Local Wine Events

Drop by between 5pm and 8pm this Tuesday and join us for a complimentary tasting of wines perfect for Thanksgiving.  Jon from The Wine Frog will be here pouring these selections:

2008 Saint Laurent Lucky White, Columbia Valley, Washington 
This versatile dry white wine delivers citrus and melon aromas and flavors complimented with hints of apricot and white flowers. Our blend pairs well with seafood, grilled or baked chicken and fresh vegetables.  A blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, and Chardonnay 

2007 Dante Reserve Chardonnay, California
The bouquet of this unoaked Chard displays aromas of white peach and citrus. The wine is crisp and zesty with a refreshing mouthfeel. This is 100% Chardonnay in its purist form. No oak here, just great wine. Excellent match for grilled vegetables, shrimp scampi, and steamed crab.

2008 Peter Brum, Vino Noire Dornfelder, Rheinhassen, Germany 
Rich dark red in color.  Velvety smooth with harmonic fruity aromas, miles of cherries and berries; beautifully light but well rounded finish.  Perfect with all types of game, any dark meats, and pasta/red sauces.  For dessert, try with dark chocolate or chocolate cheesecake.  Best served lightly chilled.  The #1 selling quality red wine in Germany.

2005 Forchini Proprietor’s Reserve Zinfandel, Sonoma, California 
92 points, Wine Enthusiast
From the winery’s estate vineyard, which dates to the early 1900s and is dry-farmed, comes this classic Sonoma Zinfandel. It’s bone dry and firm in tannins, showing rich flavors of blackberries, black currants, mulberries, licorice, beef jerky, raisins and black pepper. Nice with short ribs and Mexican-inspired beef dishes.

2006 Anglim Cerise,  Paso Robles, California
87 Points, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
Cerise is true to its name in flavor and color, exhibiting farmer’s market cherry and boysenberry, anise, and finishing with a flourish of mango and dried bay leaf. The Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre all come from the French Camp Vineyard, whose east-side location and heat create vibrant fruit and pepper, while retaining good acidity. The splash of Viognier, from the Fralich Vineyard in Templeton, contributes floral notes on the nose and that hint of mango on the finish.  39% Mourvedre, 32% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 4% Viognier.  Drink now-2011.

2007 Deseado Sweet Sparkling Torrontes, Patagonia, Argentina
88 Points, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Sweet sparkling wine with very small bubbles. To the nose it is fruity, very elegant, with some flowers, citrus and terpenic aromas. The mouth-feel is sweet with good acidity and excellent body.

Blue Mountain Cranberry Hard Cider, Oregon
Created using a fermented "five-apple" blend from apples grown in the Pacific Northwest, this carbonated cider has a refreshing balanced apple flavor with a splash of tart cranberry juice. Cranberry lovers will enjoy this.  Enjoy this cider with smoked meats such as venison, turkey, or salmon. Outstanding with smoked gouda and cheddar.