Vino-Sphere: Wine Tasting & Events: Week of Jan. 25, 2010

Monday, January 25, 2010

Wine Tasting & Events: Week of Jan. 25, 2010

Image of Huntington Wine Cellars via Snooth

Wednesday, January 27
Beer and Wine Cave, 4400 Heatherdowns, (419) 382-6221. Gougenheim wines (Argentina). 6-8 PM, $15.

Thursday, January 28
The Andersons, Maumee, Wine Tasting. 5-7 PM. Huntington by Hahn. 1. Huntington Chardonnay, 2. Huntington Sauvignon Blanc, 3. Huntington Petite Sirah, 4. Huntington Merlot, $1 per sample or $4 per flight.

The Andersons, Talmadge Road. Wine Tasting, 6-8 PM. Nominal fee.

Beer and Wine Cave, 4400 Heatherdowns, (419) 382-6221. Gougenheim wines (Argentina). 6-8 PM, $15.

Corks Wine and Liquor, Promenade Plaza, 27250 Crossroads Pkwy., Rossford – (419) 872-6800. 6-9 PM. I Heart Terroir. Terroir is a French term commonly used to describe the piece of earth that a particular wine comes from, and the effect that specific spot (soil, climate, etc.) has on the grapes that are grown there. Join us as we sample wines that are chock full of the stuff. Cost $1 to $3 per sample.

Uptown Vineyard Wine Tasting, Manhattan’s Restaurant, 1516 Adams Street, Union Square Room. (419) 243-6675. 6:30 PM. Includes five wines and appetizers. Reservations required. RSVP to info@uptownvineyard.com. $15.

Friday, January 29
* Special Event * Wine by the Glass Winemakers Series, Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion, 2445 Monroe St., 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. Domaine de Piaugier, Rhone, France.. Enjoy four wines, light snacks and a view of glassmakers working in the Hot Shop. Cost is $15 for museum members and $20 for non-members.

Aficionado Wine and Cigars, The Shoppes at RiverPlace, 26567 N. Dixie Highway, Suite 135, Perrysburg, (419-873-4444). 5:00 – 8:30 p.m. Port and Chocolate. 1. Trentadue Chocolate Port, 2. Montevina Zinfandel Port, 3. Broadbent “Auction Reserve” Porto, 4. Penfolds “Grandfathers” Tawny. $15 tasting.

Corks Wine and Liquor, Promenade Plaza, 27250 Crossroads Pkwy., Rossford – (419) 872-6800. 6-9 PM. I Heart Terroir. Terroir is a French term commonly used to describe the piece of earth that a particular wine comes from, and the effect that specific spot (soil, climate, etc.) has on the grapes that are grown there. Join us as we sample wines that are chock full of the stuff.Cost $1 to $3 per sample.

Saturday, January 30
Aficionado Wine and Cigars, The Shoppes at RiverPlace, 26567 N. Dixie Highway, Suite 135, Perrysburg, (419-873-4444). 5:00 – 8:30 p.m. Port and Chocolate. 1. Trentadue Chocolate Port, 2. Montevina Zinfandel Port, 3. Broadbent “Auction Reserve” Porto, 4. Penfolds “Grandfathers” Tawny. $15 tasting.

Walt Churchill’s Market, 3320 Briarfield. Maumee, (419) 794-4000. Noon to 5:00 p.m. Gruaud Larose Bordeaux Vertical (‘95, ‘96, ‘98, ‘04, ‘05). Premium tasting. Will be a bit more expensive than normal.

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[Information on tastings can be sent to TWAV@ATT.NET.]