Blind Wine Classics, August 22nd

Wine Tasting, August 22nd, 2019 The theme for this week is Blind Wine Classics; a tasting focused on hallmark styles from around the wine world, and the top quality wineries who produce them. Red and white styles are featured. Wine List: 2015 Benziger Family Winery Sonoma County Chardonnay, North Coast, USA 2015 Domaine Roulot Meursault …

Blind Wine Classics, Aug 7

Wine Tasting, August 7th, 2019 The theme for this week is Blind Wine Classics; a tasting focused on hallmark styles from around the wine world, and the top quality wineries who produce them. Red and white styles are featured. Wine List: 2016 Pazo de Barrantes Albarino 2016, ES 2015 Maison Trimbach, Gewurztraminer, Alsace, FR 2010 …

Blind Wine Classics, Aug 1

Wine Tasting, August 1st, 2019 The theme for this week is Blind Wine Classics; a tasting focused on hallmark styles from around the wine world, and the top quality wineries who produce them. Red and white styles are featured. Wine List: 2016 Pierre Henri, “Saint-Fiacre”, Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine Sur Lie, Loire Valley, FR 2013 Malat, “Steinbühl” …

2001 Pingus Ribera del Duero – Archetype Tasting

Wine Tasting, July 17th, 2019 As one of the true legends of modern Spanish wine, Pingus has become a producer to carry mysterious gravitas, among hushed circles of wine professionals and collectors. Few will see the wine in the wild, if ever, with more likely siblings Flor de Pingus and Psi finding more common exposure. …

Loire Valley Stunners: Blind Tasting Buddies

Wine Tasting, June 12th, 2019 The Loire Valley of northern France features some of the most unique and dynamic wines of Europe. Splended grapes are found in red and white expressions alike, with the most famous including Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Franc. In fact, these two grapes are the progenitors of Cabernet Sauvignon, the most-planted …

Rhône Whites Faceoff

Wine Tasting, March 27th, 2019 The Rhône region of France is famous for it’s red Syrah and Grenache based wines, although the whites from its many appellations are equally fascinating. Primary grapes include Viognier, Marsanne, Roussanne, Clairette, and Grenache Blanc, among many other minor varieties. From Condrieu to the Luberon, the white wines of the …

Sweet & Strong – Fortified Wines, Feb 13 & 15

Wine Tasting, February 13th and 15th 2019 Group favorites indicated in bold. Flight 1, Sherry: NV Valdespino, Equipo Navazos, Fino Sherry “La Bota de Fino”, “Macharnudo Alto #68”, Jerez DO, Jerez de la Frontera, ES, 15% ABV NV Bodegas César Florido, Amontillado Sherry “Cruz del Mar”, Jerez DO, Chipiona, ES, 17.5% ABV NV Bodegas César …

Grid Work with Classic Wines

Wine Tasting, February 6th and 8th, 2019 2017 The Crossings, Sauvignon Blanc 2016 Fogline Vineyards, Zephyr’s Block Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast) 2015 Melnikon Vino di Melnik 2016 Michel Savel Made By Herve Souhaut Les Marecos Syrah, Merlot 2014 Williams Selyem Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, USA 2014 Morell-Lawrence, Syrah 2016 M.C.K. (Motor City Kitty), …

Beaujolais Exploration Nov 14 & 16

Wine Tasting, November 14th and 16th 2018 Wines: 2007 Stéphane et Vincent Perraud, Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine “Clisson”, Pays Nantais 2017 Raisins Gaulois, Marcel Lapierre 2015 Michel Tete ‘Les Capitans’ Saint-Amour Beaujolais 2016 Domaine de Grand Pré Cuvee Le Loup Brouilly 2017 Chateau Thivin Cote de Brouilly Cuvee La Chapelle, Beaujolais, France 2017 Envínate Benje 2016 Domaine …

Feb 28 + Mar 2: Blind Wine Classics

Wine Tasting, February 28th and March 2nd, 2018 Wines: 2016, Melipal, “Ikella” Torrontés, Mendoza, AR 2015 Ginglinger-Fix, Gewürztraminer, Alsace, FR 2012 Château du Seuil, Graves Blanc, Sémillon / Sauvignon Blanc (70/30), Bordeaux, FR 2013 Schoenheitz, Riesling, Alsace, FR 1995 Poço do Lobo, Arinto, VR Beiras, PT 2014 Kenbishi, “Kuromatsu” Honjozo Sake, Hyogo, JP Okunomatsu, “24%” …