Vino-Sphere: Wine Tastings & Events: Week of February 1, 2010

Monday, February 1, 2010

Wine Tastings & Events: Week of February 1, 2010

Monday, February 1

Vino 100 Shop and Wine Bar, Promenade West, 3355 Briarfield Blvd, Suite D, Maumee -- (419) 866-8466. 5-10 PM Wine flight of the week. 1.) 2008 Wild Rush Pinotage 2.) 2008 Conquista Malbec 3.) 2008 Terra Andina Carmenere 4.) 2007 Perfecta Chardonnay. Cost is $15, served with marinated olives, bread, cheese, and Marcona Almonds.

Tuesday, February 2
Vino 100 Shop and Wine Bar, Promenade West, 3355 Briarfield Blvd, Suite D, Maumee -- (419) 866-8466. 5-10 PM Wine flight of the week. 1.) 2008 Wild Rush Pinotage 2.) 2008 Conquista Malbec 3.) 2008 Terra Andina Carmenere 4.) 2007 Perfecta Chardonnay. Cost is $15, served with marinated olives, bread, cheese, and Marcona Almonds.

Wednesday, February 3
Anderson's Market, Sylvania, Wine Tasting. 6-8 PM. Yes, more close-outs. Selections for the tasting will be made early in the week. Nominal fee.

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

Vino 100 Shop and Wine Bar, Promenade West, 3355 Briarfield Blvd, Suite D, Maumee -- (419) 866-8466. 5-10 PM Wine flight of the week. 1.) 2008 Wild Rush Pinotage 2.) 2008 Conquista Malbec 3.) 2008 Terra Andina Carmenere 4.) 2007 Perfecta Chardonnay. Cost is $15, served with marinated olives, bread, cheese, and Marcona Almonds.

Thursday, February 4
The Andersons, Maumee, Wine Tasting. 5-7 PM. Some of Kris' favorite wines. 1. Chateau Lamothe de Haus, 2. Kings Estate Pinot Gris, 3. Alexander Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, 4. Monkey Business Zinfandel. Pay by the sample or $7 for the flight.

The Andersons, Talmadge Road. Wine Tasting, 6-8 PM. Italian Wine Not from Tuscany. 1. Ronchi Fattori, 2. Alois Legeder Pinot Grigio, Dolomiti, 3. Cantele Primativo, Salento, 4. Allegrini Palazzo della Torro, Verona, 5. Sam Pietrana Salice Salentino Riserva, 6. Mazzi Valpolcella Classico Superiore, 7. Scagliola Petali di Rose, Piedmonte, 8. Dulis Moscato d'Asti, Piedmonte, Nominal fee per sample.

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

Corks Wine and Liquor, Promenade Plaza, 27250 Crossroads Pkwy., Rossford – (419) 872-6800. 6-9 PM. So Happy Together. Often times customers say, "You know, I don't really like blends." What most people don't realize is that the large majority of wines on the market are, in fact, blended in some way, shape or form. Sample some of the world's classic blends. Cost $1 to $3 per sample.

Vino 100 Shop and Wine Bar, Promenade West, 3355 Briarfield Blvd, Suite D, Maumee -- (419) 866-8466. 5-10 PM Wine flight of the week. 1.) 2008 Wild Rush Pinotage 2.) 2008 Conquista Malbec 3.) 2008 Terra Andina Carmenere 4.) 2007 Perfecta Chardonnay. Cost is $15, served with marinated olives, bread, cheese, and Marcona Almonds. Live music featured 7-10 PM. Mike Whittey performs piano jazz.

Friday, February 5
* Special Event * Wine by the Glass Pavilion Winemakers Series, Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion, 2445 Monroe St., 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. Adelaida, Paso Robles, California. 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. Sonoma County, California, Pinot Noir. 1. MacMurray Ranch Pinot Noir, 2. Schug Pinot Noir, 3. Taft Street Pinot Noir, and 4. Scherrer Pinot Noir. $10 tasting.

Corks Wine and Liquor, Promenade Plaza, 27250 Crossroads Pkwy., Rossford – (419) 872-6800. 6-9 PM. So Happy Together. Often times customers say, "You know, I don't really like blends." What most people don't realize is that the large majority of wines on the market are, in fact, blended in some way, shape or form. Sample some of the world's classic blends. Cost $1 to $3 per sample.

Vino 100 Shop and Wine Bar, Promenade West, 3355 Briarfield Blvd, Suite D, Maumee -- (419) 866-8466. 5-10 PM Wine flight of the week. 1.) 2008 Wild Rush Pinotage 2.) 2008 Conquista Malbec 3.) 2008 Terra Andina Carmenere 4.) 2007 Perfecta Chardonnay. Cost is $15, served with marinated olives, bread, cheese, and Marcona Almonds.

Saturday, February 6
Aficionado Wine and Cigars, The Shoppes at RiverPlace, 26567 N. Dixie Highway, Suite 135, Perrysburg, (419-873-4444). 5:00 – 8:30 p.m. Sonoma County, California, Pinot Noir. 1. MacMurray Ranch Pinot Noir, 2. Schug Pinot Noir, 3. Taft Street Pinot Noir, and 4. Scherrer Pinot Noir. $10 tasting.

The Andersons, Woodville, Wine Tasting. 1-3 PM. Closeouts. Nominal fee.

Walt Churchill’s Market, 3320 Briarfield. Maumee, (419) 794-4000. Noon to 5:00 p.m. French Wine Closeouts. By the sample or by the flight.

Vino 100 Shop and Wine Bar, Promenade West, 3355 Briarfield Blvd, Suite D, Maumee -- (419) 866-8466. 5-10 PM Wine flight of the week. 1.) 2008 Wild Rush Pinotage 2.) 2008 Conquista Malbec 3.) 2008 Terra Andina Carmenere 4.) 2007 Perfecta Chardonnay. Cost is $15, served with marinated olives, bread, cheese, and Marcona Almonds.

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