Monday, October 5, 2009

Wine Tastings & Events: Week of Oct. 4, 2009

Thursday, October 8
The Andersons Maumee . Wine Tasting. 5-7 PM. Pinot Noirs Under $20. O’Reilly, Willamette Valley, Castle Rock Reserve, Russian River Valley. Cloud Line, Oregon, Joseph Carr, Sonoma Coast. $8 for flight. $2 each.
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The Andersons at Talmadge 6-8 PM. Nominal fee.
Corks Wine and Liquor, Promenade Plaza, 27250 Crossroads Pkwy., Rossford – (419) 872-6800. Great Whites! Summer isn’t over yet (is it?) – let’s keep the sunny mood alive with a bright lineup of great white wines from Austria, Alsace, California, Burgundy, Germany, Champagne, even Canada! And don’t worry, there will be at least a couple of reds for the diehards. Hey, maybe we’ll watch Jaws! 6-9 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. Frei Brothers Sauvignon Blanc, Vigna Delle Monache Negro Amaro, Italy; Chateau Brassac, Bordeaux France plus one additional wine. 5-9 PM.

Friday, October 9
Aficionado Wine and Cigars, The Shoppes at RiverPlace, 26567 N. Dixie Highway, Suite 135, Perrysburg, (419-873-4444) Big Reds: 1. Protos Tinto, 2. Palazzo Della Torre, 3. Matetic EQ Syrah, 4. Buehler Cabernet Sauvignon. 5-8:30 PM. $10 tasting.

Corks Wine and Liquor, Promenade Plaza, 27250 Crossroads Pkwy., Rossford – (419) 872-6800. Great Whites! Summer isn’t over yet (is it?) – let’s keep the sunny mood alive with a bright lineup of great white wines from Austria, Alsace, California, Burgundy, Germany, Champagne, even Canada! And don’t worry, there will be at least a couple of reds for the diehards. Hey, maybe we’ll watch Jaws! 6-9 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. Frei Brothers Sauvignon Blanc, Vigna Delle Monache Negro Amaro, Italy; Chateau Brassac, Bordeaux France plus one additional wine. 5-9 PM.

Saturday, October 10
Aficionado Wine and Cigars, The Shoppes at RiverPlace, 26567 N. Dixie Highway, Suite 135, Perrysburg, (419-873-4444) Big Reds: 1. Protos Tinto, 2. Palazzo Della Torre, 3. Matetic EQ Syrah, 4. Buehler 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. Frei Brothers Sauvignon Blanc, Vigna Delle Monache Negro Amaro, Italy; Chateau Brassac, Bordeaux France plus one additional wine. 5-9 PM.

Walt Churchill’s Market, 3320 Briarfield. Maumee, (419) 794-4000— 2007 Cotes-du-Rhone 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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