Wine Tastings and Events: Week of May 24, 2010

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Wednesday, May 26

Andeson's Market, Sylvania, Wine Tasting. 6-8:00 PM. 1. Staglin Family Chardonnay, 2. Vino Family 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, 3. Vino Family 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, 4. Lost Vineyard Spumante. Nominal fee per sample or $7.75 per flight.

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

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.

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

Thursday, May 27
The Andersons, Maumee, Wine Tasting.  5-7 PM.

Food Pairings – FISH: 1. Giovello – Prosecco, Italy; 2. Hughes Beaulieu – Picpoul de Pinet – Languedoc, France; 3. Dr. Konstantin Frank – Rose’ – Finger Lakes, New York; 4. River’s Edge – Pinot Noir – Umpqua Valley, Oregon. Nominal fee per sample or $6.50 per flight.

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

Wines of Spain: 1. Tres Ojos Rosado, 2. Yasa Macabeo, 3. Bielsa Old Vine Grenache, 4. CT Carcelo, Jumilla,  5. Finca Sobreno, 6. Termes, 7.  Clos Berenguer, 8. Barbadillo Pedro Ximinez Sherry.  Nominal fee per sample.

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

Corks Wine and Liquor, Promenade Plaza, 27250 Crossroads Pkwy., Rossford – (419) 872-6800. 6-9 PM. Didgeridoos and Wobbegongs. Oh, Australia. It seems that so many of us have moved on, but there are those who know better. Hop on over and join us as we pop open the best Aussies in the shop. $1 to $3 per sample.

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

Friday, May 28
Aficionado Wine and Cigars, The Shoppes at RiverPlace, 26567 N. Dixie Highway, Suite 135, Perrysburg, (419-873-4444). 5:00 – 8:30 p.m. Memorial Day BBQ Wines: 1. Alois Lageder Pinot Grigio, 2. Bonny Doon Ca' Del Solo Albarino, 3. Matetic Equilibrio Syrah, 4. Brazin Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel. $10 tasting. 

Corks Wine and Liquor, Promenade Plaza, 27250 Crossroads Pkwy., Rossford – (419) 872-6800. 6-9 PM. Didgeridoos and Wobbegongs. Oh, Australia. It seems that so many of us have moved on, but there are those who know better. Hop on over and join us as we pop open the best Aussies in the shop. $1 to $3 per sample.

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

Saturday, May 29
Aficionado Wine and Cigars, The Shoppes at RiverPlace, 26567 N. Dixie Highway, Suite 135, Perrysburg, (419-873-4444). 5:00 – 8:30 p.m. Memorial Day BBQ Wines: 1. Alois Lageder Pinot Grigio, 2. Bonny Doon Ca' Del Solo Albarino, 3. Matetic Equilibrio Syrah, 4. Brazin Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel. $10 tasting.

The Andersons, Woodville, Wine Tasting. 12-3 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. Nominal fee.

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

Walt Churchill’s Market, 3320 Briarfield. Maumee, (419) 794-4000. Noon to 5:00 p.m. Producer Profile: Verget 2008 Chablis 1er Cru. Pay by the sample or flight (premium tasting, a bit more expensive than usual). 

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

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