Beginning on Friday (February 26), and continuing through the following week, we’ll pour Flights of Zinfandel and Chardonnay.
Our Zinfandel Flight will include:
- Edmeades 2007 Mendocino
- Peter Franus 2006 Brandlin Vineyard Sonoma
- Mettler 2007 Epicenter Old Vine Lodi
- Carol Shelton 2006 Rocky Reserve Florence Vyd Rockpile
- Haywood Estate 2005 Rocky Terrace Vyd Sonoma
Our Chardonnay Flight will include:
- Sean Minor 2008 Central Coast
- Lost Canyon 2008 Sonoma
- Dubost 2008 Paso Robles
- Pessagno 2007 Lucia Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands
- Costa de Oro 2007 Estate Gold Coast Vineyard Santa Maria Valley
At about 5:15 Saturday evening, 45 minutes before the winemaker tasting was to begin, Kris Curran walked through the door carrying about 9 liters of barrel samples from the 2006 Rancho La Vina Pinot Noir. She stopped just inside the door and seemed to be trying to comprehend the crowd scene! Sudenly applause broke out and a night to remember was under way! She was soon joined by Bruno D’Alfonso. For the next three hours, they rocked the placewith stories of their individual and joint wine ventures. Besides the wines they have produced for their own labels, they talked about and made available for tasting, their first joint venture, D’Alfonso-Curran 2006 Pinot Noir Rancho La Vina Sta Rita Hills (it’s likely to be bottles in the next 60to 90 days).
Based on orders last week, the most popular red last weekend was the D’Alfonso-Curran 2006 Pinot Noir Rancho La Vina SRH (and that was a barrel sample!). The best selling white was the Curran 2007 Grenache Blanc Santa Ynez Valley.
Our Wine Class for February 27 is full. We are planning to offer more Wine 101 classes later in the year The next two such classes will be on May 15 and August 7. An additional 101 class will be in 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. Seating is usually 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 pre-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.
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. Stop in this Saturday for an Artist’s Reception and meet Bj. The reception will be from 6:30 to 8:30pm.
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
Roaring Forties Blue Cheese, from King Island Dairy, Tasmania, is now back in the shop after a two month absence.
Upcoming Events:
Bistro 45 will offer a Wine Dinner on March 9, featuring the wines of Sawyer Cellers, Rutherford. Brad Warner, winemaker since the inception of the winery in 1995, will be on hand to talk about the wines. Both the menu and price are being developed at this time. Watch for details at www.bistro45.com Bistro 45 is located at 45 S. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA. Contact the restaurant at (626) 795-2478
