February 2010
Tasting Schedule
Friday February 5th Jacella Wines.
After 20 years of making wine in such places as the Carneros, the Rheingau, South Australia and Washington State, Michael Carr has returned to his roots and is making wine locally again. We are pleased to introduce you to Michael, his wife Terra and the wines of Jacella: Riesling Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Saturday February 6th Mixing It Up With Syrah.
Syrah is getting itself mixed up with a lot of dark characters lately. Like Cabernet, Zinfandel and, watch out, Petite Sirah. As shady as this might sound we think there is more than a glimmer of hope. Particularly when these unions are crafted under the following monikers: Ed’s Red, Rumpus and Fusion.
Friday February 12th Kermit Lynch
The name Kermit Lynch invokes images of France; the country side, the culture, the vignerons. The success of Lynch is most evident in his business of importing good wine from a select group of winemakers. We would like to share a glimpse into the brilliant finds of this native son. Taste with us Jean Foillard Morgon, Le Pigeoulet en Provence and Les Traveres de Fontanes Cabernet Sauvignon.
Saturday February 13th Bubbly For Thy Valentine.
Your Valentine’s Day plans are in the works so here is your chance to “ice the cake”, as they say. Come on down to our cozy Woodlands Market Wine Bar and get some of that “icing” in the form of these tasty and special sparklers: Alimant Laugner Alsace Rosé, Ruinart Blanc de Blanc Champagne and Jean Veselle Brut Rosé Oeil de Perdrix.
Friday February 19th Benziger Family Winery.
The Benziger Family has diminished their wine production over the past three years to assure that their grapes are sourced from sustainable and biodynamic vineyards. Join us as we taste Benziger Lake and Sonoma Counties Sauvignon Blanc, Sangiacomo Chardonnay and Three Blocks Merlot.
Saturday February 20th Pinot for Every Price Point.
As the interest in Pinot Noir continues to grow we find it necessary to find those wines that will suffice for every imaginable occasion. Come and try these Pinots on for size and see if they aren’t the cat’s pajamas: Parker Station California, Saintsbury Garnet Carneros and Bohemian Vineyard Russian River Valley.
Friday February 26th Skylark Wine Company
Skylark Wine Company is a collaboration between Boulevard Restaurant Wine Directors John Lancaster and Robert Perkins. In their position they taste many wines and they know what they like. These wines show the dedication and passion of these two fine gentlemen. Please taste with us Alondra Chardonnay, Skylark Grenache and Skylark Los Aves (cab, carignan and syrah).
Saturday February 27th Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.
There is nothing quite like Cabernet from Napa Valley and it is so cool when you can get the genuine article without breaking the bank. That is why we have chosen these Napa Valley Cabs. They reveal a great sense of place and show good diversity within the category. Our lineup consists of Maris Spillane, Robert Craig Affinity and White Rock Laureate.
March 2010
Friday March 5th La Fenêtre.
Inspired by the Burgundian negociants,Joshua Klapper purchases fruit from growers with exacting standards and extremely high quality which translates well into the wines selected for this tasting. Please join us as we taste the following: À Côté Santa Barbara Chardonnay, À Côté Central coast Pinot Noir and La Fenêtre Santa Barbara Highlands Cabernet Sauvignon.
Saturday March 6th Globe Hopping.
This little excursion has us bebopping from the Languedoc of France to the wine frontier of South Africa and then to the Douro River Valley of Portugal where we will taste Laurent Miquel Syrah Grenache, Guardian Peak Frontier Red blend
and Quinto do Cao.
Friday March 12th The Wine Advantage
is a brokerage firm headed by David Mateucci and we are pleased to offer this eclectic slice of his portfolio. Dante Robino Bonarda is real find from Argentina. Fred’s Red is a tasty Mendocino blend of Syrah and Zinfandel and Odd Lot Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 is drinking nicely.
Saturday March 13th Heartland Shiraz & Petite Sirah.
Lodi, though not as famous as some of California’s wine growing regions, really is one of the most well established areas and is command central for California’s copious wine production. We gladly offer these bold Reds from the heartland: Ravenswood Shiraz, Van Ruiten Petite Sirah and Mettler Petite Sirah.
Friday March 19th Crauford / Maroon Wines.
Paul Maroon has grown grapes for the Crauford Family Winery for two decades and with the help of wine maker Chris Corely has created some beautiful offerings. Come and experience the following boutique, handcrafted Napa Valley wines. Maroon Petite Verdot, Crauford Zinfandel and Crauford Tattoo
Cabernet Sauvignon.
Saturday March 20th Italy the Easy Way.
Sit back and enjoy the ride as we dip into some of our favorites, new and otherwise, from Italy. The bright focus of Masera Gavi will whet the palate. Le Berne Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is some serious wine at an attractive price.
And Silvio Nardi Brunello di Montalcino is a classic.
Friday March 26th Athair.
The Irish Gaelic word for father is Athair. Tom Keith together with his son-in-law Jim McMahon have honored their fathers with this fine wine project. Meet Tom Keith and taste the incredible Athair Russian River Valley Chardonnay, Russian River valley Pinot Noir and Sonoma Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Saturday March 27th Napa “Cabernet” Blends. There is much interest in blended reds by both producers and consumers. And the consumer particularly benefits when some of Napa Valley’s better juice ends up in these less costly blends. Let’s get you acquainted with Chasing Lions Napa Valley ’06, Turnbull Old Bull Red ‘07 and Decoy Red Blend
’07 by Duckhorn.
There is a $5 charge for each tasting event. We offer discounts by the bottle and by the case.
