Friday, August 17, 2012

2010 May Patio Pounder Tasting

Keuka Village White Wine, Ravines,
Finger Lakes, New York, 2008 - $12
Pairing:  Fresh Goat Cheese
Pairing:  Caprese Skewers

Dry Rose, Domaine du Pere Caboche,
Vaucluse, France, A.O.C., 2009 - $9
Pairing:  Crab Cake and Spicy Aioli

Rkatsiteli, Westport Rivers,
Southeastern New England, 2006 - $20
Pairing:  Watermelon, Manchego, Prosciutto

Chardonnay, Villa Mt. Eden, Grand Reserve,
Bien Nacido Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley, California, 2006 - $14
Pairing:  Pasta Salad with Broccoli and Ham

Pinot Noir, Chamarre, Grande Reserve,
France, 2007 - $10
Pairing:  Steak and Turkey Tips

Moscato, Il, Delle Venezie, Italy - $11
Pairing:  Strawberry Shortcake

2010 February Wine Expo Favorites

Rosé, Pierre Sparr,
Crémant D’Alsace Brut, A.O.C.
Pairing:  Belletoile Triple Crème

Dry Riesling, Dr. Konstantin Frank,
Finger Lakes, New York, 2007
Pairing:  Lobster, Avocado and Grapefruit Cocktail

Chardonnay, Four Vines, Naked,
Santa Barbara County, California, 2008
Pairing:  Ossau Iraty

Merlot, Red Rock Winery, Reserve,
California, 2007
Pairing:  Crab and Potato Stuffed Piquillo Peppers

Cabernet Sauvignon, Decoy,
Napa Valley, California, 2007
Pairing:  Bayley Hazen Bleu

Framboise, Pacific Rim,
Washington
Pairing:  Dark Chocolate brownies

2009 Holiday Wine Tasting

Westport Brut, Westport Rivers,
Southeastern New England, 2003 - $24
Pairing:  Baked Brie

Chardonnay, Villa Mt Eden, Grand Reserve, Bien Nacido Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley, California, 2006 - $14
Pairing:  Pumpkin Bisque with Maple Bacon

Sauvignon Blanc, Charles Krug,
Napa Valley, California, 2008 - $16
Pairing:  Canadian Maple Turkey Rolls with Cranberry Stuffing

Red Blend, Ridge,
Three Valleys, Sonoma County, California, 2007 - $24
Pairing:  Lamb Meatballs with Mint Jelly and Cucumber Yogurt Sauce

Merlot, Franciscan,
Napa Valley, California, 2005 - $20
Pairing:  Ricotta Stuffed Shells

Porto, Taylor Fladgate,
10 Year Tawny, Portugal - $30
Pairing:  Gingerbread Cookies
   Pairing:  Chocolate Truffles

2009 All Spanish Wine Tasting

Cava Sparkling Wine, Segura Viudas Aria,
Estate Brut, Spain - $10
Pairing:  Salt Cod Fritters with garlic Aioli

Albariño, Martin Códax,
Rías Baixas D.O. Spain, 2007 - $13
Pairing:  Deviled Eggs with Roasted Cauliflower and Romesco sauce

Blanco, Basa,
Rueda D.O., Spain, 2007 - $15
Pairing:  Manchego with Green Apple

Tempranillo, Conde de Valdemar,
Crianza, Rioja D.O., Spain, 2005 - $13
Pairing:  Almond Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Bacon

Red Blend, Atalaya,
Almansa D.O., Spain, 2007 - $16
Pairing:  Spanish-Style Chorizo Meatballs

Pedro Ximénez Sherry, Barbadillo,
Jerez D.O., Spain - $14
Pairing:  Chocolate Truffle Ganache with Sea Salt and Olive Oil
Pairing:  Valdeón

2009 July Tasting: Lake Onawa Full Tasting

Blanc de Blancs, Mumm Cuvee Napa,
Napa valley Sparkling Wine, California, 1998 - $19
Pairing:  Triple Crème Brie

Unoaked Chardonnay, Clos LaChance,
Hummingbird Series, Monterey County, California, 2006 - $10
Pairing:  Shrimp Cocktail

Sancerre, Sauvion,
Loire Valley, A.O.C., France, 2005 - $23
Pairing:  Fontina

Pinot Noir, Rodney Strong Estate Vineyards,
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, 2006 - $19
Pairing:  Olive Tapenade

Zinfandel, Ridge,
York Creek, Napa Valley, California, 2005 - $29
Pairing:  Manchego

Late Harvest Riesling, Hogue,
Columbia Valley, Washington, 2007 - $8
Pairing:  Shortbread Cookies

2009 March Full Tasting

Extra Dry Sparkling Prosecco,
Sergio Mionetto, Italy - $26
Pairing:  Shrimp Cocktail

Sauvignon Blanc, Sterling Vineyards,
Mendocino County, California, 2007 - $11
Pairing:  Pecorino Toscano

Sancerre, Sauvion,
Loire Valley, A.O.C., France, 2005 - $23
Pairing:  Asparagus with Prosciutto

Chianti Classico Riserva, Lamole di Lamole,
D.O.C.G., Italy, 2004 - $18
Pairing:  Taleggio

Claret, Steltzner Vineyards,
Napa Valley, California, 2006 - $21
Pairing:  Spicy Shu Mai Dumplings

JuranÇon, ChamarrÉ,
A.O.C., France, 2003 - $14
   Pairing:  Fourme d’Ambert

2008 All Dessert Wine, All the Time!

Moscato D’Asti,
Beni di Batasiolo, Italy, 2007 - $15
Pairing:  Shortbread Cookies

Bastard Child Sauvignon Blanc,
Turtle Creek, Massachusetts, 2006 - $11
Pairing:  Roquefort

Icewine Vidal, Inniskillin,
Niagara Peninsula, Canada, 2006 - $55
Pairing:  Cranberry Cake

Ruby Porto, W & J Graham’s,
Portugal - $17
Pairing:  British Cave Aged Cheddar

Late Bottled Vintage Porto, Warre’s,
Portugal, 1999 - $23
Pairing:  Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Tawny Porto 10 Yr Old, Warre’s Otima,
Portugal - $24
   Pairing:  Bayley Hazen Blue