Blind Wine Classics, Sep 20 & 21

Wine Tasting, September 20th & 21st, 2018 Wines: 2014 Nederburg, “The Winemakers” Pinotage, Western Cape, ZA 2010 Château Montlandrie, Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux, FR 2005 Arthémis, Côtes de Castillon, Bordeaux, FR 2015 L’Ecole No. 41, Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, US 2015 Garzón, Tannat Reserve, Uruguay 2016 Jules Taylor Wines, Pinot Noir, Marlborough, NZ 2015 Torii …

Pinot Noir Spotlight: September 6 & 7

Wine Tasting, September 6th & 7th, 2018 Wines: Venica, “Jesera” Pinot Grigio, Collio Goriziano DOC, Friuli–Venezia Giulia, IT 2015 Montenidoli, “Tradizionale” Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG, Toscana, IT 2016 Allimant-Laugner, Pinot Noir, Vin d’Alsace, FR 2015 Frédéric Magnien, Bourgogne Pinot Noir, FR Pyramid Valley Vineyards 2014 Benziger, “Signaterra” Pinot Noir, La Reyna, Sonoma Coast, US 2014 …

Blind Wine Classics: August 30 & 31

Wine Tasting, August 30th and 31st, 2018 Wines: Leacock’s Rainwater Madeira, Medium Dry, PT Cossart Gordon, 5 Year Sercial Madeira, Fine Dry, PT 2015 Domaine des Baumard, Savennières, Loire Valley, FR 2014 Jean-Yves Péron, Roche Blanche, Vin de France Jacquère, Savoie, FR 2012 Domaine Albert Mann, Alsace Grand Cru “Schlossberg” Riesling, Haut-Rhin, FR 2008 Château …

Blind Wine Classics: July 12 + 13

Wine Tasting, July 12th and 13th, 2018 Wines: 1983 Franz Kramer, Zeltiner Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese, Mosel, DE 1976 Michel Schneider, Wehlener Münzlay Beerenauslese, Mosel, DE 1998 Domaines Schlumberger, Alsace Grand Cru Kitterle, Pinot Gris, Haut-Rhin, FR 2015 Bodegas Escudero, Rioja DOCa Blanco “Becquer, Fermentado en Barrica”, La Rioja, ES 2016 Domaine Le Montoire, Sancerre, Sauvignon …

Blind Wine Classics: May 31 + June 1

 Wine Tasting, May 31st and June 1st, 2018 Wines: Conte Fini Pinot Grigio Tanunda Grand Barossa Riesling Petite Ruche Crozes-Hermitage Blanc Amayna Sauvignon Blanc Pine Ridge Chardonnay Ontanon Reserva Rioja Ardal Ribera del Duero Trinity Hill Syrah Indian Merlot J Hofstatter PG Trimbach Riesling Saint-Véran Clos Floridene Grand Barossa Shiraz Rust en Vrede Shiraz Damilano …

May 17/18: Blind Wine Classics

Wine Tasting, May 17th and 18th, 2018 Blind Wine Classics: A tasting focused on hallmark styles from around the wine world, and the top quality wineries who produce them. Wines: Couly-Dutheil, Brut de Franc Blanc Couly-Dutheil, Brut de Franc Rosé 2015 Domaine Changarnier, “Les Dressoles” 2015 Domaine Changarnier, Monthelie 2015 Schlossberg Pinot Gris 2016 Huet Le …

Apr 26 – European Ciders

Cider Tasting, April 26th, 2018 An exploration of wines made with white/pink grapes, fermented/aged on the skins.  Countries represented: Italy, Greece, Spain, Austria, Germany, France, Australia, United States. Ciders: Domaine Dupont, “Cidre Dupont Reserve”, Calvados, Normandy, France Frédéric et Catherine Pacory, “Cidre Le Costaud”, Mantilly, Normandy, France Aspall, “Dry English Cider”, Suffolk, England Sidrería Isastegi, …

Apr 19/20, Skin-Contact White Wines

Wine Tasting, April 19th and 20th, 2018 An exploration of wines made with white/pink grapes, fermented/aged on the skins.  Countries represented: Italy, Greece, Spain, Austria, Germany, France, Australia, United States. Wines (Thursday pouring order): 2015 Azienda Agricola COS, Pithos Bianco, Sicily, IT – ? Apricot, saline, sardine, orange rind, aggressive palate, sour, high tannin, nori, earthy, …