Wine Tastings & Events: Week of March 8, 2010

Image of The Four Graces via Snooth

Wednesday, March 10
Anderson's Market, Sylvania, Wine Tasting. 6-8 PM. The Close-Outs continue. 1. Newman’s Own Chardonnay, 2. Pezat Bordeaux Superior, 3. Greg Norman Reserve Shiraz, 4. Selbach-Oster Riesling Spaetlese. Nominal fee.

Beer and Wine Cave, 4400 Heatherdowns, (419) 382-6221. 6-8 PM, Great Value Wines of Spain. $15. 

Thursday, March 11
The Andersons, Maumee, Wine Tasting.  5-7 PM. Screw-top wines: Poorly made, cheap wine? I don’t think so… 1. 2008 Kim Crawford – Malborough, New Zealand – Sauvignon Blanc, 2. 2005 Stoller –Dundee Hills, Oregon – JV Pinot Noir, 3. 2007 Di Arie – Sierra Foothills, California – Zinfandel, 4. 2008 Leitz – Rheingau, Germany –Dragonstone Riesling. Nominal fee per sample or $9 per flight.

The Andersons, Talmadge Road. Wine Tasting, 6-8 PM. Australian Wines: 1. Peter Lehmann Layers Chardonnay blend, 2. Yalumba Dry Riesling, 3. The Stump Jump GSM, 4. Simon Hacket OV Grenache, 5. Marquis-Philips 9 Shiraz, 6. Elderton Barossa Shiraz, 7. Peter Lehmann 8 Songs Shiraz, 8. Old Codger Tawny Port. Nominal fee per sample.

Beer and Wine Cave, 4400 Heatherdowns, (419) 382-6221. 6-8 PM, Great Value Wines of Spain. $15.

Corks Wine and Liquor, Promenade Plaza, 27250 Crossroads Pkwy., Rossford – (419) 872-6800. 6-9 PM.  Willamette Valley Oregon Wines. Oregon's Willamette Valley is home to some very talented winemakers. Riesling and Chardonnay are really starting to take off there, however Pinot Noir rightly rules the roost. Come in and see why this is one of the most exciting and terroir-driven AVAs in the states! Cost $1 to $3 per sample.

Manhattan’s Restaurant, 1516 Adams Street, Toledo. Wine Tasting with Uptown Vineyard. 6:30 PM. $15. Five wines and appetizers. In Union Square room. Reservations required. E-mail info@uptownvineyard.com or call (866) 276-1984.

Friday, March 12 
Aficionado Wine and Cigars, The Shoppes at RiverPlace, 26567 N. Dixie Highway, Suite 135, Perrysburg, (419-873-4444). 5:00 – 8:30 p.m. Oregon Pinot’s: 1. King Estate Pinot Gris
2. Anne Amie "Prisme" Pinot Noir Blanc, 3. Van Duzer Vin Cuvee Pinot Noir, 4. Four Graces Pinot Noir. $15 tasting.

Corks Wine and Liquor, Promenade Plaza, 27250 Crossroads Pkwy., Rossford – (419) 872-6800. No tasting tonight. Mike is off.

Saturday, March 13
* Special Event * Toledo Zoo Vineyard Adventure: Titled Wines from Down Under, 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Enjoy wine, entertainment and hors d'oeuvres in the Aquarium. Price for Toledo Zoo members is $35. The cost for non-members is $40. Tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance. For information call (419) 385-5721, ext 3092.


* Special Event * Waterville Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Wine Tasting & Art Auction, 6:00 PM, Hilton Garden Inn at Levis Commons in Perrysburg. $45 per person. Reservations are required and payment is due upon reservation. Call (419) 878-5188 or e-mail at admin@watervillechamber.com.

Aficionado Wine and Cigars, The Shoppes at RiverPlace, 26567 N. Dixie Highway, Suite 135, Perrysburg, (419-873-4444). 5:00 – 8:30 p.m. Oregon Pinot’s: 1. King Estate Pinot Gris 2. Anne Amie "Prisme" Pinot Noir Blanc, 3. Van Duzer Vin Cuvee Pinot Noir, 4. Four Graces Pinot Noir. $15 tasting.

The Andersons, Woodville, Wine Tasting. 1-3 PM. 1. Penfolds, Hyland Chardonnay, 2. Meulenhof, 2002 Riesling Kabinet, 3. Strub 2002 Riesling Kabinet, 4. Castle Hill Pinot Noir. Nominal fee per sample or $2.25 per flight..

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

Technorati Tags: wine