Wine Tastings & Events: Week of April 12, 2010

Wednesday, April 14
Anderson's Market, Sylvania, Wine Tasting. 6-8:00 PM. “It all balances out” tasting. Two bargains, and two special occasion bottles…it all balances out, hooray! 1. French Maid Sauvignon Blanc, 2. Heaven’s Cave “Two Degrees” Barbera, 3. Frank Family Vineyards Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, 4. Automoto Riesling. Nominal fee per sample or $9 per flight..

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

Thursday, April 15

The Andersons, Maumee, Wine Tasting.  5-7 PM. Staff Picks – Dan’s {aka: Dr. Bordeaux} Picks. Dan’s theme “it’s all about the style.” 1. Wente Morning Fog- Chardonnay – San Francisco Bay, California, 2. BV Carneros – Chardonnay – Napa Valley, California, 3. BV – Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa Valley, California, 4. Mas de Gourgonnier – Red Rhone Blend – Provence, France. Nominal fee per sample or $8 per flight.

The Andersons, Talmadge Road. Wine Tasting, 6-8 PM. “What Is Malbec?” The next in our “What Is?” educational wine series. 1. Urano, Eral Bravo, 2. Altos Los Hormigas, Mendoza, 3. Don Miguel Gascon, Mendoza, 4. Terra Divina Old Vines, Valle de Uco, Mendoza, 5. Amancaya Malbec Cabernet, Mendoza, 6.  Weinert, Mendoza, 7. Chateau Haut-Montplaisir Prestige Cahors, France, 8. Gilbert Cellars Malbec, Washington. Nominal fee per sample.

Beer and Wine Cave, 4400 Heatherdowns, (419) 382-6221. 6-8 PM. Five Star Cellars, Walla Walla Valley: 1. Cabernet Sauvignon, 2. Syrah,  3. Stellar Reserve Bordeaux blend, 4. Quinque Astrum Super Tuscan Blend, 5. Petit Verdot / Cabernet Franc, 6. 2006 Merlot.  Special guest: Winemaker David Huse. $15.

Corks Wine and Liquor, Promenade Plaza, 27250 Crossroads Pkwy., Rossford – (419) 872-6800. 6-9 PM.  Walla Walla Wallop. Nestled within the Columbia Valley, at the foot of the Blue Mountains, Walla Walla entices wine lovers with it’s modest charm and rugged beauty, until… BOOM! You’ve been done in by the power and grace of the Walla Walla Wallop. $1 to $3 per sample.

Vino 100 Shop and Wine Bar, Promenade West, 3355 Briarfield Blvd, Suite D, Maumee -- (419) 866-8466. Noon to 10 PM. Live music scheduled 7:30 to 10:30 PM.

Friday, April 16
* 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. Buttonwood Farm Winery and Vineyard. Special guest, winemaker Karen Steinwachs from Santa Ynez Valley in Santa Barbara. 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. Tour de France:  1. Domaine J. Laurens La Rose N° Sparkling, 2. Les Trois Couronnes Vacqueyras, 3. La Sangliere Cab-Grenache, 4. Domaine Besson Givry 1er Cru Red Burgundy. $10 tasting.

Corks Wine and Liquor, Promenade Plaza, 27250 Crossroads Pkwy., Rossford – (419) 872-6800. 6-9 PM.  Walla Walla Wallop. Nestled within the Columbia Valley, at the foot of the Blue Mountains, Walla Walla entices wine lovers with it’s modest charm and rugged beauty, until… BOOM! You’ve been done in by the power and grace of the Walla Walla Wallop. Special guests: David Huse, founder and co-winemaker of Five Star Cellars, along with Dave Pirwitz of DJP Selections. Five Star wines are beautifully focused and richly extravagant plus award-winning and high-scoring. $1 to $3 per sample.

Saturday, April 17
Aficionado Wine and Cigars, The Shoppes at RiverPlace, 26567 N. Dixie Highway, Suite 135, Perrysburg, (419-873-4444). 5:00 – 8:30 p.m. Tour de France:  1. Domaine J. Laurens La Rose N° Sparkling, 2. Les Trois Couronnes Vacqueyras, 3. La Sangliere Cab-Grenache, 4. Domaine Besson Givry 1er Cru Red Burgundy. $10 tasting. 

The Andersons, Woodville, Wine Tasting. 1-3 PM.  Join Tricia Rasar as we taste the great value wines of Fredrick Wildman. 1. Astica 2008 Torrantes Argentina,  2. Astica 2008 Chardonnay Argentina, 3. Astica 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Argentina, 4. Trapiche 2008 Malbec Argentina. Nominal fee per sample or $1 per flight..

Walt Churchill’s Market, 3320 Briarfield. Maumee, (419) 794-4000. Noon to 5:00 p.m. Kermit Lynch wines with special guest.  Pay by the sample or flight ($10 to $15 for flight). 

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

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