Vino-Sphere: Toledo Area Wine Tastings & Events: November 2-5, 2011

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Toledo Area Wine Tastings & Events: November 2-5, 2011

Wednesday, November 2

The Andersons, Sylvania, Wine Tasting. 6-8 PM. Little Guy, Big Guy…Little Guy, Big Guy! 1. Stonemason Unwooded Chardonnay, 2. Davis Bynum Russian River Chardonnay, 3. Stonemason Cabernet Sauvignon, 4. Abeja Merlot. $8 per flight or nominal fee per sample.

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

Thursday, November 3

The Andersons, Maumee, Wine Tasting. 5-7 PM. Big Beautiful Reds: 1. Delisio – Shiraz – McLaren Vale, Australia, 2. Altos – Malbec Reserva – Mendoza, Argentina, 3. Educated Guess – Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa Valley, California, 4. Titus – Zinfandel – Napa Valley, California. $6 per flight or nominal fee per sample.

The Andersons, Talmadge Road. Wine Tasting. 6-8 PM. Jim’s Anniversary Wine Party. 1. Charton Taillet grower producer Champagne, 2. Cos Cantos Temprenillo, Ribero del Duero, 3. Medlack Ames Bell Ranch Red, 4. Nalle Zinfandel, 5. Jaffers Syrah, 6. Brussia Barolo, 7. Clerico Ginestra 2003 Barolo, 8. Darting Scheurebe Spatlese, 9. Alfred Merkelbach Urziger Auslese. Nominal fee per sample.

The Andersons, Woodville Mall. 5-7 PM. Wines for the Feast, Part 1: Rieslings. 1. Richter Classic Riesling, 2. Darting Riesling Kabinett, 3. Konstantin Frank Semi-Dry Riesling, 4. Hogue Late Harvest Riesling. $2.75 per flight or nominal fee per sample.

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

Corks Wine and Liquor, Promenade Plaza, 27250 Crossroads Pkwy., Rossford – (419) 872-6800. 6-9 PM. $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, November 4

* Special Event * Toledo Museum of Art Wine by the Glass Pavilion series: Veneto! When in Rhone. 7:00 to 9:30 PM in the Glass Pavilion. Enjoy four wines, light snacks, and a view of glassmakers working in the Hot Shop. Prices are $15 for members and $20 for nonmembers.

Aficionado Wine and Cigars, The Shoppes at RiverPlace, 26567 N. Dixie Highway, Suite 135, Perrysburg, (419-873-4444). 5:00 – 8:30 p.m. Big Reds. 1. Chantom Cabernet Sauvignon, 2. Schild Estate Shiraz, 3. Blue Rock "Baby Blue," 4. Orin Swift "Abstract." $15 tasting.

Saturday, November 5
* Special Event * 24th Annual Wine Gala, sponsored by Mobile Meals of Toledo, 6:00 PM, Stranahan Great Hall. Event includes wine tasting, silent and live auctions, a sit-down dinner with wine on the table plus a live band for dancing up until midnight. Tickets are $125 per person. More information can be found on www.mobilemeals.org.
Aficionado Wine and Cigars, The Shoppes at RiverPlace, 26567 N. Dixie Highway, Suite 135, Perrysburg, (419-873-4444). 5:00 – 8:30 p.m. Big Reds. 1. Chantom Cabernet Sauvignon, 2. Schild Estate Shiraz, 3. Blue Rock "Baby Blue," 4. Orin Swift "Abstract." $15 tasting.

Walt Churchill’s Market, 3320 Briarfield. Maumee, (419) 794-4000. 12:00 – 5:00 PM. TASTING HAS BEEN MOVED TO SUNDAY, NOV. 6. Hot new wines from Austria. 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 Special wine tasting. 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.