. Advance Registration Required.

Please call Rhonda at 978-388-5586 or email rhonda@agrapeaffair.com  

All classes are held at:
Southern New Hampshire University Campus at Pease International Tradeport
231 Corporate Drive, Suite 100
Portsmouth NH 03801

If you have questions about the syllabus, contact Carla Snow at (603)433-0160 or Carla@agrapeaffair.com.  

Mondays, August 25th to September 29th,
3:00 - 5:oo pm, $55.00 per class or 6 classes for $225.00!
 
Uncorked 101
A foundation of important knowledge for consumers and professionals. Topics covered include: tasting wine, grape varieties, basic viniculture and viticulture, and the world's most important wine producing regions. 101 is the place to start for beginners and those who wish to solidify a foundation in wine studies and practice wine tasting. 101 is not a prerequisite for Level 2, but does provide students with important and useful information.

Mondays, October 3rd till November 3rd
Uncorked Level 2: 3:00 TO 5:00
Uncorked Level 2
This course goes into greater depth than Uncorked 101. If you have a basic understanding of wine making and wine appellations then Level 2 will be perfect for you. This course will provide you with proficiency in the field of wine. We will cover several of the world's most important geographical areas and include comprehensive comparative tastings. There are four two-hour classes. Pre registration Required: $195.00

Cruise West
Vinters' Choice Cruise
October 6, 2008

5 days, 4 nights Round Trip from San Francisco, California  Indulge yourself in the wonderful world of California wine, on a leisurely cruise experience that takes you deep into the famed Napa and Sonoma wine valleys. You will also enjoy a day exploring Sausalito and beautiful San Francisco Bay. Both wine novices and connoisseurs will enjoy tastings and interactive discussions about the history, mystery and delicacies of wine. 

Each afternoon, you'll return from your day's adventures in the Wine Country to  experience delightful hours on board ship, cruising on the rivers and the bay. A Guest Wine Speaker joins you on board to offer special tastings and personal insights into the world of fine wine.undefined.

Log onto www.CruiseWest.com to sign up for a Virtual Presentation of your Wine Country cruise. Click the link on the right "attend Cruise West Presents" to choose your date!

You'll need an Internet connection and a separate phone line, which could be your cell phone. Because these are live presentations, you can ask questions and have conversations with your presenter and the other attendees. Register by viewing the schedule and enrolling for the presentation of your choice.

Once you register, you will be emailed the instructions for joining the event. You will also get reminders before the event.

Dowload these pdf's from more information:
Vinter's Choice Cruise Itinerary 

Reservation Form

Vinter's Cruise Insurance Info

Vinter's Cruise Terms and Insurance Info

Contact Carla to make your reservation!
(603)433-0160 or Carla@agrapeaffair.com

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH: Regal Limousine Service

Online registrations are confirmed immediately.
   No actual tickets will be mailed, your email confirmation is your receipt.
  Mail in registrations are confirmed in the order in which they are received. 
Leaving a voice mail or email does not register you for the event.

  Must be 21 to attend any event.
Calendar will be updated as events are coming up so check back often.

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