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 …

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), …

Royal Tokaji Essencia – Archetype Tasting

Wine Tasting, January 31st, 2019 cant identify cant identify 2017 Evolúció Furmint 2015 Furmint, The Oddity, Tokaj 2012 Royal Tokaji Ats – Mad Cuvee – Late Harvest, Tokaj-Hegyalja, Hungary 2003 Royal Tokaji Essencia, Tokaj-Hegyalja, Hungary 2013 Olivier Horiot Rose des Riceys En Valingrain 2013 Domaine Amiot Guy et Fils Chassagne-Montrachet Vieilles Vignes, Cote de Beaune, …

Old World Funk, Jan 10 & 11

Wine Tasting, January 10th and 11th, 2019 Wines: 2017 Barbi, Ciliegiole, Umbria IGT, IT 2015 Januik Winery, “Champoux Vineyard” Malbec, Horse Heaven Hills AVA, WA 2015 Antoine Ogier, “Dentellis” Gigondas AOC, Sud Rhône, FR 2016 Bledsoe Family Winery, “Flying B” Cabernet Sauvignon, Walla Walla Valley AVA, WA 2015 Paitin, “Campolive” Barbera d’Alba DOC, Piemonte, IT …

Chardonnay Everywhere, Blind Tasting Buddies

 Wine Tasting, January 4th, 2019 Wine List: 2017 Tenuta Stella, Malvasia, Collio DOC, Friuli-Venezia Giulia 2015 Château du Basty, Régnié, Beaujolais, FR 2015 Michel et Sylvain Tete, Domaine du Clos du Fief, “Les Capitans” Saint Amour, Beaujolais, FR 2017 Vignaioli del Morellino di Scansano, Vigna Fiorini, “Vendemmia Tardiva” Vermentino, Toscana IGT, IT 2014 Planeta, Menfi …

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 …

Loire Valley White Wines: Oct 11 & 12

Wine Tasting, October 11th and 12th, 2018 Wines: 2015 Brendan Stater-West, Saumur Blanc “Les Chapaudaises”, Anjou-Saumur 2017 Arnaud Lambert, Saumur Blanc “Brézé, Clos de Midi Lieu Dit”, Anjou-Saumur 2014 Domaine du Closel, Savennières “La Jalousie”, Anjou-Saumur 2016 Domaine de la Noblaie, Chinon Blanc, Touraine 2016 Marc Brédif, Vouvray “Classic”, Touriane 2007 Stéphane et Vincent Perraud, Muscadet …

Buddies: Malbec, Zin, Syrah: Oct 4 & 5

Wines: 2016 Cavallotto Tenuta Bricco Boschis, “Pinner” Vino Bianco Ottenuto da Uva Nera, Castiglione Falletto, Piemonte, IT 2016 Johannes Zillinger, “Reflexion” Cabernet Sauvignon, Niederösterreich, AT 2016 Newsome-Harlow Wines, “Big John” Zinfandel, Calaveras County, CA, US 2017 Zuccardi, “Concreto” Malbec, Paraje Altamira, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Cujo, AR 2012 Two Vintners, “Some Days are Diamonds” Syrah, May’s …

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 …