Big City Amenities, Small Town Charm & Holiday Shopping!
Right now is the perfect time for a holiday shopping excursion to Middleton. Find gifts, fashion and home décor at the stylish Greenway Station. Explore the unique shops of historic downtown Middleton. Then, warm up in one of Middleton’s many excellent spas with a massage, manicure, pedicure or facial.
Explore the many flavors of Middleton at excellent restaurants, unique specialty food shops and the world-renowned brewery. Outdoors, explore miles of beautiful groomed cross-country ski trails. You’ll find it all just 10 minutes from downtown Madison. Book your Middleton holiday shopping getaway today.
2008 – 2009 Wine Tasting Series
Blue Spoon Cafe
2831 Parmenter Street
Middleton, WI 53565
608.824.1810
Thursday, February 19, 2009 Middleton Vino Incognito $25
Our annual Mardi Gras blind brown bag wine tasting event, complete with masks and beads!
Wednesday, March 18, 2009 Middleton New World vs. Old World $30
Ten wines from two hemispheres. Tonight we taste the wines that make the producers from the New World unique, when compared to those of the Old World, and vice versa. Old World wines tonight may come from France, Germany, Hungary, Greece, Italy, Israel, Spain or Portugal. New World wines may come from America, Chile, Argentina, Australia. We’ll put together a nice variety for you to taste to determine what’s best for you; New World, or Old World wines.
Thursday, April 16, 2009 Middleton Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon $30
We’ve picked two varietals to explore in depth. Six Sauvignon Blancs and six Cabernets from around the world will be lined up for you to taste and enjoy.
Thursday, May 14, 2009 Middleton Purely Pinot Noir $40
Beautifully aromatic, with tones of berry fruits, flowers and smoke. This is how we like our Pinot Noir. We’ve assembled a cross section from the Russian River Valley (our favorite Pinot’s come from here), Central Coast, Oregon, Carneros, Santa Barbara and Burgundy. You’re sure to find your new favorite tonight!
Wednesday, June 17, 2009 Middleton Unscrewed Values for $15 or Less $15
The screw cap, otherwise known as the Stelvin closure, isn’t necessarily an indication of the quality of the wine. We’ve got some favorites that are truly yummy and won’t break the bank.
Thursday, July 16, 2009 Middleton Front Porch Summer Wines $20
It’s the time of year that you’re looking for refreshing wines to enjoy while hanging out. We call ‘em Summer Chuggers, or Front Porch wines.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009 Middleton Wines of the Pacific Northwest $25
Some of the best wines produced in America come from the Pacific Northwest. We’ll leave California alone tonight and concentrate on the rest of the region. Tonight we celebrate the wines of Oregon, Washington, Idaho and British Columbia.
All tastings require advance registration and begin at 6:00 pm. Call the specific location you will be attending for information.