MWH Partners with AZ Weekly Entertainment Magazine
It’s been a great week for MWH, with another powerhouse partnership with AZ Weekly Magazine. Every week MWH in association with our Arizona wine tasting Meetup group the Blue Tooth Wine Society, will provide event listings in the new Arizona wine section of AZ Weekly Entertainment Magazine. This partnership provides information about MWH, AZ wine events to 300,000 readers weekly. In addition, I will be writing monthly articles about the AZ wine scene and interesting, helpful info on wine in general. Look forward to tasting some AZ wines with you all real soon. To check out current events click and join Blue Tooth Wine Society
Cheers,
Jim Wiskerchen
MWH Partners with Cuisine of Arizona Restaurant Guide
This week MWH is excited to announce we will be working with Cuisine of Arizona restaurant guide. Our first event together is with an awesome new account for MWH, The Dhaba in Tempe. I had the pleasure of dinning with John Ormond, publisher of Cuisine of Arizona Magazine, at The Dhaba just the other day. I had the “Chicken Korma” and it was one of the best Indian food meals I’ve ever had, bravo! That’s why I’m excited for my first event there featuring 4 Arizona wines paired perfectly with great The Dhaba Indian food. This event is scheduled for June 12th starting at 6:30 PM. This event is priced at the low price of 25 ++. Seating will be limited to the first 30 people who RSVP for this first ever event. I’m also excited about this venue because they also have the ability to sell wines at there retail store next door. Tempe peeps will now have another great location to purchase their favorite AZ wines from. All summer MWH and Cuisine of Arizona will host a series of Arizona wine dinners. For more information on these events and to RSVP, join meetup.com/blue-tooth-wine-society/.
My Wine Helper Provides VIP Arizona Winery Tours
My Wine Helper has teamed up with AZ Wine Tours to provide the best opportunity to discovery and learn about the Arizona wine scene. We have packages available for up to 8 people with Mike who is a great guide and a fun, knowledgeable driver. We also have a tour package for up to seven passengers that includes your very own My Wine Helper guide who will teach you how to evaluate wine with a professional wine appreciation class on your trip to your wine country destination. In addition your MWH personal guide will professionally handle ever aspect of your trip to ensure the VIP experience you deserve. We can also arrange for over night 2 day VIP winery tours that include: Transportation, lodging and we can also make any food recommendations and local restaurant reservations to make your trip magical. If you have ever wanted to explore Arizona wine country, do it in style and reserve a seat with My Wine Helper. It’s more affordable than you might think, Email or call us for details and package options. Let My Wine Helper be your wine helper!
Cheers,
Jim Wiskerchen, Owner
480 296-3571-Cell
Jim@MyWineHelper.com
My Wine Helper is looking for Arizona Sales Consultants
If you live in Arizona and have sales experience with the wholesale side of the wine industry, we want to talk to you. Come work for a fast growing, fun company that is on the forefront of helping to grow the Arizona wine industry. We currently support 14 of the top Arizona wineries with self distribution. If you have the qualifications you can join our team where the opportunity is limitless for the right self-motivated individual.
Cheers,
Jim Wiskerchen
Jim@mywinehelper.com
480 296-3571-Cell
New Sales Consultant Joins My Wine Helper
Everyone I would like you to meet the newest My Wine Helper family member, Robert Fliegel. Robert is very knowledgeable with the Arizona wines and will be helping us as a sales consultant in the Flagstaff, Grand Canyon, Page, Showlow, Payson and part time in Tucson as well. If you have an interest in supporting AZ wines and you are located in these areas please contact him at 520 404-8358 or email him at Robert@MyWineHelper.com.
Cheers,
Jim Wiskerchen
New Retail Accounts for Arizona Wines
We have some new retail accounts that we would like you to support. First I would like to thank The Wild Thaiger restaurant located at 2631 N. Central Ave. in Phoenix. They are now carrying the new Dribble Creek, Power Shoppers white Blend and Canelo Hills 2009 Syrah. Both excellent wines you should try.
Tasting Arizona a new wine bar in uptown Sedona is finally full speed ahead and carrying a wide range of AZ wines to taste and purchase. They just brought in the lovely Oak Creek Vineyards Fume Blanc & Cream Sherry. Please check them out if visiting Sedona.
Our most recent addition and supporter of AZ wines is George & Sons Asian Cuisine located at 11291 E. Via Linda in Scottsdale. They have supported 4 Dribble Creek wines on their list and offer them by the glass as well. Let me tell you, I love the food here and if you need to satisfy your asian food desires look no further. I’ve already ate there twice in the last two weeks. They have a great lunch buffet for $8.99.
We will be planning special event dinner pairings and events with all our new venue partners in the near future, so if you have not joined our AZ wine Meetup group sign up now its free at Meetup.com/blue-tooth-wine-society/
New Retail Accounts supporting AZ wines
October has been a great month for new retail accounts supporting my AZ winery partners. Sibley’s West in Chandler just started carrying AZ wines in a big way. Sibley’s West only supports products made in Arizona and that includes wines. They now have 17 different wineries represented on their shelves. John & Michelle are two of the nicest people you’ll ever meet and now have the most comprehensive AZ wine list in Chandler. I have another free wine tasting scheduled there on November 17th from 5-7 PM. If you don’t see your favorite AZ wine they will be happy to place a special order for you. Please support this fantastic store.
Also this month Greg Eccles over at Top’s Liquor in Tempe has now started to support some of my winery partners. They have on the shelves all the Dribble Creek wines but carry an extensive selection of AZ wines. We have an affordable wine tasting at Taste of Tops next door on the Dribble Creek wines on November 3rd starting at 6-8 PM, for only $5. If you purchase two bottles of your favorite DC wine your tasting fee will be applied to your purchase.
Also new this month is the Grand View Restaurant at Painted Mountain Golf Resort in Mesa. They also are supporting Dribble Creek wines which will be available by the glass and by the bottle to enjoy with a great meal after a round of golf.
Bobby at Havana Cigars AZ and Bill over at Hops & Tannins in Anthem are also supporting AZ wines so please pay them a visit if you are living in North Phoenix or Anthem.
All these retail locations know the benefit of supporting local AZ wines and if you are a retailer or restaurant that wants to support AZ wines contact me directly for a free consultation. If you are looking for events featuring AZ wines go to meetup.com/blue-tooth-wine-society/ for details and a calendar of events. We have lots of great, affordable events scheduled over the next couple of months.
Cheers,
Jim Wiskerchen
480 296-3571
Jim@MyWineHelper.com
Carrabba’s Italian Grill Hosts Dribble Creek Winemaker Dinner Series
A series of winemaker dinners with John McLoughlin, from Arizona’s very own Dribble Creek Winery, will be starting on June 28th at 6:30 PM at the Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Glendale location. Each Carrabba’s Italian Grill location in Arizona will host a winemaker dinner this summer with John. During these special winemaker dinner events we will be unveiling the new private label, hand-crafted red blend, Vino Rosso Di Carrabbas. This smooth, full bodied red is a perfect blend of Primativo, Montepulciano, Tinto Roiz with a splash of Petite Sirah. These dinners represent a masterful 4-course Arizona wine and food pairing for only $39.99++. Seating is limited to the first 60 people who RSVP. If you have been waiting for something spectacular to do this summer join us, relax and let Carrabba’s do the cooking.
You may RSVP at Meetup.com/blue-tooth-wine-society/ or contact the restaurant directly at the numbers listed below on the schedule.
Schudule:
June 28th, Tuesday 6:30-8:30PM Carrabba’s~Glendale. To RSVP call (602)863-6444.
June 30th, Thursday 6:30-8:30PM Carrabba’s~Gilbert. To RSVP call (480)726-7455.
July 13th, Wednesday 6:30-8:30PM Carrabba’s~ Mesa. To RSVP call (480)654-9099
July 14th, Thursday 6:30-8:30PM Carrabba’s~Surprise. To RSVP call (623)214-3299
July 21st, Thursday 6:30-8:30PM Carrabbas~Avondale. To RSVP call (623)936-0597
July 26th, Tuesday 6:30-8:30PM Carrabbas~Chandler. To RSVP call (480)785-8586
July 27th, Wednesday 6:30-8:30PM Carrabbas~Scottsdale. To RSVP call (480)948-8881
July 28th, Thursday 6:30-8:30PM Carrabbas~Tucson. To RSVP call (520)742-7442
Cheers,
Jim Wiskerchen
New Sales Representatives Join MyWineHelper.com
I’m excited to announce a new member to my sales & marketing team. Cory White will be assisting me with Northern Arizona accounts. I will continue to handle all East Valley accounts. Cory can be reached at Cory@mywinehelper.com or at 928 202-7009, Alfie at Alfie@mywinehelper.com or 510 280-4601. This experienced team member will add much value to not only my Arizona winery partners but the retail venues that support the Arizona wines we represent. If you are a restaurant or wine shop that is interested in supporting Arizona wines please contact either of us for a free consultation. We also organize and promote events featuring Arizona wines and a full calendar of events and details can be found at our Arizona wine only tasting group Meetup.com/blue-tooth-wine-society/. It is free to join this Arizona wine tasting group and we hope to see you at an event soon.
Cheers,
Jim Wiskerchen
My Wine Helper~Owner
Jim@mywinehelper.com
480 296-3571-Cell
Arizona Wineries That Provide A Great Setting for Weddings.
Recently I participated in a local bridal show hosted at the salon and day spa, Vanity on Mill. It was promoted by my friends over at Local Lilly. Local Lilly by the way, is a great website that features all the local things that make Arizona great, you should check it out if you haven’t already. At this event the one thing that most of the brides did not have nailed down was the venue. Although I was promoting the idea of serving Arizona wine at weddings, it got me thinking that there are some Arizona wineries and vineyards that would make perfect settings for one’s wedding. Heck people are having weddings all the time in places like Napa, California why not have your wedding a little closer to home.
The Arizona winery that I would recommend first and foremost would be Alcantara Vineyards. They just built a beautiful chapel amongst their vines and the Tuscan style home and tasting room also provides a great facility for bride, groom and guests. Hey, the cherry on top is that their wines are really good as well. Bob and Barbara Predmore are the owners so make sure you give them a call and tell them I sent you.
Although I think Alcantara is the most suitable spot for a wedding they are not the only ones. Granite Creek Vineyard in Chino Valley, is a hundred year old homestead property that hosts many weddings already and they make the only certified organic wines in the state. They also do not add any sulfites to their wines. This location provides a beautiful rustic charm and they throw in the peacocks that meander the grounds, free of charge. I love their Cabernet Sauvignon, it is one of the best in the state.
Juniper Well Ranch out in Skull Valley provides a nice backdrop as well. They have cabins for rent and a brand new tasting room and winery. They make small batch, boutique wines and are worth checking out.
My friend Deb Wahl at Oak Creek Vineyards is another person you should get in touch with. She works with a wedding planner with decades of experience and can put together weddings for just about any budget. Page Springs Cellars is also a location to check out as well.
When considering locations for your wedding, think about having it at an Arizona Vineyard. Not only do you get some of the most beautiful backdrops in all of Arizona but also get some of the best tasting wines available in the state as a bonus.
Cheers,
Jim Wiskerchen
