Vino-Sphere: Wine Tastings & Events: October 12

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Wine Tastings & Events: October 12–15, 2011

Wednesday, October 12

The Andersons, Sylvania, Wine Tasting. 6-8 PM. Entwine.The Entwine line is a cooperative effort between the Food Network and Wente Vineyards. These are all wines specifically designed to pair with a wide variety of foods, and delivering great bang for the buck. 1. Entwine Pinot Grigio, 2. Entwine Chardonnay, 3. Entwine Merlot, Entwine Cabernet Sauvignon. $8 per flight or nominal fee per sample.

Beer and Wine Cave, 4400 Heatherdowns, (419) 382-6221. 6-9 PM. Fire-pit Friendly Wines. October 12th is also Matt's birthday so give the gift of job security and attend this tasting and buy a lot of great juice. $15.

Zinful Wine Bar & Restaurant, (419) 878-9463, 7541 Dutch Road, Waterville. 6-9 PM. Wine Tasting. How easy it is to pair wines with food? A 101 on how to with wine and food! Cost is $15.

Thursday, October 13

The Andersons, Maumee, Wine Tasting. 5-7 PM. Great Red Blends under $20. 1. Lyeth – Meritage – Sonoma County, California, 2. Stelzner – Claret – Napa Valley, California, 3. Piccolo Cru’ – Napa Valley, California, 4. Estancia – Meritage – Paso Robles, California. $5 per flight or nominal fee per sample.

The Andersons, Talmadge Road. Wine Tasting. 6-8 PM. All Roads Lead To Rhone: Elegant Red Wine Blends From the South of France. 1. Domaine Grand Veneur Les Champauvins Cote du Rhone 2009, 2. Monterius Vacqueyras Garrigues 2008, 3. Domaine de la Tourade Gigondas 2008, 4. Domaine du Terme Gigondas 2007, 5. Domaine Raspail-Ay Gigondas 2008, 6. La Crau de Ma Mere Charteauneuf du Pape 2006, 7. Cuvee du Vatican Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve Sixtine 2006. Nominal fee per sample.

Beer and Wine Cave, 4400 Heatherdowns, (419) 382-6221. 6-9 PM. Fire-pit Friendly Wines. $15.

Corks Wine and Liquor, Promenade Plaza, 27250 Crossroads Pkwy., Rossford – (419) 872-6800. 6-9 PM. Wines from Longboard Vineyards, hosted by Telisa Delligatta from Tramontes & Sons. Along and Tom Clare, who is the Eastern National Sales Manager for Longboard Vineyards. 1. 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Russian River Valley), 2. 2008 Point Break Red, 3. 2008 Syrah, 4. 2008 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley), 5. 2008 Dakine Merlot. $2 per sample.

TREO Wine Bar, 5703 Main St., Sylvania, (419) 882-2266. Wine & Cheese Thursday. Explore the wonderful world of wine and cheese. Try four different wines with a sample platter of the day’s cheese.

Friday, October 14

Aficionado Wine and Cigars, The Shoppes at RiverPlace, 26567 N. Dixie Highway, Suite 135, Perrysburg, (419-873-4444). 5:00 – 8:30 p.m. Chardonnay (Stainless vs. Oak!): 1. Big Brook Unwooded Chardonnay, 2. Mer Soleil Unoaked Chardonnay, 3. Ferrari-Carano Chardonnay, 4. Gregory Graham Chardonnay. $10 tasting.

Saturday, October 15

The Andersons, Woodville Mall. 1-3 PM. Saturday Wine Tasting. Greek Wines: 1. Tsantali Roditis Rosé, 2. Kouros Patros White, 3. Kouros Nemea Red, 4. Samos Muscat. $2.25 per flight or nominal fee per sample. Note: Beginning October 27, our wine tastings will move to Thursdays from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.

Walt Churchill’s Market, 3320 Briarfield. Maumee, (419) 794-4000. 12:00 – 5:00 PM. Nominal fee per sample.

Walt Churchill's Market, 26625 Dixie Hwy, Perrysburg, (419) 872-6900. 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Nominal fee per sample.

Zinful Wine Bar & Restaurant, (419) 878-9463, 7541 Dutch Road, Waterville. 6-9 PM Wine tasting with special guest. Cost is $15.

AREA WINE BARS

Tres Belle Wine and Martini Lounge, (419) 874-4555, 3145 Hollister Lane, Perrysburg (Levis Commons).
Vino 100 Wine Bar & Restaurant, (419) 866-8466, Promenade West, 3355 Briarfield Blvd, Suite C, Maumee.
Zinful Wine Bar & Restaurant, (419) 878-9463, 7541 Dutch Road, Waterville.