Wine Tastings & Events: Week of March 22, 2010

Wednesday, March 24
Anderson's Market, Sylvania, Wine Tasting. 6-8 PM. Kosher Wine: 1. Hagafen Chardonnay (Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley), 2. Efrat Cabernet Sauvignon (Tzora, Israel),  3. Tishbi Cabernet Petite Syrah (Shomron, Israel), 4. Efrat Riesling (Tzora, Israel). Nominal fee.

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

Thursday, March 25

The Andersons, Maumee, Wine Tasting.  5-7 PM. Birds Of A Feather: 1. Raptor Ridge Pinot Gris - Willamette Valley Oregon, 2. Eagles Rock Malbec Rose' - Argentina, 3. Burg Ravensburg Pinot Noir - Germany, 4. Buttonwood Hawk Red - Santa Ynez Valley, California. Nominal fee per sample or $5.50 per flight. 

The Andersons, Talmadge Road. Wine Tasting, 6-8 PM. Wines for dinner: 1. Prieler Chardonnay, Austria, 2. Mirth Chardonnay, Oregon, 3. Meulenhof Riesling Kabinett, Germany, 4. Ca del Solo Sangiovese, California, 5. Casa Girelli Vintoso Syrah, Sicily, 6. Columbia Crest Walter Clore Red, Washington, 7. Darting Riesling Kabinett, Germany, 8. Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico Riserva. 9. Smith Woodhouse 10 Year Tawny, Portugal. 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.  Super Funtime Blind Wine Tasting Extravaganza. Yes, finally. Six wines tasted blind. Be a sport and take a guess and impress your date. Not feeling adventurous? Secretly pick and choose. Whatever you do, don’t be shy. This type of tasting is fun and educational. Cost $1 to $3 per sample.

Manhattan’s Restaurant, 1516 Adams Street, Toledo. Wine Tasting with Uptown Vineyard. 6:30 PM. $15. Five wines and appetizers. In Union Square room. Reservations required. E-mail info@uptownvineyard.com or call (866) 276-1984.

Vino 100 Shop and Wine Bar, Promenade West, 3355 Briarfield Blvd, Suite D, Maumee -- (419) 866-8466. Noon to 10 PM. Live music scheduled 7:30 to 10:30 PM. Calen Savage will be playing the acoustic guitar.

Friday, March 26 
* 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. Spring Riesling. 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. Easter Rieslings: 1. Kuhl Riesling, 2. Dr. Loosen Riesling, 3. Studert Prum Spatlese Riesling, 4. Heaven's Cave Late Harvest Riesling. $10 tasting.

Corks Wine and Liquor, Promenade Plaza, 27250 Crossroads Pkwy., Rossford – (419) 872-6800. 6-9 PM.  Super Funtime Blind Wine Tasting Extravaganza. Yes, finally. Six wines tasted blind. Be a sport and take a guess and impress your date. Not feeling adventurous? Secretly pick and choose. Whatever you do, don’t be shy. This type of tasting is fun and educational. Cost $1 to $3 per sample.

Saturday, March 27
Aficionado Wine and Cigars, The Shoppes at RiverPlace, 26567 N. Dixie Highway, Suite 135, Perrysburg, (419-873-4444). 5:00 – 8:30 p.m. Easter Rieslings: 1. Kuhl Riesling, 2. Dr. Loosen Riesling, 3. Studert Prum Spatlese Riesling, 4. Heaven's Cave Late Harvest Riesling. $10 tasting.

The Andersons, Woodville, Wine Tasting. 1-3 PM.  Wines of Lake Erie: 1. Mon Ami, 2008 Pinot Grigio, 2.
Mon Ami, 2007 Gewurztraminer, 3. Heinemans White Riesling, 4.  Firelands, 2007 Pinot Noir. We will also have food demo’s to pair with these wines. Nominal fee per sample or $2 per flight.

Walt Churchill’s Market, 3320 Briarfield. Maumee, (419) 794-4000. Noon to 5:00 p.m. Mourvedre: From Jumilla to Bandol.  Premium tasting, special pricing applies. Pay by the sample or flight. 

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

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