Wine Library

New Wine Library is a wall of red wine that showcases every varietal, price and vintage, allowing guests to inspect and touch everything, and even take a bottle back to their table.

The Carlton's Cuisine

We feature innovative, fresh cuisine, that changes daily so that you can always count on fresh and seasonal ingredients.

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Monthly Archives: June 2009

This Week's Wine Wisdom

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Why should I swirl wine in my glass before I drink it? When you swirl your wine in your glass, you invite oxygen into it and allow the aromas to escape. Some of the best-known grape varietals and their characteristics: Sauvignon Blanc – Sauvignon Blanc is a white wine best known for its grassy, herbal

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Barsotti Wine Dinner – July 31

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Please join us Friday, July 31 for our Wine Dinner with Barsotti Selections Wines! Joe Barsotti is another “local” that has been employed in the wine business since 1980, selling quality wines to restaurants and country clubs throughout Pennsylvania for Gateway Wines and Winebow.  Joe has taken that step that many in his industry dream

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Geyser Peak Wine Dinner – July 17

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Please join us Friday, July 17 for our Summer Wine Dinner with Geyser Peak! Enjoy samples of the wonderful Sonoma County wines of Geyser Peak! Founded in 1880, Geyser Peak is perched across from Geyser Peak Mountain.  Today it remains one of the most awarded wineries of the region under the hand of Mick Schroeter,

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This Week's Wine Wisdom

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What is the ideal temperature for wine? Whites: Chilled (45-55 degrees F) for a few hours in the refrigerator Reds: Slightly cooler than room temperature (about 65 degrees); Younger fruity reds benefit from chilling Sparkling Wine: Thoroughly chilled; refrigerate several hours or the night before serving Dessert Wine: Room temperature Chilling wine may cause it

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Summer Wine Dinners Begin June 26!

We have a championship lineup of Summer Wine Dinners ready to go for June and July.  You can see the all three dinners and menus on on our events page!  We are kicking of the series with our “Best of Australia” Dinner on Friday, June 26 and you do not want to miss this one

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This Week's Wine Wisdom

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  Many of us enjoy wine for its wonderful tastes and aromas – now it’s time to learn more about wine, so as you drink it, you can also impress friends with your wide range of wine knowledge as well!  Check back every week for a new wine factoid or tip, to help you enjoy

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