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1 December 2000 Wine Festival and
2 December 2000 Wine Tasting
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holiday events usually sell out!
Friday, 24 November 2000
Randy Ford of National Distribution Company entertained guests as they enjoyed cheese and bread platters while sampling and discussing the following wines.
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Edna Valley Chardonnay $16.75 For the last 21 vintages, Edna Valley Vineyard has been known for producing tropical, fruit-driven Chardonnays that drip lush, ripe white peach flavors accented with subtle smoky tones. The unique Edna Valley soils impart a light mineral overlay to the wine, which is offset by vibrant green apple and pineapple notes. This seamless Chardonnay has a layered richness with creamy vanilla notes that continue through to a lingering and refreshing lime finish. Silverado Sauvignon Blanc $15.50 Silverado Chardonnay $21.00 |
Wirra Wirra Scrubby Rise (Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay) $15.00 A twist to the traditional Bordeaux blend, with Chardonnay rounding out the middle palate. "Pleasant and floral-smelling, with just a whiff of enticing mint and grass. In the mouth, it's the all-out fruit bowl approach, with lime and peach most vivid. Juicy, clean, acidic and fresh. A perfect aperitif wine." 90 Points- BEST BUY Wine Enthusiast. Wirra Wirra Church Block $22.50
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Friday, 17 November 2000
Bill Walker of Premier Beverages of Florida shared several wines from his portfolio as guests enjoyed cheese, fruit and cracker platters on the deck at Norwood's Restaurant and Wine Shop. The wines included:
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RH Phillips Toasted Head Chardonnay - $14.75 Complex yet delicate aromas of apricot, pineapple, and vanilla are harmonious, and balanced between tropical fruit and oak, with slight spiciness. The wine is rich with well balanced acidity.
RH Phillips Toasted Head Merlot - $18.00
RH Phillips EXP Syrah - $14.75 |
RH Phillips EXP Viognier -$14.75
Mirrasou Family Select Pinot Blanc - $11.25 |
Friday, 27 October 2000
Don Londini of Opici and Tropical Wine Importers explained several of his wines as guests sampled them with cheese and bread platters in Norwood's Wine Shop and on the bistro deck. The wines included:
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Due Torri Pinot Grigio $7.50 With its fresh fruity nose, brilliant straw color, clean taste, mouth-filling texture and crisp finish, one glass invites a second. Enjoy this wine chilled and young.
Montpellier Chardonnay $8.75 Chateau de Paraza Minervois $8.50 |
Powers Cab/Merlot $12.25 A pleasant red cherry and blueberry bouquet with hints of anise and herb gives way to a flavorful red cherry and black plum blend accented with toasty oak and cinnamon. The finish is long, smooth and satisfying. Vino de Eyzaguirre Cabernet Sauvignon $10.25 |
Friday October 20th: Pablo Alfaro of National Distributing Company shared, discussed and helped guests enjoy:
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Firesteed Pinot Gris ($10.99) displays citrus, honeysuckle, melon and
pear aromas. This wine starts out light and fruity and refreshing and finishes rich and
spicy. Firesteed Pinot Noir ($11.25), a stellar Pinot Noir for a multiple bottle price, won a Wine Spectator's "Best Buy," and received high marks from Robert Parker as a value Pinot Noir from Oregon. Morgan Chardonnay ($20.25) is a ripe and creamy textured wine with excellent apple and lemon flavors balanced with toasty oak and acidity with a very long finish. |
Morgan Crow's Roost ($14.99) blends Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Syrah, Petit
Syrah and Grenache. It is rich, softly textured and packed with ripe and spicy fruit flavors.
Lake Sonoma Zinfandel ($16.50) is a full-bodied wine, rich with cherry and berry fruit flavors. It will continue to develop over the next five years. Lake Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon ( $22.50), located near the famed Silver Oak Vineyard, in Sonoma, rivals Silver Oak in taste for less than half the price. Cherry, berry, and cassis flavors round out this full-bodied wine. Drink now or over the next ten years. |
Friday, 13 October 2000
Mike Huddleston, of Huddleston Wine Imports, shared his portfolio of French Bordeaux wines with guests as they enjoyed bread, fruit, cheese platters and great wine conversation. Guests sampled, and some bought, these fine wines.
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Ch. Haut-Rigaleau $12.50 Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot first juice blended Rose. 1998 Ch. Darmaganac $12.25 Bordeaux Sec - Sauvignon Blanc & Semillion Blend |
1995 Ch.
Haut-Rigaleau $20.95 Bordeaux Superior- Oak Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot Blend 1998 Ch. Darmagnac $14.50 Bordeaux Superior- Oak Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot Blend |
29 September, 2000 Rabbit Ridge Wine Dinner - click here for details.
Friday, 22 September 2000
Nick Castiglione of Vintage New World Wines shared his knowledge of Australian and New Zealand wines while guests sampled and savored the wines of Kim Crawford and Hermitage Road Wineries.
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Kim Crawford Wineries
One New Zealand's best winemakers, Kim Crawford produces small volumes of hand crafted, high quality wines from select low yield
vineyards in Marlborough's Wairua and Awatere Valleys. The tasting
included:
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Heritage Road
Located in Southeastern Australia's Hunter Valley, Hermitage recently added "Road"
and subtracted an "M" from their name due to a French and Australian
agreement not to use regional French names, of which Hermitage was.
Heritage Road wines however, are the same outstanding wines they've
always been. Guests enjoyed: |
Friday
, 15 September 2000Jim Strubank of Stonehaven Winery shared and discussed Australia's Stonehaven Winery wines with guests. Featured wines included:
- Stonehaven Chardonnay, Merlot, Shiraz, and Cabernet/Shiraz
- Stonehaven Limestone Coast Chardonnay, Shiraz, and Cabernet
Sauvignon
- Stonehaven Reserve Chardonnay, Shiraz, and Cabernet Sauvignon
The summer Olympic games opened this Friday in Sydney. Guests that couldn't make it to Sydney, joined us and sampled Aussie wines.
Friday, 8 September 2000
Graham Thompson of Bacchus wines entertained guests as they sampled French Bordeaux wines
- 1999 Prieure Saint Andre Sauvignon Blanc $9.50
A fine yellow color with greenish tints, a deep structured nose (Apricot and Grapefruit) and a generous mouth without any aggressivety. Enjoy this wine alone or with most meals, fruits and salads. 100% Sauvignon Blanc
- 1999 Prieure Saint Andre Merlot $10.50
A supple wine with red fruit aromas and without excess acidity or tannins. This wine can be happily drunk now with roasted meat, poultry, or cheese -- or kept to develop and age for a couple more years.
- 1996 Chateau Croix du Sud (Chateau of the Cross of the South or Southern
Cross) Graves $14.75
This wine has intense color and an expressive nose with prunes and fruit aromas. This well balanced and structured wine has soft tannins and will age well for the next 5 to 10 years. 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot.
- 1997 Le Manoir du Chateau Rauzan-Gassies, Margaux $24.99
The wine exhibits intense and brilliant color, savory fruit, elegant tannins, and a fine fruit structure. 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 10%Cabernet Franc
- 1998 Chateau du Haut-Carmail, Haut-Medoc $15.75
This Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon blend shows violet color, red fruit aromas and soft tannins.
- 1997 Chateau Cote Montpezat, Cotes de Castillon $17.75
Beautiful dark color and a superb bouquet -- red berry and leathery aromas elegantly mingled with vanilla scents -- complemented by aging in French oak barrels. On the palate, its balance and powerful tannic structure make this wine capable of long aging.
Friday, 1 September 2000
Ben DiGiovanni helped guests enjoy an interesting mix of California and Chilean wines.
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Pepperwood Grove, Merlot 1998
- Pepperwood Grove, Pinot Noir 1997
Wine Spectator: Pepperwood Grove, Pinot Noir 1997 Rating 85 pt. "Round and accessible, offering cola, licorice and chocolate flavors. Drink now through 2002." (60,000 cases produced)
- Casa Lapostolle, Sauvignon Blanc 1999
Robert Parker writes: "The Chilean firm of Casa Lapostolle is producing the finest Sauvignon Blanc I have tasted from South America. (Bordeaux oenologist Michel Rolland oversaw the wine's vinification) This sauvignon possesses a honeyed melon, richly fruity nose, and generous, ripe flavors. This dry, crisp, complex, medium-bodied wine is destined to be a huge success in America. Drink it over the next year."
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Casa Lapostolle, Chardonnay 1998
- Casa Lapostolle, Merlot 1999
Robert Parker writes: Oenologist Michel Rolland's origin and home is the world's finest Merlot region, Pomerol, and he exhibits the magic touch when it comes to this varietal. "I cannot think of another Merlot produced anywhere in the world that consistently comes close to this quality ... at this price.
- Jessup Cellars, Lauer Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 (700 cases produced)
- Jessup Cellars, Carneros, Merlot 1998 (600 cases produced)
- Jessup Cellars, Dry Creek Valley, Zinfandel 1998 (700 cases produced)
- Corley, Napa Valley, Estate Reserve, Chardonnay 1995
Guests tasted how a well made Chardonnay improves with bottle age. Yes, not all Chardonnays age gracefully!
We held a post income tax tasting and dinner on April 16, 1997, featuring the Sequoia Grove Winery. The menu included Grouper Duval and Cajun lamb along with several Sequoia Grove chardonnays and cabernet sauvignons.
Our March 15, 1997 New Wave Wine Tour luncheon, featured new varietals from two Italian wineries and two California wineries -- complemented by interesting "New Wave" food matches.
Alister Robertson, chairman and managing director of the great port house, Taylor Fladgate and Yeatman conducted a fascinating port tasting in December, 1996.
One delightful 1996 November evening, a small group of Wine Club Members conducted an impromptu wine room tasting.
Tasting notes from a December 1995 Cabernet Sauvignon evening.
We broke out
the older vintage Selection of Cabernet Sauvignon from Burgess Cellars.
Burgess produces some great wines from non-irrigated hillside vineyards
on Howell Mountain above the Napa valley floor. The wines are a blend of
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. We started with
the 1980, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, and 90. Burgess is known for its
longevity, and we tasted how they have developed in the
bottle.
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