Urban Wine Works

If you aren't an Oklahoman, there is something you need to know about the OKC area. It is changing...in a very exciting way. People are coming out of their homes, getting off their tractors, and actually learning to embrace different foods, experiences, art, music, and people. It is amazing. I am so excited to be a part of it. No, I don't live in the middle of it all (I can't handle traffic), but we do live a short 15 minute drive from the heart of downtown OKC. In just the last 5 years, there are more choices and fun things to do! So proud of this city and what is happening here. 

I recently had the amazing opportunity to visit Urban Wine Works in the Plaza District with my BFF and fellow blogger, Melissa! I wasn't sure what to expect, but as a former waitress at a wine and tappas bar, I was pretty excited. 

Upon arriving, the first thing I noticed was the HUGE, and I mean HUGE patio. I love a good patio. Once inside, I was surprised to see a large gift/merchandise area. Take a look at a some of the fun things that are available! 

Look at his tiny wine glass! 

The decor is beyond cool. I love that many empty wine bottles have been incorporated throughout the winery. I found it interesting that the wines are actually bottled at this location!

Their slogan "Damn Fine Table Wine"

We had the wonderful opportunity to sample all eight of their wines. Most of them are made from grapes grown in Oklahoma. Say what?? Any wine that I have ever had that is from an Oklahoma grape has tasted like dirt. Straight up. These...are amazing. 

In addition to wine, they do offer a full lunch and dinner menu. I mean, who doesn't love a little baked brie with their wine?? 

Check out their labels. Each is a different color and I LOVE the paring suggestions found on each bottle! 

The Plaza Red

Pinotage (my personal favorite, I took a bottle of this home!)

Aglianico

Petite Sirah (came in at a close second)

The Plaza White

Chardonnay

The Plaza Rose'

and finally, the Symphony

I had such a wonderful time! Thank you so much to Urban Wine Works for having us! You can find out more about them on Facebook and Twitter. 

 Look for more local reviews soon! In fact, I'm working on a new one this evening (which means I'm eating somewhere fabulous). 

Oklahoma 529 College Savings Plan Newborn Sweepstakes

I was given some exciting information that I wanted to share with some of my local Oklahoma readers! If you had a little one in 2011, you might just win this amazing sweepstakes!

The sweepstakes details are listed below, and you can find out more at www.ok4saving.org.

OCSP 2011 Newborn Sweepstakes

The Oklahoma 529 College Savings Plan will award one child born at a participating hospital in Oklahoma during 2011 with $5,529 toward his or her college savings. Parents, grandparents or guardians may go to www.ok4saving.org until April 14, 2012, to enter for a chance to win a prize that will put them on the path toward a college education and a brighter future.  

Visit www.ok4saving.org for official rules and details.  No purchase necessary.  Void where prohibited. 

Sponsor Spotlight {Brittney’s Orr-dinary Life}

Meet Brittney! I had the pleasure of meeting her at the Oklahoma Blogger's Night Out and she is great! I'm thrilled to have her as a sponsor! 

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 Hello to all of you over at Feeding My Temple! I’m so thrilled to be sponsoring Allison, I love her blog and am constantly inspired by her words.  I also live in Oklahoma; I’m a single twenty-something-year-old starting a career in PR. A city girl gone rural with a new job, new hometown and new friends.   Brittney's Orr-dinary Life a place where I share all of the interesting and sometime awkward adventures in my life. I would love it if y’all would stop by and say hi! See you soon!

A Well Deserved Giveaway...for YOU, my friends.

Friends, it is time for a giveaway! I passed 300 GFC followers last week and I couldn't be more thrilled. It isn't about the numbers, it is about the people. Each and every one of you allow me to be myself. And for that, I wanted to offer this beautiful prize!

Win a custom stamped (up to 10 characters) necklace from Bella Vita Jewelry! 

I met Brandy (owner and designer for Bella Vita) at the Oklahoma Bloggers Meet Up. I love supporting a local artist, especially one with this amount of impressive talent. I have been drooling over several of her pieces in her shop. 

The giveaway is simple, just follow the instructions below. Contest ends March 1, 2012. Good Luck! 

I thought all the Thunder Girls were inside the arena?

This won't be a wordy post. Just one filled with fun photos. I had a blogger date with Melissa!

The title of this post? Probably the best pick up line I have ever heard from an 18 year old kid. 

 Ahem, moving on. 

 Our night included some fabulous food from Bolero...and possibly a bottle of wine.

Fried artichokes. My life is complete. 

We enjoyed the food, wine, and company so much that we didn't make it to the game on time...at all...like not even close. Fine by me. I probably could have killed 8 more platters of bacon wrapped dates.

This guy was hilarious. Ya know, after his peanut shells landed in my hair. Who eats peanuts?? 

These poor Thunder....yeah, I don't know what they were called....were forced to take everyone's photo. So I invited them to actually be in some. Thoughtful, I know.

I...I don't know. I really don't. 

An older man named Robert had a tough time working my camera phone. The guy on the left called it a Zack Morris phone. I bought it in August...sadly it didn't come with the Zack Morris bag. Whatev.