Category Archives: Private Tastings

Wow!  This event blew up in a hurry.  Everybody’s been talking about heading downtown today for great food, wine, beer, and more!  Here’s what we’re pouring: Altivo Torrontes, Salta Monte Vicor Garnacha, Calatayud Cartlidge & Browne Zinfandel, Sonoma County Karly … Continue reading →

It’s always good to get out of town occasionally.  Last weekend, I had the chance to travel back to Clarksdale, a place I always enjoy visiting, for a good cause.  Roccia Fuori was a food and wine extravaganza, a benefit … Continue reading →

Great time last night at the Owens’ home.  Here’s what we tasted: Frankland Estate Shiraz, Frankland River, Australia   2004 Wishing Tree Shiraz, Western, Australia  2008 Elderton Command Shiraz, Barossa, Australia  2005 Torbreck Shiraz, Barossa, Australia  2009 Boom Boom Syrah, Washington  … Continue reading →

Okay, as promised here is the lineup from last night as well as some of the food: Macherndl Gruner Veltliner, Wachau, Austria     $13.99 Massimiliano Vivaldi Dolcetto d’Asti, Italy     $15.79 Sivas-Sonoma Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, California     $20.99 Puerta Bonita “G5″ Garnacha, … Continue reading →

Had a great time at the Harkins’ home benefiting St. Richards School.  Here’s what we tasted: Macherndl Gruner Veltliner, Austria A to Z Riesling, Oregon R2 Pinot Noir, “Black Pine”, California Ruby Kurant Grenache, “The Archer”, California Black Rock Zinfandel, … Continue reading →

I had a great time last night at the Patridges!  As promised, here’s what we tasted: Tasting Nino Franco “Rustico” Prosecco, Italy     $21.99 Vins d’Orrance Chenin Blanc, Kama, South Africa     $35.99 Domaine Serene Chardonnay, Clos du Soleil, Willamette     $42.79 … Continue reading →

This past week at the Wine Garden at Livingston Farmers’ Market we served the following Spanish wines: Protocolo Blanco Vina Sardasol Garnacha Rosado Vina Borgia Garnacha Tinto

Here are the wines we enjoyed on Saturday in our French-themed dinner and wine tasting: – Duval Leroy NV Brut Champagne – $39.79 – Guigal “Lieu-Dit” Blanc (Saint Joseph) – $51.79 – Jean-Marc Brocard “Vieilles Vignes” (Chablis) – $33.79 – … Continue reading →

Here are the wines we enjoyed last Friday: – Monte Vicor Cava (Spain) – $15.99 – Dr. H. Riesling (Germany – Mosel) – $14.99 – Vina Sardasol Rosado (Spain – Navarra) – $14.99 – Man Vintners Pinotage (South Africa – … Continue reading →

- Monte Vicor Cava – Calatayud – NV – $15.99 – The White Knight Viognier – Clarksburg – 2008 – $12.99 – Dr. Hermann “H” Riesling – Mosel – 2008 – $18.99 – Vega Sindoa Rosado (Garnacha) – Navarra – … Continue reading →