Wine Tastings & Events: Week of February 15, 2010

Image of Raptor Ridge Winery via Snooth

Monday, February 15
* Special Event *A special West Coast wine dinner is scheduled 7:00 PM Monday, February 15, at Pasta Fina, 5931 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo, (419) 866-0670. The meal will feature six wines paired with courses. Cost is $40 per person and reservations are suggested.

Wednesday, February 17
Anderson's Market, Sylvania, Wine Tasting. 6-8 PM. Close-outs continue:  1. Spann Vineyards Betsy’s Backacher Bottle Blond , 2. Spann Vineyards Betsy’s Backacher Mayacamas Range Red, 3.Spann Vineyards Syrah, 4. Meyer Syrah. Nominal fee.

Beer and Wine Cave, 4400 Heatherdowns, (419) 382-6221. New World vs. Old World Wines. 6-8 PM, $15.

Thursday, February 18
The Andersons, Maumee, Wine Tasting.  5-7 PM. Fireside Wines: 1. Tarrica – Monterey Co. Calf. – Pinot Noir, 2. Atteca – Calatayud, Spain – Old Vines Garnacha {Grenache}, 3. Alexander Valley Vineyards –Sonoma Co. Calf.- Merlot, 4. Hardy’s Whiskers Blake –Australia – Tawny Port. Pay by the sample or $7 for flight. 

The Andersons, Talmadge Road. Wine Tasting, 6-8 PM. A Cruise Through California Wines: 1. Match Book Tinto Rey, Dunnigan Hills; 2. Souverain, Alexander Valley Merlot; 3. Fess Parker Syrah, Santa Barbera; 4. Lyeth Meritage, Sonoma; 5. Vina Robles Cabernet, Paso Robles; 6. Ridge Pagani Ranch Zinfandel, Sonoma; 7. La Storia Petite Sirah, Alexander Valley; 8. Campbell’s Rutherglen Dessert Muscat, Australia 375ml. Nominal fee per sample.

Beer and Wine Cave, 4400 Heatherdowns, (419) 382-6221. New World vs. Old World Wines. 6-8 PM, $15.

Corks Wine and Liquor, Promenade Plaza, 27250 Crossroads Pkwy., Rossford – (419) 872-6800. 6-9 PM.  Stranger in a Strange Land. We all know the classic standards: cab, pinot, syrah, merlot, chardonnay, etc. BORING! Let’s try some strange and unusual varietals grown in even stranger locales. Cost $1 to $3 per sample.

Friday, February 19 
* 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. Raptor Ridge, Willamette Valley, Oregon. Winery owners Annie Shull and her husband Scott (also the winemaker) have owned Raptor Ridge since 1994 and will be present to talk about the winery. 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. German Wines: 1. Dr. Crusius Pinot Blanc, 2. Louis Guntrum Scheurebe Kabinett, 3. Dr. Fischer Steinbock Riesling, 4. Fritz Windisch Trocken Dornfelder.$10 tasting.

Corks Wine and Liquor, Promenade Plaza, 27250 Crossroads Pkwy., Rossford – (419) 872-6800. 6-9 PM.  Stranger in a Strange Land. We all know the classic standards: cab, pinot, syrah, merlot, chardonnay, etc. BORING! Let’s try some strange and unusual varietals grown in even stranger locales. Cost $1 to $3 per sample. 

Saturday, February 20
Aficionado Wine and Cigars, The Shoppes at RiverPlace, 26567 N. Dixie Highway, Suite 135, Perrysburg, (419-873-4444). 5:00 – 8:30 p.m. German Wines: 1. Dr. Crusius Pinot Blanc, 2. Louis Guntrum Scheurebe Kabinett, 3. Dr. Fischer Steinbock Riesling, 4. Fritz Windisch Trocken Dornfelder.$10 tasting.

The Andersons, Woodville, Wine Tasting. 1-3 PM. Closeouts: 1. Nobilo, 2006, Chardonnay New Zealand; 2. Gysler, 2004, Silvaner Halbtrocken, Germany; 3. Chateau Greysac, 2005, Medoc France; 4. Villa San Juliette, 2006, Shiraz/Cab. Flight $2.

Walt Churchill’s Market, 3320 Briarfield. Maumee, (419) 794-4000. Noon to 5:00 p.m. Rediscovering California Merlot.

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

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