Beginning on Friday (August 27), and continuing through the following week, we’ll pour Flights of Dubost Ranch Wines and Mixed White Wines.
Our Dubost Ranch Wines Flight will include:
- 2008 White Heart (Grenache & Viognier) Paso Robles
- 2007 Grenache Starr Ranch Paso Robles
- 2006 Syrah Paso Robles
- 2006 Reserve Syrah Starr Vineyard Paso Robles
- 2007 Crianza Red Wine (Grenache Syrah & Tempranillo) Paso Robles
Our Mixed White Wines Flight will include:
- Zocker 2009 Gruner Veltliner Edna Valley
- Uvaggio 2008 Vermentino Napa Valley
- Kenneth Volk 2008 Verdelho Starr Ranch Paso Robles
- Silver Horse 2009 Albarino Edna Valley
- MacMurray Ranch 2008 Pinot Gris Sonoma Coast
And a Touch of Dessert:
- Dubost Ranch 2007 Zinfandel Cushman Vineyard Paso Robles & a chocolate
The best selling red wine last week was the Barrel 27 Right Hand man Syrah Paso Robles . The best selling white was the Sans Liege 2008 Cotes du Coast Westside Paso Robles .
Kate Dubost of Dubost Ranch had planned to be with us this Friday evening for the Dubost Ranch tasting, however, the sudden death of her son has precluded her visit. I was in contact with Kate this week, and she encouraged us to go ahead with the tasting as planned. Janet and I have known Kate and her son since January 2009. Our thoughts and prayers are with her and her family during this very difficult time.
Wine 101 Class Announcement. Our Wine 101 class for Saturday, September 11 at 3:00pm is now full, and in fact “overflowed.” We have moved some folks to an additional class on the following Saturday, Saturday, September 18. There are five seats available. Our 101 classes include five wines, the process of examining and evaluating each wine to better understand the characteristics of the more commonly used grapes, as well as the history of wine. The classes cost $35 and last about 2 hours. To register for the September 18 class, please go to www.winewisdomandwit.com . Scroll down to “Wine Class” and register there.
Tax Free Wednesdays. On Wednesdays, all retail purchases will be discounted 9.75%. This discount will not compound with others already available.
Chris Parson’s display of photographs continue on the West Wall. The show, which includes sixteen color photographs will take you from Venice, Italy to Norumbega. Some will appear more like water color than photography; some are color drenched while a few are muted by sunset; all will evoke a memory or a curiosity. Please note that initial pricing did not include the frames. A new price list, with frames, is now available.
Upcoming Events
Noir Food and Wine will offer a “Best of Pinot Noir” Wine Dinner on August 29. Twelve Pinot Noir are coming out of the cellar to be paired with a five course dinner. This dinner will cost $98 (+tax & gratuity). Check www.noirfoodandwine.com for details and reservations.
Bistro 45 will offer a Wine Dinner on August 30, featuring Chesebro Wines. Mark Chesebro’s Pinot Noir and Vermentino are frequently on the wine racks at CWaC. Price-wise, they’re easy on the budget and I suspect the wines will have a lot of new fans after this dinner. Reservations may be made at 626-795-2478.
