An Ignoble Experiment: Metropolis Wine Club in the Grove

2016/04/21

Metropolis Wine Club in the Grove - April 26

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Explore wine & a unique venue at our upcoming wine club event

Sample wines from California, Oregon and Washington at a recently completed new construction project in the Grove neighborhood: a 3-story mixed-use building with 20 apartments and 2 ground floor commercial spaces for lease.

Guests bring a bottle of wine from the West Coast or a plate of appetizers or dessert to share.

Date: Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm

Location:
4321 Manchester Ave., 63118

Directions and Parking:

Located between Newstead and Tower Grove Aves. in the Grove neighborhood, which can be accessed from Kingshighway on the west or Vandeventer on the east. Street parking, some metered until 7pm.

Admission Cost:

Each guest brings a bottle of wine from the West Coast or a plate of appetizers or dessert to share. If you bring food, bring a serving plate and utensils.

Attire: Nice Casual

RSVP by Monday, April 25, 5 pm.
at www.rvstl.org/events/westcoastwinesgrove/

RSVP

Facebook Event Link

https://www.facebook.com/events/1876463662580253/
Photos of the venue are located on our Facebook invitation.

Volunteers:

We could use several volunteers to check people in, set up, clean up, and pour wine. Clean up crew takes home any leftover wine. It's a great way to meet everyone at the event. If you would like one of these opportunities, and can get there at 6:00 pm, contact us at wineclub@rvstl.org ASAP.

Location Notes:

Developed by Kyle Miller of Paramount Property Development and designed by UIC, this is the first new mixed-use construction to the Grove's Manchester Strip. The 3 story building replaces a demolished old one-story "donut" building on that lot. The top 2 floors feature 20 one and two bedroom apartments, each with it's own balcony, concrete floors, granite counters and stainless steel appliances and a washer/dryer. Residents will also have indoor parking, a fitness center, and rooftop deck.
The ground floor consists of two large commercial spaces for lease.

For more info about the building, see www.4321grove.com

For more info about this up and coming City neighborhood, see http://thegrovestl.com/about/

Wine Notes:

California wines are well-known, so here's some info about the lesser known West Coast wines:

Washington State is the second largest wine producer in the USA, with more than 240 wineries. The production has doubled in just the past decade. Known mostly for Merlot, Cabernets, Syrah, Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc & Semillon. The state has carved a niche in the $9-$15 bottle range. Their greatest competition comes from New York, Oregon, & Virginia.

Oregon once known primarily for its Pinot Noir, the state's wine industry has grown more diverse, now producing excellent Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc. Oregon wineries tend to be small artisan producers, producing as few as 500 cases per year, which results in Oregon wines, on average, selling at a higher cost than Washington State wines.

Guests should bring a bottle of wine from Washington, Oregon, or California, or a plate of appetizers to share

Rules:

1. Do not reply to this e-mail. To reserve a spot, go to http://rvstl.org/events/westcoastwinesgrove/ no later than Monday, April 25, 2016, at 5:00 pm.

2. If you RSVP before the deadline, you are "in". If you miss the deadline, you may contact me at wineclub@rvstl.org to see if there is any space left.

3. We ask that you give 48 hours- notice if you need to cancel in order to give enough time to fill your slot with someone else.

4. You may only sign up for yourself and one guest max. Other friends need to sign up separately. You will be asked to give you and your guest's first and last name and e-mail addresses on the sign-up page and what you are bringing - wine or food.

5. We prefer finger foods, but if your food needs need utensils or platters, bring them. Appetizers, fruits, desserts, cheese are some suggestions. Don't bring "bagged" snacks such as pretzels or potato chips.

6. When in doubt about bringing wine or food, bring food. We generally come up short in this area.

7. Please bring wine pre-chilled and ready to drink.

8. 21 years old and older only.

9. Feel free to come alone. This is a networking event. Meet new people!

10. Please arrive on time. It's not fashionable to be late at these events. We need your wine and food in the beginning of the evening. But don't arrive before the event starts at 6:30 pm unless you are a volunteer.

Once again, do NOT reply to this e-mail. Go to the website to RSVP.

Suzanne Moak

Metropolis Wine Club Coordinator

wineclub@rvstl.org

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