Newsletter | Vol. 4, Issue 4
Beginning on Friday (January 29), and continuing through the following week, we’ll pour Flights of Petite Sirah and Sauvignon Blanc.
Our Petite Sirah Flight will include:
- Van Ruitan 2008 Lodi
- Vina Robles 2007 Jardine Vineyard Paso Robles
- Jaffurs 2007 Thompson Vineyard Santa Barbara Co
- Outpost 2007 Howell Mountain Napa
- Rockpile 2006 Madrone Spring Vineyard Rockpile
Our Sauvignon Blanc Flight will include:
- Roshambo 2006 Dry Creek
- Walter Hansel 2008 Russian River Valley
- Fortress 2008 Red Hills
- John Anthony 2007 Church Vineyard Carneros
- Brander 2008 Cuvee Natalie
Based on bottle sales last week, the best selling red was the Anglim 2006 Grenache Paso Robles. The best selling white was the Graves 2007 Monkey Wrench (Grenache Blanc) Paso Robles
Our Wine Classes will resume on February 6 with a session titled “Super Wines for the Super Bowl.” Elizabeth Schweitzer will pair a variety of wines with several of the favorite game watching munchies. Yes, there is an alternative to drinking a beer with your Buffalo Wings! The class will cost $35.00 and start at 3:00pm, lasting about two hours. Seating is limited to 12 persons and reservations are necessary. You can either go to Elizabeth’s site at www.winewisdomandwit.com, where you can click on “C W&C Class” and pay via Paypal or call 626-358-6500 and reserve your space in the class. In that instance, please plan to pay at the class by check or cash directly to Elizabeth.
More information about Wine Classes. We are planning to offer more Wine 101 classes. The next two such classes will be on February 27 and May 15. Additional 101 classes will be in August and November. These classes will cost $35.00. In between these classes, we will schedule a variety of “Subject Specific”classes. Some of these classes may cost more than $35.00 depending on the wines/curriculum. We’ll update you on those classes as they are developed.
The West Wall displays the work of Artist Bj Lane. Her show is titled “a European Vacation.” There are ten richly colored scenes from France, Amsterdam and Germany. Painting with oilbars and oil paint, her paintings display both canal and street scenes, along with the Eiffel Tower. An Artist’s Reception is set for the evening of February 27.
Stop by Sunday afternoons when we’re joined by Norman Davis who plays classical and light jazz pieces for a couple hours. His guitar playing provides a relaxing back drop to the whole wine and cheese experience. The music starts at 3:30PM.
Tax Free Wednesdays. On Wednesdays, all retail purchases will be discounted 9.75%. As previously noted, this discount will not compound with others already available.
The Cheese Corner
Always on the lookout for something new and interesting, Jeff is bringing the latest seasonal cheese from Cowgirl Creamery. It’s called DEVIL’S GULCH. Made from rich Jersey cow’s milk from John Taverna’s dairy, the paste is similar to that of their other seasonal cheeses, St Pat and Pierce pt. The rind is lightly dusted in sweet and spicy dried red pepper flakes grown and oven dried by Janet Brown at her nearby All Star Organics farm.
Upcoming Events:
On January 30, from 3 to 6pm, Noir Food and Wine will offer a Grand Pinot Noir Tasting. Thirty or more Pinots will be available for tasting for $75. prepaid. Contact Noir at www.noirfoodandwine.com
Bistro 45 will celebrate it’s 20th Anniversary on Sunday, January 31. They promise prodigious portions of cassoulet, steamed mussels, sliced leg of lamb, Provencale chicken, grilled veggies, calamari and French fries. Likewise, they’ll offer unlimited amounts of four California and French wines. To wrap up the evening, there will be a melange of profiterole pastries. Unlike the wine dinners we tell you about at Bistro 45, this is more of an introduction opportunity if you have not been to the Bistro before. This dinner is offered at $50 pp + tax and tip. Call for reservations at 626-795-2478.