If you haven’t been here in a while you are missing out. Not only do we have great boutique California wines, but we have fun entertainment every Friday and the first Saturday of the month. The bar gets packed, so come early!!!! Our entertainmnet is from 7:30-10:30. The people here are fun and friendly both employees and customers.
A Short History Of Beer And The Wheel
>
> Humans originally existed as members of small bands of nomadic
> hunters/gatherers. They lived on deer in the mountains during the
> summer
> and would go to the coast and live on fish and lobster in the
> winter.
>
> The two most important events in all of history were the
> invention of
> beer and the invention of the wheel. The wheel was invented to
> get man
> to the beer. These were the foundation of modern civilization and
> together
> were the catalyst for the splitting of humanity into two distinct
> subgroups:
> 1. Liberals
> 2. Conservatives.
>
> Once beer was discovered, it required grain and that was the
> beginning of
> agriculture. Neither the glass bottle nor aluminum can were invented
> yet, so while our early humans were sitting around waiting for them
> to be
> invented, they just stayed close to the brewery. That’s how
> villages were
> formed.
>
> Some men spent their days tracking and killing animals to B-B-Q at
> night
> while they were drinking beer. This was the beginning of what is known
> as the Conservative movement.
>
> Other men who were weaker and less skilled at hunting learned to
> live off
> the conservatives by showing up for the nightly B-B-Q’s and doing the
> sewing, fetching, and hair dressing. This was the beginning of the
> Liberal movement. Some of these liberal men eventually evolved
> into
> women. The rest became known as girliemen.
>
> Some noteworthy liberal achievements include the domestication of
> cats,
> the invention of group therapy, group hugs, and the concept of
> Democratic voting to decide how to divide the meat and beer that
> conservatives provided.
>
> Over the years conservatives came to be symbolized by the
> largest, most
> powerful land animal on earth, the elephant. Liberals are
> symbolized by
> the jackass.
>
> Modern liberals like imported beer (with lime added), but most prefer
> white wine or imported bottled water. They eat raw fish but like their
> beef welldone. Sushi, tofu, and French food are standard liberal fare.
>
> Another interesting evolutionary side note: most of their women have
> highetestosterone levels than their men. Most social workers, personal
> injury attorneys, journalists, dreamers in Hollywood and group
> therapists are liberals. Liberals invented the designated hitter
> rule
> because it wasn’t fair to make the pitcher also bat.
>
> Conservatives drink domestic beer. They eat red meat and still
> provide for
> their women. Conservatives are engineers, IT persons, big-game
> hunters,
> rodeo cowboys, lumberjacks, construction workers, firemen, medical
> doctors, police officers, corporate executives, athletes, Marines and
> generally anyone who works productively. Conservatives who own
> companies
> hire other conservatives who want to work for a living.
>
> Liberals produce little or nothing. They like to govern the
> producers and
> decide what to do with the production. Liberals believe Europeans
> are more
> enlightened than Americans. That is why most of the liberals
> remained in
> Europe when conservatives were coming to America. They crept in
> after the
> Wild West was tamed and created a business of trying to get more for
> nothing.
Our half comedian, half musician Leeroy is back again to entertain us all this coming Friday, June 29th at the wine Bar. Leeroy always pulls in a big crowd with his wonderful covers of Johnny Cash, Coldplay, PearlJam and even a little Tenacious D thrown in for some extra laughs!!
ss out on your chance for a great fFriday night in San Juan Capistrano…730-1030pm this Friday!!!
Menage a Trois anyone??? Yes, that’s right…one of our favorite’s for the perfect summer day is on sale this month at the Napa Valley Wine Bar. Our Folie a Deux, Menage a Trois white Blend is full of citrus and tropical flavors. Only $15 if you take the bottle home and a bargain $22 if you stay in with us here at the wine Bar!
This steal won’t last long…hurry in for your bottle today!
Come join us for great acoustic guitar by Tony Howell and fantastic Wine and Beer!! We have food from pizzas, cheese plates to Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes!
There is no cover charge, either…so hurry in ! Today, June 24th from 4-7…
Question:
I’ve heard that wine ages faster in splits than in regular 750ml bottles. Is there a rule of thumb I can use for determining how long after the vintage a split will last?
Answer:
The saying that wine ages more quickly in smaller size bottles such as splits came about because for French Champagne they decant the wine from larger bottles into smaller bottles and thereby lose some of the fizz and let air get to the wine. That’s why many splits of any sparkling wine from any country are usually somewhat flat, and do not age well at all. It is not quite so bad for red wines because reds wines have more natural tannin or preservative from their black grape skins, and the wineries that make half-bottles of red wine usually fill and age them the same as they do the larger bottles without decanting. The same may be true of the better white wines in half-bottles such as Chardonnay or white Burgundy from France– however white wines age more quic! kly than reds anyway. So there is no hard rule of thumb as to how long any of the “splits” or “half-bottles” will last–the longest lasting being the fine red wines such as Cabernet Sauvignon or Bordeaux in half-bottles, then oak-aged white wines in half bottles. By the way, it costs a winery almost as much money for the glass bottle and cork in the half size as it does for their full size bottles, so wineries have to charge a premium price for these smaller bottles. It really is better to buy the regular size 750 ml bottle and then use a vacuvin or stopper to preserve it until you drink the bottle glass by glass.
The city is gearing up for its first San Juan Summer Nites concert of the year.
Entertainers “The Trip” kick off the summer concert series June 20 with rock-n-roll tunes from the late 1970s through music of today.
San Juan Summer Nites Concert Series and Shop & Dine Expo takes place from 6 to 8:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of June, July, August and September at Historic Town Center, 31852 El Camino Real. Admission is free.
The popular event has grown to attract roughly 2,000 to 3,000 people since its inception a decade ago and is fueled by local businesses and organizations. Birtcher Anderson Reality, LLC is sponsoring the June 20 event.
Each concert features local restaurants and a Shop & Dine Expo with up to 35 San Juan Capistrano businesses selling products and offering giveaways. A children’s area includes a free bounce house and activities. Visitors are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs to the events. No pets are allowed.
For information about the events and for businesses interested in participating in the San Juan Summer Nites concert series, call the city’s Community Services Department at 493-5911. Information about the concert series is also available on the city’s Web site, www.sanjuancapistrano.org. The direct link is http://www.sanjuancapistrano.org/uploads/de07SJSN.pdf
Folks from San Juan Capistrano and beyond are expected to witness an array of florescent colors illuminate the sky during the city’s spectacular fireworks show July 4 at the San Juan Capistrano Sports Park off Camino del Avion between Alipaz and Del Obispo streets.
The city is gearing up for the annual Independence Day event, which boasts an afternoon of family games, rides and more. The evening promises talented entertainers, spectacular fireworks synchronized to music and – of course – patriotism.
The city-hosted event will run from 4 to around 9:30 p.m. and will include inflatable and mechanical rides; exhibits; musical entertainment; and free family games. Kids will also enjoy pony rides and a petting zoo, sponsored by ZOOMARS.
Main-stage entertainment kicks off at 5 p.m. with entertainers Evergrove. The youthful Orange County band focuses on “Indie/Rock” and delivers a distinctive sound and an inventive mix of tunes. Popular entertainers Swing Shift hit the stage at 6 p.m. to belt out rock-n-roll tunes.
A time-honored ritual, the San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association will host its beer and wine corral from 4 to 8:30 p.m. Sales help support the all-volunteer organization with the annual Swallows Day Parade.
Non-profits will have food and exhibit booths.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3801 will give a color guard presentation in honor of the national day.
A spectacular aerial fireworks display will begin around 9 p.m. just after the color guard presentation, Mayor Sam Allevato’s welcome and the singing of the National Anthem. It will be a vivid “sky concert,” an electronic show synchronized to music that is broadcast throughout the park.
Visitors who stay for the fireworks are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets. Pets, alcoholic beverages, glass containers, personal fireworks and barbecues are prohibited. Guests should plan to arrive early, carpool, walk or bike to the park, as parking is limited.
This year’s major event sponsors include Medix Ambulance Service, Fluidmaster and Mammoth Equities.
For more information, call the San Juan Capistrano Community Services Department at 493-5911 or visit the city’s Web site at www.sanjuancapistrano.org. The event flyer is available at http://www.sanjuancapistrano.org/uploads/de074th.pdf
Live JAZZ in South OC is BACK!!!!!
“Mike Johnson & Friends”
Will be appearing this Saturday Night
“The Napa Valley Wine Bar”
Located in Beautiful and Historic Downtown San Juan Capistrano
Directions and location http://www.napavalleywinebar.com
Voice: 949-493-6272 (NAPA) Fax: 949-493-6273
June 30 from 7:30P.M.to 10:30P.M.
Plus very special guest…
Rick Tatum – Vocalist
Regularly working with Rick are musicians from bands such as, Lee Rittenour, Kenny Loggins, Chaka Kahn, George Benson, and Stevie Wonder. Rick has also recorded with six-time Grammy award winner Michael McDonald. In addition he has written the music and performed on recordings for several network television shows.
The Band
Mike Johnson – Trombone
Played for many years at The Crystal Cathedral, with Dick Dale and the Deltones, the old L.A. Rams Band (Anaheim, actually J), Disneyland. He has played in bands led by Frank Foster, Bill Holman, Kim Richmond, and played with the likes of Wayne Bergeron, Joey Sellers, and many more…
Kirsten Edkins – Saxophone
Recent graduate of the Eastman School of Music. She has shared the stage with jazz greats such as Dave Liebman, Clark Terry, Barry Harris, Bob Brookmeyer, Bob Sheppard,
Clay Jenkins, Gary Foster and Walt Weiskopf.
Brooks Greer - Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Starting playing professionally at Disneyworld, Clyde-Beatty Cole Brothers Circus, 1 1/2 years touring Europe with Top Generation, Us Festival with the Standells, Dick Dodd Band, musical director of the Bentley Bros. Circus Band, shared the stage with Frank Foster, Bill Holman, Kim Richmond. Currently leads own jazz combo.
A.J. Polidoro – Bass
He graduated from UCLA with a degree in pure mathematics. He is capable of playing in any style, although playing Upright Acoustic is his passion. He has worked with Kenny Burrell, Hubert Laws, Lou Matthews, Ron Stout, Jerry Pinter, Roberto Miranda, Rose Gales and more…
Drew Hemwall – Drums
Drew has performed, recorded, or toured with a multitude of artists and groups such as The Glen Miller Band, Hoagy Carmichael Orchestra, “Rat Pack: Direct From Las Vegas”, Regis Philben, Ron Eshte, and Poetic Justice. He currently plays with The Tom Kubis Big Band, Joey Sellers and the Saddleback Big Band, The Riverside Philharmonic, and James Christopher.
Adam Bravo – Piano and Keyboards
He won the Monterrey Jazz Festival Big Band contest composition award. He is currently attending USC on a full academic scholarship, majoring in Jazz Studies. He is working with Shelly Berg, Bill Watrous and Alan Pasqua. He has participated in the Vail Jazz Workshop with John Clayton.
Napa Valley Wine Bar June 30th 7:30 to 10:30 www.napavalleywinebar.com
Sawdust Festival (Main Stage) July 5th Noon to 4:30 www.sawdustfestival.org
Relay For Life (Community Center, SJC) July 29th 8:00 to 9:30a.m www.sanjuancapistrano.org
Sawdust Festival (Main Stage) Aug. 3rd Noon to 4:30 www.sawdustfestival.org
Napa Valley Wine Bar Aug.4th 7:30 to 10:30 www.napavalleywinebar.com
Sawdust Festival (Main Stage) Aug.24th Noon to 4:30 www.sawdustfestival.org
Napa Valley Wine Bar Sept. 1st 7:30 to 10:30 www.napavalleywinebar.com