BAG RECYCLING WEEK!   Do you have a WineStyles 6-bottle bag or two hiding somewhere?     We'll also take any of your WineStyles sleeves and handle bags in good condition.  Eco-Friendly is our middle name! NEW WINE EDUCATION SCHEDULE Winter is a great time to take a wine ed class - if you are interested in learning more about wine, wine tasting, wine regions, pairings, etc. look at our schedule HERE.   This week begins the Introductory classes (sign up through Wando Community Schools). To register for additional classes, email us at    mtpleasant@winestyles.net CHOCOVINE UPDATE UPDATE -UPDATE - UPDATE! Pirates?  probably not.  Red Tape?  most likely, yes.  In this week?   We're hoping!!! Check back - I won't update this page UNTIL I LAY MY EYES ON A CASE (or 10!) WINE CLUB WINES ARE IN! The February Wines are in - and we think you'll love them for your Superbowl party.  Both are superb quality wines from  Argentina - the Cabernet Sauvignon is a really easy-to-drink Cab that is perfect for those grilled foods you're planning for Game Day.  Wednesday, February 3- 6:30pm - 8:30pm  WINE ED - INTRODUCTION TO WINE TASTING -  To sign up for this class, you must register through Wando Community School  HERE.     This two-part seminar meets again next Wednesday.  Thursday, February 4 -  5:30pm - 7:30pm WINE TASTING - Super Bowl Party Rec's Super Bowl is this Sunday, February 7th - when the Colts take on the Saints in Miami.  If you need an idea on what types of foods to serve on Sunday, see our menu HERE.  If you'd like some great wines that pair well with Cajun and Indiana food, come to our wine tasting. Friday, February 5 -  5:30pm - 7:30pm WINE TASTING - Friday Finds Joe has been working hard on re-building our "6 for $60" program - pretty soon all of the lower alcoves will have "6 for 60's" in them.    Friday nights we'll feature some of these along with some other weekly finds and some memorable favorites. Saturday, February 6 -  2:00pm - 7:30pm WINE TASTING - Sunny Saturday Specials Is springtime here?  Celebrate the good weather on our patio!   Plan to meet up with friends, do a little shopping, maybe see a movie and enjoy a glass or share a bottle wine.   Saturday, February 6 - 6:30pm - 9:30pm Hamlin's Helping Hands Re-Gift Event At the Clubhouse at Hamlin Plantation    Thursday, February 11 - 5:30pm - 7:30 pm  CHOCOLATE, WINE & ROSES VALENTINE'S TASTING More details to come on this special Valentine's Event! How does this sound - wine and chocolate pairing and roses - all included? Monday, February 15 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm  BOOK CLUB - The Eleventh Plague by John S. Marr Last month, we discussed Plantation by Dorothea Benton Frank.  This month, we're featuring a book that is a scientific thriller - all you bacteriologist/pathologist-wannabes would love this.  This LINK describes the book.   Join this book club whenever you'd like - but please reserve a spot as we might have to set a maximum size (and may start a second book club)   mtpleasant@winestyles.net   Click on the book icon to see our reading list for the next 6 months (subject to change as the group sees fit). Wednesday, February 17 - 6:00pm - 8:30 pm WOODLANDS WINE DINNER - VALENTINE'S SPECIAL "Italy - The Piedmont Region"   The Woodlands wine dinners are becoming legendary.  Stephane Peltier, sommelier at the Woodlands,  creates a magical wining and dining experience.  Click on the Woodlands icon to see the entire 2010 Woodlands Wine Dinner list. (sign up early by emailing us at  mtpleasant@winestlyes.net ) Future events: March: Australia/New Zealand.  Let us know if you'll be attending any of these events and book early to get the phenomenal one-night room rate for Wine Dinner guests! Thursday, February 18 - 5:30pm - 7:30 pm MARDI GRAS PARTY & WINE TASTING Since Mardi Gras falls on Tuesday the 16th, we'll celebrate tonight with New Orleans food paired with wines and other fun from New Orleans.  Wear your beads or get them here! Tuesday, February 23 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm  LADIES' NIGHT/PAMPER PARTY -  $15; $10 for Wine Club Members...Wine Tasting, 5-minute shoulder/neck massage by Matt Bell and Janelle, appetizers, jewelry and/or fashion show. If you have not yet been, tell them you heard it here for a discount on your first order), makeup by Susan McCloud;   Door prizes to include a month of personal fitness training/coaching and free massages with Matt Bell.  Put your name on the list soon by calling 388-8233 or email us to get on the list.    mtpleasant@winestyles.net     Saturday, February 27 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm  OPEN THAT BOTTLE NIGHT- WHAT IS OTBN? More details to come on how we will participate...but suffice it to say that if you have a shelf that looks like this, you need to participate in this event! Date TBD - 5:30pm - 7:30pm  BOTTEGA DEL VINO PRESENTATION At the Atlanta Mart, I had the privilege of drinking wine from a wine glass designed by an Italian company whose motto is "If the wine matters, so does the glass".  Drinking wine from this glass is a uniquely "beautiful" experience.  Stand this glass up to any Riedel glass (or any other crystal) and there is simply no comparison.  We hope to have a representative from Bottega Del Vino do a presentation at a local restaurant, where appetizers, wine and a Bottega wine glass are included in the price of the presentation.  Email us if you'd like to be put on the list - More on this later!   See more about these glasses at  BOTTEGA DEL VINO   STORE HOURS Monday Through Saturday 10:00 - 8:00pm;  Closed Sunday WEEKLY WINE TASTINGS (subject to occasional changes) Thursdays 5:30 - 7:30pm; Fridays 5:30 - 7:30pm; Saturdays 2:00-7:00pm *FREE for Wine Club Members; $5 for Non-Members