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Wine tastings to boost the holiday mood
By their very nature, drop-in wine tastings are not exactly somber affairs. So elevate your holiday mood (in moderation, of course) by checking out the list of wine tastings, dinners and other special events that comes to Uncorked via the tireless efforts of a Dayton-based wine listserv that compiles the myriad events.
And here’s one that didn’t make the “big list”:
Grapes Wine Lounge, 68 West Franklin Street, Centerville. (Above the Centerville Pub).
Saturday, December 12th and Tuesday, December 15th. 5:30 - 7:30pm and 8:00pm - 10:00pm. Must make reservations by calling 238-5706. $2 per taste. Complimentary cheese and roasted nuts. Appetizer menu available. Reserve for 8 people and get a private tasting. Wines to be tasted:
Domaine De Bieville Chablis
Reserva Touquinheras Vinho Verde
Newman’s Own Cabernet Sauvignon
Alamos Malbec
Cline Zinfandel
Jay’s Kitchen Door 225 E. Sixth St. in Dayton’s Oregon Historic District, RSVP (937) 222-2892 http://www.jays.com
Friday, Dec 11, 2009 4-8 pm Louis Latour Meursault Genevrieres (1er Cru) Blanc 2007 Louis Latour Marsannay 2007 Victorino 2005 Robert Modavi Oakville Cabernet 2003 Chateau Franc-Maillet Cuvee Jean Baptiste
Saturday, Dec 12, 2009 1-6 pm 2007 Andelsheim TF 2007 Grochau Cellars Pinot Noir 2005 Chateau Brassac 2005 Robert Mondavi Reserve Cabernet
Saturday, December 12, 2009 12:30 pm - Ch St Michelle Estates Wine Luncheon $65 inclusive 1st Course Apple Walnut Waldorf Salad in a flaky puff pastry 2007 Chateau St Michelle Riesling
2nd Course Black Sea Bass with Sauterne Sauce over Linguini 2007 Chateau St Michelle Merlot (Horse Heaven Hills)
3rd Course Rosemary Roasted Leg of Lamb with Sauteed Horseradish Redskin Potatoes and Green Beans Almondine 2006 Stags Leap Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon
4th Course Lemon Mousse Strawberry Cake Nicolas Feuillatte Rose Champagne
Arrow Far Hills - Kettering Saturday, Dec 12, 2009 11 am - 5 pm NO TASTING UNTIL DEC 26, 2009
Dorothy Lane Markets Dorothy Lane Market (DLM) Oakwood Friday, Dec 11, 2009, 5:00-8:00 pm Adelsheim ’07 Pinot Gris Selene ’07 Sauvignon Blanc Wakefield Estate ’06 Shiraz Dashe ’07 Dry Creek Zin Uccelliera ’07 Rosso di Montalcino Rubicon Estate ’05 Cask Cab Brown Bag.
Saturday, Dec 12, 2009 2-7 pm Hugel ’07 Riesling Lucien Albrecht ’06 Pinot Gris Domaine David Clark ’06 Bourgogne Samuel’s Gorge ’04 Grenache Produttori del Barbaresco ‘05 Columbia Crest ’03 Walter Clore Cab Bonus Bottle!
Wednesday, December 16, 5:00-8:00 Annual Champagne and Sparkling Wine Tasting featuring 25 selections including Moet, Delamotte, Laurent Perrier, Bollinger, Krug, Duval Leroy, Perrier Jouet, GH Mumm, Paillard, Cedric Bouchard, Egly Ouriet, Vilmart and many more.
DLM Washington Square - At the new wine bar! Thursday Dec 10, 2009 5-8 pm Marc Hebrart NV Blanc de Blancs Louis Latour Puligny Montrachet 2007 Cambria Julia’s Vineyard Pinot Noir 2006 Nerosso Salento 2008 Colome RSV Malbec 2007 Bonus Wine
Saturday, Dec 12, 2009 12-5 pm Schramsberg blanc de blanc Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs 2005 Domaine de Pellehaut Blanc 2008 Domaine de Pellehaut Rouge 2008 Carol Shelton Rocky Reserve Zinfandel 2006 Keenan Merlot 2003 Columbia Crest Walter Clore Red 2005
Saturday, Dec 19, 2009 12-5 pm Don, the Elf, will be tasting his Christmas favorites
Dorothy Lane Springboro Friday, Dec 11, 2009, 3:00-7:00 pm 2006 Au Bon Climat Sanford & Benedict Chardonnay 2005 Joseph Roty Marsannay 2007 The Eyrie Vineyards Pinot Noir 2007 Kermit Lynch Cotes Du Rhone 2007 Trinchero Napa Meritage
Saturday, Dec 12, 2009 2007 Patz and Hall Napa Chardonnay 2007 Labyrinth Pinot Nor 2008 Labyrinth Haka Pinot Noir 2006 Hoopes Vineyards Oakville Cabernet Mystery Wine
Cuvee Wine Bar and Cellar, 4457 State Route 725 Bellbrook 848-2161 Tuesday - Thursday noon - 7:30 pm, Friday 11:30 - 8 pm Saturday 11:30 - 7:30 pm Cuvee will be open MONDAYS in December until Christmas! Noon-7pm CLOSING at 6 pm Saturday, Dec 12 for a private party! www.cuveewinebar.net
Wines for Friday, Dec 11 - Dec 10, 2008 Quinta do Alqueze 2008 Fernao Pires Big Woop 2008 Red Table Wine Paison 4 2008 Malbec Delas 2007 Cote du Rhone Fritz 2008 Sauvignon Blanc Dibon Brut NV
Beer: Left Hand Milk Stout Saturday Food: Chef’s Surprise Massages Saturday at 12:30 until 4:30, Bellbrook Massage Therapy! Wednesday, Dec 9, 2009 5 - 7 pm Soup Night, Duck Soup!
Arrow Centerville 615 Lyons Rd Centerville Saturday Dec 12, 2009 11 am- 5 pm Wine Tasting Henriot Brut Souverain Champagne… 2006 Dobbes Pinot Gris… 2007 Different Drummer Cabernet Sauvignon… 2007 Chateau Lamothe Red Bordeaux… 2005 Steltzner Pinotage… 2008 Jaffurs Syrah… 2006 Andrew Geoffrey Diamond Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
Rue Dumaine www.ruedumainerestaurant.com Tuesday, Dec 15, 2009 5-7 pm Wines of KERMIT LYNCH WINE MERCHANTS 2008 DOMAINE du SALVARD- Cheverny Blanc 2008 DOMAINE DE L’ AUARDIÈRE- VIN De Pays Du Val De Loire Chardonnay 2008 DOMAINE du SALVARD- Cheverny Rouge
The Wine Gallery and Cafe, 424 East Third Street 937-224-WINE www.thewinegalleryandcafe.com Saturday, Dec 12, 2009 10-2 pm Wednesday, Dec 9, 2009 5:30 - 8:30 pm
The Wine Gallery Outlet, at the 2nd Street Farmers Market Saturday, Dec 12, 2009 9 am - 1 pm Value Wines!
Therapy Cafe! Thursdays Wine Tastings! 7pm December 10- Touch of Pink - Rose Tasting December 17 - Bubble Therapy - Sparkling Tasting
A Taste of Wine 90 S. Main St Miamisburg, OH 937.247-1120 www.atasteofwine.org This week’s wines: Gold MacMurray Pinot Gris Donder & Blitzen Chardonnay Monthelie Red Burgundy Terrazas Reserva Malbec Dasher & Dancer Merlot Waterstone Cabernet Sauvignon New England Eggnog
December 10 - Fundraiser for Chron’s & Colitis Foundation December 17 - Sparklings & Stickies Tasting - includes light appetizers
Bruning’s Wine Cellar 1481 N Fairfield Rd., Beavercreek (937) 426-4950 www.brunings.com Saturday, December 12 from 1-4 PM: 2007 Kiamie White Kuvee 2007 Ortman Edna Valley Chardonnay 2007 Ortman Cuvee Eddy 2005 Kiamie Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 Kiamie Meritage Goose Island Matilda is the featured beer
Wednesday, December 16 from 5-8 PM: 2007 Andrew Rich Wines Roussanne 2007 Daedalus Cellars Pinot Gris 2006 Andrew Rich Wines Pinot Noir 2006 Daedalus Cellars Labyrinth Pinot Noir 2006 Andrew Rich Wines Tabula Rasa Goose Island Christmas Ale is the featured beer
The Culinary Company Cross Pointe Center 101 E. Alex-Bell Ste 132 Centerville, Ohio 45459 937-433-4335 www.culinarycompanyonline.com Saturday, Dec 12, 2009 12-6 pm Unibroue tasting Maudite La Fin Du Monde Blanche De Chambly
Rumbleseat Wine 5853 Far Hills ave. Dayton, Ohio (937) 938-9801 Saturday Dec 12, 2009 3-6 pm Tierra Brisa Chardonnay Banear Prosecco Ernst & Co. Pinotage Borra Vineyards Merlot Borra Vineyards old vine Zinfandel
Kroger Kettering Fresh Fare Friday, 12/11 3pm-7pm Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay Avalon Cabernet and Gascon Malbec
Saturday, 12/12 2pm-6pm Mirabelle Brut, Rutherford Chardonnay Rutherford Merlot and Hess Cabernet
Sunday, 12/13 2pm-6pm Chilean Wines from Root 1 Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Carmenere and Cabernet
Friday, Dec 18, 2009 December Food and Wine Extravaganza $20 Two Seating Times, 5pm-6:30 pm and 7pm -8:30 pm RSVP (937) 299-7500 Choice of six wines featuring MacMurray Ranch, Louis Martini Napa Valley and Rosa Regale.
Ten holiday appetizers such as Citrus Marinated Shrimp, Prosciutto and Three Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms, Basil Pesto Bruschetta with Roma Tomatoes, Parmesan Cheese and Balsamic Glaze, and Sassafras Flank Steak Crostini with Whole Grain Mustard, Pepper Relish & Goat Cheese Gratin.
Desserts, including Chocolate Candy Cane Crème Brule and White Chocolate Cranberry Wensleydale Truffles.
An assortment from Murray’s New York Cheese Shoppe, Pecorino Toscano drizzled with honey and candied walnuts, assorted Italian salami, and Mediterranean Antipasto.
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar 4432 Walnut Street (937) 320-9548 www.FlemingsSteakhouse.com Wednesday, Dec 16, 2009 5-8 Wine Tasting in the bar BONTERRA Viognier, Mendocino/Lake Counties, 2007 MACROSTIE Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, 2006 SHANNON RIDGE Syrah, Lake County, 2006 NOZZOLE Chianti Classico, Tuscany Italy, 2004
Reservations fare being taken for the Champagne Dinner December 30, 2009 6:30 pm
Miami Valley Wine Friday Dec 11 , 2009 6-9pm Wine Tasting Churchill’s Tawny 10yr. port Taylor LBV Port Ferreira 1997 Vintage Port Broadbent Auction Reserve Port Dows Crusted Porto
Bella Vino Wine Merchant & Bar, Springboro, OH 45066 937-748-3807 www.bellavinomerchants.com Tuesday-Saturday, all day from 11:30 to close Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday - Holiday Dinners with Beef or Lamb Conclass White (2006) Rueda, Spain. Veleta Rosé (2007) Grenada, Spain. Kunde Estate Merlot (2004) Sonoma Valley, California. Broadside Cabernet Sauvignon (2007) Paso Robles, California. Filus Malbec (2007) Mendoza, Argentina.
Thursday and Saturday - Holiday Dinners with Ham The Innocent Viognier (2006) South Eastern Australia. Covey Run Gewurztraminer (2008) Columbia Valley, Washington. Winzer von Erbach Riesling (2008) Rheingau, Germany. Tenuta Maiolo Rosé (2006) Chiaretto, Italy. Borsao (2007) Campo de Borja, Spain.
Next week: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday: Holiday Wines for Turkey Thursday and Saturday: Holiday Sparkling Wines
Verde
Friday, Dec 11, 2009, 5-7pm 115 Miami Street Urbana, Ohio 43078 (937)
653-4004
Loredonna Riesling
LaCrema Monterey Chard
McMurray Ranch Pinot Noir
Sebastiani Cabernet
Robert Mondave Solaire
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 Friday, Dec 11, 2009 4:30-7:30 pm and Saturday, Dec 12, 3-6 pm Wines for Holiday Parties
Jungle Jim’s RSVP 513 674 6008 Saturday, Dec 12, 2009 1 - 3 pm $30 Last Wine Tasting of the Year. Celebrate the holidays with 10 sparkling wines and champagnes from around the world!
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By Fine Wine
December 12, 2009 11:41 AM | Link to this
Not to mention boosting the business of all listed. What about SuperDave’s carryout in Springfield, OH
By pattyv
December 11, 2009 3:14 PM | Link to this
The Winds Cafe Yellow Springs RSVP (937) 767-9441 December 12, 2009 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm $30 10 wines that would be great for gifts or holiday gatherings and snacks from the Winds kitchen.