Vino-Sphere: Wine Tastings & Events: October 20-23, 2010

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Wine Tastings & Events: October 20-23, 2010

Wednesday, October 20
The Andersons, Sylvania, Wine Tasting. 6-8 PM. Spooky Wine. Come see if you can figure out the common theme to this year’s Halloween tasting!: 1. Michael David Incognito Viognier, 2. Affentaler Spatburguner, 3. Corvidae Wine Co. (Owen Roe) “Rook,” 4. Klinker Brick Zinfandel. Nominal fee per sample or $8.00 per flight.

Beer and Wine Cave, 4400 Heatherdowns, (419) 382-6221. 6-8 PM. Special guest: Michael Kasper of South American Wine Importers and new selections from Chile. $15.

Thursday, October 21

The Andersons, Maumee, Wine Tasting. 5-7 PM. Spooky Wines: 1. Vampire – Pinot Grigio – California, 2. Bogle’s Phantom – Red Blend – California, 3. 7 Deadly Zins – Zinfandel – Lodi, California, 4. Big Red Monster – Red Blend – California, 5. 2009 Abstract – Red Blend – California Inaugural Vintage. Nominal fee per sample or by the flight.

The Andersons, Talmadge Road. Wine Tasting. 6-8 PM. Great Italian Wines with Food. White: 1. Ca Vi-Ti Prosecco, 2. Garofoli Verdicchio, 3. Moris Vermentino. Red: 1. Sampietrana Tacco Barocco Primativo, 2. Baron Ricosoli Chianti, 3. Lucignano Chianti, 4. Esprit Follet (fumin) Vallee d’Aoste, 5. Insoglio Toscana. Nominal fee per sample.

Anneliese’s Fine Dining and Lounge, 105 W. 5th St., Perrysburg -- (419) 931-1999. 6:30 PM. Wine tasting featuring 6 wines and 6 food courses. Call for reservations and information.

Beer and Wine Cave, 4400 Heatherdowns, (419) 382-6221. 6-8 PM. South American Wine Importers and new selections from Chile. $15.

Corks Wine and Liquor, Promenade Plaza, 27250 Crossroads Pkwy., Rossford – (419) 872-6800. 6-9 PM. The Greatest Grape Vol. 3 : Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Sauvignon is undoubtedly the most prestigious of the noble grape varietals. Join us for our third installment of the Greatest Grape series as we conduct an in-depth exploration of the mighty King Cab. Nominal fee per sample.

Friday, October 22
* Special Event * Wine by the Glass Pavilion, Toledo Museum of Art. 7:00 – 9:30 PM. Drop-in wine tasting: Blind Tasting. Enjoy four wines, light snacks and a view of the Glass Pavilion Hot Shop. $15 members, $20 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. Wines of Italy: 1. Zardetto Prosseco Brut, 2. Dino Torti Barbera, 3. Poggio Amorelli Chianti Classico, 4. Secco-Bertani Valpolicella Ripasso. $10 tasting.

Corks Wine and Liquor, Promenade Plaza, 27250 Crossroads Pkwy., Rossford – (419) 872-6800. 6-9 PM. The Greatest Grape Vol. 3 : Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Sauvignon is undoubtedly the most prestigious of the noble grape varietals. Join us for our third installment of the Greatest Grape series as we conduct an in-depth exploration of the mighty King Cab. Nominal fee per sample.

Saturday, October 23
Aficionado Wine and Cigars, The Shoppes at RiverPlace, 26567 N. Dixie Highway, Suite 135, Perrysburg, (419-873-4444). 5:00 – 8:30 p.m. Wines of Italy: 1. Zardetto Prosseco Brut, 2. Dino Torti Barbera, 3. Poggio Amorelli Chianti Classico, 4. Secco-Bertani Valpolicella Ripasso. $10 tasting.

The Andersons, Woodville Mall. 1-3 PM. 1.Century Oak Cabernet Sauvignon, 2. Marchese Montefusco Syrah, 3. Marchese Montefusco Grillo, 4. Leonard Kreusch Late Harvest Riesling. Nominal fee per sample or $2 for flight.

Walt Churchill’s Market, 3320 Briarfield. Maumee, (419) 794-4000. Noon to 5:00 PM. Forgotten Wines – That shouldn’t have been forgotten. Pay by the sample or flight.

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