Vino-Sphere: Wine Tastings & Events: Week of April 19, 2010

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Wine Tastings & Events: Week of April 19, 2010

Wednesday, April 21

Anderson's Market, Sylvania, Wine Tasting. 6-8:00 PM. Recent discoveries and recent rediscoveries! 1. Gilbert Cellars Unoaked Chardonnay, 2. Michael David Petite Petit, 3. Can-Blau, 4. Cosecha Tardia Late Harvest Chardonnay Nominal fee per sample or $7 per flight.

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

Thursday, April 22

The Andersons, Maumee, Wine Tasting. 5-7 PM. Staff Picks – Mark’s (former wine manager) Picks. 1. Chateau Suau – White Bordeaux Blend – Bordeaux, France, 2. Hugel – Gentil – Alsace, France, 3. Charamba – Red blend – Douro, Portugal, 4. Chateau Virgile – Rhone style Red blend – Costieres de Nimes, France. Nominal fee per sample or $5.50 per flight.

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

Organic and wineries using sustainable or biodynamic practices. 1. Yellow & Blue Sauvignon Blanc – Chile, 2. Maysaia Pinot Grigio – Oregon, 3. Maysaia Rose – Oregon, 4. Santa Julia Cabernet – Argentina, 5. Stellar Cabernet – South Africa, 6. Parducci Zinfandel – Mendocino, 7. Meguante Granache – Spain, 8. Parducci Petite Sirah – Mendocino. Nominal fee per sample.

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

Corks Wine and Liquor, Promenade Plaza, 27250 Crossroads Pkwy., Rossford – (419) 872-6800. 6-9 PM. Waiting for Jadot. Does the mere thought of France's Burgundy region catapult you into the throes of some absurdist, existential dilemma? Let's start the unraveling process with an in-depth exploration into one of the region's largest and most consistent producers/négociants for well over 150 years, Louis Jadot. $1 to $3 per sample.

Friday, April 23
* 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. Erika’s Picks. 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. Spring Sauvignon Blancs: 1. Selby Sauvignon Blanc, 2. Whitehall Lane Sauvignon Blanc, 3. Hall Sauvignon Blanc, 4. Provenance Sauvignon Blanc$10 tasting.

Vino 100 Wine Bar, Promenade West, 3355 Briarfield Blvd, Suite D, Maumee -- (419) 866-8466. Opens at 4:00 PM. Flights and Bites. Four Malbecs, from Argentina. Cost is $15, served with marinated olives, bread, cheese, and Marcona Almonds.

Saturday, April 24
Aficionado Wine and Cigars, The Shoppes at RiverPlace, 26567 N. Dixie Highway, Suite 135, Perrysburg, (419-873-4444). 5:00 – 8:30 p.m. Spring Sauvignon Blancs: 1. Selby Sauvignon Blanc, 2. Whitehall Lane Sauvignon Blanc, 3. Hall Sauvignon Blanc, 4. Provenance Sauvignon Blanc$10 tasting.

The Andersons, Woodville, Wine Tasting. 12-3 PM.
An Afternoon of Spain. Spanish wines served with tapas. 1. ASegura Viudas, Brut Reserva, Cava, Catalunya, Spain, 2. Laxas, 2008, Albarino, Rias Baxias, Spain, 3. Flor de Pingus, 2000, Ribera del Duero, Spain, 4. Lustau, East India Sherry Jerez, Spain.

You will receive a 2 oz pour of each wine and a 1 oz pour of Sherry as well as a sampling of the tapas. Cost is $15.00 per person. Call (419) 698-8400 for information or reservations.

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

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