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Nikolai benefit and much more highlight wine tastings list
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Several local restaurants, grocers and wine shops have held or are planning events to benefit the surviving family of Todd Nikolai. Jay’s Restaurant hosted a luncheon, and Dorothy Lane Market, where Nikolai worked many years back, held a wine auction that raised several thousand dollars for Todd’s family. And Cuvee is planning an event in October.
But this week’s incredibly robust wine-tastings list — which comes to Uncorked via a Dayton-based wine listserv — includes a mention of another event worthy of note. It’s the Todd Nikolai Memorial Dinner at The Winds on Aug. 18. What’s notable about this dinner is that several wineries, wine distributors, food producers and The Winds are donating food and wines and labor to the dinner, so that the entire $100 cost of the dinner goes to Todd’s family — in fact, checks are made out not to the restaurant, but directly to the Todd Nikolai Memorial Fund.
That’s extraordinary. What a testament to Todd, to those who knew him, to those who put this dinner together, and to the local wine community.
The breadth of the following wine-tasting list also speaks eloquently to the dynamic, thriving nature of the Dayton-area wine scene. Just look at what we have in store for us:
Jay’s Kitchen Door
Friday, Aug 8, 2008 4-8 pm
2006 Adelsheim Pinot Gris 2006 Clos de L’oratoire des Papes Chateauneuf de Pape 2003 Argiano Brunello di Monticello 2005 Viader Syrah 2005 Sebastiani Seolo
Saturday, Aug 9, 2008 1-6 pm Crabfest Wine Tasting with Lisa Sweeney!
RSVP 222-2892 for all Dinners and Luncheons
Saturday, August 9, 2008 Crabfest Luncheon 12:30 pm $70 Dungeness Crab Vichyssoise Jonah Crab Wrapped in Crispy Phyllo Dough with Boursin Cheese over Field Greens with Vinaigrette Trio of Steamed Crab - Dungeness crab, Blue Crab, King Crab Nectarine Semi-Freddo
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 7 pm $65 Lake Sonoma Valley of the Moon Wine Dinner Ragout of Shellfish in a White Wine-Herb Broth Seared Rare Tuna with Arugula-Fennel Salad with Capers, Raisins and Pine Nuts Crusted Rack of Lamb with Cabernet Mashed Potatoes and Ratatouille Orange Panna Cotta
Saturday, September 27, 2008 Lobsterfest Luncheon 12:30 pm $65 Lobster-Ginger Bisque Lobster Risotto Cake with a Beet and Green Bean Salad Whole Steamed Maine Lobster with Local Corn and Roasted Redskin Potatoes Berry Basket
Arrow Far Hills - Kettering
Saturday, Aug 9, 2008 11-4 pm 2004 Casa Silva Grand Reserva Carmenere 2006 Regis Minet Pouilly Fume 2007 Kung Fu Girl Riesling 2001 Mount Langi Ghiran Cliff Edge Shiraz 2006 Cristom Mt. Jefferson Pinot Noir
Dorothy Lane Market (DLM) Oakwood
Friday, Aug 8, 2008 6-8 pm Elizabeth Spencer ‘07 Sauvignon Blanc Schug ‘06 Chardonnay Kenwood ‘05 Merlot Peter Franus ‘05 Zinfandel Spann ‘04 MoJo Brown Bag
Saturday, Aug 9, 2008 2-6 pm Piper Sonoma Blanc de Noir Guardiola ‘07 Bianco Calera ‘06 Pinot Noir Villa Cafaggio ‘04 Chianti Classico Quivira ‘05 Zinfandel Provenance ‘05 Cabernet Bonus Bottle
DLM Washington Square
Thursday, July 31, 2008 5-8 pm 2005 Mesmer Riesling Kabinett Riesling 2005 Joseph Drouhin Domaine de Vaudin Chablis 2005 Conti Degli Azzoni Rosso Piceno 2006 Tres Picos Garnacha 2006 Domaine de Montbayon Vacqueyras Encore Wine!
Saturday, Aug 9, 2008 12-5 pm 2007 Chateau de Campuget Blanc 2006 Definitive Chardonnay 2006 Nita Priorat 2007 High Note Malbec 2005 Peter Franus Brandlin Zinfandel 2006 John Duval Entity Shiraz Encore Wine!
Dorothy Lane Springboro
Friday, Aug 8, 2008 Regis Minet Pouilly Ffume 2006 Francios Raquillet Mercurey 1er Cru “Les Naugard” 2003 Quivira Dry Creek Zinfandel 2005 Cloud View Cabernet 2003 Mystery Beer TBA
Saturday, Aug 9, 2008 12-5 pm Dierberg Chardonnay 2005 Villa Mt Eden Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir 2004 Callejo Meses en Barrica 2005 Penfolds St Henri Shiraz 2002 Anderson Conn Valley Reserve Cabernet 1999 Bonus Bottle
Friday, August 22, 2008 6-8 pm Flying Dog Brewery $20 Taste 8 to 10 craft beers paired with food. Director of Sales, Jim Lutz, will discuss the beers. Limited to 30. Each guest will receive a Flying Dog pint glass. Tickets should be purchased in advance at the store.
Cuvee Wine Bar and Cellar,
4457 State Route 725 Bellbrook 848-2161 Tuesday - Thursday 11:30 - 7 pm, Friday 11:30 - 8 pm Saturday 11:30 - 7 pm www.cuveewinebar.net Wines for Aug 8 - Aug 14, 2008 Fifth Leg Sauvignon Blanc Il Follo Cuvee Rose Brut Clyde’s White Punk Dog Red Yarddog Red Frem Barbera Fred’s Red
Beer: Wild Blue, Blue Dog Brewery Company Saturday Food: TBA
August 10, 2008 4-7:00 PM $25 per person/wines a la carte RSVP Krupp Brothers Wines with Proprietor Jan Krupp to include: Black Bart Marsanne Black Bart’s Bride The Doctor The Advocate-Stagecoach Vineyard Hors d’oeuvres Buffet to include lamb chops, veggie bruschetta, shrimp, cheeses and more.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008 5-7 pm Pay as you go Winemaker Chad Johnson, from Dusted Valley Vintners in Walla Walla, WA. Boomtown Pinot Gris and Chardonnay, Dusted Valley Chardonnay and Viognier, Boomtown Syrah and Merlot, and Dusted Valley Cabernet.
Arrow Centerville
937-433-6778
615 Lyons Rd Centerville Friday, Aug 8, 2008 5-7 pm… Beer Tasting Cisk Lager Cisk Extra Strong Lager Farson’s Traditional Summer Shandy O’Hara’s Celebration Irish Stout Anchor Summer Brew
Saturday, Aug 9, 2008 11 am-5 pm Wine Tasting 2007 Folie a Deux Menage a Trois White. 2006 Folie a Deux Menage a Trois Red. 2006 Toasted Head Pinot Noir Reserve. 2005 Clos du Bois Alexander Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. 2005 Groth Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. 2007 Castello del Poggio Moscato d’Asti
Rue Dumaine
www.ruedumainerestaurant.com Tuesday, Aug 12, 2008 5-7 pm Each wine selection is paired with a bite sized sampling from the kitchen. DE-FIN-I-TIVE Syrah Napa Valley, 2004 CHAVE Crozes-Hermitage, 2006 BARREL MONKEY Shiraz McLaren Vale, 2005
Savona (Centerville)
Wednesday, August 13, 2008 5 - 8pm Monthly wine tasting. Appetizers are paired with the wines. Mossback chardonnay (Russian river valley) Waterbrook Melange (Columbia valley) Pietra Santa Sacred Stone (Rhone style blend-California) Mark West Pinot Noir (California), Falesco Sangiovese (Umbria), Saintsbury Vin Gris Rose (Carneros)
The Wine Gallery and Cafe
Corner of 3rd and Wayne Saturday, Aug 9, 2008 10 am to 2 pm Animus Douro, Portugal Finca Flichman Malbec, Argentina Finca Flichman Reserve Shiraz, Argentina Ventana Rose, California Veranda Chardonnay, Chile
Wednesday, Aug 13, 2008 5:30-8:30 pm Susan Curtis, Proprietor of Jocelyn Lonen will be sampling: 2006 Carneros Chardonnay 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 Founder’s Blend
Trader Joe’s in Kettering.
Tastings Thursday 6:00-8:00 and Sunday 4:00-7:00. Trader Joe’s French Market Sauvignon Blanc (2006) Vin de Pays d’Oc, France Trader Joe’s French Market Merlot (2006) Vin de Pays d’Oc, France Trader Joe’s French Market Cabernet Sauvignon (2006) Vin de Pays d’Oc, France Hess Allomi Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (2005) AVA Napa Valley, California.
Therapy Cafe
East Third Street and Wayne Avenue
with Bella Vino Sunday, Aug 10, 2008 5-8pm Wines from Chile Casa Silva Reserva Viognier, 2005 Casa Silva Sauvignon Gris, 2006 Yali Sauvignon Blanc Ventisquero Reserva Pinot Noir, 2006 Ventisquero Reserva Carmenere, 2006 Yali Cabernet Sauvignon Carmenere, 2006 Root 1 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006
A Taste of Wine
90 S. Main St Miamisburg, OH 937.247-1120 www.atasteofwine.org This week’s wines: August 7 - Elvis Wine Tasting
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
937-320-9548 Wine Wednesdays 5pm to 8pm in the bar. Wednesday, Aug 13, 2008 Moet and Chandon Nectar Imperial Leonard Kreusch Riesling Louis Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Crocker and Starr Cabernet/Merlot
McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant
Aug 12, 2008 6:30 1 Year Anniversary Dinner teaming with Bella Vino Wine Merchant & Bar to pair with Sparkling Wines from all over the world! Five courses with Four (4) Sparkling Wines and One (1) Champagne - $125 (includes gratuity) RSVP Stephanie Clemens (937) 431-976 Macadamia Nut Crusted Halibut The Scallop, Brulee Apple PureeChocolate Chili Fried Lobster Tail, Spoon Fish Caviar Cream Sesame Braised Short Ribs, Vanilla Whipped Parsnips Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate Strawberry
The Winds Cafe
Todd Nikolai Memorial Dinner Monday, August 18, 2008 Monday 6:30 $100 by check Wines served with each course: Summer Risotto Choice of Halibut with Gazpacho Sauce or Tuscan Style Grilled Beef Tomato Herb Salad Cheese Selection Grilled Peaches with Macarpone and Pinolate Cookie
http://www.windscafe.com/events/todd-nikolai-memorial-dinner/
Bruning’s Wine Cellar
M.-F. 10-6, Sat. 10-5 www.brunings.com Friday, August 8,2008 5-8 pm Beer Tasting Plank, Hefeweizen Plank, Heller Weizenbock Plank, Dunkler Weizenbock Flying Dog, Double Dog Flying Dog, Gonzo Imperial Porter and… A Mystery Pour
Wednesday, Aug 13, 2008 5-8 pm Femega vinho verde Yali cabernet/carmenere Chili 2003 Farina Amarone della Valipollicella Classico 2004 Trescone IGT 2005 Terlano Suavigon Quarz LS
Cork-n-Vine Wine Cellar in Troy, Ohio
Aug 8, 2008 at 5 pm - Aug 15, 2008 White Flight Hogue Late Harvest Riesling- Chiaretto Classico Rose- Franciscan Sauv. Blanc- Sbragia Home Ranch Chardonnay- Red Flight Wyndham Shiraz Bin 555- Cellar 8 Cabernet- Blackstone Pinot Noir- Raymond Reserve Cabernet-
Friday August 8, 2008 Dagwoods Deli & Pub 6-9pm Great Lakes Brewing Company beer tasting
Bella Vino Wine Merchant & Bar
Springboro, OH 45066 Thursday, Aug 7, 2008 Clos LaChance Hummingbird Series Un-Oaked Chardonnay Syrah Meritage Cabernet Sauvignon Zinfandel
Little Sonoma
6078 West Chester Road, West Chester, OH 45069.513-942-9463. Located two blocks north of Union Centre Blvd. at the corner of Muhlhauser and West Chester Roads www.LittleSonomaWines.com
Miami Valley Wine
Friday, August 8, 2008 6-9pm Wine Tasting Wines of Argentina BODEGA TITTARELLI Tempranillo Reserve, Malbec Reserve, Torrontes Reserve, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec
Friday August 22, 2008 5-9pm STONE BREWING - PRELUDE TO ALEFEST! 12th Anniversary Ale, the 08-08-08 Verticle Epic, Old Guardian Barleywine, and the ’07 and ’08 vintages of the Imperial Russian Stout with special guest Aaron Tyrell representing the brewery!
La Petite France
RSVP for events 513-733-8383 www.lapetitefrance.biz http://www.lapetitefrance.biz/ Friday, August 15, 2008 6:30 pm $60 RSVP”South of the Equator”, featuring wines from New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Argentina and Chile. Aperitif - Matua, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand 1st. Course - Chilled avocado soup with shrimp 2nd. Course - Eggplant rolls with spicy tomato sauce 3rd. Course - Sweet and sticky grilled chicken with Chilean potatoes 4th. Course - Raspberry truffle brownies
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