April 2006
The Cheese Shop at Wine Sense is Open!
We have expanded next door and The Cheese Shop is finally open!
We focus on both international and domestic artisanal cheeses from around the country. The Grand Opening Celebration will be Saturday, May 20th... dont' miss it.
October 2005
Wine Sense Featured in Beverage Retailer Magazine!
We have a new cover girl at Wine Sense. Our own Kristin VandenBrul is featured on the cover of “Beverage Retailer” a widely read industry publication. Accompanying Kristin’s glamour shots is an article about how she started the store and her business philosophy.
Oddly, the writer must have had a bit too much wine because she writes that Wine Sense is located on Park Avenue in New York City. No, we haven’t moved. She just perhaps didn't remember that she and the photographer came to Rochester to interview Kristin.
Stop by the store to read all about Kristin’s adventures in the Big Apple.
June 2005
Napa and Sonoma Wine Tasting Announced!
Join Kristin Vanden Brul, Proprietor of Wine Sense on Friday June 17th, 5-7pm for a tasting of wines from her trip to Napa Valley & Sonoma Valley! There will be a wide variety of styles, grapes and price ranges. Many of the wines are small production (500 cases or less) and only available at Wine Sense. The cost of this event is $10 and includes a Wine Sense glass and 15% off all wine purchases. Please call to make a reservation 585.271.0590.
- Guilliam, a seven acre winery at the top of Spring Mountain...Cabs & Cab blends
- Neal Family Vineyards located at the top of Howell Mountain...Cabs & Zins
- Robert Keenan Vineyard located at the top of Spring Mountain.. Cabs, Merlot, and Chardonnay
- Bennett Family Vineyard located on the road between Napa Valley & Sonoma Valley...Cabs & Cab blends
- Sullivan Family Vineyards located in Rutherford... Cabs & Cab blends
- Murphy-Goode located in Sonoma Valley ... Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Zin...just about everything
- Alexander Valley Vineyards a great winery located in Alexander Valley
- Selene, one of our favorite woman-made wines... grapes from Napa Valley made by Mia Klein (see picture
below)
For more information about upcoming wine tastings and other events click here.
March 2005
Name All the Animals, by Alison Smith: Book Signing and Wine Tasting
We love acclaimed author, Brighton native & Mercy High School Alumnus Alison Smith and were so excited to have her at Wine Sense to present her debut Novel. A good time was had by all. Everyone agrees that we should have more book signing events at Wine Sense (and Alison says that she might have to start insisting that wine be served at all of her book signings). Name All the Animals has received rave reviews from The New York Times Book Review, Newsweek, People, Oprah Magazine, Barnes and Nobles, and The Publishing Triangle. This is one of the best books that I have ever read. It is a beautiful story about loss, self-discovery, and coming out. If you haven't read it yet, pick up a copy and enjoy (you will not be able to put it down)! -Kristin Vanden Brul, Proprietor of Wine Sense
For more information about upcoming wine tastings and other events click here.
