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February 2010
Wickedly good wine tastings
Raise a glass to Broadway — or the toast of your choice — this weekend and beyond after perusing this meticulously crafted and amazing list of wine tastings, dinners and other events that comes to Uncorked via a Dayton-based listserv that compiles it. You will melt with joy.
Alter High School Friday, February 26th at 7:00. Fish Fry and wine garden, and Silent Auction. Canyon Road Pinot grigio Canyon Road Merlot Canyon Road White Zinfandel Barefoot Moscato Alamo Chardonnay Mirrassou Pinot Noir Don Miguel malbec Louis Martini cabernet
Jay’s Kitchen Door 225 E. Sixth St. in Dayton’s Oregon Historic District, RSVP (937) 222-2892 http://www.jays.com Friday, Feb 26, 2010 4-8 pm NV Pierre Peters 2002 Virginie Valandraud St Emilion 2003 Virginie Valandraud St Emilion 2006 Virginie Valandraud St Emilion 2005 Virginie Valandraud St Emilion
Saturday, Feb 27, 2010 1-6 pm 2007 Presidial White Bordeaux 2002 Virginie Valandraud St Emilion 2003 Virginie Valandraud St Emilion 2006 Virginie Valandraud St Emilion 2005 Virginie Valandraud St Emilion
Saturday, February 27, 2010 Jay’s 34th Anniversary Bordeaux Wine Luncheon 12:30 PM $65.00 inclusive 1st Course: 2007 Presidial White Bordeaux Chilled Monkfish Salad over Bibb Lettuce with a Honey and Herb White Bordeaux Dressing 2nd Course: 2002 Virginie Valandrau Saint Emilion Sautéed Skate with Roasted Vegetables with a Red Wine Coulis 3rd Course: 2004 Virginie Valandraud Saint Emilion and 2006 Virginie Valandraud Saint Emilion Grilled Lamb with a Tomato Fennel Vinaigrette 4th Course:NV U Cremart be Bordeaux
Monday, March 1, 2010 Dr. Richter Wine Dinner 7 PM $55 inclusive Max Richter’s Winery with his German portfolio wines and Guest Chef Chris Cavender 1st Course: Seared tuna with spicy soy sauce on rice crackers 2005 Riesling Sekt Brut Mülheimer Sonnenlay 2nd Course: Diver scallops stuffed with crabmeat and asparagus wrapped in smoked salmon served with a lobster sauce. 2007 Richter Riesling dry 3rd Course: Seared Hawaiian Utopia with julienne vegetables and a citrus buerre blanc 2008 Richter Estate Riesling 4th Course: Grilled Duck breast sliced and served with mixed greens tossed with a peach vinaigrette 2007 Riesling Kabinett 5th Course: Roasted Berkshire pork tenderloin served on Thai red curried spinach with a Riesling infused veal broth 2007 Riesling Spätlese Veldenzer Elisenberg Assorted Cheeses following dinner
Arrow Far Hills - Kettering 2950 Far Hills Ave. 937-298-1456 http://www.arrowwineandspirits.com/ Saturday, February 27, 11am to 5pm Super Saturday Tasting! 20+ wines 2008 PENELOPE SANCHEZ GARNACHA-SYRAH 2007 LINCOURT SANTA RITA HILLS CHARDONNAY 2008 SALDO ZINFANDEL 2006 ADELAIDA ANNAS VINEYARD SYRAH 2007 CLIO 2007 TURN 4 NAPA VALLEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2008 DOMAINE GRAND BOIS CUVEE LES TROIS SOUURES COTES DU RHONE
Dorothy Lane Markets Dorothy Lane Market (DLM) Oakwood Friday, Feb 26, 2010, 5:00-8:00 pm La Cana ’08 Albarino Castelvero ’08 Cortese Belle Glos ’07 Melomi Pinot Noir Strong Arm ’07 Shiraz Klinker Brick ’07 Zinfandel Ben Marco ’08 Malbec Brown Bag
Saturday, Feb 27, 2010 2-6 pm Chapoutier ’08 Belleruche Blanc Sbragia ’06 Gamble Ranch Chardonnay Penfold’s ’04 Thomas Hyland Shiraz Earthquake ’05 Petite Sirah Hermanos Pecina ’00 Crianza Luigi Bosca ’05 Gala 2 Bonus Bottle!
DLM Washington Square Thursday Feb 25, 2010 5-8 pm Sauvion Vouvray 2008 Xavier Monnot Puligny-Montrachet 2007 St Innocent Pinot Noir 2007 Cantina Zaccugmini Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2007 Seghesio Dolcetto d’Alba 2005 Tresa Avulrisi Nero d’Avola 2004
Saturday, Feb 27, 2010 12-5 pm California Dreamin’ tasting 08” Lonen Chardonnay 08’ Joel Gott Sauvignon Blanc 08’ Wall Zin 08’ Jaffurs Syrah 07’ Trinchero Chicken Ranch Cabernet 07’ Trinchero Meritage
Dorothy Lane Springboro Friday, Feb 26, 2010, 3:00-7:00 pm 2008 Guffens Chardonnay 2007 Monnot Puligny Montrachet 2007 St Innocent Pinot Noir 2007 Domaine De L’ Espiqouette 2004 Tresa Nero D’ Avola
Saturday, Feb 27, 2010 2004 Hugel Jubilee 2007 Santenay Cru Clos Des Mouches 2008 Mauro Veglio Barbera 2006 Chimney Rock Stags Leap Cabernet 2001 Campo Quadro Barbaresco
Cuvee Wine Bar and Cellar, 4457 State Route 725 Bellbrook 848-2161 Tuesday - Thursday noon - 7:00 pm, Friday 11:30 - 8 pm Saturday noon - 7:00 pm www.cuveewinebar.net Wines for the week Feb 26 - Mar 4 Solena 2008 Pinot Gris Corvidae’s ‘Mirth’ 2009 Chardonnay Dante 2008 Cabernet Brazin 2007 Zinfandel Bremerton 2007 Blend
Beer: Robust Porter Saturday Snack: Oyster Shooters!
Tuesday, March 9th from 5pm-7pm Drop In Tasting Rich Parducci, Proprietor/Winemaker of McNab Ridge Winery Plus Chef’s Cuisine!!
Arrow Centerville 615 Lyons Rd Centerville Saturday, Feb 27, 2010 noon - 5 pm Wine Tasting Importer, Martin Rezelj, from Martin & Co. with these Argentine Wines: 2008 Clara Benegas Chardonnay 2009 Canale Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2008 Canal Estate Rose of Malbec 2007 Juan Benegas Malbec 2006 Don Tiburcio Red Bland 2007 Benegas Syrah 2007 Benegas Malbec 2005 Benegas Finca Libertad Red Blend 2005 Benegas Lynch Meritage
Rue Dumaine www.ruedumainerestaurant.com Tuesday, Mar 2, 2010 5-7 pm Beer Tasting! 2007 ADELAIDA CELLARS- Pavanne Paso Robles 2007 ADELAIDA CELLARS- Pinot Noir HMR Estate Paso Robles 2006 ADELAIDA CELLARS- School House Recess Red Paso Robles
A Taste of Wine 90 S. Main St Miamisburg, OH 937.247-1120 www.atasteofwine.org This week’s wines: Barnard Griffin Riesling Qupe Bien Nacido Cuvee Vigneti Pinot Grigio Clos du Bois Merlot Edmunds St John That Old Black Magic Novello Cabernet Sauvignon
Grapes Wine Lounge. 68 West Franklin Street, Centerville 238-5706 During open hours taste any wine from the wine menu
Bruning’s Wine Cellar 1481 N Fairfield Rd., Beavercreek (937) 426-4950 www.brunings.com Saturday, Feb 27 from 1-4 PM: 2008 Con Class Verdejo 2008 Burgans Albarino 2006 Creta Roble 2006 Mas Doix Salanques 2007 Artadi Vinas de Gain
Wednesday, Mar 3 from 5-8 PM: 2008 Schild Estate Barossa Chardonnay 2006 Schild Estate Barossa Shiraz 2007 Schild Estate Barossa Shiraz 2005 Schild Estate Ben Schild Reserve Shiraz 2007 Schild Estate Sparkling Shiraz
Rumbleseat Wine 5853 Far Hills Ave. Dayton, Ohio (937) 938-9801 Weekly Wines and Saturday Feb 27, 2010 10 - 8 pm Red Wines: Helix Pomatia… Orin Swift Saldo… Dainero Toscano… Clifford Bay Pinot Noir… Don Ramon Tinto… Chateau De Paraza…
WHITE WINES Bonterra Chardonnay… Sediento Chardonnay/Torrontes… Trapiche Broquel Torrontes… Schloss Volrads Riesling…
Kroger Kettering Fresh Fare Friday, 2/26 3pm- 6pm Concannon Wines Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon
Saturday, 2/27 2pm- 6pm Sebastiani Chardonnay and Zinfandel Benziger Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon
Sunday, 2/28 2pm- 6pm Sebeka South African Wines Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz- Pinotage and Cabernet- Pinotage
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: Italians La Cadalora Pinot Grigio (2007) Vallagarina, Italy. Costanza (2007) Toscana, Italy. Signano (2006) Chianti Colli Senesi, Italy. Villa Cafaggio (2001) Chianti Classico, Italy. Feudo di San Nicola Negroamaro (2008) Puglia, Italy.
Thursday and Saturday: Longboard from Tramonte & Sons Sauvignon Blanc (2007) Russian River Valley, California. Pinot Noir (2007) Russian River Valley, California. Merlot (2007) Russian River Valley, California. Syrah (2005) Russian River Valley, California. Cabernet Sauvignon (2006) Alexander Valley, California.
Next Week Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday: Old Favorites Thursday and Saturday: West Coast Blends
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, Feb 26, 2010 4:30-7:30 pm and Saturday, Feb 27, 3-6 pm Open that Special Bottle 2008 Gamble Family Sauvignon Blanc 2008 Neyers Chardonnay 2006 Allegrini Pallazzo Della Toro 2007 Catena Malbec 2005 Epiphany Petite Sirah 2005 The Colonial Estate Exile Shiraz
Jungle Jim’s RSVP Required 513 674 6008 Saturday, Feb 27, 2010 A Reserve Cellar Tasting $10 Limit 20 persons per session with a session lasting approximately 45 minutes. Sessions will be held at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm.
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Jay’s wine dinner has guest chef whom you probably know
Jay’s Restaurant has arranged for a guest chef to prepare the menu (newly released — see below) for its German wine dinner at 7 p.m. Monday, March 1, featuring the wines of Max Ferd. Richter.
The guest chef is Chris Cavender, the owner of Cuvee Wine Bar in Bellbrook and former co-owner of TW’s Restaurant in Miamisburg back in the 1990s. Cavender has served several of his dishes at wine tastings and events at Cuvee.
The German wine estate’s owner, Dr. Dirk Max Ferd. Richter, will be on hand. The cost of the March 1 German wine dinner is $55, which includes tax and tip. Reservations are required; for information or to make reservations, call (937) 222-2892.
The menu, including wines:
1st Course: 2005 Riesling Sekt Brut Mulheimer Sonnenlay
Seared tuna with spicy soy sauce on rice crackers
2nd Course: 2007 Richter Riesling dry
Diver scallops stuffed with crabmeat and asparagus wrapped in smoked salmon served with a lobster sauce.
3rd Course: 2008 Richter Estate Riesling
Seared Hawaiian Utopia with julienne vegetables and a citrus buerre blanc
4th Course: 2007 Riesling Kabinett
Grilled Duck breast sliced and served with mixed greens tossed with a peach vinaigrette
5th Course: 2007 Riesling Spatlese Veldenzer Elisenberg
Roasted Berkshire pork tenderloin served on Thai red curried spinach with a Riesling infused veal broth
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Italian wine garden to highlight Alter Fish Fry
Members of the Alter Booster Association will be upping the ante at this year’s “Knight Out” fish fry from 7 p.m. to midnight on Friday, Feb. 26th by adding an upscale Italian wine garden to their event to be held at the high school, 940 E. David Road.
While the main gymnasium and cafeteria at Alter High School will be the primary center of activity for food and casino games, the auxiliary gym will house the wine garden, as well as an area for desserts and coffee and the event’s silent auction. Eight wines will be offered for sampling at a cost of $3 to $5. The $3 pours include Canyon Road pinot grigio, merlot and white zinfandel; $4 pours include Alma chardonnay, Barefoot Cellars moscato and Mirassou pinot noir; and $5 pours include Don Miguel Malbec and Louis Martini Cabernet Sauvignon.
Admission to the event is $15 at the door, and the event’s proceeds benefit Alter High School. Attendees must be 21 or older. For more information, contact booster association member Brian Short at (937) 271-5035.
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Temple Israel to auction off special case of wine
As part of a Feb. 27 Purim Wine Tasting and Auction, Temple Israel in Dayton, 130 Riverside Drive, will raffle off a case of fine wine, detailed below. Raffle tickets are 5 for $25 and may be purchased by calling Temple Israel at 937-496-0050 and ask for Michelle, who can take credit card payment over the phone and send out raffle tickets. Tickets to the tasting event itsself start at $25. For more information about the raffle or the tasting event, call Temple Israel at 937-496-0050 or Rich Cohen at 937-427-9088.
The case consists of one bottle of each of the following:
California Cabernet Sauvignon:
2001 Neibaum - Coppola "Rubicon"
1990 Groth
1991 Beaulieu "Georges De Latour"
1988 Opus One
California Syrah
2005 Neyers Old Lakeville Road - Sonoma Coast
2004 J.C. Cellars Ventana Vineyard
California Pinot Noir (Santa Barbara)
2005 Brewer - Clifton "Ashley's Vineyard"
Australia Cabernet Sauvignon
1997 Clarendon Hills
France Bordeaux (Red)
1986 Chateau La Lagune
1986 Chateau Lagrange
1986 Chateau Meyney
France Burgundy (White)
2005 Phillippe Colin Chassagne Montrachet (Premier Cru) "Les Chaumees"
Now THAT’s a case of wine …
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Jay’s dinners among highlights in a hoppin’ week of wine events
There are weeks, and then there are weeks.
Take, for example, Jay’s Restaurant, which has three big events in five days, starting Thursday, Feb. 25, with a New Holland Beer Dinner, followed two days later on Saturday, Feb. 27 by its 34th Anniversary Bordeaux Wine Luncheon, followed two days later on Monday, March 1, by a special German wine dinner featuring the wines of Weingut Max Ferd. Richter.The estate’s owner, Dr. Dirk Max Ferd. Richter, will be on hand.
Carumba! And that doesn’t even take into consideration all of the great tastings on tap for THIS weekend.
Once again, the wine tastings and events list you see here is compiled with love and care by a Dayton-based wine listserv that shared it with Uncorked, and for that we are, indeed, grateful.
Alter High School Friday, February 26th at 7:00. Fish Fry and wine garden, and Silent Auction. Canyon Road Pinot grigio Canyon Road Merlot Canyon Road White Zinfandel Barefoot Moscato Alamo Chardonnay Mirrassou Pinot noir Don Miguel malbec Louis Martini cabernet
Jay’s Kitchen Door 225 E. Sixth St. in Dayton’s Oregon Historic District, RSVP (937) 222-2892 http://www.jays.com Friday, Feb 19, 2010 4-8 pm NV Tattinger 2008 Patricia Green Ribbon Ridge Pinot Noir 2004 Antinori Pian delle Vigne 2005 Banfi Belnero
Saturday, Feb 20, 2010 1-6 pm 2007 William Fevre Champs Royaux Chablis 2007 Duckhorn Decoy 2007 Lapostolle Clos Apalta 2004 Cos D’Estournel
New Holland Beer Dinner Thursday, February 25, 2010 7 PM $49 inclusive 1st Course: Mad Hatter Bitter Green Salad 2nd Course: Black Tulip Cedar Plank Salmon with Berry Sauce 3rd Course: Night Tripper Chorizo and Shrimp with Bow Tie Pasta served in a Cream Sauce 4th Course: The Poet Teriyaki Marinated Beef Short Ribs with Boursin Cheese and Chive Mashed Potatoes 5th Course: Dragon’s Milk Dragon’s Milk Ice Cream topped with Chocolate Beer Sauce and a Frozen Beer Stick
Saturday, February 27, 2010 Jay’s 34th Anniversary Bordeaux Wine Luncheon 12:30 PM $65.00 inclusive 1st Course: 2007 Presidial White Bordeaux Chilled Monkfish Salad over Bibb Lettuce with a Honey and Herb White Bordeaux Dressing 2nd Course: 2002 Virginie Valandrau Saint Emilion Sautéed Skate with Roasted Vegetables with a Red Wine Coulis 3rd Course: 2004 Virginie Valandraud Saint Emilion and 2006 Virginie Valandraud Saint Emilion Grilled Lamb with a Tomato Fennel Vinaigrette 4th Course:NV U Cremart be Bordeaux Dessert TBA
Monday, March 1, 2010 Dr. Richter Wine Dinner 7 PM $55 inclusive Max Richter’s Winery with his German portfolio wines
Arrow Far Hills - Kettering 2950 Far Hills Ave. 937-298-1456 http://www.arrowwineandspirits.com/ Saturday, February 20th, 11am to 4pm ARGENTINIAN IMPORTS with Martin Rezelj from Martin & Co. From Bodega Benegas: Malbec Sangiovese Finca Libertad (Red Bordeaux Style Blend) Don Tiburcio (Red Blend) Luna Benegas (Cabernet Sauvignon)
From Humberto Canale: Intimo (Red Blend) Sauvignon Blanc
From Black River: Torrontes
Dorothy Lane Markets Dorothy Lane Market (DLM) Oakwood Friday, Feb 19, 2010, 5:00-8:00 pm Lucien Albrecht Brut Rose St. Hallett Poachers Blend ‘07 Faiveley Bourgogne ‘05 St Hallett Shiraz ‘08 Newton Claret ‘06 Saldo Zinfandel ‘08 Brown Bag
Saturday, Feb 20, 2010 2-6 pm Kilkanoon Riesling ‘05 Lange Chardonnay ‘07 Chapoutier Croix de Bois C.D.P. ‘03 Lealtanza Reserva Rioja ‘01 Elderton Cabernet Sauvignon ‘03 Atlas Peak Howell Mountain Cabernet ‘04 Bonus Bottle!
Wednesday, February 24 5:00-8:00, Rebecca Oliver of Four Graces Winery. Four Graces ‘08 Estate Pinot Gris, ‘07 Estate Pinot Noir, ‘06 Reserve Pinot Noir, Black Family ‘05 Reserve Pinot Noir
DLM Washington Square Thursday Feb 11, 2010 5-8 pm Castel Vero Cortese 2008 Taburno Falanghina 2008 Masserie Pisari Negroamano 2007 Lancida Chianti 2006 Querciabella Mongrand Toscana 2007 Paulo Scavino Barolo 2004
Saturday, Feb 20, 2010 12-5 pm An All Rombauer Tasting Chardonnay 2008 Zinfandel 2007 Merlot 2006 Cabernet 2005 Diamond Series Cabernets In Magnums Vintage 2001 Vintage 2002 Vintage 2003 Plus Assorted Beers (4)
Dorothy Lane Springboro Friday, Feb 19, 2010, 3:00-7:00 pm 2008 Melville unoaked Chardonnay 2005 Domaine Cortochot Gevrey Chambertin 2008 Penelope Granacha Syrah 2008 Saldo 2005 La Spinetta Il Colorino
Saturday, Feb 20, 2010 2008 Selene Sauvignon Blanc 2004 Joh Jos Prum Graache Himmelreich 2006 Don Tiburcio Red 2006 BR Cohn Merlot 2008 Il Frappato Red
Cuvee Wine Bar and Cellar, 4457 State Route 725 Bellbrook 848-2161 Tuesday - Thursday noon - 7:00 pm, Friday 11:30 - 8 pm Saturday noon - 7:00 pm www.cuveewinebar.net Wines for the week Feb 19 - Feb 25 Il Follo Prosecco Spring Seed Wine Co. 2008 Chardonnay Epicurean 2007 Grenache Scott Harvey 2007 Syrah Treasure Hunter 2007 Cabernet
Beer: Allagash Black Saturday Snack: Open Faced Reuben
Wednesday Soup Night Feb 17, 2010: Turkey Stew
Tuesday, March 9th from 5pm-7pm Drop In Tasting Rich Parducci, Proprietor/Winemaker of McNab Ridge Winery Plus Chef’s Cuisine!!
Arrow Centerville 615 Lyons Rd Centerville Saturday, Feb 20, 2010 noon - 5 pm Wine Tasting 2007 Macrostie Chardonnay… 2008 B. R. Cohn Chardonnay… 2007 Primarius Pinot Noir… 2007 Newton Claret… 2007 B. R. Cohn Silver Label Cabernet Sauvignon… 2007 Murphey-Goode Cabernet Sauvignon… 2006 Gary Farrell Pinot Noir
Rue Dumaine www.ruedumainerestaurant.com Tuesday, Feb 23, 2010 5-7 pm Beer Tasting! 2008 ALBERT BICHOT- Macon-Villages Clos De L’eglise 2007 BODEGAS DANTE ROBINO- Malbec Mendoza 2005 BODEGAS LAN- Rioja Crianza
A Taste of Wine 90 S. Main St Miamisburg, OH 937.247-1120 www.atasteofwine.org This week’s wines: Ibaci, Dolce Riesling Trenza Blanco MacRostie Chardonnay Castle Rock Syrah Finca Sandoval Decero Cabernet Sauvignon Top Shelf: Cullen Diana Madeline
Feb 23 - Uncorking the Mysteries of Wine with Lauren Wiethe Register through Parks & Recreation, 866 - 4532, $30 registration fee plus $10 each week Week 4: Wine & Food Pairing
Grapes Wine Lounge. 68 West Franklin Street, Centerville 238-5706 During open hours taste any wine from the wine menu
Every Wednesday in February - Workshops! Must RSVP - 238-5706 2 item food and/or wine purchase required Wednesday, February 24, 2010 5:30pm - 7:00pm and 7:30pm - 9:00pm Feng Sui
Bruning’s Wine Cellar 1481 N Fairfield Rd., Beavercreek (937) 426-4950 www.brunings.com Saturday, Feb 20, 2010 1-4PM Celebrate Italian Wine Month with the wines of Ruffino! 2008 Orvieto Classico 2008 Lumina Pinot Grigio 2005 Il Ducale 2006 Ducale Riserva Chianti Classico 2005 Ducale Riserva Oro Chianti Classico 2009 Goose Island Matilda is the featured beer
Wednesday, Feb 24, 2010 5-8PM Spanish wines 2008 Con Class Verdejo 2008 Burgans Albarino 2006 Creta Roble 2006 Mas Doix Salanques Priorat 2007 Artadi Vinas de Gain
Rumbleseat Wine 5853 Far Hills Ave. Dayton, Ohio (937) 938-9801 Weekly Wines and Saturday Feb 20, 2010 10 - 8 pm Red Wines: Dante Cabernet… Boxcar Syrah… Dainero Toscano… Jovino Pinot Noir… Arancio Nero D’ Avola…
White Wines Frei Brothers Chardonnay… Mark West Chardonnay… Walnut Block Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc… Kinkead Ridge Riesling… Fat Monk Dry Rose…
Kroger Kettering Fresh Fare Friday, Feb 19, 2010 February Food and Wine Extravaganza RSVP Two seatings: 5pm to 6:30pm and 7pm to 8:30pm, $20 per guest Wines of Clos Du Bois Winery Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon paired with appetizers, main courses and desserts specifically created for Lent. Fresh Mozzarella Salad with mixed greens, mandarin oranges, red opinion and peppered red wine vinaigrette Savory Mini Filo Tartlet with maple smoked cheddar, apple bacon compote and maple beurre blanc Wild Mushroom and Asparagus Wellington with wild mushroom duxelles and asparagus, puff pastry and saffron vin blanc Frog Leg Provencal Crab Stuffed Flounder with herbed polenta and tomato butter sauce Red Wine Risotto Cake ith grilled Atlantic Salmon medallion and chive hollandaise Beef Scaloppini Roulade with thinly sliced beef, grilled asparagus, roasted garlic and herb goat cheese cous cous Merlot Poached Pear ith Gorgonzola Dolce, candied walnuts, plumped craisins and merlot beurre rouge
Saturday, 2/20 2pm- 6pm Estancia Wines Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon
Sunday, 2/21 2pm- 6pm Lindeman Australian Wines Riesling, Chardonnay, Shiraz and Cabernet- Merlot
McCormick & Schmick’s at The Greene Thursday, February 18, 2010 6:30 pm Spanish Wine Dinner $60.00 Contact Melissa Camp 937.431.9765 or banquets98@msmg.com Otto Bestué 2006 Squash Blossoms Stuffed with Iberico Ham with Clam Sauce Esperanza Viura 2008 Shrimp Escabeche with Blood Orange Mojo Abrazo Crianza 2006 Paella Valencia with Shrimp, Mussels, Chorizo and Saffron Rice Cruz de Piedra 2007 Churrasco with Chimichurri Sauce and Boniato Root and Sweet Potato Mash Gonzalez Byass Solera 1847 Calanda Peaches with Meringue and Peach Syrup
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: French Whites and New Syrahs Albert Mann Pinot Blanc (2007) Alsace, France. Aux Armes (2008) Vouvray, France. Frei Brothers Reserve Syrah (2007) Russian River Valley, California. 6th Sense Syrah (2007) California. Perfecta (2006) Arroyo Seco, California.
Thursday and Saturday: Chardonnay and Cabernet Toad Hollow Unoaked (2008) Mendocino, California. Sterling Vintner’s Collection Chardonnay (2007) Central Coast, California. Novellum Chardonnay (2008) Cotes Catalanes, France. Dante Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (2007) California. Liberty School (2007) Paso Robles, California. Michael Pozzan Napa Cuvee No. 13 (2007) Napa Valley, California.
Next Week Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday: Italy Thursday and Saturday: Wines from Tramonte & Sons
Cork and Vine Wine Market & Lounge 3452 York Commons Blvd. Dayton, OH 45414 937.387.0044 WHITES Big Fire Rose, Oregon Ca Ronseca Pinot Grigio, Italy Mirth Chardonnay, Columbia Valley J.Lohr October Night Chardonnay, Monterey County
Reds Gascon Malbec, Argentina Ludovicus Red, Spain Listra Red, Italy Simi Cabernet, Alexander Valley
Special Features Biltmore Estates Chenin Blanc Columbia Crest H3 Merlot Don Ramon Spanish Blend
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, Feb 19, 2010 4:30-7:30 pm and Saturday, Feb 20, 3-6 pm Tasting six selections from Argentina Martin Rezelj of Martin & Company Wines .
Feb 23 Wine Enrichment Class, 7-8 pm, $20, Wines of the Pacific Northwest
Jungle Jim’s RSVP Required 513 674 6008 Friday, February 19, 2010 7:00pm - 9:00pm Great Lakes Brewing Company Tasting with Master Brewer Luke Purcell
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Drumroll please: The next ‘It’ wine destination IS …
Did you wake up this morning wondering just what the next “It” wine destination will be?
I just know you did. Otherwise, why would I receive a news release about it?
Now, the folks who sent out the press release identifying the next “It” wine region may have a wee bit of a vested interest, but hey, that doesn’t mean they’re not right, right?
I’ll let you decide. The release comes from the Turkish Culture & Tourism office, and it’s headlined “Travelers to Turkey: Discover the ‘Juice’ of Turkey’s Luscious Wine Regions/Wine-Focused Packages Available Exploring a Country Primed to Be the Next “It” Wine Destination”
Gotta admit, it DOES sound intriguing. And I enjoyed the first two Turkish wines I’ve tasted, the Kavaklidere Select White and the Kavaklidere Select Red, sampled a year ago as part of my restaurant review of Pasha Grille at The Greene in Beavercreek.
Anyone else tried any Turkish wines?
Anybody else up for a road trip?
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Valentine’s wine tastings (and Spanish wine dinners) to melt the heart
What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than exploring the romance-filled world of wine? Gaze lovingly at this list of wine tastings, dinners and events created by Dayton-area wine retailers and restaurants via the Herculean compilation efforts of a Dayton-based wine listserv. The opportunities for Valentine’s pleasure are limitless.
Speaking of pleasure, Saturday’s Arrow Far Hills tasting promises plenty of Australian beauties (see below), and in addition, here’s some additional information on two — count em, two — Spanish wine dinners on the docket for next week. And they’re not on the same night, meaning that you could — I’m just sayin’ — sign up for both. Do we live in a great world or what?
El Meson, 903 E. Dixie Drive in West Carrollton, will host a Spanish wine dinner at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, that will feature five wines from different regions (and different grapes) of Spain, each paired with a tapas course. The cost is $65, not including tax or tip, and reservations are required. For more information, call (937) 859-8229.
On Thursday, Feb. 18 at 6:30 p.m., McCormick & Schmick’s at 4429 Cedar Park Drive in The Greene in Beavercreek will host a five-course Spanish wine dinner. The menu will include Squash Blossoms Stuffed with Iberico Ham; Shrimp Escabeche with Blood Orange Mojo; Paella Valencia; Churrasco with Chimichurri Sauce; and Calanda Peaches with Meringue. The cost is $60, not including tax or tip, and reservations are required. For more information, call Melissa Camp at (937) 431-9765.
Click on “continue reading” if the full tastings list does not appear directly below, and cheers!
Jay’s Kitchen Door 225 E. Sixth St. in Dayton’s Oregon Historic District, RSVP (937) 222-2892 http://www.jays.com Friday, Feb 12, 2010 4-8 pm 2007 Louis Latour Meursault-Pierrieres 2005 Willam Hill Merlot 2004 Banfi Brunello Di Montalcino 2005 Chateau Thieully 2005 Tassinaia
Saturday, Feb 13, 2010 1-6 pm NV Mumms Brut Rose 2007 Clos de Pape Chateaunuf du Pape 2005 Numanthia-Termes Toro-Termes 2007 San Guido Alberto
Arrow Far Hills - Kettering 2950 Far Hills Ave. 937-298-1456 http://www.arrowwineandspirits.com/ SATURDAY FEBRUARY 13 11-5 pm SPECIAL TASTING MEET DAN PHILIPS -IMPORTER, GRATEFUL PALATE WINES 2008 Darby & Joan Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Darby & Joan Chardonnay 2008 Marquis Philips Sarah’s Blend (91 Points Parker) 2008 Marquis Philips Shiraz (91 Points Parker) 2008 R Wines Bitch Grenache (89 Points Parker) 2006 R Wines Chateau Chateau Chateau Grenache (93 Points Parker) 2007 R Wines Chateau Chateau Greek Columns Grenache (92 Points Parker) 2007 R Wines Chateau Chateau My Sun Is Your Sun Grenache (90 Points Parker) 2007 R Wines Chateau Chateau Skulls Red Wine (90 Points Parker) 2007 R Wines Chateau Chateau Leaf Turner Red Wine (92 Points Prker) 2007 R Wines Chateau Chateau Island Ebenezer Grenache (90 Points Parker) 2007 R Wines Chateau Chateau Pergola Blewitt Springs Grenache (91 Points Parker) 2004 R Wines F U Shiraz (99 Points Parker)
Saturday, February 20th, 11am to 4pm ARGENTINIAN IMPORTS with BETH AND MARTIN REZELJ OF MARTIN AND CO. WINES 2007 LUNA BENEGAS CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2006 DON TIBURICO RED BLEND 2007 BENEGAS MALBEC 2007 BENEGAS SANGIOVESE 2008 CANALE FAMILY INTIMO RESERVE 2008 CANALE BLACK RIVER MALBEC
Dorothy Lane Markets Dorothy Lane Market (DLM) Oakwood Friday, Feb 12, 2010, 5:00-8:00 pm Clifford Bay ‘09 Sauvignon Blanc Guardiola ‘07 Bianco Sicilia Cavallotto ‘07 Dolcetto D’Alba Schild Estate ‘05 GMS Chateau Montelena ‘06 Zinfandel Sketchbook ‘07 Cabernet Brown Bag
Saturday, Feb 13, 2010 2-6 pm Spreitzer ‘07 Kabinett Chateau Boswell ‘05 Dutton Ranch Chardonnay Francois Raquillet ‘04 Mercurey Il Molino di Grace ‘01 Chianti Classico La Spinetta ‘06 Barbaresco Caldwell ‘07 Rocket Science Bonus Bottle!
Beer Tasting, Wednesday, February 17, 5:30-8:30 with a selection of fine Belgian beers.
Wednesday, February 24 5:00-8:00, Rebecca Oliver of Four Graces Winery. Four Graces ‘08 Estate Pinot Gris, ‘07 Estate Pinot Noir, ‘06 Reserve Pinot Noir, Black Family ‘05 Reserve Pinot Noir
DLM Washington Square Thursday Feb 11, 2010 5-8 pm Finca Reposo Saint Jeannet 2009 Vitiano Blanco 2008 Columbia Cres H3 Cabernet 2007 Coltibouno Centamura Chianti 2008 Uccelliera Rosso di Montalcino 2006 Castello Sorrino Lo Schiavone Toscana 2005
Saturday, Feb 13, 2010 12-5 pm Mardi Gras Tasting Gruet blanc de noirs Folie a deux white Folie a deux red Cirque du vin Il rosso cuore Mollydooker
Abita beers & magic hat beers Chili marys N’Awlins mud slides
Cuvee Wine Bar and Cellar, 4457 State Route 725 Bellbrook 848-2161 Tuesday - Thursday noon - 7:00 pm, Friday 11:30 - 8 pm Saturday noon - 7:00 pm www.cuveewinebar.net Wines for the week Feb 12 - Feb 18 Il Follo Prosecco Fat Bastard 2008 Chardonnay Robert Stemmler 2007 Chardonnay Bitch 2007 Grenache Cosme Palacio 2006 Tempranillo Il Cuore 2007 Cabernet
Beer: Allagash Black Saturday Snack: Beef Noodle Soup
Tuesday, Feb 16: Drop-in tasting with Scott & Jana Harvey of Scott Harvey wines and Jana wines Great California wines plus Chef’s cuisine: Barbequed Lamb Escargot & Wild Mushrooms
Wednesday Soup Night Feb 17, 2010: Cassoulet (Slow Cooked Lamb & Sausage)
Arrow Centerville 615 Lyons Rd Centerville Saturday, Feb 13, 2010 noon - 5 pm Wine Tasting 2008 Leitz Eins Zwei Dry. 2008 L de Lyeth Chardonnay. 2006 L de Lyeth Merlot. 2006 Roc de Lussac Lussac St. Emilion. 2007 Trois Couronnes Chateauneuf du Pape. Boradbent Auction Port
Rue Dumaine www.ruedumainerestaurant.com Tuesday, Feb 16, 2010 5-7 pm Beer Tasting! Abita Purple Haze Abita Restoration Ale Abita Mardis Gras Bock
Rue Dumaine is serving authentic Hurricanes and a New Orleans Inspired Menu.
A Taste of Wine 90 S. Main St Miamisburg, OH 937.247-1120 www.atasteofwine.org This week’s wines: Iboci ( the kisses) Dolce Riesling Pro-mis-Q-ous Pinot Grigio Middle Sister - Smarty Pants-Chardonnay Big Fire Pinot Noir Finca Sandoval Terra Valentine Cabernet Sauvignon Sparkling Love Potions
Feb 16, 23 - Uncorking the Mysteries of Wine with Lauren Wiethe Register through Parks & Recreation, 866 - 4532, $30 registration fee plus $10 each week Week 3: Imported Wines & Labels Week 4: Wine & Food Pairing
Grapes Wine Lounge. 68 West Franklin Street, Centerville 238-5706 During open hours taste any wine from the wine menu
Every Wednesday in February - Workshops! Must RSVP - 238-5706 2 item food and/or wine purchase required Wednesday, February 17, 2010 5:30pm - 7:00pm and 7:30pm - 9:00pm Holistic Healing
Bruning’s Wine Cellar 1481 N Fairfield Rd., Beavercreek (937) 426-4950 www.brunings.com Saturday, Feb 13, 2010 1-4PM Tasting!Allagash Brewing ‘Victor’ Allagash Brewing ‘Odyssey’ Allagash Brewing ‘Black’ Allagash Brewing ‘Interlude’ Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Joseph Carr Cabernet Sauvignon Estancia Meritage Franciscan ‘Magnificat’
Wednesday, Feb 17, 2010 5-8PM Ruffino Orvieto ClassicoRuffino Lumina Pinot GrigioRuffino Il Ducale ToscanaRuffino Riserva Ducale Chianti ClassicoRuffino Riserva Ducale Oro Chianti Classico Goose Island Matilda is the featured beer
Rumbleseat Wine 5853 Far Hills Ave. Dayton, Ohio (937) 938-9801 Weekly Wines and Saturday Feb 13, 2010 10 - 8 pm Red Wines: Robert Mondavi Reserve Cabernet… The Show Cabernet Sauvignon… Dainero Toscano… Nerosso… Schlink Haus Dornfelder…
WHITE WINES B.R. Cohn Chardonnay… Forefront Sauvignon Blanc… Mouton Cadet White Bordeaux… B&G Vouvray…
Kroger Kettering Fresh Fare Friday, 2/12 3pm- 6pm Ecco Domani Italian Wines Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Cabernet- Merlot and Chianti
Saturday, 2/13 2pm- 6pm Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio and Merlot La Crema Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
Sunday, 2/14 2pm- 6pm Alice White Australian Wines Moscato, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Shiraz
Friday, Feb 19, 2010 February Food and Wine Extravaganza RSVP Two seatings: 5pm to 6:30pm and 7pm to 8:30pm, $20 per guest Wines of Clos Du Bois Winery Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon paired with appetizers, main courses and desserts specifically created for Lent.
McCormick & Schmick’s at The Greene Thursday, February 18, 2010 6:30 pm Spanish Wine Dinner $60.00 Contact Melissa Camp 937.431.9765 or banquets98@msmg.com
Otto Bestué 2006 Squash Blossoms Stuffed with Iberico Ham with Clam Sauce
Esperanza Viura 2008 Shrimp Escabeche with Blood Orange Mojo
Abrazo Crianza 2006 Paella Valencia with Shrimp, Mussels, Chorizo and Saffron Rice
Cruz de Piedra 2007 Churrasco with Chimichurri Sauce and Boniato Root and Sweet Potato Mash
Gonzalez Byass Solera 1847 Calanda Peaches with Meringue and Peach Syrup
Boosalis Baking and Cafe 9486 Springboro Pike Miamisburg, OH 45342 Tuesday, Feb 16, 2010 7-9pm Wine Tasting - Spain $15.00 in advance and $18 at the door -Casa Castillo Jumilla -evodia Garnacha -Creta Tempranillo -Ercaavio Bloanco New Orleans Hors d’oeuvres created by RedBox Culinary Design
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: New Argentinian Wines Canale Black River Torrontes (2009) Patagonia Clara Benegas Chardonnay (2008) Mendoza Juan Benegas Malbec (2007) Mendoza Benegas Libertad Malbec (2007) Mendoza Canale Family Intimo Reserve (2008) Patagonia Benegas Lynch Cabernet Franc (2005) Mendoza
Thursday and Saturday: Cupcake Blanc de Blancs (NV) California Benziger Sangiacomo Vineyard Chardonnay (2007) Carneros, California Clifford Bay Pinot Noir (2008) Awatere Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand Mazzoni (2006) Tuscany, Italy Clos de los Siete (2007) Mendoza, Argentina
Tuesday, Feb 16, 7:00 Food & Wine Pairing: Soup 102 $25 RSVP
Next Week Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday: French Whites and New Syrahs Thursday and Saturday: Chardonnays and Cabernet Sauvignons
Cork and Vine Wine Market & Lounge 3452 York Commons Blvd. Dayton, OH 45414 937.387.0044 WHITES New Age White Benzinger Sauvignon Blanc Chateau St.Michelle Chardonnay Rodney Strong ‘Chalk Hill’ Chardonnay
Reds Rodney Strong Pinot Noir Russian River Valley Cosme Palacio Rioja Cline Zinfandel Folie a Deux Cabernet Sauvignon
Special Features Biltmore Estates Chenin Blanc Columbia Crest H3 Merlot Don Ramon Spanish Blend
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, Feb 12, 2010 4:30-7:30 pm and Saturday, Feb 13, 3-6 pm Wines for your Valentine
Feb 23 Wine Enrichment Class, 7-8 pm, $20, Wines of the Pacific Northwest
Jungle Jim’s RSVP Required 513 674 6008 Saturday, Feb 13, 2010 Time: 1pm - 2pm; 2pm - 3pm; 3pm - 4pm Where: Jungle Jim’s Reserve Wine Cellar A Reserve Cellar Tasting in the climate controlled cellar. Limit 20 persons per session.
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Wine to accompany a winter wonderland
Isn’t it wonderful that we have the opportunity to celebrate the diversity of Ohio weather? Don’t you feel sorry for those deprived Florida snowbirds who miss out on that opportunity?
We can celebrate diversity in wine as well, as you’re about to see in this amazing list of tastings, dinners and other events compiled by a generous and hard-working Dayton-based listserv. THEY haven’t flown the coop either.
So strap on your snow boots and enjoy!
Jay’s Kitchen Door 225 E. Sixth St. in Dayton’s Oregon Historic District, RSVP (937) 222-2892 http://www.jays.com Friday, Feb 5, 2010 4-8 pm 2008 Falanghina Cataebo 2006 Paul Jaboulet Aine les Jalets Croz Hermitage 2004 Pinino Bruenello 2007 Bergeuin Lane Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 Chateau St. Colombe
Saturday, Feb 6, 2010 1-6 pm 2006 Monbousquet Rose 2007 Chateauneuf De Pape Clos De Mont Olive 2005 Dark Horse Dry Creek Cabernet 2005 Chateau Goulee
Arrow Far Hills - Kettering 2950 Far Hills Ave. 937-298-1456 http://www.arrowwineandspirits.com/ SATURDAY FEBRUARY 6 11-5 ARGENTINIAN IMPORTS WITH BETH AND MARTIN REZELJ OF MARTIN AND CO. WINES. TASTE WINES INCLUDING: 2007 LUNA BENEGAS CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2006 DON TIBURICO RED BLEND 2007 BENEGAS MALBEC 2007 BENEGAS SANGIOVESE 2008 CANALE FAMILY INTIMO RESERVE 2008 CANALE BLACK RIVER MALBEC
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 13 11-5 pm SPECIAL TASTING MEET DAN PHILIPS -I MPORTER, GRATEFUL PALATE WINES “THE PREMIERE IMPORTER OF AUSTRAILIAN WINES” 2004 EBENEZER F.U. SHIRAZ CHATEAU CHATEAU SINGLE VINEYARD GRENACHE MARQUIS PHILIPS WINES BITCH GRENACHE BITCH BUBBLY and others!
Dorothy Lane Markets Dorothy Lane Market (DLM) Oakwood Friday, Feb 5, 2010, 5:00-8:00 pm Lange ’08 Pinot Gris Domaine Drouhin ’06 ” Arthur” Chardonnay Torbreck ’07 Woodcutter’s Shiraz Montevina ’05 Terra D’Oro Zinfandel Robert Oatley ‘07 Cab/Merlot Essence ’00 Bordeaux Brown Bag
Saturday, Feb 6, 2010 2-6 pm Michel Turgy NV Champagne Chehalem ’07 ” INOX” Chardonnay Bachelet-Monnot ’07 “La Fussiere” Bourgogne Finca Sandoval ‘06 Long Shadows ’04 Pirouette Ciacci Piccolomini D’Aragona Fabivs ‘02 Bonus Bottle!
Wednesday, February 17, 5:30-8:30 pm Belgian Beer
DLM Washington Square - At the new wine bar! Thursday Jan 21, 2010 5-8 pm Montemara Pinot Grigio 2008 E. Guigal Condrieu 2006 Domaine Coteau Pinot Noir 2007 Santi Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso Solane 2007 Miller Syrah 2004 Coho Headwaters Red 2007
Saturday, Feb 6, 2010 12-5 pm Humberto Canale Sauvignon Blanc 2009 Clos de Eglise Macon Village 2008 Jose Maria da Fonseca Periquita 2006 Le Loup Dona La Bergere Languadoc 2007 Saldo Zinfandel 2008 Alonso del Yerro Ribera del Duero 2005
Beers Meantime IPA Rouge John John Ale Night Tripper Imperial Stout Allagash Black Belgium Stout
Saturday February 13, 2010 12-5 pm Mardi Gras wines,Abita beers and food!
Dorothy Lane Springboro Friday, Feb 5, 2010, 3:00-7:00 pm 2008 Selene Sauvignon Blanc 2008 Le Loup Dans La Bergerie 2005 Domaine De Nizas 2006 Cirque Du Vin Red 2006 BR Cohn Merlot 2006 Ramian Chapter Six Red
Saturday, Feb 6, 2010 2007 Melville Chardonnay 2004 Pegasus Bay Pinot Noir 2005 Logis De La Giraudiere 2007 Coho Headwaters 2001 Chiara Boshis Barolo
Cuvee Wine Bar and Cellar, 4457 State Route 725 Bellbrook 848-2161 Tuesday - Thursday noon - 7:00 pm, Friday 11:30 - 8 pm Saturday noon - 7:00 pm www.cuveewinebar.net Wines for the week Feb 5 - Feb 11 Walnut Block 2007 Sauvignon Blanc Lonen 2008 Chardonnay Perfecta 2006 Red Table Wine Olabisi 2005 Petite Syrah Realeza 2005 Tempranillo
Beer: Allagash Black Saturday Snack: Stuffed Sandwich Wednesday Soup Night Feb 10, 2010: Beef Noodle
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 Drop In Tasting! Robert Stemmler and Chris’s Small Plates: Escargot and Mixed Mushrooms and Burgundy Lamb
Arrow Centerville 615 Lyons Rd Centerville Saturday, Feb 6, 2010 noon - 5 pm Wine Tasting 2008 St. Supery Sauvignon Blanc… 2007 Cloudline Pinot Noir… 2006 Monte Antico Toscano… 2006 Burgess Merlot… 2006 Buehler Cabernet Sauvignon… 2003 Terrabianca Campaccio… 2007 Willamette Valley Vineyards Riesling
Rue Dumaine www.ruedumainerestaurant.com Tuesday, Feb 9, 2010 5-7 pm 2008 CHÂTEAU DE CAMPUGET- Viognier 2006 CHÂTEAU DE CAMPUGET- Costières de Nimes 2007 ANTIGAL- “UNO” Malbec
Thursday, Feb 25, 2010 Kelly Fleming Wine Dinner RSVP
A Taste of Wine 90 S. Main St Miamisburg, OH 937.247-1120 www.atasteofwine.org This week’s wines: Pillitteri Estates Dolce Riesling Fontaleoni Vernaccia Jocelyn Lonen Carneros Chardonnay “ValenCline” California Zinfandel Some Young Punks Drink n Stick Il Cuore Cabernet Sauvignon D’Adamo Vineyard Pina
Feb 2, 9, 16, 23 - Uncorking the Mysteries of Wine with Lauren Wiethe Register through Parks & Recreation, 866 - 4532, $30 registration fee plus $10 each week Week 1: Basic & Popular varietals Week 2: Sparklings & Alternative varietals Week 3: Imported Wines & Labels Week 4: Wine & Food Pairing
Grapes Wine Lounge. 68 West Franklin Street, Centerville 238-5706 During open hours taste any wine from the wine menu
Every Wednesday in February - Workshops! Must RSVP - 238-5706 2 item food and/or wine purchase required Wednesday, February 10, 2010 5:30pm - 7:00pm and 7:30pm - 9:00pm Massage and Reflexology
Bruning’s Wine Cellar 1481 N Fairfield Rd., Beavercreek (937) 426-4950 www.brunings.com Saturday, Feb 6, 2010 1-4PM 2008 Yali Sauvignon Blanc 2007 Ventisquero ‘Queulat’ Chardonnay 2008 Ventisquero Reserva Pinot Noir 2006 Ventisquero ‘Grey’ Carmenere 2005 Pangea Syrah
Wednesday, Feb 10, 2010 5-8PM Bruning’s 2nd Annual Big-Ass Beer and Cab Tasting! Allagash Brewing ‘Victor’ Allagash Brewing ‘Odyssey’ Allagash Brewing ‘Black’ Allagash Brewing ‘Interlude’ Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Joseph Carr Cabernet Sauvignon Estancia Meritage Franciscan ‘Magnificat’
Rumbleseat Wine 5853 Far Hills Ave. Dayton, Ohio (937) 938-9801 February 5, 2010 6-9pm Wine tasting featuring a selection of Warm & Hearty Winter Reds and music.
Weekly Wines and Saturday Feb 6, 2010 10 - 8 pm Red Wines: Corte Alle Flora Cabernet… Blackstone Napa Merlot… Tobin James Chateau La Cacheflo… Longhop Shiraz.. La Lapin Multiplicity… Petrognano Chianti Reserva…
WHITE WINES Sterling Napa Chardonnay… Pomelo Sauvignon Blanc… Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio… Gazehla Rose… Ozeki Ginjo Premier Sake…
Wednesday, February 10, 2010 6:30pm-8:00pm Wine Tasting Class $20
Kroger Kettering Fresh Fare Friday, 2/5 3pm- 6pm $2 charge Monkey Bay Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay Cellar #8 Pinot Noir and Zinfandel
Saturday, 2/6 2pm- 6pm $5 charge Bonterra Sauvignon Blanc and Zinfandel J. Lohr Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon
Sunday, 2/7 2pm- 6pm $2 charge Black Opal Australian Wines Chardonnay, Shiraz Cabernet, Merlot- Cabernet and Cabernet Sauvignon
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: White wines and new Aussies David Girard Coeur du Terroir Blanc (2007) Sierra Foothills, Califonia Borra Vineyards Fusion (2007) Lodi, California The Stump Jump GSM (2008)South Australia Rutherglen The Reunion (2006) Rutherglen, Victoria Drink ‘n’ Stick (2007) South Australia
Thursday and Saturday: New South Africans Ondine Sauvignon Blanc (2008) Coastal Region Ormonde Chardonnay (2008) Darling Ondine Cabernet Sauvignon (2006) Darling Westerland Celebration Red (2006) Darling Westerland Pinotage (2006) Darling
This Friday and Saturday at 7:00, $25 inclusive. Pizza and Beer Pairing event
Miami Valley Wine & Spirits 943 W. Main St. Tipp City (937) 667-3614 Friday Feb 5, 2010 5:30-9 pm Samuel Adams Noble Pils Sierra Nevada Glissade Bear Republic Tribute Brown Ale Eel River Raven’s Eye Organic Imperial Stout Dark Horse Too Cream Stout Lagunitas Hairy Eyeball Sierra Nevada Bigfoot ‘09 Sierra Nevada Bigfoot ‘10
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, Feb 5, 2010 4:30-7:30 pm and Saturday, Feb 6, 3-6 pm The Road to Riesling
Leitz (pronounced “lights”) OUT
Merkelbach Urziger Wurtzgarten Riesling Kabinette
Leonard Kreusch Piesporter Michelsberg Auslese
Forrest Estate ‘Doctors’ Riesling
Paraiso Riesling
Jungle Jim’s RSVP 513 674 6008 A Bordeaux Tasting Saturday, Feb 6, 2010 1pm - 3pm $30 RSVP Required Ardie Bonanno, Alfred Laudato and Count Sonnino Italian Tasting A ‘Taste of Tuscany’
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When is a pinot noir not really a pinot noir? French prosecutor thinks he knows
Check out this story from Decanter.com entitled “Charges brought in Pinot Noir-Red Bicyclette scandal”.
I know, I know, this type of thing has been going on for years, etc. etc. Maybe I’m naive, but I still find this stunning, particularly the scope of the allegations. Thirteen defendants? And a small lake of wine that was passed off as pinot when it was, in fact, something else?
I just wonder whether there was perhaps just a hint of, “Oh, we’ll just sell it to the Americans — they’ll never be able to tell the difference anyway” attitude at work here. Ya THINK??
Have you had any unusually dark-colored, full-bodied, relatively inexpensive “pinot noir” lately?
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