Vino-Sphere: Wine Tastings & Events: Week of March 15, 2010

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Wine Tastings & Events: Week of March 15, 2010

Tuesday, March 16

Vino 100 Shop and Wine Bar, Promenade West, 3355 Briarfield Blvd, Suite D, Maumee -- (419) 866-8466. Fisher Vineyards Tasting: 6:30 to 9:00 PM.

Please join Vino 100 in Welcoming Cameron Fisher from Fisher Vineyards as we taste through five terrific wines. Here is what we will be tasting: 2006 Mountain Estate Chardonnay, 2005 Cameron, 2006 Mountain Estate Cabernet, -2007 Unity, 2005 Coach Insignia. We will be pairing wines with recipes taken directly off the http://www.fishervineyards.com/ website. Tasting is from 6:30-9:00 pm. Cost is $40. RSVP

Wednesday, March 17
Anderson's Market, Sylvania, Wine Tasting. 6-8 PM. This week Jeff Stroud, wine representative from Natural State Wines, will be joining us with four selections from his outstanding portfolio. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet Jeff (and ask him every question you can possibly think of!) Nominal fee.

Beer and Wine Cave, 4400 Heatherdowns, (419) 382-6221. 6-8 PM, $15.

Thursday, March 18

The Andersons, Maumee, Wine Tasting. 5-7 PM. Late arriving close-outs, wine manager picks. 1. Montemaro Pinot Grigio, 2. Hawley Chardonnay, 3. Pegovino Grenache/Syrah Blend, 4. Kruger Rumpf Spatlese Riesling. Nominal fee per sample or $6 per flight.

The Andersons, Talmadge Road. Wine Tasting, 6-8 PM. How much does price matter? Same winery, same grape variety – does the more expensive wine taste better? 1. Beringer Founders’ Estate Chardonnay, 2. Beringer Napa Chardonnay, 3. Four Vines Zinfandel, 4. Four Vines Biker Zinfandel, 5. Mondavi Private Selection Cabernet, 6. Mondavi Napa Cabernet, 7. Badia a Coltibuono Clianti Classico, 8. Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico Riserva. Nominal fee per sample.

Beer and Wine Cave, 4400 Heatherdowns, (419) 382-6221. 6-8 PM, $15.

Corks Wine and Liquor, Promenade Plaza, 27250 Crossroads Pkwy., Rossford – (419) 872-6800. 6-9 PM. 2005: A Grape Odyssey. 2005 was a great vintage for nearly every wine region on the planet. Let’s open the pod bay doors and see exactly where these wines are on their voyage. Cost $1 to $3 per sample.

Friday, March 19
* Special Event * Wine by the Glass Pavilion Winemakers Series, Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion, 2445 Monroe St., 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. Cab versus Merlot. Enjoy four wines, light snacks, and a view of glassmakers working in the Hot Shop.Cost is $15 for museum members and $20 for non-members.

Aficionado Wine and Cigars, The Shoppes at RiverPlace, 26567 N. Dixie Highway, Suite 135, Perrysburg, (419-873-4444). 5:00 – 8:30 p.m. Spanish Reds: 1. Vina Borgia Garnacha, 2. Milcampos Tempranillo, 3. Wrongo Dongo Monastrell, 4. Can Blau. $10 tasting.

Corks Wine and Liquor, Promenade Plaza, 27250 Crossroads Pkwy., Rossford – (419) 872-6800. 6-9 PM. 2005: A Grape Odyssey. 2005 was a great vintage for nearly every wine region on the planet. Let’s open the pod bay doors and see exactly where these wines are on their voyage. Cost $1 to $3 per sample.

Saturday, March 20
Aficionado Wine and Cigars, The Shoppes at RiverPlace, 26567 N. Dixie Highway, Suite 135, Perrysburg, (419-873-4444). 5:00 – 8:30 p.m. Spanish Reds: 1. Vina Borgia Garnacha, 2. Milcampos Tempranillo, 3. Wrongo Dongo Monastrell, 4. Can Blau. $10 tasting.

The Andersons, Woodville, Wine Tasting. 1-3 PM. Closeouts. 1. Huntington Sauvignon Blanc, 2. Solaris Cabernet Sauvignon, 3. Strub 2002 N.O. Riesling Kabinet, 4. Tractor Shed Red Closeout. Nominal fee per sample.

Walt Churchill’s Market, 3320 Briarfield. Maumee, (419) 794-4000. Noon to 5:00 p.m. Six Reasons to Love Riesling. Pay by the sample or flight.

[Information on tastings can be sent to TWAV@ATT.NET.]