Sunday, September 20, 2009

Upcoming Tastings - Week of September 20, 2009


This is shaping up to be a great week for wine lovers, including a tasting at Cork's with a winery representative on Tuesday and a wine and cheese social in Bowling Green on Friday.

Tuesday, September 22
Corks Wine & Liquor, Promenade Plaza, 27250 Crossroads Pkwy., Rossford – (419) 872-6800. Corks welcomes Stefano Poggi from the Batasiolo winery for a tasting of his premier Italian lineup. The tasting starts at 4pm and ends at 7pm. Samples will range from their sweet and fruity Moscato d' Asti, all the way up to the dark and brooding Barolo. There will be a $1-2 fee for each sample.

Thursday, September 24
The Andersons. Wine Tasting. Maumee 5-7 PM. Talmadge 6-8 PM. Nominal fee.

Corks Wine & Liquor, Promenade Plaza, 27250 Crossroads Pkwy., Rossford – (419) 872-6800. New World vs. Old World The battle to end all battles! We'll pit the juiced-up, fruit-forward wines of the New World (California, Australia, South America), against the earthy, terroir-driven, classical wines of the Old World (France, Spain, Italy, Germany). Find out what happens when worlds collide? 5-8 PM. Cost $1 - $3 per glass.

Vino 100, Promenade West, 3355 Briarfield Blvd., Suite D, Maumee – (419) 866-8466. Samplings consist of four designated 2 oz. pours. The wines range in price anywhere from $8-$25. The cost of the tasting is $2 with a purchase, or $5 without.

Friday, September 25
** Special Event ** The Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Foundation’s 14th Annual Wine & Cheese Social will take place 5 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, September 25, at the Simpson Building, 1291 Conneaut Ave., in Bowling Green. Tickets are $30 each and are available at the door. This year’s program has a “Wine Around the World” theme. Wine has been generously donated by Bowling Green Beverage. Wine expert (and BG Beverage president) Norm Heineman will be on hand to answer your wine questions. Not only will there be outstanding wine aplenty, but there will also be an assortment of microbrew and craft beers. Of course delicious food and non-alcoholic beverages will also be available.

The event features a silent and live auction with some great auction items. The live auction will be conducted by television newscaster Jerry Anderson of WTOL, Channel 11. It is certain to be a fun-filled, exciting evening.

Aficionado Wine and Cigars, The Shoppes at RiverPlace, 26567 N. Dixie Highway, Suite 135, Perrysburg, (419-873-4444) California Cabernet Sauvignon: 1. Burch Hall Cabernet Sauvignon, 2. Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, 3. Ledgewood Creek Cabernet Sauvignon, 4. Pacific Estates Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. 5-8:30 PM. $10 tasting.

Corks Wine & Liquor, Promenade Plaza, 27250 Crossroads Pkwy., Rossford – (419) 872-6800. New World vs. Old World The battle to end all battles! We'll pit the juiced-up, fruit-forward wines of the New World (California, Australia, South America), against the earthy, terroir-driven, classical wines of the Old World (France, Spain, Italy, Germany). Find out what happens when worlds collide? 5-8 PM. Cost $1 - $3 per glass.

Vino 100, Promenade West, 3355 Briarfield Blvd., Suite D, Maumee – (419) 866-8466. Samplings consist of four designated 2 oz. pours. The wines range in price anywhere from $8-$25. The cost of the tasting is $2 with a purchase, or $5 without.

Saturday, September 26
Aficionado Wine and Cigars, The Shoppes at RiverPlace, 26567 N. Dixie Highway, Suite 135, Perrysburg, (419-873-4444) California Cabernet Sauvignon: 1. Burch Hall Cabernet Sauvignon, 2. Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, 3. Ledgewood Creek Cabernet Sauvignon, 4. Pacific Estates Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. 5-8:30 PM. $10 tasting.

Vino 100, Promenade West, 3355 Briarfield Blvd., Suite D, Maumee – (419) 866-8466. Samplings consist of four designated 2 oz. pours. The wines range in price anywhere from $8-$25. The cost of the tasting is $2 with a purchase, or $5 without.

Walt Churchill’s Market, 3320 Briarfield. Maumee, (419) 794-4000—Wine tasting. No reservations are necessary. Pay by the sample or for the whole flight. Average cost for the entire flight -- $7-$12. If the weather permits, enjoy the patio bistro during the wine tasting. Noon to 5 PM.

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