Toledo Area Wine Events & Tastings: November 5-8, 2014

Wednesday, November 5

The Andersons, Sylvania, 6– 8 PM. Wines for the Feast – Part I: The first of a three-part series of tastings offering suggestions not just for your Thanksgiving feast, but for any Holiday meal.1. Manciat Cremant de Bourgogne, 2. Eroica Riesling, 3. Jigsaw Pinot Noir, 4. Machmer Gewürztraminer Spatlese. Nominal fee per sample or $8 per flight.

Walt Churchill’s Market, 3320 Briarfield. Maumee, (419) 794-4000. 6-8 PM. World of Wine: Carneros, California. One-hour seminar with a tasting of two or more wines. $15 per person. Seating is limited.

Thursday, November 6

Andersons, Maumee, Wine Tasting. 5-7 PM. Fall Comfort Wines: 1. 2012 Mariana – White Blend – Portugal, 2. 2012 Gradis’Ciutta – Collio – Cabernet Franc – Italy, 3. 2009 Masi – Campofiorin – Rosso Del Veronese – Italy, 4. 2012 Ancient Peaks – Merlot – Paso Robles, California. Nominal fee per sample or $5.50 per flight.

Andersons, Talmadge Road, Wine Tasting. 6-8 PM. Wines of the Saints. 1. Chateau St. Jean Robert Young Vineyard Chardonnay – Alexander Valley, 2. Saint Gregory Pinot Meunier – Mendocino, 3. Saint Cosme Cote du Rhone – Southern Rhone, France, 4. Chateau St. Jean Pinot Noir – Sonoma County, 5. Chateau Ste. Michelle Indian Wells Merlot – Columbia Valley, Washington, 6. St. Francis Cabernet – Sonoma, 7. Chateau St. George St. Emilion – Bordeaux, France, 8. Chateau Ste. Michelle Eroica Riesling – Washington. Nominal fee per sample.

Corks Wine and Liquor, Promenade Plaza, 27250 Crossroads Pkwy., Rossford – (419) 872-6800. 6:00 – 9:00 PM. Thursday Night Tasting. Special guest: Tricia Rasar from Vintner Select. 1. Nigl Gruner-Veltliner, 2. Barboursville Cabernet Franc, 3. Bertrand Stehelin Le Vin de Pays de Vacluse, 4. Spreitzer Rheingau Kabinett Riesling. Nominal fee per sample.

Noir Fine Wine and Beer, 1616 East Wooster, Bowling Green, 6-9 PM. Nominal fee per sample or priced per flight.

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 7

Walt Churchill's Market, 26625 Dixie Hwy, Perrysburg, (419) 872-6900. Wine tasting. 4:00 – 7:00 PM.

Saturday, November 8

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

AREA WINE BARS

• Tres Belle Wine and Martini Lounge, (419) 874-4555, 3145 Hollister Lane, Perrysburg (Levis Commons).
• Veritas Cork and Craft, 505 Jefferson Avenue, Toledo – (419) 214- 9463.

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[Information on tastings can be sent to TWAV@ATT.NET.] Up & Coming:
November 14 – Painting Party at Maumee Wines, (419) 893-2525, 2556 Parkway Plaza, Maumee. Painting Party with Maumee modern Impressionist painter Greg Justus – painting of wine bottles. $40 per person includes personalized 16 x 20 canvas, painting and paint supplies, taught by Greg Justus. Includes two glasses of wine and small entrée. Seating limited.
November 21 – Wine Affair Savory Soiree, (419) 329-2353, Parkway Place, 2500 Parkway Plaza. 6:30 PM. Benefits the Kidney Foundation of NW Ohio. Wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, live and silent auctions, music. $90 per person. Order online tickets here.
Tuesdays – Weekly wine tasting at Forrester's on the River, 26 Main St. Toledo – (419) 691-2626. 5:00 – 7:00 PM. Five to six unique tastings of wine, that are not found on the menu, along with an assortment of tapas style appetizers to complement the wines.  Tastings are between $10-$15 per person and are held in their wine bar (Paige's Wine Bar).  
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